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The Best Ever Keto Pumpkin Scones

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The BEST low carb scones for fall, spiced keto pumpkin scones are packed with traditional flavors and topped with cream cheese frosting. A delicious gluten-free breakfast perfect to welcome in the season.

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Keto Pumpkin Scones on a baking pan

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It's the middle of August, and this is always the time of year I'm ready to say good-bye to summer. I know not everyone feels this way, but I long for the heat to disappear, the red and yellow leaves to fall, and the need for comfy sweaters.

Yes, most of us have a favorite season and mine is most definitely FALL.

What about you? Do you long for the glories of autumn? If so, like me you are ready to pull out the pumpkin! I look forward to the text I get every year from my brother proudly proclaiming pumpkin spice scones are back on a certain coffee shop menu. Usually, I get a picture too.

Pumpkins, spice, fall colors, and cool weather. Bring it on!

Shall we start with some keto pumpkin scones?

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment for low carb pumpkin scones

Keto pumpkin scone on a plate with more in background

🥘 Ingredients in pumpkin scones keto

  • heavy whipping cream
  • lemon juice (or white vinegar)
  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • baking powder
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • favorite keto powdered sweetener
  • organic pumpkin purée
  • large eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • sea salt
  • cream cheese
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • yaćon syrup (optional)
Bite out of a keto pumpkin scone

🔪 Instructions

How to make keto pumpkin scones

There are two main parts to this recipe. Let's start with the keto pumpkin scones and then move on to the frosting.

Keto pumpkin scones

Begin by getting out all ingredients and kitchen equipment.

First, stir the lemon juice (or the vinegar) in one-fourth of a cup of heavy cream then. Now, leave it alone and let it sit for at least 5 minutes.

While it processes, take a large bowl and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener. Set it aside for the moment.

After that, crack the eggs into a blender (or a mixing bowl), then add the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend it all together on high for 30-40 seconds. Then, add in all but one tablespoon of the heavy cream. Mix it up until combined.

Next, add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir them together until everything is evenly dispersed and forms a wet dough.

Now, shape the dough into a circle loaf about an inch thick and place it on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Overhead keto pumpkin scone dough

Then, brush or rub the top of the loaf with the remaining tablespoon of heavy cream kept aside.

Keto pumpkin scone dough topped with heavy cream

💭 Top tip

Because this is a gluten-free dough made from almond and coconut flours, it does not bind together like regular flour. Therefore, that makes it harder to cut and keep the traditional triangle scone shape.

I've found the best way to cut and move the triangle scones on the baking mat involves a little trick.

Keto pumpkin scones dough cut in triangles

First, I fill a glass of water and dip a serrated knife in it. Then, every time I make a cut in the dough I dip the knife back in the water. This helps prevent the dough from sticking to the knife. Also, if you run the wet knife under the scone, it's easier to move it around the pan.

With this trick, it's easy to cut the loaf into eight triangles. After that, maneuver them around the pan so they're at least an inch apart to bake.

Keto pumpkin scones to bake

⏲️ Baking time

Next, place the pan in the oven and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until done. The edges will just begin to brown.

Now let them cool on the pan and prepare the frosting.

Keto cream cheese frosting

The keto cream cheese frosting is fairly easy to make. With its combination of cream cheese and heavy cream, there's the classic cream cheese flavor yet also reminiscent of pumpkin pie cream topping.

First, place the cream cheese, heavy cream, almond milk, and sweetener in a medium-sized bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat it all together well until it becomes a frosting thickness. Add more almond milk if it needs to be thinned. This is the white frosting to spread on the scones.

Once that's complete, separate one-third of the frosting mixture into another bowl. In the smaller portion, add one more tablespoon of almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and yaćon syrup, if using.

This will make a tasty darker frosting to decorate the tops of the scones with lines back and for. Beat it all together well.

Keto pumpkin scones with serving spatula

👩‍🍳 How to assemble the keto pumpkin scones

Once the frosting is ready, check to be sure the baked scones are cool enough to move around.

Use a knife or an icing spatula to smooth the white frosting evenly over the pumpkin scones.

Then, it's time to decorate using the darker spiced frosting. If you have a piping bag, use that. Or, a zipper bag with a hole cut out of the corner makes it easy to pipe simple lines back and forth over the white frosting.

