Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Delicious Almond-Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade cookies are my all-time favorite treat. As a person with type 1 diabetes, I refuse to give them up, so I set out on a mission to find healthier ingredients for my favorite indulgence.
The smell of fresh baked cookies can get anyone’s mouth watering and always puts a smile on my face. Spending time in the kitchen and removing yourself from the daily grind has actually been proven to reduce anxiety, just like gardening, painting or reading. So not only are these cookies blood-sugar friendly for those of us with diabetes, but preparing them can also help our blood sugar levels simply by the act of making them!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon stevia (Adjust this amount based on your desired sweetness. You can also try ‘Swerve’ sweetener if you don’t like stevia but amount will be much more than 1 teaspoon. All alternative sweeteners vary greatly in how much you will need! Even some ‘stevia’ products are not pure stevia so amount needed will vary greatly. You must experiment and find what tastes best to you!)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup of sugar-free (or 75+% dark) chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt and sweetener.
- In another bowl, mix butter, eggs and vanilla.
- Slowly mix all dry ingredients into butter mixture until smooth.
- Add in chocolate chips and walnuts
- Drop spoonfuls onto an ungreased pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Other Options:
- Try Lily’s Sweets Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chips.
- Stevia’s conversion to white sugar is 1 teaspoon per cup. Since I’ve removed both white and brown sugar, you can add a hint more to taste for sweetness.
- Substitute coconut oil for the butter
- 1 Tbsp of flax seeds for added fiber and thickness
Learn more about type 1 diabetes and healthy eating. Click here: Nutrition & Dosing for Type 1s — What You Need to Know.
Want support on how to get an A1c below 6.5%? Dr. Jody offers private calls, online courses, and a monthly education program called The T1D CREW. Learn more here: www.DrJodyND.com.
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About Jody Stanislaw, ND, CDCES
Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the acclaimed holistic medical school, Bastyr University, in Seattle, WA. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, specializing in Type 1 Diabetes, working virtually with T1Ds all over the world.
Having lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7, she has dedicated her career to helping others with type 1. From her 30+ years of experience, she teaches life-changing information about living well with type 1 diabetes that most patients and physicians have never learned. She has created a life-changing set of training courses for people with type 1 diabetes. Click here to learn more.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is offered for general education purposes through my own experiences. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice or personalized medicine. Consult with your health care provider before making any changes to your T1D management.
