Bariatric Gingerbread Men (No-Flour & Low-Sugar Cookies) Recipe
These Bariatric Gingerbread Men (No-Flour & Low-Sugar Cookies) give you the cozy spices and soft chew of classic gingerbread while being thoughtful about protein and carbs. They’re a joyful, portion-controlled treat that supports bariatric nutrition goals and keeps holiday traditions alive.
Ingredients
- 192 g almond flour ≈2 cups
- 30 g protein powder ≈¼ cup
- 42 g unsalted butter or coconut oil ≈3 tbsp
- 1 large egg ≈50 g
- 100 g erythritol or monk fruit blend ≈½ cup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk as needed
- Optional: 1 tsp sugar-free molasses flavoring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet.
- Whisk dry ingredients (almond flour, protein powder, spices, baking powder, salt).
- Beat butter and sweetener until fluffy; add egg and mix.
- Combine wet & dry, add almond milk to form soft dough. Chill 10 min if sticky.
- Roll between parchment to ¼" thickness; cut with small cutters.
- Bake 9–12 minutes; cool on rack 5 minutes then transfer. Decorate if desired.