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- How To Make Keto Macadamia Nut Cookies
- Common Questions
- Storage Instructions
- More Keto Cookie Recipes
- Keto White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe card
- Recipe Reviews
Everyone loves this classic cookie made keto! This recipe for keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies tastes just like the real thing, complete with white chocolate chips and a moist and chewy texture, just how they should be. Perfect for dipping in low carb milk !
If you love white chocolate chips as much as I do, you’ll want to check out this raspberry white chocolate popsicles recipe , too. I promised you more keto white chocolate recipes earlier this year, and I’m here to deliver.
And these cookies wouldn’t be possible without my favorite keto white chocolate chips from ChocZero ! They are sweetened with monk fruit, gluten-free, and taste amazing.
Not going to lie, I eat these chocolate chips out of the bag as a snack. But in a cookie? Even better.
Ironically enough, the packaging for ChocZero Sugar-Free White Chocolate Chips actually has a recipe for low carb white chocolate macadamia cookies right on the bag, but you know me – I’m never satisifed without my own version of a recipe. So, I started from scratch and made my own.
This sugar-free white chocolate macadamia nut cookie recipe is loosely based on my keto chocolate chip cookies , except I modified it to use keto brown sweetener and – of course! – macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips. They are soft, chewy, and brown-sugar-y delicious.
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How To Make Keto Macadamia Nut Cookies
Let’s learn how to make keto white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies!
- Beat butter and brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the butter and brown sugar, until soft and fluffy.
FYI: Creaming butter and sweetener together creates tiny air bubbles, for the perfect cookie crumb later. I use the same technique for most of my keto cookie recipes, including shortbread cookies and cream cheese cookies .
- Add wet ingredients. Beat in an egg and vanilla .
- Add dry ingredients. Beat in almond flour , 1/2 cup at a time, along with some salt.
- Add xanthan gum. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the cookie dough, then mix in with hand mixer.
TIP: It’s important to lightly sprinkle xanthan gum, don’t dump in one clump! It will clump together if you do that.
- Add chocolate and nuts. Fold in the ChocZero white chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
VARIATION: Fold in some keto dried cranberries . They pair perfectly with the white chocolate and macadamias.
- Place cookie dough onto cookie sheet. Using a medium cookie scoop , drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie gently.
- Bake. Bake cookies until edges are golden.
TIP: Let the cookies cool completely before moving. They will firm up as they cool, and may break if you try to move them while they are too warm. If you want a warm cookie, you can reheat it gently after it cools and firms up.
Common Questions
How many carbs in a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie?
Each cookie in this keto white chocolate cookie recipe has just 3 grams net carbs . Compare that to the 37 net carbs in a non-keto version.
Are white chocolate macadamia nut cookies keto?
Regular ones definitely are not – they are loaded with wheat flour and sugar. Fortunately, these are perfectly keto-friendly white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.
Can you use a different sweetener?
Possibly, but it’s not recommended. For the best keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies that end up soft and chewy, you need this keto brown sweetener . It has the moisture and flavor of brown sugar, and others just won’t do that.
Can you make this keto macadamia nut cookie recipe with coconut flour?
No, unfortunately coconut flour isn’t an easy swap for almond flour. You’d have to make a number of other ingredient changes to make that work, so I can’t make a recommendation without testing.
For best results, use super fine blanched almond flour like this .
Can you use milk or dark chocolate chips?
Absolutely! ChocZero also makes dark chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips that you can use the same way.
Storage Instructions
Can you make the cookies ahead?
Yes, you can definitely make these keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies ahead!
How to store almond flour macadamia nut cookies
Store these cookies in the pantry for 3-4 days.
Can you freeze sugar-free macadamia cookies?
Yes, if you won’t eat these cookies within a few days, store them in the freezer for 2-3 months in a freezer bag.
More Keto Cookie Recipes
- Keto Chocolate Cookies – Just 6 ingredients in these easy, double-chocolate cookies.
- Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies – These work for any holiday (or as an everyday treat!), just switch up the sprinkles and frosting color. Or if you prefer shortbread, try coconut flour shortbread cookies .
- Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies – Just 4 ingredients to make this cookie classic.
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies – These are the best keto chocolate chip cookies ever! Made in just 10 minutes prep.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies – Chewy, delicious, and flourless! These protein cookies are made in one bowl and with just 6 ingredients.
I love tossing ChocZero dark chocolate chips into pretty much all of the above!
Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened) ▢
- 1/3 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (packed; use 1/2 cup for extra sweet) ▢
- 1 large Egg (at room temperature) ▢
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
- 3 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum (optional, but recommended for best texture) ▢
- 1/2 cup ChocZero Sugar-free White Chocolate Chips ▢
- 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts (chopped coarsely) ▢
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the butter and brown sweetener, until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the almond flour, 1/2 cup (118 mL) at a time, and the salt.
- If using xanthan gum, sprinkle (don’t dump) it over the cookie dough, then beat in using the hand mixer.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie to about 1/3 in (.8 cm) thick. (You can make them thicker or thinner to your liking. Keep in mind they only spread a little and don’t thin out during baking, so make them as thin as you want them when done.)
- Bake for about 12 minutes, until the edges are golden. (Time will vary based on your oven and thickness of your cookies.) Allow to cool completely in the pan before handling.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 2.5-inch cookie
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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- The Basic Keto Meal Formula
- Understanding Macros
- Keto Food Swaps
- Keto Food List
- Electrolyte Basics
- Keto Diet Types
- Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
- Recipe Reviews
Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.