Alternatively, it's even possible to use a spoon to drizzle on the darker spiced frosting. Let them set or serve immediately.

🥣 How to store keto pumpkin scones

Once you make the keto pumpkin scones, it's important to store them correctly. Believe me, you don't want to have to throw any of this deliciousness away.

As with many gluten-free baked goods, keto pumpkin scones are best kept in the refrigerator. This is even more critical considering the cream cheese frosting.

Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week. I like to use a Pyrex dish with a lid so it doesn't touch the frosting.

They can also be frozen in individual servings in the freezer. Personally, I prefer to eat them within a month or even two. Otherwise, the taste begins to change or they can get freezer burn.

If frozen, simply set the scone out on the counter for about 45 minutes before you'd like to eat it. Also, one can be placed in the refrigerator the night before eating to thaw it out for the morning.

🍮 Keto for fall

I find it almost easier to eat a keto diet in fall than summer.

Why?

The cooler weather allows me to meal prep more soups, like my Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup, for quick and easy dinners. Also, I love to bake, so it's nice to have an assortment of scones and muffins in the fridge or freezer. Then there's always something good to grab on the go for breakfast or a snack.

What are your favorite fall recipes? I hope you give these keto pumpkin scones a try!

🥧 Related recipes

  1. Cream Cheese Keto Pumpkin Muffins
  2. Keto Maple Donuts
  3. Easy Whipped Keto Pumpkin Mousse
  4. Keto Pumpkin Cookies
  5. Pumpkin Keto Creme Brulée
  6. Keto Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Smoothie
  7. Keto Pumpkin Brownies

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📖 Recipe

Keto Pumpkin Scone

Keto Pumpkin Scones

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Fall is in the air with these deliciously spiced keto pumpkin scones. It's the perfect autumnal low carb breakfast with pumpkin spice and a sugar-free cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Scones

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice (or white vinegar)
  • 2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener
  • ½ cup organic pumpkin purée
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Cream cheese frosting

  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon yaćon syrup (optional)

Instructions

Pumpkin scones

  1. Stir the lemon juice (or vinegar) in the heavy cream then leave it alone and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Take a large bowl and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener. Set aside.
  3. Crack the eggs into a blender (or mixing bowl), then add the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend on high for 30-40 seconds and add in all but one tablespoon of the heavy cream. Blend until combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir together well.
  5. Shape the dough into a circle loaf about an inch thick on a silicone mat on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush or rub the top of the loaf with the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  7. Cut into eight triangles and place them on the pan at least an inch apart to bake.
  8. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until done. Let cool and prepare the frosting.

Cream cheese frosting

  1. Place the cream cheese, heavy cream, almond milk, and sweetener in a medium-sized bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix it all together well until it becomes a frosting thickness.
  2. Separate one-third of the mixture into another bowl. Add one more tablespoon of almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and yaćon syrup, if using. This will make a darker frosting. Mix it all up together well.
  3. Smooth the white frosting evenly over the pumpkin scones. Then use a piping bag, zipper bag with a hole cut out of the corner, or a spoon to drizzle the darker spiced frosting back and forth diagonally over the white frosting.
  4. Serve with coffee or your favorite breakfast drink.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 8gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Breakfast Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Zucchini Tart Pizza

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Flavorful and delicious, a keto cross between a tart and a pizza. Gluten-free almond flour fathead style crust, with a creamy herbed filling, all topped with sliced zucchini. Add a drizzle of olive oil and you have the perfect Keto Zucchini Tart Pizza.

Keto Zucchini Tart Pizza

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Can I tell you something? I'm almost drooling just looking at a picture of this keto zucchini tart pizza. Yes, so true.

However, my other family members have not been as supportive as we pass a month of eating zucchini every day! Well, not quite, but close. The garden is particularly effusive this year. In fact, I have 6 zucchini currently sitting on my counter right now.

I didn't always enjoy zucchini, but I've grown to love it! When I saw a zucchini tart while scanning through Pinterest, I immediately knew I had to make it keto. Truly, I love this dish, and you have to taste to believe me!

At least I won my husband over with it!

So let's get to it. How do you make a keto zucchini tart pizza?

