Low Carb Matzo Balls

Low Carb Matzo Balls 1

I’ve always loved matzo ball soup, but since my diabetes diagnosis I’ve limited myself to one or two matzo balls per bowl of soup.  This year I decided to create low carb matzo balls so that I can allow myself to indulge.  To be completely honest: these low carb matzo balls aren’t the real thing, but they are definitely a satisfying substitute.  I am pleased with the way they turned out and am excited to celebrate the Passover seder with as many matzo balls as I can handle!

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Low Carb Matzo Balls

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup ground flax seeds
  • ¼ cup water or soda water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the oil, water, salt, almond flour and flax seed. Mix until even. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for two hours.
  2. Boil water in a large pot.
  3. Take the mixture from the refrigerator and using wet hands, roll the mixture into small balls, no larger than a ping pong ball (they will expand during cooking). Drop the balls into the boiling water one by one as you make them. Lower the flame and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Drain the water and set aside.
  5. Before serving, heat low carb matzo balls in chicken broth then add to soup.

Yield: 20-25 Matzo Balls

Michael Aviad
Michael Aviad

Michael Aviad is co-founder of ASweetLife. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002. Michael was born in Santa Barbara and grew up in Jerusalem. He studied law and after passing his bar exam went on to get an MBA with a major in finance. Michael worked for many years as an economist. He and his wife Jess, also a type 1 diabetic, have three sons. Michael loves to run and is always training for the next marathon.

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Vicki
Vicki
3 years ago

Might not be matzo balls, but close enough to be delicious! One of the best keto substitutes I have ever had!

Laura
Laura
5 years ago

Hey, I’m going to try this! Can they be frozen?

Judy
Judy
5 years ago

Oh, thank you so very much!!! I was just diagnosed and feeling very sad about the foods I have to give up. Matzoh balls was one of them. Thank you so much!!!

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