ALMOND CRISP COOKIES AND CRACKERS

There are at least 12 variations, both sweet and savory, for these little crackers/cookies in my book, “Nourished.” They provide a little crunch for any occasion with almost no carbs. (I had a request for this recipe from the TypeOneGrit FB support group for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. www.facebook.com/groups/660633730675058/)

Almond Crisps
Here’s what we’ve been looking for—simple crackers or cookies that taste good, are super-easy, and super-low in carbs. These are substantial enough to use with dips or spreads and the variations are limited only by your imagination.

1 egg white from a large egg
1 cup (4 ounces) almond flour or almond meal
Sugar substitute equal to 2 teaspoons sugar (recipe was tested with 1 drop of EZ-Sweetz)
A pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 325º F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. You will also need something for pressing
the crisps, like a flat meat pounder or a measuring cup with a flat bottom, and some plastic wrap.

Whisk egg white until blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Form dough into 48 small balls. They should be about ½-inch across. Place balls about 3 inches apart (to make room for tool used to press crisps) on parchment lined pans. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and flatten balls into thin circles, roughly 2 inches across, with a flat implement. Carefully remove plastic. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining balls. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 48 crisps.
Net carbohydrate per crisp: 0.2g; Protein: 0.6g; Fiber: 0.3g; Fat: 1.2g; Calories:14
Total weight: 3¼ ounces or 92 grams
Weight per crisp: 0.06 ounces or 2 grams

Preparation time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes total (depending of number of pans used)

Tip: I used the bottom of a measuring cup to flatten my crackers. Any flat implement will do.

Almond Parmesan Crisps
Gourmet crackers to serve with soups or dips and spreads. They taste like Pringles!

Make basic Almond Crisps, above. Add 3 tablespoons (⅜ ounce) of finely grated Parmesan cheese and a dash of freshly-ground black pepper to mixture. Sprinkle crisps with coarse salt before baking.

Makes 48 crackers .
Per serving—Net carbohydrate: 0.2g; Protein: 0.7g; Fiber: 0.3g; Fat: 1.3g; Calories: 16

Total weight: 4 ounces or 120 grams
Weight per cracker: 0.08 ounces or 2.5 grams

Preparation time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes total

Tips:
You will be tempted to eat these like chips. Make a few at a time and refrigerate the remaining dough to help with portion control.

Almond Crisp Cookies
1 egg white from large egg
1 cup (4 ounces) almond flour or meal
Sugar substitute equal to 8 teaspoons sugar
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla, lemon, or other extract

Make according to directions for Almond Crisps, above.

Makes 48 cookies.
Per serving—Net carbohydrate: 0.2g; Protein: 0.6g; Fiber: 0.3g; Fat: 1.2 g; Calories: 14

Total weight: 4 ounces or 114 grams
Weight per cookie: 0.08 ounces or 2.5 grams

Preparation time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes total

 
(c) 2014, Judy Barnes Baker, www.carbwars.blogspot.com
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Judy Barnes Baker

The working title for my first book was, “You’ll Never Know What You Are Missing.” It summed up my goal: to make eating for health synonymous with eating for pleasure. Once you discover the secret, you will find that the very best food for weight management, longevity, the treatment and prevention of disease, and over-all health and happiness is also the most sumptuous, satisfying, and indulgent way of eating the world has to offer. You are invited to the feast. Enjoy!
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Judy Barnes Baker
9 years ago

Brianna, an ounce can be a volume or a weight measurement. One cup of water is 8 fluid ounces, but one cup of almonds actually weighs 4 ounces.

Brianna
Brianna
9 years ago

I would like to try these but I am confused as my measuring cup states that one cup is 8 oz…so I am seeing a conflict…can you clear this up for me? Are we talking like a 4 oz tea cup instead of a measuring cup?

Judy Barnes Baker
9 years ago

Yes, L wells, the egg white is the only liquid. And you don't need to grease the pan if you use parchment paper. The paper makes them easy to remove without breaking. Pick up the paper and they will pop right off.

L Wells
8 years ago

Judy I was wondering if the egg white is the only liquid in the recipe, and if the pan needs to be oiled. Thanks so much for your contributions to low carb healthy eating.

L Wells
9 years ago

Judy, I was wondering if the one egg white is the only liquid in the recipe, and if you need to oil the pan you bake them on? Thank you for your contributions!

Judy Barnes Baker
9 years ago

Brad Dawkins: it is a very forgiving recipe. I made them small mostly to keep the carbs very low. They would probably be good even if they are thicker. Glad you like them!

Brad Dawkins
9 years ago

Okay. Good instructions. I made my first batch with too much dough per cracker, so I will make the dough balls smaller next time. However, even making them a bit too thick, they still turned out great. Probably not as crispy/crunchy as they should have been. Tried them with chicken liver pâte, which is thick, and the crackers held up well. Thank you for the recipe!

Judy Barnes Baker
9 years ago

Hi Brad. I just scoop up a bit with a spoon and roll it in my hands. If you get about 48 they are the right size. Each ball should be 1/2 inch or so across. Smaller than a marble, larger than a pea?

Brad Dawkins
9 years ago

Judy–Made these this morning and they turned out great. Do you just dip and form the ball with a spoon, or do you use a cookie dough scoop? If so, what size? As the dough is very sticky, just trying to figure out the easiest way to do this with my next batch! Thanks for the recipe!

Brad

Judy Barnes Baker
9 years ago

You are welcome, Judith. Thanks for the comment!

Judith
8 years ago

Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Judith
9 years ago

Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Maureen Carney
5 years ago

Judy, thank you for the recipe. Can you tell me how many crackers is considered one serving? An amount that would be under 100 calories? I.e. 14 calories each, so approximately 7 crackers? Thanks again.