It’s very easy to make crispy sweet keto meringue cookies without any sugar. Simply use your favorite keto-approved powdered sweetener instead of sugar.
This sugar free meringue cookies recipe requires only four ingredients, so it comes together quickly and easily.
There’s no flour in these gluten-free cookies make makes it almost zero net carbs per cookie. All you need are egg whites, lemon juice, lemon zest and erythritol. The only thing that takes some time is the cooking and cooling of these cookies.
The key to making these lemon meringue cookies light and fluffy is to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. The lemon flavoring isn’t just delicious. It also provides a good source of vitamin C, which has numerous benefits.
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant in the body to reduce inflammation that is responsible for many diseases and conditions. It’s also needed to produce collagen, which helps give your hair, skin, and nails a healthy glow. Collagen also helps improve your joint health.
Bake meringues at 200°F for one hour without opening the oven door. Turn off the oven and leave cookies in for one more hour until dry and crisp. If you open the door during cooking, the meringues will deflate.
Feel free to experiment with flavors. You can try vanilla or mint extract instead of lemon zest. You can still use lemon juice as a stabilizer. The cookies will not taste lemony without zest.
How to Make Low Carb Meringue Cookies
Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 200°F.
Whisk the egg whites until foamy and opaque.
Set your hand mixer to high and pour the lemon juice in. Whip until there are hard peaks.
Add your erythritol tablespoon by tablespoon while continuing to beat the mixture.
Slowly add the lemon zest.
Using a piping bag, squeeze the mixture to form cookies on the baking sheet.
Bake for one hour. After the hour has passed, turn the oven off, but leave it closed until the cookies have completely cooled. After 1-2 hours, remove these keto meringues and serve!
Related:
- Almond and Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Savory Parmesan Almond Flour Biscuits
- Low carb lactation cookies
- Keto biscuits with coconut flour
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Keto Meringue Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup So Nourished Erythritol
- 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Place some parchment paper on a large baking sheet and preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until it becomes foamy and opaque.
- Pour the lemon juice and set the hand mixer to high. Whip until some hard peaks form.
- Continue to beat while adding erythritol gradually one tablespoon at a time.
- Add the lemon zest slowly.
- Stuff the mixture into a piping bag. Squeeze the bag to form cookies on the baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Place in the oven and bake. After 1 hour, turn the oven off but leave it close to cool the cookies completely. Leave it for about 1-2 hours before taking the sheet out. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
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FAQ and Cooking Tips
How do you whip egg whites without sugar?
To whip egg whites without sugar, start with room-temperature eggs, beat them until foamy, and continue whisking until stiff peaks form, ensuring your bowl and beaters are clean and free from any grease. Adding a little acid, like cream of tartar or lemon juice, can help stabilize the egg whites.
How to store homemade meringue cookies
You can store homemade meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, away from any moisture, for up to a week for best quality. To prevent sticking, you can layer them between sheets of parchment paper.
Can you buy sugar free meringues?
Yes, you can buy sugar-free meringues. They are often sweetened with sugar substitutes like erythritol, stevia, or artificial sweeteners, making them suitable for those looking to reduce sugar intake. These can typically be found in health food stores, specialty bakeries, or online. But why not try making them like what I’m showing in this recipe? It’s not that complicated!
