Diabetic-Friendly Soft Cake Cookies

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Diabetic-Friendly Soft Cake Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~20 minutes
Texture: Soft, cake-like, melt-in-the-mouth
Sugar-Free | Refined-Flour-Free | Beginner Friendly

 Description

These diabetic-friendly soft cake cookies are lightly sweet, tender, and fluffy inside—almost like mini cakes. Made without refined sugar or white flour, they’re perfect for people managing diabetes or anyone wanting a healthier sweet treat that doesn’t spike blood sugar.

They require one bowl, no mixer, and are ready faster than preheating most ovens!

 Ingredients (8–10 cookies)

  • 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ¼ cup powdered erythritol / monk fruit sweetener

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla, and sweetener.

  3. Add oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

  4. Mix until you get a thick, scoopable batter.

  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the tray (they spread slightly).

  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.

  7. Cool for 5 minutes—texture softens as they rest.

 Servings

  • Makes 8–10 soft cookies

  • Serving size: 1 cookie

 Approximate Nutritional Info (per cookie)

  • Calories: ~95

  • Carbohydrates: ~8 g

  • Fiber: ~2 g

  • Net Carbs: ~6 g

  • Protein: ~3 g

  • Sugar: 0 g added sugar

  • Glycemic Index: Low

(Values may vary based on sweetener and flour brand)

 Tips for Best Results

  • ✅ Use powdered sweetener to avoid grainy texture

  • ✅ Do not overbake—softness = “melt in mouth”

  • ✅ For extra moisture, add 1 tbsp yogurt

  • ❌ Avoid honey, dates, or jaggery (spike blood sugar)

 Benefits

  • ✔ Diabetic-friendly

  • ✔ No refined sugar or flour

  • ✔ Quick digestion, steady energy

  • ✔ Heart-healthy fats

  • ✔ Suitable for weight management

Q & A

Q: Can I skip oats?
Yes, replace oat flour with more almond flour (texture will be richer and more crumbly).

Q: Is this keto?
Low-carb, but not strict keto due to oats.

Q: Can I make this without egg?
Yes. Replace egg with ¼ cup yogurt or flax egg.

Q: Can I air-fry these?
Absolutely! Air fry at 160°C for 8–10 minutes.

Q: How to store?
Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp or 7 days refrigerated.

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