Spiced Ginger Biscuits – Sugar Free

Savour in the goodness of these low-carb, gluten and sugar-free spiced ginger biscuits! Enjoy the perfect balance of soft and fluffy textures all made in under 30 minutes.

These spiced ginger biscuits are a delightful fusion of warm, comforting spices wrapped in a soft comforting biscuit. They’re a perfect companion to a cup of tea or coffee, and they bring that much-needed cosy vibe to any occasion.

What’s even more exciting is that these low carb biscuits have been adapted specifically to support type 1 diabetes management. Thanks to some clever ingredient swaps they are only 3gs of countable carbs!

With just a handful of ingredients and less than half an hour in the kitchen, you can enjoy a delightful ginger biscuit that is free from gluten and refined sugar. These biscuits sport a gentle crispness on the outside and a delightful soft and fluffy interior. Surprisingly, the day after, they transform into a slightly cakey texture, adding another layer of enjoyment to these treats.

Read on to discover some great ideas for decorating these biscuits and transforming them for Halloween and Christmas time!

The Diabetes-Friendly Twist

One of the most common concerns among people with type 1 diabetes is the need to monitor carbohydrate intake and blood sugar levels. Spiced ginger biscuits, in their traditional form, can be loaded with sugar, which can make them a challenging indulgence for those managing diabetes. However, that’s where the magic of adaptation comes in!

These sugar-free spiced ginger biscuits have been crafted to be diabetes-friendly, without compromising on flavour. I’ve replaced traditional wheat flour with a combination of almond flour and oat flour. And the sugar with Xylitol. These swaps not only reduces the carbohydrate content but also adds a nutty richness to the biscuits.

Xylitol: The Sweet Secret

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has a low glycemic index (GI) and doesn’t cause dramatic spikes in blood glucose levels. For us this ingredient is a win-win: As the biscuits taste sweet but blood sugars remains steady. Each serving contains only 3g of countable carbs, making them a great choice for diabetes management.

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What you will need for spiced ginger biscuits

Ground almonds/ almond flour

• Great gluten-free option

• This flour adds a lovely nutty flavour and is a great no carb-count option for cakes and biscuits

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Oat Flour

• A great source of dietary fibre and is higher in protein and healthy fat than most other grains. It also boasts a rich nutritional profile

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Baking Powder & Bicarb of Soda

• Essential for adding air and lightness to your bakes

Xylitol

• A 1:1 sugar replacement. But you could use any sweetener of your choice. Just make sure to adjust quantities as the sweetness levels vary between them as I explain here.

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Eggs

• A key component to any bake and should be free-range if you can

Butter

• Helps to bind the ingredients

Ground ginger and mixed spice

• Adds all the flavour to these biscuits

• Brings warmth and a little spicy bite

Equipment Needed

Spatula / Mixing spoon

Measuring Spoon

Mixing Bowl

Weighing Scales

Baking Tray

Cooling Rack

Cookie Scoop

How to make sugar free ginger biscuits

Creating these delightful ginger biscuits is a breeze, requiring just a few simple steps and minimal ingredients. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a batch of mouthwatering, sugar-free treats that are perfect for those looking to enjoy the warm and cosy flavours of spiced ginger and mixed spices.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C / 180C fan and prepare a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients and clementine zest if you’re using it

In a separate bowl gently melt the butter in the microwave. Then add the eggs and whisk

Step 3

Add the wet mixture to your dry and mix to combine into a soft dough

Step 4

Using a small cookie scoop, create 12 equal-sized balls (Each ball weighs approx 40g) and place them on your prepared baking tray.

Step 5

Flatten and lightly press the biscuits to form circles.

Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits have a light golden colour.

Step 6

Leave the biscuits to completely cool on the tray then transfer them to a cooling wrack

See below for decorating ideas

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How can I decorate these biscuits for Halloween or Christmas?

The adaptability of spiced ginger biscuits is part of their charm. Here a couple of ideas of how I like to decorate these biscuits for particular holidays, Halloween and Christmas.

For a cute Halloween biscuit, you can use sugar free icing to create mummy or ghost-like designs.

I use the powdered xylitol by Bonraw for this. And the great part is that we don’t have to carb count it!

For a sparkly Christmas biscuit, I used some sugar-free icing, a little melted dark chocolate and some gold edible stars.

You could also create snowflake patterns with the icing or just dip half the biscuit in dark melted chocolate and then decorate with stars.

Just let your creativity go wild!

Diabetes Note

Crafted with diabetes management in mind, these blood sugar-friendly spiced ginger biscuits are a flavorful delight. Using a blend of almond flour and oat flour brings a delightful nutty dimension to the recipe. Meanwhile, sugar makes way for Xylitol, maintaining the sweetness while significantly cutting down the carb content.

Carb Counting

The overall carb count for each individual biscuit (no decoration) based on the ingredients we would count for is:

50g of Oat Flour = 30 g of carbs

Divide this by the serving size, 12 – 30/12 = 3g of carb per biscuit

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Spiced Ginger Biscuits

Recipe by Michelle

Savour in the goodness of this low-carb, gluten and sugar-free spiced ginger biscuits! Enjoy the perfect balance of soft and fluffy textures all made in under 30 minutes.

Course: Sweet treatsCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

12

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 200 g 200 ground almonds/almond flour

• 50 g 50 oat flour

• 1 tsp 1 baking powder

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 bicarbonate of soda

• 60 g 60 xylitol

• 60 g 60 butter, melted

• 2 large 2 eggs

• 3 tsp 3 ground ginger

• 1 tsp 1 mixed spice

• Optional

• 1 small 1 tangerine or clementine, zest only

• 75 g 75 powdered xylitol for icing

• 50 g 50 melted chocolate

Directions

• Preheat oven to 200C / 180C fan and prepare a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
• In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients and clementine zest if you’re using it
• In a separate bowl gently melt the butter in the microwave. Then add the 2 eggs and whisk
• Add the wet mixture to your dry and mix to combine into a soft dough
• Using a small cookie scoop, create 12 equal-sized balls (Each ball weighed approx 40g) and place them on your prepared baking tray.
• Flatten and lightly press the biscuits to form circles
• Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits have a light golden colour.
• Leave them to completely cool on the tray then transfer them to a cooling wrack

Equipment

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• Cooling RackBuy Here
• Mixing BowlsBuy Here
• Measuring SpoonsBuy Here
• Silicone SpatulaBuy Here

Tips and Notes

• Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
• If icing the biscuits mix your powdered xylitol with a little water to your desired consistency and melt the chocolate gently in the microwave.
• Diabetes Note -The overall carb count for each individual biscuit (no decoration) based on the ingredients we would count for is 3g of countable carbs. See above for more

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