Simple Chewy Cookie

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 05:46 AM

I was playing around this morning with the ingredients that I used in the crust of my coconut cream pie and came up with this simple chewy cookie.

Yeild 18 to 24 cookies approx 1 carb each.

1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup unblanched almond flour
1/4 cup polyd
1/4 cup cacao nibs (you could sub chopped nuts or chocolate chip)
1/4 t. sweetzfree (1 cup equivilent)
1 large egg
1/4 cup peanutbutter

Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 inch balls.
Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and smash with fork.
Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minute or golden brown.

Joycelyn · 03-16-2007, 06:54 AM

Kevin, I just went into your recipe link into your website. I never knew you had a website, and it is awesome!

Thank you so much for sharing your story and wonderful recipes.

I would like to add (a bit off-topic), that in the past few years lowcarbing has gotten so much bad press, in that you need carbs to create serotonin in the brain to help depression.

I admit that I've suffered from depression since I was a kid, and lowcarbing is the ONLY way of eating that gives me mental clarity and ALLEVIATES my depression. Whenever I cheat, my proof is there. It's just not worth it. And no doubt low carbing has saved me from diabetes too, me coming from an entire family of diabetics.

Thanks for a great website, and the new cookie recipe too! I love raw cocoa nibs, got mine at Whole foods Market. They are so high in fiber and low in carbs and taste great.

Keep up the great work! What a service this is to others.

Eileen · 03-16-2007, 07:00 AM

Kevin,
You ROCK!!!!!!

YOu come up with the yummiest things.

We're waiting for you to next have your own low carb cook book. Can we have your first autograph signing? Keep it up. I'm going to check out your web site too. Have anything yummy that I could make out of the coconut cream?

Thanks, and keep your great ideas coming.

Bfranke · 03-16-2007, 07:15 AM

These look great and sound great as well.
Thanks Kevin,
Bette

sungoddess · 03-16-2007, 08:12 AM

off to kitchen to make these now!!! Thanks Kevin

decodiana · 03-16-2007, 11:43 AM

Kevin,

Do you find the cocao nibs bitter?

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by decodiana

Kevin,

Do you find the cocao nibs bitter?

I don't think bitter is the right word Diane, at least not for me. It reminds me somewhat of a coffee bean and is a bit of an aquired taste but I think it is more the fact that they are unsweetened. I actually snack on them right out of the bag. When it is in baked goods they have a nutty chocolate taste.

Bottom line though is everybodies taste is different.

babydollsea · 03-16-2007, 02:23 PM

Thanks Kevin...They look yummy. What type nuts would compliment these cookies (since I don't have the nibs)?

Marla

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by babydollsea

Thanks Kevin...They look yummy. What type nuts would compliment these cookies (since I don't have the nibs)?

Marla

If I were going to use nuts I would choose pecans but before I'd use nuts I think I would go with the chocolate chips since you already have PB and almond flour.

sabal5 · 03-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

I was playing around this morning with the ingredients that I used in the crust of my coconut cream pie and came up with this simple chewy cookie.

Yeild 18 to 24 cookies approx 1 carb each.

1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup unblanched almond flour
1/4 cup polyd
1/4 cup cacao nibs (you could sub chopped nuts or chocolate chip)
1/4 t. sweetzfree (1 cup equivilent)
1 large egg
1/4 cup peanutbutter

Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 inch balls.
Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and smash with fork.
Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minute or golden brown.

How do you think these would turn out if I omit the coconut ('cuz I don't like it) and replaced the polyd with inulin? Oh, and the sweetzfree with Stevia and the cacao nibs with SF chocolate chips? (Gotta work with what I have, I guess! LOL)

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sabal5

How do you think these would turn out if I omit the coconut ('cuz I don't like it) and replaced the polyd with inulin? Oh, and the sweetzfree with Stevia and the cacao nibs with SF chocolate chips? (Gotta work with what I have, I guess! LOL)

I think I'd call it a different cookie......

let us know. I'd be curious how chewy it turns out.

sabal5 · 03-16-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinpa

I think I'd call it a different cookie......

let us know. I'd be curious how chewy it turns out.

Different, indeed. But your recipe is inspiring, nonetheless.

