I'm not the easiest person to make desserts for, especially when I'm trying to stick to the paleo diet 100% (desserts are my downfall) instead of just gluten free, and even more so when I'm trying to minimize how many carbohydrates I'm eating. It doesn't make it any easier that most paleo desserts are either date based (high in carbs) or are made from almond flour with eggs, and I can't eat eggs. I had a theory that I probably would be able to figure out some sort of cookie based on almond meal, and was lucky to find this biscotti recipe which is pretty awesome because it uses no egg or egg replacement even, and all simple ingredients.
I converted it to use ingredients I have on hand and cheaper, and I tell you- it's a keeper. It's flexible too. The first time I tried making it, I had just barely enough almond meal for the recipe- I had 1 1/4 cups not packed, and despite that, it worked. The next time I made my own almond meal, and it really wasn't as fine as almond flour ideally should be for baking, and again, worked great. I did try converting this to a chocolate mint biscotti recipe, but I burned the whole thing... I still have hope and more plans to experiment, but in the meantime, these are just freaking awesome.
And as for low carb? These aren't super low carb, but if you have self control, this recipe makes 12 cookies, and depending on which sweetener you use (maple syrup has less, honey has more), its anywhere from 6-12 grams of carbohydrates per cookie, so one or two can still be eaten and maintain a relatively low carb diet (just don't overdo it).
P.S. If you aren't on a paleo diet and just want cheaper/easier, this biscotti recipe works well with wheat flour and also (even though it isn't listed) with gluten free flour mix and also works well with ground flax seed egg replacement instead of the egg.
And as for low carb? These aren't super low carb, but if you have self control, this recipe makes 12 cookies, and depending on which sweetener you use (maple syrup has less, honey has more), its anywhere from 6-12 grams of carbohydrates per cookie, so one or two can still be eaten and maintain a relatively low carb diet (just don't overdo it).
P.S. If you aren't on a paleo diet and just want cheaper/easier, this biscotti recipe works well with wheat flour and also (even though it isn't listed) with gluten free flour mix and also works well with ground flax seed egg replacement instead of the egg.