Mysty PfefferThe fresh smell of lemons reminds me of warm summer days and lots of sunshine! I think I’ll bring a little of that sunshine into my baking today. Since I also want to make my hubby some healthier snacks for work (to keep him out of the vending machines!) lemons are making this cold winter day brighter. Another plus is this simple recipe only makes a small batch of crispy low sugar lemon cookies. It’s ideal for one or two people.
Although he is not getting too many cookies, he’ll have enough to enjoy a couple after his lunch each day. The benefits of this recipe come from using the fresh milled whole grain with vitamin E, fiber, fatty acids, and B vitamins. The low sugar content, combined with extra fiber and protein in the whole grain, decreases a spike in blood sugar. That’s important for him and anyone else trying to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Surprisingly, the bitterness of stevia is lost when combined with the sugar. It’s a win-win situation…for him, anyway. He’s not too fond of stevia. So, this may also be a nice trick for anyone who dislikes sugar substitutes.
However, I prefer the stevia in very small amounts in baking because it comes from a plant. Although highly processed, at least it is not artificially made from chemicals.
You really can’t beat six ingredients either!
Fresh milled flour and fruit makes me feel extremely blessed to have access to so much provision. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of our Creator and I’m always reminded what God puts in the garden is good.
Did you know Isaiah says He looks from His dwelling like clear heat in sunshine? The smooth poetry of scripture comes from the best…the author of life Himself.
All you inhabitants of the world, you who dwell on the earth, when a signal is raised on the mountains, look! When a trumpet is blown, hear! For thus the Lord said to me: “I will quietly look from my dwelling like clear heat in sunshine, like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.”
Isaiah 18:3-5 ESV – All you inhabitants of the world, you – Bible Gateway
I pray you enjoy His word today alongside a crispy low sugar lemon cookie or two.
God Bless you!
Crispy Low Sugar Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups Fresh Milled Flour (or 1 cup unbleached)
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 1/4 Cup Organic Sugar plus 1 scoop pure stevia
- 1/4 Cup Butter or Coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Combine flour and salt and the zest of the lemon in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the scoop of stevia to the sugar and whisk it well. Carefully peel the lemon and remove the seeds, saving as much of the juice and pulp as you can.
- Puree the lemon in a food processor or mash it in the sugar with a fork until well blended using the pulp and the juice. Add the flour and mix well.
- Use a small teaspoon or cookie scoop to make 10-12 one inch dough balls and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden on the edges.
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