Turn your favorite fried treats into a tasty low-carb cookie! The secret is that these apple fritter cookies are made with zucchini!
Apple Fritter Cookies
If you miss those deep-fried delights, then make a batch of these cookies. They’re crumbly, sweet, and filled with the intoxicating cinnamon aroma that apple pie is known for.
The really surprising thing is that there is only 3 grams net carbs in each cookie! You can add them to your lunch as a dessert and still stay within your macros.
They’re naturally gluten-free because I used a base of almond flour. Then, to keep it low-carb, I used zucchini instead of apples.
Before you worry, let me tell you that this works better than you might think!
Keto Apple Cookies
I feel like I should be saying, “psych!” Because these apple fritter cookies don’t actually have apples in them. Sure, they look like they have small pieces of green apples, but those are bits of zucchini.
Don’t let that stop you. Make a batch of them and you won’t even be able to tell that they’re not apples.
This is because the zucchini pieces are covered in Swerve brown sugar substitute and cinnamon, so they taste like apple pie filling. This is how I made my keto apple pie.
It’s more like a keto zucchini pie. But the flavor is the exact same!
Gluten-Free Cookies
I used almond flour to keep the cookies gluten-free and keto-friendly. Remember to use almond flour, not almond meal.
If you try to use almond meal, the cookies will taste grainy. Please don’t try it.
Remember to use cold butter that you grate. This is what gives the cookies the iconic crumbly texture.
If the butter starts to warm up to room temperature, move it back to the refrigerator, it should be really cold.
I also used almond milk as the wet ingredient. Please remember to use unsweetened, plain almond milk.
You can also use plain, unsweetened coconut milk as a substitute.
What To Eat With Cookies
Apples are the quintessential fall fruit. These cookies taste just like a hot apple pie!
So, serve them at parties with your other favorite fall desserts. You could put them on a cookie tray with keto butter cookies.
They are so mild and the flavor is so muted that people love them.If you want a sweet cookie with more layers of flavors and ingredients, make keto caramel pecan cookies.
The pecan flavors are perfect in the fall and winter. Or go with that pecan idea and make a low-carb pumpkin pecan cheesecake.
How To Store Cookies
The best way to store these crumbly apple fritter cookies is in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep the air off of them and they should last a week.
If you need to store them in multiple layers, place a sheet of wax or parchment paper in between the layers of cookies so they don’t stick together.
If you want to keep them soft, place a piece of bread on top of the cookies. It can be keto-friendly bread or traditional wheat bread. The bread will become stale, but keep the cookies moist.
Keto Apple Fritter Cookies Recipe
Here’s the entire list of ingredients and steps you will follow to make these keto apple fritter cookies. Exact measurements and instructions on how to make them are in the printable recipe card just a little further below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Servings: 12
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
Cookies:
- Almond Flour
- Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Cold Butter
- Zucchini
- Almond Milk
Glaze:
- Swerve Powdered Sugar Substitute
- Almond Milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the zucchini, Swerve brown sugar substitute and cinnamon to a bowl, and toss to combine well.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder and cold grated butter. Beat until combined into a crumbly mixture.
Add in the milk and zucchini mixture, and stir to combine well.
Drop by the spoonful onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until browned on the bottom and cooked through.
Let the cookies cool to room temperature.
Whisk together the glaze ingredients, dip the cookies in the glaze and allow it to set before serving.
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Keto Apple Fritter Cookies
Equipment
- Cheese Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 2/3 cups Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 6 tbsp Cold Butter grated
- 1 1/2 cups Finely chopped and peeled Zucchini
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk
Sugar-Free Glaze
- 1 cup Swerve Powdered Sugar Substitute
- 2 tbsp Almond Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the zucchini, Swerve brown sugar substitute and cinnamon to a bowl, and toss to combine well.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder and cold grated butter. Beat until combined into a crumbly mixture.
- Add in the milk and zucchini mixture, and stir to combine well.
- Drop by the spoonful onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until browned on the bottom and cooked through.
- Let the cookies cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients, dip the cookies in the glaze and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Cookies
If you enjoyed these keto apple fritter cookies, then I have a bunch of other low-carb cookies you should make next. They’re so tasty that you won’t believe you can eat them on the keto diet.
