Month: September 2023

What We Ate Last Week
September 15, 2023

What We Ate Last Week

Another week, another installment of what we’ve been eating. As a reminder, or new information if you’re new here, I have been following a keto, sometimes carnivore, diet for a while now and because most of my meals are very simple, not really recipes, I’ve …

Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies
September 11, 2023

Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

Since I am now following a keto/carnivore diet, I have been searching for some good low carb/low sugar/sugar free desserts. If you haven’t tried the chocolate delight yet, that’s a great one, though does require a bit more time to prepare. If you’re looking for …

Chewy Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies
September 4, 2023

Chewy Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies

If you have ever met me in real life, you may be shocked to know that I am a karate student. I’m probably two years away from my blackbelt, so I have much to learn, but yet, I could take you down if needed. 🙂

My karate school had a blackbelt testing night a couple months ago and it’s a very mentally and physically exhausting night for everyone, but especially for those who are testing. As a treat, I made these cookies for the group. We needed to avoid gluten, dairy, and oats and include lots of good healthy carbs for energy. I created this recipe for this special event. They have the perfect chewy texture and are bursting with flavor. If you’ve only ever had a chocolate chip cookie made with white sugar and white flour, then you are in for a treat!

I hope you and your family enjoy these as much as my karate friends did.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies

Print Recipe
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup palm shortening
  • 2/3 cup crunchy almond butter I highly recommend Barney Butter brand
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup maple sugar
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot
  • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the palm shortening and almond butter.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla and mix well. Now add the honey and maple sugar and beat until creamy.
  • Chop the dates in a food processor or blender until a very slightly chunky paste texture. Add this to the cookie batter mixture.
  • Now add all of the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and mix well.
  • Scoop onto baking sheets. I recommend using cookie scoops for consistently sized cookies.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until just slightly browned around the edges. Don't over bake if you want them to retain some chewiness.
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
What We Ate Last Week
September 1, 2023

What We Ate Last Week

Another week, another parade of carnivore/keto/paleo meals for your cooking inspiration. Please let me know if you have any questions about any of these meals. First up: quiche. This was special because I made a crust with almond flour, lard and water. I enjoyed it …