🍽 Equipment

Piece of a keto zucchini tart pizza

🥘 Ingredients

  • grated mozzarella cheese
  • butter
  • eggs
  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • sea salt
  • mayonnaise (sugar-free)
  • Dijon mustard
  • cream cheese
  • garlic granules (or fresh minced)
  • black pepper
  • dried thyme
  • zucchini
  • extra virgin olive oil
Side view of keto zucchini tart pizza

What makes a tasty meal? A good recipe and mix of flavor. What else?

Good quality ingredients.

When you select your groceries, read the labels and buy organic whenever possible. I recently discovered one of the cans of tomato sauce I'd bought before had added sugar. Really?! It's tomato sauce!

With zucchini, you can't get much better than your own garden. However, it's also good to get at the farmer's market or select organic at the grocery store.

🔪 Instructions

To make a keto zucchini tart pizza, there are three main components. The first is the almond flour fathead crust. Second, make the easy creamy garlic herbed filling. Last, top it all off with the sliced zucchini, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

💭 Top tip: how to prep zucchini

First of all, it's important to prep the zucchini. Do this before anything else so it has time to drain the liquid out while the other steps are completed.

Slice the zucchini into rounds about ⅛ of an inch thick, using a mandoline slicer or knife. I love my mandoline slicer and have it out almost all the time during this season of zucchini and cucumber. It was definitely a good purchase for me!

Slices of zucchini on a mandoline slicer

Next, place the zucchini slices in a colander and sprinkle generously with salt. Mix them up with a spoon or spatula. Then let it sit and drain while the other components are prepared.

Sliced salted zucchini

How to make the keto crust

I'm using the same recipe for the tart crust as my go-to keto pizza crust. It's a fabulous fathead crust, which simply means it's made with shredded cheese among other ingredients. This version has butter and almond flour and always turns out well!

To begin, melt the mozzarella cheese and butter in the microwave for thirty seconds. Then, stir it together a bit and if it's not melted, return to the microwave for 30 more seconds.

If you don't have a microwave or don't like using one, this process can also be done on the stovetop. Put the butter in a saucepan first, then the cheese, and melt it on medium-low heat. You should get the same result.

After that, use a mixer to blend the mozzarella cheese and butter together. Then slowly add in the almond flour and salt and mix it together until completely incorporated.

After that, add in the eggs one at a time while mixing until it forms into a sticky dough.

A ball of Keto pizza dough

Then, place the dough on a silicone mat or oiled parchment paper and roll it out into a large pizza-sized circle. Or sometimes I like to just use my fingertips to push the dough down and spread it out into the circle. Set aside for now.

Rolled out keto pizza dough

At this point, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On to the filling.

Garlic herbed filling

First, take a medium-sized bowl and measure in the mayo, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Next, mix it all together with a hand mixer or with a fork until completely combined.

Keto zucchini tart pizza filling in a bowl

Then, spread the mixture on top of the crust dough, leaving about ½ to ¾ of an inch of crust around the outside bare.

Topping

Now it's time to complete the topping and finishing touches.

Take the zucchini out of the colander and pat it dry with kitchen towels or tea towels. Personally, I like to place a towel on the counter, lay out the zucchini rounds, and then put another towel on top. This makes it easy to soak out the extra moisture.

After that, place the zucchini rounds overlapping on the filling. Begin by making a circle starting from the outside round and working into the middle.

Keto zucchini tart pizza with zucchini circles

The tart should be completely covered with zucchini when the last round is placed in the middle.

Keto zucchini tart pizza ready to bake

After that, drizzle the top with olive oil and then lightly sprinkle on salt and pepper.

⏲️ Baking time

I love how the keto zucchini pizza looks at this point. Step back and admire your work.

Now, it's ready to go in the oven. Bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove it from the oven, slice, and enjoy!

I like to eat a slice on it's own for lunch or even add a side salad for a summery meal.

Oh, and bonus! Look how well the bottom of the crust bakes. No soggy bottoms here!

Bake of baked keto pizza dough

🥣 How to store keto zucchini tart pizza

If for some reason the keto zucchini pizza is not consumed after one dinner, they keep well. Or maybe you want to freeze them in individual servings for future quick meals. This is something I do often.

The keto zucchini tart pizza will keep in an airtight container for five to six days in the refrigerator.

For the freezer, use freezer bags or freezer-approved air-tight containers. Divide into slices, place each in a bag or container, seal, and stack in the freezer. They will be good for up to about a month.

