Nut flour cookies IG low: gourmet recipe adapted to diabetes

These low IG nut flour cookies are an excellent alternative to treat yourself while maintaining a moderate glycemic index diet.

Naturally rich in good lipids and low in fast carbohydrates, nut flour makes tasty biscuits more suitable for people wishing to monitor their blood sugar.

This simple and delicious recipe fits perfectly into a low glycemic index diet, especially for people with type 2 diabetes.

If you are new to this diet, you can consult my complete guide to the low glycemic diet to understand the basics and learn how to compose balanced meals.

When trying to satisfy your appetite while maintaining control over your blood sugar, finding healthy and delicious alternatives can be a real challenge. That’s where these amazing nut flour cookies come in! You deserve sweet pleasures without compromising your health, and this recipe focuses on that essential need.

History of the recipe:

There are moments when inspiration arises from necessities. As a cooking enthusiast and type 2 diabetic, I wanted to create cookies tailored to the specific needs of people seeking low sugar (low GI) options and suitable for diabetic diets. After a few tries, here is a tasty and suitable recipe, offering a healthier alternative without compromising the taste.

Zoom on the ingredients of this recipe

• Almond flour: brings a fluffy texture.
• Nut flour: for a subtle nutty taste and reduced carbohydrate content.
• Melted butter: ensures a smooth consistency.
• Whole egg: serves as a binder for the dough.
• Erythritol/Stevia: low glycemic index sweetener.
• Dark chocolate chips: for a touch of gluttony without excessive sugar.
• Baking soda: helps in the emergence.
• Guérande salt flower: to enhance the flavors.

Some classic pastries use ingredients that can quickly raise blood sugar levels. To better understand which foods to avoid, consult our guide on foods to limit in type 2 diabetes.

How to prepare these IG low nut flour cookies?

1. Melt the butter, then mix with the flours, sweetener, bicarbonate and Fleur de sel.
2. Stir in the beaten egg and chocolate chips. Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 170°C (Th. 5-6), form dough balls of 35 gr, flatten them and arrange on a plate.
4. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, then let them cool.

Variations of the recipe

Cookies nut flour and dark chocolate

For an even more gourmet version, you can add a few chips of 85% dark chocolate to the dough before baking.
Dark chocolate rich in cocoa has a low glycemic index and fits perfectly into a low GI diet.

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Cookies nut flour without added sugar

It is possible to replace the sweetener used in this recipe with:

• of erythritol
• xylitol
• or coconut sugar in small quantities

This allows cookies to be kept adapted for diabetic people.

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Low carb nut flour cookies

For an even lower carb version, you can replace part of the nut flour with:

• almond flour
• or hazelnut powder.

FAQs – Nut flour cookies

Other recipes to try

• Coconut tiles IG low
• Clarified butter or Ghee: An ally for diabetics
• Cream of pumpkin soup with coconut milk Low GI and Low Carb

Voilà, a delicious recipe for cookies with walnut flour, ideal for diabetics and lovers of low-carb treats. I hope it will bring you as much joy as it does me. Don’t hesitate to share your comments and let your loved ones discover this recipe. Enjoy your meal!