Keto/Low Carb Holiday Cookies- Ginger Cookie Recipe edition/No Almond Flour

[@KetoUpgrade]

Sorry I'm late, it's warmer here but now the winds are insane and our internet was out for the last 2 hours. Hope you guys have a fun Holiday season with all your favorite cookies made keto!!! I have a whole holiday playlist if you are not sure what kind of dessert or cookies you want to make this year! - kzbin.info/aero/PLDA690SIIES1PNnQ0SFesdSYcOWpzCxwK

[@colorfulforesight]

Thank You again!

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

Bless your heart, Alycia. Keto baking is definitely your passion, baking right up to delivery! What is Adam doing to pass the time waiting on the little one?

[@antheitmann152]

I do t care about lighting or sound! I will watch you and enjoy it any way! I love ginger cookies! Thank you!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Thanks for saying that!! You're welcome!

[@arbonneladyTN]

Me too !!!!

[@fronniebealer7808]

I do not care about extraneous noises. Just love your recipies. Soft ginger cookies are a favorite.

[@Jasperpdx]

You have saved my life post heart attack diabetic. These are an angelic gift. Bless you! Stars in your crown for your work to help us!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Aww so happy to hear! I'm very happy to help, thank you!

[@Sbannmarie]

Love ginger snaps 🫰

[@joane8651]

I'm so happy for you that your kitchen is almost set up, I wanted to tell you that the day before the birth of both of my kids I was filled with tons of energy, so if it happens to you, get ready and best of luck, hugs to you --

[@lauraknuckles7943]

Love your no almond flour cookie recipes!!! Please do a chocolate crinkle cookie and a chewy peanut butter cookie. Cant wait to try the soft ginger cookies. Im going to and black pepper to mine.

[@lauraknuckles7943]

* Add not and.

[@KetoUpgrade]

I'll put it on the list for next year! But the peanut butter would probably be really easy just swap out some butter for peanut butter in the chewy ginger and leave out the spices.

[@janp7660]

I love your recipes! Thank you especially for all of the cookie recipes without almond flour. Greatly appreciated! Can't wait to see the baby!!!

[@doggoneme3863]

New bakery is awesome. ❤️🎈❤️🎈❤️🎈❤️🎈❤️🎈🙏🙏

[@KetoUpgrade]

Thanks!

[@lanamcquown3063]

It’s so great to see you in your home kitchen. Don’t even worry about the sound and lighting, I am just so grateful you gave us a video. I’m super excited to try these.

[@KetoUpgrade]

Aww thanks, glad you are looking forward to trying, hope you enjoy!

[@1corinthians-138]

Sound and lighting are fine. Can't wait to make these. 😊

[@KetoUpgrade]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

[@antheitmann152]

Still no baby? Oh boy! He is really Baking in there!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Nope! He is, he must be liking it.

[@jacquelineb8778]

I've been missing a ginger cookie for a few years now!! Honestly you're my hero !

[@KetoUpgrade]

Aww thanks!

[@highdesertforester]

Please do a really rich Danish butter cookie!

[@KetoUpgrade]

I have an Italian butter cookie recipe and it's very similar ingredients the only difference I see is an egg instead of 2 egg yolks.

[@KetoRitas]

I can finally have gingerbread crust chiffon pumpkin pie my favorite ever thanks for all the recipes I never had time to say thanks for you keep me on track and loving it

[@ahealthierkirk2558]

Wow I need these to save me from my friends ginger cookies! (and maybe impress her?) That is a cool buildout space in your basement.

[@KetoUpgrade]

Nice I hope they stack up! Thanks!

[@kkulhavy1960]

My family likes spicier ginger snaps, so for your amount of recipe, I would add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper....gives a nice warm kick to them.

[@Yvonne-]

Grace, Beautiful Lil Mommy, you are so gifted I can't believe you would ever need in any kitchen much less your new kitchen. Lol This is a treat, I LOVE ginger cookies.

[@sjaron23]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting!

[@KetoUpgrade]

So glad you enjoyed! You're welcome!

[@RV-there-Yet]

Found bulk erythritol & blends, other sweeteners at our local WinCo grocery store a couple years back~ I was shocked actually, @ $3 lb! They have a large "bulk bins" section where you can find SO many different gluten-free/low carb/ flours & pantry items, plus grind your own coffees, spices & nut butters for fairly cheap too. It's an awesome resource for bakers & candy makers, so check your WinCo stores folks =)

[@shawnamorales4930]

We have one and I love it!