Keto zucchini tart pizza

🍲 Variations

As I mentioned before, this is my go-to keto pizza crust. Therefore, you can top it with just about anything you'd like. Make a traditional pizza with sugar-free marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Or maybe you're more in a chicken and garlic sort of mood.

Also, it's easy to change up the filling in the zucchini version. A keto white Alfredo sauce can work well. Or maybe you have dill or other fresh herbs in your garden. Try those out instead of the thyme. It's fun to mix things up a bit.

Bite out of a piece of keto zucchini tart pizza

📋 Related recipes

  1. Keto Biscuits - Garlic Parmesan
  2. Keto Cheddar Focaccia
  3. Cheesy Keto Zucchini Lasagna
  4. Keto French Onion Soup
  5. Best Ever Zucchini Bread

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Keto Zucchini Tart Pizza with basil

Keto Zucchini Tart Pizza

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Comfort food meets zucchini in this delicious keto zucchini tart pizza. The crust is a gluten-free fathead dough with almond flour, topped with an herbed cream cheese spread and zucchini.

Ingredients

Keto Crust

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Filling

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules (or fresh minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Topping

  • 1-2 medium zucchini, sliced in ⅛ inch thick discs, salted and drained
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle on top

Instructions

Prep the zucchini

  1. Slice the zucchini into rounds ⅛ of an inch thick, using a mandolin or knife.
  2. Place the slices in a colander and sprinkle generously with salt. Mix them up and let sit and drain while the other components are prepared.

Keto Crust

  1. Melt the mozzarella cheese and butter in the microwave for thirty seconds. Stir and if not melted return to the microwave for 30 more. (This can also be done on the stovetop.)
  2. Use a mixer to blend the mozzarella cheese and butter together. Then slowly add in the almond flour and salt. After that, add in the eggs one at a time until it forms into a sticky dough.
  3. Place the dough on a silicone mat or oiled parchment paper and roll it out into a large pizza-sized circle. Or use fingertips to push it down and spread the dough out into the circle. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Filling

  1. Take a medium-sized bowl and measure in the mayo, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix it all together with a hand mixer or with a fork until completely combined.
  3. Spread the mixture on top of the crust dough, leaving about ½ to ¾ of an inch of crust around the outside bare.

Topping

  1. Pat the zucchini dry with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Place them overlapping on the filling in circles from the outside round working into the middle. The tart should be completely covered with zucchini.
  2. Drizzle the top with olive oil then lightly sprinkle on salt and pepper.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 246Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 282mgCarbohydrates: 3gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Main Dish Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Boston Cream Donuts

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Delicious sugar-free vanilla custard fills these amazing Keto Boston Cream Donuts. Topped with a super-yummy chocolate glaze, they'll take you back to childhood, in a delightfully low carb way.

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Keto Boston Cream Donuts

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First of all, let me just say, Boston cream donuts have been my favorite donut for as long as I can remember. And I'm talking the good CUSTARD cream filled donuts, no fluffy sugar cream for me!

I still remember as a kid, at the Fourth of July parade I was so excited to get donuts. We didn't have them often at my house, but they were a holiday treat, and I always requested a maple frosted and Boston cream.

To this day we eat donuts the morning of the Fourth.

After huge Boston cream donut disappointments, either getting donuts without any filling or those with just a sugary sweet fluff, I learned where to find the best. They were from a specialty donut shop about twenty minutes from my house.

Also, they called them Bavarian Cream Donuts. Doesn't that just sound more exotic and delicious?

Oh my, I still remember how exciting they were to me. Then, there was the horror when my favorite donut shop closed.

Now, fortunately, I can make my own! These keto Boston cream donuts are the perfect blend of flavors. First the sweet bread. Second, the indulgent vanilla custard filling. Finally, the decadent chocolate glaze.

Bite through that blend of flavors and textures, and, to me at least, there's not much better in this world. Yum.

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment

Half a keto Boston Cream Donut and a bowl of custard

🥘 Ingredients

  • eggs
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • heavy whipping cream
  • vanilla extract
  • favorite keto powdered sweetener
  • butter
  • xanthan gum
  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • baking powder
  • cream cheese
  • salt
  • coconut oil
  • sugar-free chocolate chips
Bowl of sugar-free custard with keto Boston cream donuts

I won't deny this is a long list of ingredients. However, if you look down the list they are all things I have on hand all the time. Or, if you don't have them right now, they're basic items easy to obtain.

