Healthy Low Cholesterol Cookies - Real Italian Kitchen

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs have less sugar and more antioxidants.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can provide similar crunch at a lower cost.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce can reduce fat while maintaining moisture.

Add the flour, baking powder, and potato starch to a mixing bowl.

Add the zest of mandarin to the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, add the 4 egg whites and 150 grams of sugar.

Melt the butter and add it to the egg white and sugar mixture.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing with your hands until well incorporated.

Using two spoons, scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius (approximately 338°F).

Optionally, sprinkle the cookies with sugar or colored sugar before baking.

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