
On a Keto diet, the craving for a sweet snack is never far away. Temptations are everywhere, so to help you out, these Keto shortbread cookies are a great snack, staying low carb when snacking on them couldn’t be easier.

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Cocavo Ghee is used to add a blend of animal & plant based healthy fats to these Keto Cookies. The Vegan version uses Cocavo Vegan Ghee or Coconut Oil.
Quick & easy to make, this recipe makes about 16 cookies.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups of Almond Flour
- ⅓ cup of Xylitol
- 1 pinch of Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup of Cocavo Ghee softened (Vegan version – replace Cocavo Ghee with Cocavo Vegan Ghee or Coconut Oil)
- 1 large Egg (Vegan version – replace egg with 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar)
METHOD:
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Preheat oven to 150C/300F.
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In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, erythritol, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix.
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Add the Cocavo Ghee (or vegan replacement) and rub it into the dry ingredients until fully combined.
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Add the baking soda & vinegar and mix well.
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Take tablespoon-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls, then press to a round shape onto a lined cookie sheet. The recipe should make approximately 16 cookies.
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Leave a gap between the cookies as they will spread slightly.
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Bake for 15-25 minutes, until the edges are browned. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
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Leave to cool before storing in an airtight cookie jar.
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EACH COOKIE HAS ABOUT 1g OF CARBS

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In a big bowl, add cabbage leaves, onion, cucumber, carrot, radish, banana, strawberries, grapes, apple and tomato.
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Sprinkle with a little salt & mix well.
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Drizzle with Cocavo Citrus Oil of your choice and toss well.
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Serve immediately
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