🔪 Instructions

How to make keto Boston cream donuts

First of all, this recipe has three main components. Start with the custard, then the donuts, and finally the glaze. Then the fun part is the assembly.

Keto vanilla custard

It's best to start out to make the keto custard so it has time to chill in the refrigerator before filling the donuts.

To begin, place the egg yolks, almond milk, heavy cream, and sweetener in a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30-40 seconds and then turn down to medium blend.

While the machine is still going, pour in the melted butter and process for another 20 seconds.

While this can also be done using a mixer, I find the blender to work best.

Next, pour the mixture into a saucepan and warm it all to medium heat. Whisk it vigorously until it coats the back of a spoon and then begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. You'll be able to tell when it thickens.

Keto custard cream in a saucepan with a whisk

Now, I know some of you out there may be horrified I cook the custard directly in the saucepan on the heat for fear of scrambled eggs. Therefore, I have an alternative. If you're not willing to take the risk, cook in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of water to prevent the eggs from curdling.

Last steps, remove it from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and xanthan gum. Set the saucepan or bowl in the fridge (or in ice water) until chilled. Yum!

This custard is my favorite part of the donut.

How to make the keto donuts

The second component is the donut.

First, get out a large bowl, and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Set it aside for the moment.

Second, crack 4 eggs into a blender (or mixing bowl), and then add the cream cheese and sweetener. Now, blend or mix it all together on high speed for about 40 seconds or until everything is well-combined.

Next, pour the melted butter and vanilla in the blender and continue to blend (or mix). The wet ingredients are ready.

After that, dump the wet ingredients into the dry in the bowl. Use a spatula to mix it all up into a dough.

⏲️ Baking time

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Then, with an ice cream scoop (or spoon), place 8 mounds of dough on one or two lined baking sheets. I prefer to use two baking sheets so I can space them out. Try not to flatten the mounds but bake them as-is to retain their shape.

Boston Cream Donuts to bake

Bake them for 18-20 minutes or until the tops and edges begin to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

If you prefer a smoother top to the donut without the cracks, it's easy to do.

Simply dip a butter knife in water and gently smooth over the top of each donut before baking. That will give you a flatter finish than I've achieved in the pictures.

Sugar-free chocolate glaze

The glaze is pretty simple to make, and to be honest, I'm always shocked at how well it works.

First, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler or in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir it well as it melts and return to the microwave for 30 more seconds if necessary.

Continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the coconut oil.

Now it's assembly time!

👩‍🍳 How to assemble

The first step is to hollow out the donuts to make sure there's plenty of space for all that delicious custard we made.

💭 Top tip

The easiest way I've found to accomplish space for the custard without breaking the donuts involves an unlikely utensil.

Straws. Yes, drinking straws. And the steel straws work best, although others can be used also.

How does it work? First, use a straw to poke a hole in the side of a donut where the custard will go in. Wiggle it around back and forth inside the donut to create a hollow space for the custard cream.

Then repeat the process with all donuts so they're ready to fill.

How to fill the keto donuts

It's not necessary to have piping bags to fill the donuts. Go ahead and use them if you have on or use my simple method. Take out a zipper bag and cut a hole out of one corner. Then fill the bag with the custard.

Zipper bag filled with keto custard

Pipe the sugar-free custard cream in each donut to fill completely.

Filled keto Boston cream donuts

The last step is to glaze each keto donut with chocolate.

Dip each donut in the chocolate topping and place it on a cooling rack or pan to set. Use a knife or spatula to cover the last couple of donuts with the chocolate glaze.

Enjoy once the glaze has set or store for later.

Half of a keto Boston cream donut

🥣 How to store

Once you make the keto Boston cream donuts, it's important to store them correctly. Believe me, you do not want to throw any of these babies out!

As with many gluten-free baked goods, keto Boston cream donuts are best kept in the refrigerator. This is even more critical considering custard filling.

Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week. I recently found these reusable silicone food bags that work great for storage in the fridge or freezer.

Keto Boston cream donuts are fairly large. Sometimes I find I like to cut them in half and freeze them for a smaller portion size. Of course that's up to you!

If frozen, simply set the sealed donut out on the counter for about 45 minutes before you'd like to eat it. Also, one can be placed in the refrigerator the night before eating to thaw it.

