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Light and Fluffy Low Carb Lemon Chia Seed Cookies

Don’t walk…run to your kitchen to make these cookies. They are light, fluffy and lemony delicious. Not to mention, they are perfect for my low carb friends - with roughly 7 grams net carbs per cookie (when following the recipe) and about 3 grams of sugar. And the best part? These cookies are packed with 2 grams of fiber per cookie! They are so delicious and easy you will be making them every week.

Lemongrass is the star of this cookie. If you’ve never used lemongrass before, this recipe is a fun experiment. Lemongrass is rich in vitamin A, the B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6) and vitamin C. Research suggests lemongrass may play a positive role in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Additionally, research suggests lemongrass may help to enhance digestion, reduce cholesterol, benefit oral challenges and more. If interested, check out the peer-reviewed article below to read about the many positive benefits of lemongrass!

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Light and Fluffy Low Carb Lemon Chia Seed Cookies

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 22 Min

Ingredients:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced lemongrass (about 4 smaller stalks)
  • 1 3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix together butter, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla. 
  3. On a cutting board, press down on the lemongrass with a knife or spoon to flatten the lemongrass rod. The outer shell of the lemongrass will begin to pull away. Peel the lemongrass until you get to the softer part (in the middle of the lemongrass). 
  4. Once you have the inside, softer part of the lemongrass, finely mince it. Take your time to make sure the lemongrass is thoroughly minced - then add it to the bowl and mix. 
  5. Next, add the paleo flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix. 
  6. Add the lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon and mix. 
  7. Mix in the chia seeds. 
  8. Scoop the dough into 1/2 inch balls. 
  9. Press down and mold into a circular cookie. The cookies will not melt like normal cookies do, so make sure you mold the cookie into the shape you want. 
  10. Cook at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. 
  11. Enjoy! 
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