Source: Nata_vkusidey, AdobeStockHomemade cookies can easily be made suitable even for diabetics. It's important to pay attention to the amount of sugar and simple carbohydrates, so sweeteners and nut, coconut, or whole-grain flours are used for the dough. Take note of our recipes!
1. Oatmeal Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockJust half an hour – and a delicious treat for tea is ready!
You will need: 300 g rolled oats, 80 g butter, 2 tbsp stevia, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Grind the rolled oats in a blender, then mix them with baking powder and softened butter. Add stevia and 3-4 spoons of water – adjust to consistency. Knead the dough, form cookies, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Coconut Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockIt's very important not to overbake these cookies.
You will need: 4 eggs, 200-220 g shredded coconut, 4 tbsp kefir, 2 tsp stevia or other sweetener, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with salt and sweetener until foamy, add shredded coconut and mix. Pour in a little kefir for a softer consistency and form small balls from the dough. Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Millet Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe uses millet flour, not wheat flour!
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 80 g millet, 1 egg, 30 g sour cream, 10 g poppy seeds, 10 g baking powder, sweetener.
Preparation: Grind millet into flour. Separately, blend cottage cheese with egg, sour cream, baking powder, and sweetener. Add the millet flour, knead the dough, and form cookies with wet hands. Place them on parchment paper, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius until golden.
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4. Almond Cookies with Peanut Butter for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockThe peanut butter should be without sugar or other additives.
You will need: 100 g almond flour, 120 g peanut butter, 1 egg, 50 g erythritol, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract.
Preparation: Mix egg, erythritol, and vanilla until smooth, add peanut butter and mix again. Add almond flour and baking powder, and knead a thick dough. Form small balls, gently press them with a fork, and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Chocolate Keto Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockContains a minimal amount of carbohydrates thanks to almond flour and sweetener instead of sugar.
You will need: 1 egg, 80 g butter, 180 g almond flour, 40 g erythritol, 100 g sugar-free chocolate, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Mix melted butter, egg, and erythritol. Add dry ingredients, and finally, fold in chocolate pieces into the dough. Form and place cookies on parchment paper, bake for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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6. Cottage Cheese Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockWith cottage cheese and oat bran – maximum protein.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 80 ml milk, 180 g oat bran, 0.5 tsp baking soda, sweetener.
Preparation: Mash cottage cheese with a fork, then mix it with eggs and milk. Add dry ingredients and knead a thick dough. Form and bake cookies for about 18-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Banana Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockBanana replaces sugar and gives the cookies a more pleasant consistency.
You will need: 1 large banana, 120 g rolled oats, 20 g nuts to taste, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Mash the peeled banana with a fork, chop the nuts, and mix all ingredients well. Form cookies, place on parchment paper, and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Lemon Almond Flour Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockWith a bright and refreshing lemon aroma – truly delicious.
You will need: 1 egg, 120 g almond flour, 40 g erythritol, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with erythritol, mix with the remaining ingredients, and form small cookies. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Apple-Oatmeal Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockChoose sweet apple varieties to avoid using sweetener.
You will need: 4 apples, 2 eggs, 250 g rolled oats, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of vanilla.
Preparation: Grate the apples on a fine grater and squeeze out a little excess juice. Mix all ingredients together, let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then form cookies from it. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Pumpkin Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockPumpkin puree also adds natural sweetness to the dough.
You will need: 150 g pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 80-100 g oat flour, 30 g erythritol or other sweetener, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Mix pumpkin puree, egg, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon. Add oat flour with baking powder, knead the dough, form and place cookies on parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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11. Chickpea Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockChickpeas contain a lot of plant-based protein and fiber. Not only delicious, but also healthy!
You will need: 200 g cooked chickpeas, 1 egg, 40 g sugar-free peanut butter, 30 g erythritol, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Soak and cook chickpeas in advance until tender, then blend them into a puree. After that, mix the chickpea puree with egg, peanut butter, baking powder, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Form cookies, place them all on parchment paper, and bake for approximately 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Savory Low-Carb Cheese Cookies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockCheese, almond flour, and minimal carbohydrates!
You will need: 150 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 80 g almond flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of paprika, 1 pinch of dried garlic.
Preparation: Grate the cheese on a fine grater and mix it with the beaten egg. Add the remaining ingredients, knead the dough, and form small flat cakes. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.