🍩 Keto donuts

Donuts are absolutely doable on a keto diet. However, they do take a bit of work but for a special occasion, I think they're absolutely worth it. That goes especially for when I'll be surrounded by the original versions and need to make a better choice.

So try out these Keto Boston Cream Donuts (my favorites) or some Keto Maple Donuts (my second favorites). See what you think. My only advice if you don't have time to bake yourself is to find yourself a good keto bakery nearby!

  1. Keto Maple Donuts
  2. Easy Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Keto Boston cream donuts on a white plate

Keto Boston Cream Donuts

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Tempting Keto Boston Cream Donuts are filled with vanilla custard and topped with a fabulous sugar-free chocolate glaze. The perfect low carb breakfast treat for picnics, parades, and special occasions.

Ingredients

Custard Filling

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

Donuts

  • 2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup powdered sweetener
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon melted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Sugar-free chocolate glaze

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions

Custard Filling

  1. Place the egg yolks, almond milk, heavy whipping cream, and sweetener in a blender. Blend on high for 30-40 seconds then turn down to medium blend. While the machine is still going, pour in the melted butter and process for another 20 seconds.
  2. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and warm to medium heat, whisking vigorously until it coats the back of a spoon, 3-5 minutes. (Alternatively, cook in a bowl over a saucepan of water to prevent the eggs from curdling).
  3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and xanthan gum. Set the bowl in the fridge (or in ice water) until chilled.

Keto Donuts

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Set aside.
  2. Crack 4 eggs into a blender (or mixing bowl) then add the cream cheese and sweetener. Blend or mix on high speed for about 40 seconds or until everything is well-combined.
  3. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla and continue to blend (or mix). Dump the wet ingredients into the dry and use a spatula to mix into a dough.
  4. With an ice cream scoop (or spoon), place 8 mounds of dough on one or two lined baking sheets. Do not to flatten the mounds but bake them as-is to retain their shape.
  5. Bake them for 18-20 minutes at 325 degrees F or until the tops and edges begin to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Glaze

  1. Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler or in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and return to the microwave for 30 more seconds if necessary.
  2. Continue to stir until melted and combined.

Assembly

  1. Take the cooled donuts and use a straw (metal straw works well) to poke a hole in the side of a donut. Wiggle it around back and forth inside the donut to create a hollow space for the custard cream. Repeat with all donuts.
  2. Use a piping bag or zipper bag with a hole cut out of the corner to fill each donut with custard cream. Fill completely.
  3. Dip each donut in the chocolate topping and place on a cooling rack or pan to set. Use a knife or spatula to cover the last couple of donuts with the chocolate glaze.
  4. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 249mgCarbohydrates: 8gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 5gProtein: 11g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Sloppy Joes

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The best easy keto Sloppy Joes are a family favorite and an easy low carb weeknight meal. Ground beef simmered in a homemade spicy Sloppy Joe sauce, can be ready to eat and on the table in under 15 minutes.

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Keto sloppy Joe on chaffles

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Keto Sloppy Joes are by far one of the most requested meals in my house. I really can't complain because they're super easy to make, and I like them just as much as the kids.

With just a few ingredients and a skillet, it's easy to whip up your sloppy Joe filling in ten to fifteen minutes. I'd say that's just about perfect for a weeknight when I want something comforting and hot on the table. The best thing is, it's always a hit with the family.

I've been making this recipe for a long time, and actually it's on our meal plan (written out by my daughter) at least once every couple of weeks. When I thought about it, I couldn't believe I hadn't shared the recipe on Explorer Momma.

Now's the time! So why not give it a try?

What do you need for this recipe? Not a lot, if I'm honest.

🍽 Equipment

Keto sloppy Joe mixture in a skillet

🥘 Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • chopped green bell pepper
  • garlic granules (or powder or fresh minced)
  • onion powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
Ingredients for keto sloppy Joes

What makes a tasty meal? A good recipe and mix of flavor. What else?

Good quality ingredients.

When you select your groceries, read the labels and buy organic whenever possible. I recently discovered one of the cans of tomato sauce I'd bought before had added sugar. Really?! It's tomato sauce!

For beef, I like to buy grass-fed local beef or from ButcherBox. We have loved having our meat delivered to the front door. It's been especially helpful during this stressful time. You know I don't want to have to worry about meat not being available in the local grocery stores.

🔪 Instructions

I love this recipe because it's delicious yet so simple to make.

