Almond Flour Cookies

Almond flour lowers the carb load versus wheat, but portion still counts.

Benefits

Gluten-free and lower in refined carbohydrate
with protein and healthy fats from almonds
so gentler on blood sugar than wheat-flour cookies

Key compounds

Almond proteinhealthy fatsvitamin Eand fiberlower in refined carbs than wheat flour

May help with

Gluten sensitivity
the want of a blood-sugar-friendlier treat
sugar cravings

Best for these goals

Treat in moderationgluten-free bakinglower-carb

How to use it

Baked with almond flour and a touch of maple or monk fruit; add dark chocolate or lemon zest

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Still a treat with fat and sugar, so portion matters; contains tree nuts and usually egg

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