Do you think the omission of the coconut will cause the dough to be too moist/wet?

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sabal5

Do you think the omission of the coconut will cause the dough to be too moist/wet?

My guess is yes since you are omitting a cup of dry ingredient but I don't know by how much. The coconut is a key texture component.

sabal5 · 03-16-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

My guess is yes since you are omitting a cup of dry ingredient but I don't know by how much. The coconut is a key texture component.

Do you have a suggestion as to a replacement?

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabal5

Do you have a suggestion as to a replacement?

Sorry, I can't think of any subs for coconut.

sabal5 · 03-16-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

Sorry, I can't think of any subs for coconut.

Do you think adding a bit of Carbquik would work?

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabal5

Do you think adding a bit of Carbquik would work?

Sorry Sabal your guess would be just as good as mine. I don't like stevia and I am not real familiar with inulin and how it reacts in a recipe so this is not a cookie that I would make for myself. If you decide to make it with all the tweakes you have mentioned....please let us know how it turns out for you.

sabal5 · 03-16-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

Sorry Sabal your guess would be just as good as mine. I don't like stevia and I am not real familiar with inulin and how it reacts in a recipe so this is not a cookie that I would make for myself. If you decide to make it with all the tweakes you have mentioned....please let us know how it turns out for you.

Thanks, Kevin. Sorry for all the questions. I'm not quite sure I want to try this... Although, I **AM** feeling a little brave; so we'll see. LOL

I'll post if I decide to try this. (I wish I liked coconut!)

ladycattt63 · 03-16-2007, 06:18 PM

Hey Kevin...
Sounds real good!
Can I make these on induction?
I'm allergic to all NUTS.
What can I use instead of almond flour?
Thanks.
Cathy

Kevinpa · 03-16-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladycattt63

Can I make these on induction?

Ive never read atkins so I don't know the answer to your question. Maybe somebody could answer this for her.

Xcali · 03-16-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladycattt63

Hey Kevin...
Sounds real good!
Can I make these on induction?
I'm allergic to all NUTS.
What can I use instead of almond flour?
Thanks.
Cathy

Nope, not even close to legal for induction. If its not on the list of Dr. Atkin's approved foods for induction its not allowed.

Almond Flour .. Nope
Coconut .. Nope
Peanut Butter .. Nope
Cacao Nibs .. Nope

Nigel · 03-16-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sabal5

Do you have a suggestion as to a replacement?

I have a thought. It might sound wierd, but it would have close to the same texture if you make sure it's pretty dry. Cooked spaghetti squash and chop it up like coconut. You could pat it dry with paper towels first.

Soobee · 03-17-2007, 05:37 AM

Nigel, your suggestion gave me an idea. On America's Test Kitchen, they dried out canned pumpkin by spreading it out on a paper towel lined cookie sheet and blotting the top. Do you think dried canned pumpkin would work?

lcmiller461 · 03-18-2007, 08:16 AM

These look great! My dh loves your other chewy cookie--I've made them twice at his request. This looks like another keeper! Thanks!

Jaideyes · 03-18-2007, 04:07 PM

I'm running to the kitchen to make these immediately. My printer is out of ink, so I jotted down the recipe (gasp) by hand!

Kevin, you're a star. Thank you!

ItsTheWooo · 03-18-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joycelyn

Kevin, I just went into your recipe link into your website. I never knew you had a website, and it is awesome!

Thank you so much for sharing your story and wonderful recipes.

I would like to add (a bit off-topic), that in the past few years lowcarbing has gotten so much bad press, in that you need carbs to create serotonin in the brain to help depression.

I admit that I've suffered from depression since I was a kid, and lowcarbing is the ONLY way of eating that gives me mental clarity and ALLEVIATES my depression. Whenever I cheat, my proof is there. It's just not worth it. And no doubt low carbing has saved me from diabetes too, me coming from an entire family of diabetics.

Thanks for a great website, and the new cookie recipe too! I love raw cocoa nibs, got mine at Whole foods Market. They are so high in fiber and low in carbs and taste great.

Keep up the great work! What a service this is to others.