[@RV-there-Yet]

@@shawnamorales4930 That's awesome~ love me some WinCo! I think they recently changed meat buyers for their stores, at least here in AZ, so that should expand some as well. Not that their meat was bad before, but they didn't have a huge selection & the prices could be better. Word has it that both should happen here soon. =)

[@shawnamorales4930]

@@RV-there-Yet I'm in Wa but from Az...moved up here in 2004. I actually prefer the meat at Winco than any other place. Employee owned and they are a great business 😊

[@erikapoind]

I have made the wedding cookies; I have put pecan in one batch and choc chips in another…. No need to roll in powdered sweetener in my opinion… delicious! I have to thank you for your tips with working these ingredients…. Thank you!

[@KetoUpgrade]

So glad you enjoyed! You're very welcome!

[@judithlund4346]

Love all your recipes ………… have made the snickerdoodles and the thumb cookies with raspberry jam ……. So yumm. Thanks Alycia for sharing these with everyone, your hard work is truly appreciated. 👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[@sblakeish]

Wow,how do your nails 💅 stay so strong & nice. Thanks for sharing

[@KetoUpgrade]

Now that I'm not in the hot crazy kitchen all the time they are how they use to be in high-school. Plus prenatals help too😊

[@hazelfox5613]

Love the crisper ginger version, it’s something I’ve been missing. Here in UK we call them ginger nuts and they a great with a cup of tea!

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Thank you

[@gladysobrien1055]

Yes! Don’t you just hate it when we create something new….and do not take notes! For hotter ginger cookies add ground black pepper! Replace molasses with yacon syrup! It’s taste is half molasses blended with maple syrup. Do you have lots of snow? None here!❄❄❄❄❄ Gladys🇨🇦Toronto…. I cannot wait to bake these! I love ginger cookies!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Only a scattering left from the 5 feet we got a month ago. Hope you enjoy!

[@nancycurtis3964]

The crispy cookie recipe could make a good pie crust!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Yep all of my crispy cookies I have used for pies or cheesecakes.

[@barbarasnow4304]

Ginger snaps are my favorite!! I used to make them with an awesome recipe but would never have the patience to modify it like you’ve done. Thank you!!

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome!

[@cathyg8702]

Just finished mixing up the dough for Mexican wedding cookies and they are resting in the fridge. I came in and turned on the iPad for a minute, saw this and now I need to go mix up some gingersnaps!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Haha awesome!!! Hope you enjoy ALLLLL the cookies!!

[@Andreatf]

You are wonderful! Thank you for everything you do and good luck in the coming days. You make everyone’s life “sweeter”.

[@mt7427]

So excited!

[@stephaniepotts9410]

Had to let you know that I made the chewy ones with a few changes to mimic our favorite Alton Brown gingersnaps. They were awesome. First I made candied ginger with cellulose and rolled in granular monkfruit, then dehydrated and diced. I followed your recipe, but subbed out Keto Chow gingerbread for the protein powder. Used unsalted butter due to keto chow and left out xanthan gum. For spices, I followed Aaron's spices, adding the 2t minced fresh ginger and the diced candied ginger. Instead of coconut flour, i subbed same grams of Okara flour, which has less carbs and no funny coconut flour taste. It has similar properties as coconut flour, but better flavor. Prepared the dough balls and baked per your directions. I am hoping one of our larger Asian markets carries Okara flour cheaper...i loved it.

[@Terri_in_Cali]

I use Yacon in place of molasses👍🥰

[@stephaniewilson1153]

Congratulations on being in your own home bakery! Hey…. Side note There is a product you might have heard about. I buy from Amazon ..organic yacon syrup by Blue Lily. I swear it tastes almost exactly like molasses. However unlike molasses that has 13 carbs per tbs, yacon only has 4. It’s low glyemic. Hopefully I haven’t already told you. 😂 Anyway I make my own brown sugar replacement with it.

[@leeoCraftylady]

Oooh goodie! Gonna bake some gingers! 🎉

[@flipnawesome5756]

What timing I was just thinking about ginger snaps. I like mine with a little kick of heat. Adding some cayenne pepper gives you that.

[@KetoUpgrade]

Awesome!!! Hope you enjoy!

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

How timely to mention "a little kick" LOL. 🤰🦵 I bet Van is giving her some big ones these days UNLESS he's quieting down before making his debut . . .🤞😉

[@irishpixierose]

So cool to see you in your new shop kitchen. The lighting and sound were fine. I prefer a crisp cookie 🍪 take care of yourself and get your rest before the big day 👶

[@hyperlites1]

Hot tip. Ditch the whey protein and use all egg white protein. Makes the ginger snaps perfectly crispy and doesn't affect taste. Going to try vanilla wafers next.