You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).
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Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:
- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula
Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.
Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.
Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.
| Pick A Protein | Pick A Veggie | Add Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison | Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery | Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil |
Understanding Macros
Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.
Carbs Are A Limit.
Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.
A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.
“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.
A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.
Protein Is A Goal.
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].
“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.
Fat Is A Lever.
Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.
A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).
Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.
Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.
“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.
Keto Food Swaps
One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.
So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .
Keto Swaps For Breakfast
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Pancakes | Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes |
| Oatmeal | Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds |
| Cinnamon rolls | Fathead cinnamon rolls |
| Cereal | Keto nut granola |
| Muffins | Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins |
| Donuts | Almond flour donuts |
| Scones | Almond flour scones |
| High-sugar smoothies | Smoothie with berries or avocado |
| Hash browns | Cauliflower hash browns |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast casserole with no potatoes |
| Egg whites | Whole eggs |
| Turkey bacon | Bacon |
| Waffles | Chaffles |
Keto Swaps For Bread
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Bagels | Fathead bagels |
| English muffin | Almond flour English muffin |
| White bread | Keto white bread |
| Multigrain bread | Coconut flour bread with seeds |
| Tortillas for wraps | Coconut flour tortillas |
| Corn taco shells | Cheddar cheese taco shells |
| Burger buns | Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps |
| Breadsticks | Cauliflower breadsticks |
| Biscuits | Almond flour biscuits |
| Cornbread | Almond flour cornbread |
| Croutons | Parmesan crisps |
| Rice | Cauliflower rice , konjac rice |
Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Breaded wings | Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded) |
| Low-fat meat & poultry | High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat |
| Mashed potatoes | Mashed cauliflower |
| Roasted potatoes | Roasted or fried radishes |
| Tacos | Taco salad |
| Pizza | Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza |
| Lasagna | Eggplant lasagna |
| Potato salad | Cauliflower “potato” salad |
| French fries | Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries |
| Tater tots | Cauliflower tots |
| Wraps | Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas |
| Sushi | Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi |
| Breaded chicken or fish | Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds |
| Spaghetti | Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles |
Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Nachos | Cheese crisps |
| High-sugar fruit | Berries & other keto fruits |
| Crackers | Almond flour crackers |
| Hummus | Cauliflower hummus |
| Soft pretzels | Fathead pretzels |
| Popcorn | Puffed cheese |
| Granola bars | Grain-free granola bars |
| Jam | Sugar-free berry chia jam |
| Sweet fruity yogurt | Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries |
| Sweet salad dressing | Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette |
| Ketchup | Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup |
| BBQ sauce | Sugar-free BBQ sauce |
| Sweetened peanut butter | Natural, sugar-free nut butters |
| Light mayo | Avocado oil mayo |
| Maple syrup | Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup |
| Potato chips | Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds |
Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Monk fruit or allulose |
| Powdered sugar | Powdered monk fruit or allulose |
| White flour | Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes) |
| Making baked goods soft/chewy | Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder |
| Breadcrumbs | Pork rinds or almond flour |
| Margarine | Butter, coconut oil, or ghee |
| Vegetable oil | Olive or avocado oil |
| Bananas | Banana extract |
| Chocolate chips | Sugar-free chocolate chips |
| Cornstarch or flour roux | Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end) |
| Simple syrup | Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat |
Keto Swaps For Drinks
| Instead Of This… | Eat This |
|---|---|
| Lemonade | Water with lemon |
| Soda | Flavored sparkling water |
| Milk | Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream |
| Latte | Butter coffee |
| Coffee creamer | Heavy cream |
| Sweet wine | Dry wine |
| Beer | Ultra light beer |
| Mixed drinks | Hard liquor with soda + lemon |
If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .
Keto Food List
When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.
The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!
Foods To Eat On Keto
- Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
- Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
- Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
- Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- Avocados
- Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
- Almond flour and coconut flour
- Eggs
- Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.
Foods To Avoid On Keto
- White flour & sugar
- Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
- Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
- Cereal
- Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
- Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
- Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
- Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
- Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
- Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:
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Electrolyte Basics
Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.
For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .
The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:
| Sodium | Magnesium | Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles | Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens | Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork |
Keto Diet Types
People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.
Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.
Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!
- Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
- Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
- Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.
For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!
Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:
- Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
- Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
- Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
- Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
- Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
- Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
- Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
- Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
- FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System (75 pages, Only $37!)
Keto White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are ready in less than 30 minutes! They are soft and chewy, with that classic brown sugar flavor, buttery macadamias, and the most amazing sugar-free white chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (packed; use 1/2 cup for extra sweet)
- 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum (optional, but recommended for best texture)
- 1/2 cup ChocZero Sugar-free White Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts (chopped coarsely)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the butter and brown sweetener, until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the almond flour, 1/2 cup (118 mL) at a time, and the salt.
- If using xanthan gum, sprinkle (don’t dump) it over the cookie dough, then beat in using the hand mixer.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie to about 1/3 in (.8 cm) thick. (You can make them thicker or thinner to your liking. Keep in mind they only spread a little and don’t thin out during baking, so make them as thin as you want them when done.)
- Bake for about 12 minutes, until the edges are golden. (Time will vary based on your oven and thickness of your cookies.) Allow to cool completely in the pan before handling.
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 2.5-inch cookie
📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Ebook Bundle !
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .
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