Diet Friendly Lemon Cookies Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these incredibly quick and easy lemon cookies! Made with wholesome ingredients and a touch of zesty lemon flavor, these treats are light on calories and big on taste. Perfect for a healthy snack or a delightful dessert, you can enjoy multiple cookies without the guilt. These cookies use a unique organic lemon flavoring (made from sunflower oil, found at Whole Foods), for an intense lemon flavor. (Note: recipe not tested with traditional lemon extract).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 111.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Diet Friendly Lemon Cookies

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How to Make Diet Friendly Lemon Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites, 1/4 cup soy milk, 1 tablespoon spray butter (or 1 tbsp olive oil), 1 teaspoon organic lemon flavoring (Whole Foods brand), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Add 1/4 cup sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol, stevia) and whisk until dissolved.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with colored sugar.
  8. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

3g

Carbs

7g