Low Carb Lebkuchen
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 163kcal
Enjoy the festive flavors of Germany with this keto-friendly Lebkuchen recipe! These spiced cookies are made with almond and hazelnut flours and warm holiday spices, creating a low-carb treat that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups hazelnut flour
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup brown monk fruit sweetener
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon keto honey
- ½ cup keto candied peel
Spice Mixture
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 piece star anise, ground in a coffee grinder
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon cardamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, hazelnut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground star anise, cloves, allspice, ginger, coriander, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and brown sweetener until well combined. Add the keto honey and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the candied orange lemon rind to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and flatten them slightly to form discs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops are firm to the touch. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and moist
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For a traditional touch, drizzle the cookies with a sugar-free glaze or dip them in melted dark chocolate (keto-friendly). Let the glaze or chocolate set before serving.
Notes
Makes 14 cookies.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 4g