Low GI Christmas biscuits
Impress your guests this season with decadent Christmas biscuits, low in sugar and suitable for diabetics. A guilt-free feast awaits you!
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Welcome to the world of Christmas biscuits that combine festive flavor with diabetic concerns. There’s nothing better than enjoying sweet treats without compromising your health, and that’s exactly what we’re going to accomplish together. Get ready to dive into a simple and delicious recipe that will add a sweet and healthy touch to your festivities.
Ingredients for Low GI Christmas biscuits:
- 150g barley flour
- 1 whole egg
- 60g melted butter
- 40g honey or your usual sweetener
- 1 teaspoon of mixed spice
The meticulous choice of these ingredients helps create biscuits that are both soft and aromatic. Barley flour, a healthy alternative, pairs perfectly with melted butter, while the egg provides the necessary structure. Honey or sweetener adds natural sweetness, and mixed spice offers a warm explosion of festive flavors.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of alternative flours for maintaining stable blood sugar levels, check out my comprehensive article on different low GI flours here.
How to prepare these low GI Christmas biscuits:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Soften or melt the butter.
- Mix the butter with the egg.
- Add the honey or sweetener.
- Incorporate the flour and spices.
- Form a dough ball.
- Roll out the dough and use bisuits cutters to shape your cookies.
- Place in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes, watching for coloration.
- Let them cool.
- Optional: Dip the biscuits in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Roll out the dough to about 2 millimeters for crispy cookies and a little thicker for softer biscuits!
Tips and tricks for success with your Christmas biscuits:
- For a sugar-free version, opt for a sweetener suitable for baking.
- Mix up the spices according to your preferences for unique flavors.
- Adjust the baking time to achieve the perfect texture.
FAQ
Can I freeze these cookies?
Absolutely! Wrap them well, and they’ll stay fresh until the next festivities.
Can barley flour be replaced?
Yes, you can use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
Other Recipes to Try
- Low GI carrot and oat cake
- Chocolate and oat muffins low GI and low carb
- Low GI and low carb cocoa and coconut cookies
- 10 low GI flours: How to choose, use and enhance your recipes
- Walnut flour cookies: A delicious low GI recipe
You now hold the key to making Christmas biscuits as delicious as they are healthy. Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and share these little pleasures with your loved ones. Enjoy and happy holidays!
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Ingredients
- 150 gr de farine d'orge mondé
- 1 œuf entier
- 60 gr de beurre fondu
- 40 gr de miel ou de votre édulcorant habituel
- 1 cuillère à café de 4 épices
Instructions
- Préchauffez le four à 180°C.
- Faites ramollir ou fondre le beurre.
- Mélangez le beurre avec l'œuf.
- Ajoutez le miel ou l'édulcorant.
- Intégrez la farine et les épices.
- Formez une boule de pâte.
- Étalez la pâte et utilisez des emporte-pièces pour façonner vos biscuits.
- Placez au four pendant 7 à 8 minutes en surveillant la coloration.
- Laissez refroidir.
- Optionnel : Trempez les biscuits dans du chocolat noir fondu et saupoudrez de noix concassées.
Notes
Étaler la pâte sur 2 millimètres environ pour des biscuits croustillants et un peu plus pour obtenir des biscuits moelleux !
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 40Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
Les informations nutritionnelles peuvent varier selon les produits et les marques choisis.