These Gingerbread White Chocolate Protein Cookies are a delightful keto dessert that combines the cozy spice flavor of gingerbread with the sweetness of white chocolate chips. Perfect for the holiday season, these low carb holiday cookies are not only delicious but also packed with protein to keep you satisfied.

Keto-Friendly Gingerbread Protein Cookies

This recipe yields soft and chewy gingerbread protein cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to your keto diet. Each cookie is loaded with white chocolate chips, making them a festive treat for any occasion. The preparation takes about 25 minutes and serves 12 cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred sweetener
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, erythritol, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
5. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbs: 3g