Only 2 net carbs per cookie. Gluten Free. This low carb chocolate chip cookie recipe uses almond flour, so they don't contain gluten. Sugar Free. I use Truvia and sugar free chocolate chips instead of real sugar. Fast. Done in under 30 minutes. Easy. Just pour, mix, and bake. Delicious. What's better than the perfect low carb cookie?
“Consuming no more than 50 grams of carbohydrates daily is typical of a low-carb, ketogenic diet. This type of meal plan (is effective in altering) the way your body uses energy. If you limit your carb intake to 50 grams or less per day, (the body begins to utilize fat instead) as the primary energy source,” says Janet Renee, MS, RD.
Lack of energy is typically associated with the stricter phase of a low-carb diet. As your body adjusts, energy levels often improve. You need carbohydrates to fuel your body. While other organs in your body can fuel themselves on alternative sources such as fat, your brain depends on it.