These chocolatey No Bake Keto Cookies are a quick and easy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Rich and tasty, you will never guess these 4 ingredient cookies have only 4 grams of net carbs each! Vegan & gluten-free recipe.
Hands up if you also like easy recipe. I’ll go first! I love those recipes that you can put together in minutes, without having to mess up the entire kitchen. Even better if I don’t need to turn on the oven (a relief to inflated electricity bills). That's where no bake dessert recipes come into play. They are an effortless way to satisfy my cravings in the blink of an eye!
I love these how easy and tasty these low carb chocolate cookies are, and I'm pretty sure you will love them too. So without further ado, here's their recipe for you. Ready in 2 minutes with just simple 4 ingredients. Unbelievably keto!
The ingredients
Four simple ingredients is all you need to make no bake low carb cookies at home. You'll be able to easily find everything at the local grocery store. And don't worry if something is missing, down here I have included a list of all substitutes.
- Almond flour: A key ingredient for making no bake keto cookies, almond flour is a low carb alternative that can safely be consumed raw. You can purchase it from the store or make your own at home by grinding nuts into a fine powder. Do not confuse with almond meal, they are not the same.
- Cocoa powder: The best option to make keto chocolate cookies is unsweetened cocoa powder; it is naturally low in carbs and does not contain additional sugars.
- Keto granular sweetener: I like using powdered erythritol, it substitutes sugar 1:1 and does not have any aftertaste. You can replace with any other keto granular sweetener, such as xylitol or allulose (I do not recommend stevia, it has a strong aftertaste).
- Nut butter: The only requirement for this recipe is that the nut butter should be creamy, or smooth if you want to call it like that. It's up to you whether it is almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
Substitutes
- Almond flour: Replace with a nut flour or seed flour of your choice, such as hazelnut flour, peanut flour or sunflower seed flour. For high protein low carb cookies, use almond flour in combination with protein powder (read further for more details).
- Cocoa powder: If you don't want the cocoa powder, substitute with more almond flour. Or use protein powder for high protein keto cookies without baking (try with chocolate or vanilla protein, so good).
- Keto granular sweetener: The keto sweetener (here I am using powdered erythritol) can be swapped out for any other sugar-free granular sweetener of you choice. Also coconut sugar or brown sugar may work, but they are not keto-friendly. Do not use maple syrup or honey.
- Nut butter: If you have a nut allergy, replace with sunflower seed butter or tahini. You might even use coconut oil, but your dough will require some adaptations in terms of almond flour.
Can I skip cocoa powder?
Great news if the idea of chocolate keto cookies doesn't excite you. You can easily skip the cocoa powder and use more almond flour (or protein powder) as a replacement. The required amount of flour should be the same of cocoa powder; that is to say 30 grams (or ¼ cup).
Keto no bake cookies with protein powder
Looking for a macro-friendly dessert? Boost the nutritional values of your low carb cookies with the addition of protein powder. Here you have two options, either replacing part of the almond flour or swapping out cocoa powder for protein powder.
- Protein powder instead of almond flour: Replace 30 grams (⅓ cup) of the flour with a protein powder of your choice, flavored or unflavored. My recommendation is whey protein powder; it mixes very well without absorbing excess moisture. If necessary, adapt the recipe to your needs (read further for more details).
- Cocoa powder instead of almond flour: Another excellent way to make high protein keto cookies is to replace all the cocoa powder with protein powder (as before, I suggest whey). Use your favorite flavor, I like vanilla and especially chocolate. Chocolate protein powder will give these cookies the same chocolatey flavor, but with an extra boost of protein!
When making no bake protein cookies, one thing to keep in mind is that protein powder is not the same as flour. As a result this recipe may need some small adaptations. Depending on protein powder used, you may need to adjust the dough with more almond flour if the mix is too wet or fix with additional nut butter in case it gets thick and dry.
How to make no bake keto cookies
Step 1: Combine all ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder and keto granulated sweetener. Give it a quick stir to combine the powders, then stir in the almond butter.
Step 2: Make keto cookie dough. Stir well until you get a soft dough, first with a fork and then using your hands. If after mixing the dough is still too dry, add some more nut butter, or adjust with more almond flour if it is too sticky. This depends on the creaminess of the nut butter you use.
Step 3: Make no bake keto cookies. Shape some keto dough balls, then place over a parchment paper covered tray and flatten into cookies. If you desire, top with keto chocolate chips.
Step 4: Refrigerate or serve. Before you serve, I recommend refrigerating these no-bake keto cookies for about 1 hour. This will give them a better texture and taste. As an alternative you can also eat right after making.
Storage information
After making, place the low carb cookies in a food container and refrigerate. In the fridge, they will last for up to four days. For a longer storage, seal and freeze for up to three months.
Tips for the best no bake keto cookies
With just 4 ingredients and no need for baking, this is a very simple low carb cookie recipe. But still, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind if you want to make the VERY BEST keto dessert without baking. Here are four golden tips.
- Use almond flour in combination with natural almond butter, smooth and creamy. In terms of nut butter, this is the best option because it gives the cookies a delicious and delicate taste without covering all flavors (I feel that peanut butter is too strong).
- Get to know your own dough, and become great friends. Especially when it comes to nut butter, there can be significant differences between one product and the other. Some are creamier, some are thicker. This may change the consistency of your cookie dough, making it thicker or thinner than expected. Don't be afraid of adjust with more almond flour or nut butter if it is necessary.
- Customize the cookies to match your taste preferences. Whether you don't like cocoa powder or whether you want some extra chocolate chips, this recipe is a great canva for endless variations. Experiment with walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips...The sky's the limit!
- When they are done, resist any temptation and refrigerate the cookies before you eat. About an hour of resting time is enough to give these cookies a better texture and richer taste.
More keto dessert recipes
- Keto banana bread
- Frozen protein dessert
- Greek yogurt brownies
- Protein cookies with Greek yogurt
- Keto brownie mug cake
- Protein cookie dough
- Low calorie cheesecake
- Cottage cheese chocolate ice cream
- 3 ingredient chocolate mug cake
No Bake Keto Cookies
Ingredients
- 100 grams (1 cup) almond flour
- 30 grams (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 120 grams (½ cup) almond butter or creamy peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter
- 3 to 4 tbsp granulated keto sweetener to taste
Optional Ingredients
- chocolate chips sugar-free and keto
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder and keto granulated sweetener. Give it a quick stir to combine the powders, then stir in the almond butter.
- Stir well until you get a soft dough, first with a fork and then using your hands. If after mixing the dough is still too dry, add some more nut butter, or adjust with more almond flour if it is too sticky. This depends on the creaminess of the nut butter you use.
- Shape some keto dough balls, then place over a parchment paper covered tray and flatten into cookies. If you desire, top with keto chocolate chips.
- Before you serve, I recommend refrigerating your no-bake keto cookies for about 1 hour. This will give the cookies a better texture and taste. As an alternative you can also eat right after making.
Nutrition
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