These Keto No-Bake Caramel Cookies are a tasty, guilt-free treat for people on a low-carb diet. These caramel cookies are made with basic & healthy ingredients like almond butter, Keto caramel syrup, and almond flour. These cookies have an intense caramel flavor, and they are chewy as well. We just have to combine the ingredients, form the dough into cookies, and freeze for a quick and simple dessert. These caramel cookies act as a filling snack without raising blood sugar levels, and these cookies are also loaded with healthy fats and low in carbohydrates. You can easily customize these Keto No-Bake Caramel Cookies and alter the ingredients according to your preference by adding an extra sweetener or a handful of chopped nuts. We can keep these caramel cookies in the refrigerator or freezer for a delicious and keto-friendly on-the-go treat.
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STATS:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen mins.
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Cook time: Zero mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 15 mints.
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-free, Low-carb
- Serving: Makes about 12 cookies
EQUIPMENT:
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
Spatula - Scoop
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup Keto caramel syrup
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoons monk fruit or Erythritol
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND BUTTER:
- We have to use natural, unsweetened almond butter, and it is used to maintain the cookies’ creamy texture and minimal carbohydrate content. We don’t have to use the almond butter with the additional have extra oils or sugar.
KETO CARAMEL SYRUP:
- We have to select sugar-free, keto-friendly caramel syrup free of artificial sweeteners like maltitol, which might upset your stomach. We have to choose the products that have been sweetened with Erythritol or Stevia.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is the key component and low-carb flour used in this recipe, which gives it a smooth, nutty foundation. It is preferred over coconut flour because almond flour requires less liquid to retain the consistency of the dough.
SHREDDED COCONUT:
- We can use the shredded unsweetened coconut to make these cookies. The coconut offers flavor and texture without the use of additional sugar. We have to make sure to use unsweetened coconut to keep it keto-friendly.
KETO SWEETENER:
- We have to use a low-carb sweetener like Erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit to keep it keto-friendly to sweeten the cookies. We can adjust the amount of sweetener to get the sweetness required.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract adds a slight depth of flavor. We have to use pure vanilla essence rather than artificial for optimal flavor.
COCOA POWDER:
- Cocoa powder adds richness and a hint of chocolate flavor, which goes well with caramel. We have to make sure the cocoa powder is unsweetened to stay away from additional sugars.
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INSTRUCTION:
- Grab a medium vessel and add the keto caramel syrup, almond butter, vanilla essence, and salt.
- Stir thoroughly with the spatula.
- Now we can add shredded coconut, cocoa powder, &almond flour.
- Mix all the components till they get thoroughly blended and form a dough-like shape.
- Add the keto sweetener and stir again to mix the components.
- Then we can scoop out a spoonful of the dough and form the dough into tiny, cookie-sized balls.
- Line the baking paper on the sheet.
- Place the cookies on the sheet and press the cookies down a little to flatten them out on a silicone mat or tray.
- We can freeze these cookies for at least fifteen minutes to make them firm.
- Savor the Keto No-Bake Caramel Cookies right out of the refrigerator or freezer!
TIPS:
- We have to keep these cookies in the refrigerator or freezer because the cookies will soften at room temperature.
- You can add a tiny bit of sugar-free vanilla extract to give it a more caramelized taste.
- We can add some chopped nuts for additional texture if you want.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would put these caramel cookies in the box and save these cookies for 1 week.
FREEZER:
- You can place these caramel cookies in a freezer-safe box and store these cookies for 3 months.
FAQs:
Do these caramel cookies have low-carb content?
- These caramel cookies had low carb content and it just comprises of just 2g net carbs and 3g protein is present in one serving of these caramel cookies.
Can I make these caramel cookies with the peanut butter?
- We can use the peanut butter to make these caramel cookies as a substitute for almond butter.
Are these caramel cookies sugar-free?
- These caramel cookies are completely sugar-free as they are made with keto sweeteners like Erythritol or stevia.
Will we store these caramel cookies?
- We can preserve these caramel cookies in a sealed box and store these cookies for 1 week in the fridge and for 3 months in the freezer.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 120 kcal
Net carbs: 2g
Iron: 1.2mg
Total carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 0 IU
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 35mg
Protein: 3g
Iron: 1.2mg
Sodium: 70mg
Potassium:Â 85mg