How to make keto Sloppy Joes

First, get out all the ingredients and equipment needed.

Second, brown the ground beef in a skillet on medium-high heat. As it begins to brown, add in the chopped green pepper to cook. After 3-5 minutes, the meat will be browned and peppers soft. Then drain off the excess fat.

If you want to keep the fat that's fine. However, the children in this house prefer not to have it oozing around their plates!

Next, sprinkle on the garlic granules, onion powder, red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir it all up to combine.

After that, pour in the tomato sauce and apple cider vinegar. Stir it together with a spoon or spatula, then bring it to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low, and simmer it for 5 to 10 minutes.

Mix it up again and serve!

💭 Top tip

Can I tell you a secret? When I'm in a hurry on a weeknight I don't like to chop onions. What? Imagine that.

Therefore, my top tip for quick and easy keto sloppy Joes is to use garlic granules and onion powder. I keep a good quality brand of both on hand at all times, and I don't mind admitting I use them a lot.

You may be wondering why I don't always use fresh minced garlic and onion. Well, the fact is you can use fresh, but that involves more chopping and peeling, and my eyes watering.

Don't get me wrong, there are still times I prefer to use fresh garlic and onion. But don't fret, there's absolutely nothing wrong with using granules or powder to get the meal on the table and spend more time with your family.

Open faced keto sloppy Joes

🥗 What to serve with keto Sloppy Joes

So there you have the keto Sloppy Joe filling. Now, how and with what do you serve them?

There are many ways to serve keto Sloppy Joes. When I'm in a big hurry I eat a serving of the mixture alone with a side of green beans or a salad.

If you're missing a bun there are several other options to choose from:

  1. Make some easy chaffles like my Garlic Parmesan Chaffle Recipe. This is my daughter's favorite way to eat them.
  2. Wrap in a strong lettuce or cabbage leaf. We like Boston lettuce.
  3. Use your favorite keto bread or buns.
  4. Try a cheese wrap or sandwich between two pieces of white cheddar (or any other cheese).

On the side, I like to serve a green veggie and sometimes my sour cream and onion keto chips. Our most common veggie sides are a leafy green salad or green beans. Steamed broccoli or grilled garlic parmesan zucchini often make an appearance as well. Get creative!

🥣 How to store keto Sloppy Joes

If for some reason the four servings are not consumed after one dinner, keto Sloppy Joes keep well. Or maybe you want to freeze them in individual servings for future quick meals. Can do.

The Sloppy Joes mixture will keep in an airtight container for five to six days in the refrigerator.

For the freezer, use freezer bags or freezer-approved air-tight containers. Divide the recipe into 4 equal servings, seal, and stack in the freezer. They will be good for up to about a month.

Cast-iron skillet with keto sloppy Joe mixture and a chaffle sloppy Joe

🌶 Variations

To be perfectly honest, I love this recipe and don't often vary it. However, if you want a different flavor or spice level, it's easy to do.

First, the spice.

I use ¼ of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in this dish. However, I also have children who don't like a ton of spice. Therefore, taste the mixture after it simmers a few minutes, and if it's not spicy enough, add ¼ of a teaspoon more or to taste.

Second option, add other seasonings.

For more of an Italian flavor, add a teaspoon of dried oregano and basil. Stir them in with the spice.

Or, if you'd like a taco-like Sloppy Joe, add 2 tablespoons of a good taco or Mexican seasoning blend.

Get creative! Or not and stick to the classic.

Either way, enjoy!

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📖 Recipe

Keto sloppy Joe made in two chaffles.

Easy Keto Sloppy Joes

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Easy Keto Sloppy Joes are delicious and quick to make for a low carb weeknight meal. Spicy but with traditional flavor, they're a kid-friendly hit.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules (or powder or fresh minced)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to ¼ teaspoon depending on spice preference)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet on medium-high heat. As it begins to brown, add the chopped green pepper to cook. After 3-4 minutes, or once the meat is browned and peppers cooked, drain the excess fat.
  2. Sprinkle on the garlic granules, onion powder, red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and apple cider vinegar. Mix, then bring to a simmer and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Serve alone or on keto bread, chaffles, or even zucchini noodles.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 227Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gProtein: 25g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Main Dish Recipes

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Zucchini Waffles {Gluten-Free}

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Delicious and cinnamon-spiced keto zucchini waffles are gluten-free and perfect for a summer low carb breakfast. They're super kid-friendly while also sugar-free and a fabulous way to use all that garden zucchini.