[@klane8445]

love the baking baby and your new bakery ❤ Sound and light were good for me :)

[@ghazalanaveed9049]

The one with egg white powder are crisp; great recipe !!! Thanks

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Alisha. I just love cookies, soft or crispy I don’t care. That little dude your carrying around is loving the warm and cozy place in your belly ❤❤

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome! He must be!, lol

[@miasgirls3778]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zxs7170]

YEESSSS…I’ve been looking for a good keto ginger crisp. Really crisp without being burnt. This looks like it could do the job. Saving this video & Will try next time I have a craving. 👍🏼

[@SanJoseDale]

We made the soft and soft and chewy cookies yesterday, really good! They got a bit too dark in our oven at 325, will reduce temp next time. We also though they could be just a little sweeter, we use the brown sugar Swerve. Not sure if we could Increase the amount without messing up the chemistry? The best part tho, I ate too many and it didn’t spike my blood sugar at all! That’s a huge success for me.

[@KetoUpgrade]

I would add 1/2 tsp. of liquid stevia if you want to sweeten the cookies further without messing up the texture.

[@SanJoseDale]

@@KetoUpgrade thanks

[@zanth07]

YAY! I love you! I asked for these last December, so happy you figured out the recipe. I'm running out today to get Arrowroot and Swerve Brown, cannot wait to try the soft and chewy ones! Hope you, hubby and your cookie in the oven are doing well!!

[@tamsteak]

looks delish as always, need to make! thanks for sharing

[@KetoUpgrade]

Thanks! You're welcome!

[@tamsteak]

@@KetoUpgrade i made the key lime minis-delish!!! i got 1/2c from 24 key limes. thanks so much for recipe!!!

[@bridgetcurry9578]

I LOVE a crispy cookie! Even HighKey cookies have an almost stale softness to their crispy cookies. I couldn't believe the snap of your ginger snaps. I will definitely make these and see if the recipe can be adapted to a sugar cookie as crispy sugar cookies are my all time favorite. THANKS!! Don't worry about ambient noise. I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't mentioned it.

[@KetoUpgrade]

I have a sugar cookie recipe you could probably just add a little EWP to, to make it a little bit more crispy.

[@vh8674]

Good luck to you. I will try this recipe very soon.

[@MartyRaaymakers]

Gnger Cookies! Thank you! Thank you! Need a break tomorrow!!! Yay!🙃 oh! Get the eggs out NOW

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy!

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Delicious cookies* 😍

[@tbarnett8]

As long as I can hear you ( and I can) the extra background noise doesn’t bother me. Just saying.

[@scatteredthoughts1817]

So happy for all the Christmas cookies you have given us. Thank you!

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome!

[@janp7660]

I made the gingersnaps and they are really good!

[@KetoUpgrade]

So glad you enjoyed them!

[@joancook8454]

Ginger snaps are one of my favorite cookies so my question to you is what brand of egg white protein do you buy? It’s very expensive so I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks for the recipe and good luck

[@KetoUpgrade]

I've used several different brands and never noticed any difference. As long as the only ingredient is egg whites, I'd say get the cheapest you can find. You're welcome!

[@ketokarbs3671]

Yummmmm🍭❄🎄❄☃❄🍭

[@KimberlyMassey-p2h]

I love your recipes and all of the tips your share in your videos! I would love it if you made a cookbook! When I made the chewy ginger cookies and the snickerdoodles they were very flat. I followed your recipe except I accidentky used arrowroot flour. Could that be the reason they’re so flat (crazy flat and crispy) or could it be my coconut flour? Thank you for your amazing talent and for having a sweet tooth like me!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Mine have been flat too, I wonder if butter has changed, I've been seeing stuff about it on baking groups on Facebook. Mine were still chewy though, the trick is to not overbake them even if they are flat pull them out when they still look a little raw in the middle. Arrowroot flour and starch are the same thing, so that's not the problem. You're welcome, I'm glad I can help!

[@jennifercaldwell7665]

Yes I DO want crispy!! I can never get the snap and crisp I want in ginger or chocolate chip cookies. I'm a little confused about the brown sugar sweetener you suggest for crispy. So,not Swerve, but which one?

[@KetoUpgrade]

You can use either but golden monkfruit/erythritol will give crisp with less cooking.

[@jennifercaldwell7665]

@@KetoUpgrade ok great thank you Alicia for the quick reply! I'm a home baker, and I love making any baked goods, so your channel, and you! Have been a Total Upgrade to my keto baking for sure.

[@clairerivers9798]

So excited for this! Can I replace coconut flour with almond flour? thanks!

[@KetoUpgrade]

Usually it works 3-4x as much almond flour for coconut flour.