I've never met anyone else who has a form of depression that is treated by carb/food restriction. I just wanted to say I completely relate to your story - I too have had depression since I was young... and as soon as I go back to normal high carb eating for a couple of days, I am back to severe scary depression, suicidal thoughts, tearfulness etc.

Carb depression is very "special" in how it manifests.
It's a feeling of being able to see everything, but all of it meaningless. Like, you can see *literally see* time and past and future and present are all this undifferentiated and long... it's as if life is waiting on line at a government building or something. Or, as if standing at the edge of a cliff. You can see out over, you can see the bottom. Why not jump. Why not end this wait, this excruciating numbness. You feel somehow BL

03-16-2007, 05:46 AM	#1
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,631 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	Simple Chewy Cookie I was playing around this morning with the ingredients that I used in the crust of my coconut cream pie and came up with this simple chewy cookie. Yeild 18 to 24 cookies approx 1 carb each. 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup unblanched almond flour 1/4 cup polyd 1/4 cup cacao nibs (you could sub chopped nuts or chocolate chip) 1/4 t. sweetzfree (1 cup equivilent) 1 large egg 1/4 cup peanutbutter Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and smash with fork. Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minute or golden brown. __________________ Success is a journey, Not a destination. So stop running. Recipe Page

03-16-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	Kevin, I just went into your recipe link into your website. I never knew you had a website, and it is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your story and wonderful recipes. I would like to add (a bit off-topic), that in the past few years lowcarbing has gotten so much bad press, in that you need carbs to create serotonin in the brain to help depression. I admit that I've suffered from depression since I was a kid, and lowcarbing is the ONLY way of eating that gives me mental clarity and ALLEVIATES my depression. Whenever I cheat, my proof is there. It's just not worth it. And no doubt low carbing has saved me from diabetes too, me coming from an entire family of diabetics. Thanks for a great website, and the new cookie recipe too! I love raw cocoa nibs, got mine at Whole foods Market. They are so high in fiber and low in carbs and taste great. Keep up the great work! What a service this is to others.

03-16-2007, 07:00 AM	#3
Eileen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York. Posts: 387 Gallery: Eileen Stats: 5'7"at 210.6/205.2/180 mini goal for now. WOE: Atkins. Start Date: January 21,2008	Kevin, You ROCK!!!!!! YOu come up with the yummiest things. We're waiting for you to next have your own low carb cook book. Can we have your first autograph signing? Keep it up. I'm going to check out your web site too. Have anything yummy that I could make out of the coconut cream? Thanks, and keep your great ideas coming.

03-16-2007, 07:15 AM	#4
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,916 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	These look great and sound great as well. Thanks Kevin, Bette

03-16-2007, 08:12 AM	#5
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,283 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	off to kitchen to make these now!!! Thanks Kevin

03-16-2007, 11:43 AM	#6
decodiana Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 373 Gallery: decodiana Stats: 301/170/150 WOE: Protein Power	Kevin, Do you find the cocao nibs bitter?

03-16-2007, 02:23 PM	#8
babydollsea Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 409 Gallery: babydollsea WOE: Moderate carbs	Thanks Kevin...They look yummy. What type nuts would compliment these cookies (since I don't have the nibs)? Marla

03-16-2007, 06:18 PM	#19
ladycattt63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perris, CA Posts: 68 Gallery: ladycattt63 Stats: 281/273/240 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: re started 3/23/07	Hey Kevin... Sounds real good! Can I make these on induction? I'm allergic to all NUTS. What can I use instead of almond flour? Thanks. Cathy

03-17-2007, 05:37 AM	#23
Soobee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 858 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Nigel, your suggestion gave me an idea. On America's Test Kitchen, they dried out canned pumpkin by spreading it out on a paper towel lined cookie sheet and blotting the top. Do you think dried canned pumpkin would work?

03-18-2007, 08:16 AM	#24
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 353 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	These look great! My dh loves your other chewy cookie--I've made them twice at his request. This looks like another keeper! Thanks!

03-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#25
Jaideyes Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 229 Gallery: Jaideyes Stats: 140/110 44 y.o. 5'4" WOE: Moderate Carbs / Maintenance Start Date: 1998	I'm running to the kitchen to make these immediately. My printer is out of ink, so I jotted down the recipe (gasp) by hand! Kevin, you're a star. Thank you!