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Yes, you read that title right, we’re rounding up some gestational diabetes cookies that will satisfy all your sweet cravings!!
Cravings are probably strongest once you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The second you’re told to limit sweets and carbs, it’s all you want!! If you’re finding yourself absolutely craving cookies, here are some recipes that *should* be safe even if you have gestational diabetes.
Of course, all foods can be balanced out a bit more by some water, added protein and fiber, and some after meal walks. You know the drill!
Will these be the best cookies of your life? No, nothing can replace a full sugar full flour all the things cookie. Let’s not pretend here. BUT, they will do until baby is born and all things gestational diabetes are (hopefully) behind you!!
If you’re more of a general dessert girlie, then definitely check out this list of gestational diabetes desserts! No repeats from the list below!
This post is all about gestational diabetes cookies.
1. Peanut Butter Cookies
Nothing like a classic peanut butter cookies with the fork imprints! These are minimal ingredients, 1 net carb, and super easy! They’re soft and chewy too! Yum.
2. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in these gestational diabetes friendly chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips. YUM! You’ll be shocked you can actually enjoy these while sticking to your diet.
3. Peanut Butter Blossoms
A holiday must have! If it’s the holidays and you’re worried about treats with GD, these classics have got you covered.
4. Cream Cheese Cookies
These cookies are soft and fluffy, with that slight tang flavor from the cream cheese. Only 2 net carbs per serving!
5. No Bake Vanilla Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
These take all of 5 minutes to prepare and are no bake! Just let them set in your fridge for a few hours or overnight and you’re left with delicious little low carb cookies.
6. Shortbread Cookies
How delicious do these look! Sometimes all you need is a classic shortbread cookie. Top them with some sugar free jam, peanut butter, or any of your sugar free faves. But they’re also delish as is.
7. Butter Cookies
These butter cookies are gooey, buttery and absolutely delicious. Only 8 ingredients and 20 minutes to make! You’ll love these little low carb goodies.
8. Sugar Cookies with Frosting
I can’t be the only one who craved those super soft grocery store thick sugar cookies. We all know the ones! While these aren’t exactly like those, they will satisfy those cravings until you deliver!!
9. Snowball Cookies
Another holiday must have that you can indulge in guilt free!
10. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
You will LOVE sweet vanilla undertones, combined with with salty and crunchy macadamia nuts and rich white chocolate. Such a crave-able combo!
11. No Bake Snickerdoodle Cookies
A fall classic. Easy to throw together and even no bake!
12. Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Another classic flavor of call. These soft and chewy cookies will satisfy all those pumpkin spice flavors. Add some sugar free chocolate chips for the ultimate treat!
13. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies
No bake, quick to throw together, and ready really fast. When you’re in a pinch and a craving hits, these are your go to!
14. Magic Cookies
Look at that texture!! These will be crunch and satisfying.
15. Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies will give you the yummy texture and flavor of an oatmeal cookie, without the spike that often comes along with oatmeal!
16. Cowboy Cookies
Jam packed with add-ins, this textured delicious cookie will hit all those yummy flavor notes you’re after!
Which to bake first?! Am I missing any classic cookies? If so, leave a comment below and I’ll find ’em!