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

Did your father-in-law leave a bottle of Jack Daniels behind? 🤣🤣🤣 It does look empty . . . 🤭

[@KetoUpgrade]

He did and it wasn't empty. I realized as I was editing that it was there...oops

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

@@KetoUpgrade Seems like Van is holding out for his due date, any day now . . .🤱

[@lanamcquown3063]

I made the soft ginger cookie this morning and something went horribly wrong, I’m sure due to user error. They spread out way too thin and didn’t taste good. I think my butter was too soft causing the dough to be really light and hard to roll. Even after chilling they felt off. I also used tapioca flour instead of arrowroot, which I’ve used before with success, but it could have been part of the problem. I have arrowroot coming in the mail, so I will give these another try and hope for better results. I know they will be amazing.

[@KetoUpgrade]

If the dough was too soft it has to be that there wasn't enough dry ingredients. Did you weigh? Even if you did sometimes the scale messes up. No matter how soft your butter is it can't be too soft, unless it's just insanely hot in your kitchen. The other possibility is the coconut flour, some are more or less absorbent than others. Google said arrowroot and tapioca are fine to interchange in the same amount.

[@lanamcquown3063]

@KetoUpgrade thank you so much for responding. I didn't really think it was the tapioca or butter, but just didn't know what else it could have been. I should admit that I was up at 3 in the morning making these gems, so I will just blame it on lack of sleep. I did weigh and I used the Walmart coconut flour, but clearly there was a mistake somewhere. I was already planning on making them again, but this time i have all the right ingredients. Fingers crossed. I hope your doing well and Van is planning to make his grand appearance soon.

[@brandicowan3684]

Can I use a cookie extruder with these recipes? Thank you, happy holidays!

[@KetoUpgrade]

You need an exact right consistency to use one of those. And those kind of cookies you don't want ones that spread and both of these definitely do, so the design wouldn't stay anyways. I have a butter cookie recipe you can probably use that for.

[@mt7427]

Would vanilla protein isolate be OK? I don’t have the unflavored .

[@KetoUpgrade]

In the chewy ones I believe so. I've found that the flavored ones can give a little different texture to the baked goods, so not sure on the crispy ones.

[@bryanhuber3554]

I also cook with Jack Daniels 😏

[@KetoUpgrade]

The father in laws contribution to my first video shot in the new bakery. lol

[@stephaniew1123]

Hi! I’m attempting these at 1am EST and just realized I only have half of the protein the recipe calls for. Should I run in to this issue in the future how would you recommend I sub out? Thanks for all the recipes!

[@johnharding2880]

I got lost in all that second-guessing about the sweeteners. Does the list of ingredients for the ginger snaps represent her final thoughts? I have the impression she'd decided against the granular 1:1 sweetener in favour of all-brown. Or did I misunderstand?

[@KetoUpgrade]

Use golden monkfruit/erythritol for the crispy if you want an easier time. You can do the other swerve kind but you have to bake longer if you want a super crisp ginger snap.

[@stephaniepotts9410]

If I wanted to sub Keto Chow Gingerbread for part of the dry ingredients, how would you suggest I do that? I know Ketogenic woman does this by subbing out the protein powder with keto chow. There are so many good flavors I have stockpiled. And I have made their recipe in the past, but I prefer your recipes. I know Keto Chow has acacia gum, so I am betting I would leave out any gums from your recipe. Before keto, I made Alton Brown's gingersnap recipe; it is swoon worthy. I may try to make some keto candied ginger to add to these, similar to Alton's recipe. I think a touch of cayenne in the crispy ones would be awesome.

[@KetoUpgrade]

I've explained how to do that exactly as you just said but also leave out some sweetener. I've subbed keto chow for my cake recipe for my wedding cake.

[@stephaniepotts9410]

@@KetoUpgrade Oh, I hadn't watched that one yet as I didn't have a wedding cake on my horizon, LOL. Hope you are doing well with baby...any day now!

[@lavellnutrition]

I can't use Whey, can I use gelatin instead or what would you suggest?

[@KetoUpgrade]

I haven't found a 1:1 replacement for whey protein, everything I've tried hasn't worked. I have a dairy free carrot cake recipe and vanilla cake recipe you can check out to see what I had to do to replace the whey.

[@lee3679]

Hi! Are these two recipes (ginger snap and chewy ginger) still your go to recipes? I was wondering if there is a substitute for the unflavored whey protein isolate?

[@KetoUpgrade]

They are and I have not found a 1:1 sub yet. I have use beef protein isolate with some success but I use a lot less than whey and have to up the coconut flour. I've done it with my new vanilla cake recipe.

[@lee3679]

Thank you! I think I’ll just follow the recipe as you have it.

[@wormwood6424]

Thanks!

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome! Thank you for the support.

[@antheitmann152]

Thanks!

[@KetoUpgrade]

You're welcome!! Thank you for the support!