Homemade Keto Ladyfingers
Whip up these delightful and healthy Keto Ladyfingers easily! This recipe yields a light and spongy, guilt-free treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Silicone Mat
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Piping bag
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1 large egg white additional
- 2/3 cup super fine almond flour
- 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit/erythritol blend
- 1/4 cup oat fiber
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Whip the Whites: In a large, perfectly clean mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites (from 3 eggs plus the extra one) until they become frothy. Slowly, while still mixing, add half of the powdered sweetener. Continue whipping until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks. Gently set this airy mixture aside.
- Mix the Yolks: In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks with the remaining half of the powdered sweetener. Whisk with your hand mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture brightens in color and thickens slightly. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Gently: Carefully fold the fluffy whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three separate additions. Be very gentle to maintain the airiness!
- Dry Ingredients: In a third bowl, use a fine mesh sieve to sift together the almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, and salt. Sifting twice helps ensure a super smooth texture.
- Fold It In: Sift this dry mixture over the egg batter in three additions. Gently fold everything together until just combined, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. This step is key for light ladyfingers!
- Pipe Away: Transfer the batter into a piping bag (or a sturdy food storage bag with the corner snipped off). Pipe 24 finger-length lines, each about 3 inches long, onto your prepared baking sheet. Remember to space them out a bit as they'll expand slightly.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are beautifully golden. For a softer, more spongy texture, you can remove them from the oven a little sooner.
- Cool & Serve: Carefully transfer the baked ladyfingers to a wire rack and let them cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, dust them with a little extra powdered sweetener if you like, and enjoy your guilt-free, delicious treat!
Notes
Once cool, dust them with a little extra powdered sweetener if you like, and enjoy your guilt-free, delicious treat!
Nutrition per serving (2 ladyfingers):
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: 4g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fats: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 0g