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I love this time of year in the garden. This is the time when all your hard work - weeding, watering, bird and rabbit chasing, has paid off.

In fact, it's only the beginning of the summer garden harvest, but so rewarding. Perhaps it's even more so because my kids get so excited about it. My son is all about checking it every morning and announcing how ours compares to Grandpa's and exactly how many cucumbers he thinks will be ready tomorrow.

But in our garden, by far the most plentiful veggie is zucchini!

When I was younger I was not a fan, but it's a plant you can rely on to produce well. Now, I have so many recipes and ways to prepare zucchini, I love it!

It's a fun challenge to see how many delicious ways to prepare it. For example, have you tried a Keto Zucchini Lasagna? That was our dinner last night and oh, so good!

These keto zucchini waffles are perfect for zucchini hesitant kids and adults alike.

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment needed for keto zucchini waffles

Overhead keto zucchini waffles with zucchini and syrup

🥘 Ingredients in low carb zucchini waffles

  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • shredded zucchini (water removed or drained)
  • favorite keto powdered sweetener
  • unsweetened almond milk

Optional sugar-free syrup topping

  • butter
  • powdered sweetener
  • maple extract
About to pour keto syrup over zucchini waffles

You have to love the super-easy basic ingredients. Even better, have the children measure out the ingredients and stir it up. Instant real-life math lesson. Score.

Add in some fresh summer zucchini from the garden, and we have a winner!

💭 Top tip - zucchini waffles keto

How to drain zucchini

The top tip for keto zucchini waffles is important for the texture and turnout of the waffle.

Zucchini is made mostly of water, and when full of liquid, is difficult to work in a keto baked good. The trick is to drain or squish out all the excess water before putting in the keto zucchini bread batter.

There are several ways to do this, but my preferred method is a combination of two. First, I like to shred the zucchini then put it in a colander with small holes. Balance the colander on a bowl to catch the extra liquid.

Shredded zucchini in a colander

Second, press the zucchini down into the colander to let the liquid drain out. Then let it sit a while to let more trickle out while you prepare the batter. Sprinkle a bit of salt on it to release even more.

When about ready to put the zucchini in the recipe, press it down and squeeze out any remaining liquid. Perfect!

Just look at all the liquid you can get quickly out of one small zucchini:

Liquid from one zucchini

Also, it's possible to do this same process by wringing it out in a tea towel. The towel will work like the colander if you don't own a good one and drain the zucchini just as well. Personally, I prefer the colander simply because it's easier to clean up.

🔪 Instructions

How to make keto zucchini waffles

First, get out all the ingredients and prepare the zucchini.

It's important, especially in many gluten-free recipes, to remove as much water as you can from the zucchini. Review my top tip above on how to drain or remove excess water from grated zucchini.

Next, decide if you want to use a blender or mixer. Personally, I like using a high-speed blender. I've gotten to the point I use it more than my mixer as I have it out on the counter at all times. It's easy to clean and quickly blends up the wet ingredients. However, a mixer works also.

Start with a medium-sized bowl. Then, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set it aside for the moment.

Next, put the eggs, vanilla, sweetener, and almond milk in a mixing bowl or blender. Blend it for 30 to 45 seconds or mix until everything is thoroughly combined.

After that, pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir it all together well. Add in the drained zucchini and use a spatula to incorporate it evenly into the waffle batter.

Bite out of keto zucchini waffles overhead

⏲️ Baking time

How to cook keto zucchini waffles

Now it's time to get ready to cook the waffles!

Use whatever kind of waffle maker you have. I have an older version of this Krups Belgian Waffle Maker I like to use. Mine does not have removable plates, but the new one makes it that much easier to clean.

They can also be made on a mini waffle maker, you just have to make one at a time! I love the mini for chaffles (my favorite - chaffle recipes, garlic parmesan) but when I want to make 8 and not spend all day, I use the larger one.

Preheat whichever maker you'd like.

Then, cook the waffles according to the waffle maker instructions.

Generally, spray the maker with avocado or other oil. My waffle maker uses a rounded ¼ cup of batter and cooks for four minutes.

The recipe will make eight waffles.

Stack of keto low carb zucchini waffles

Enjoy it for breakfast, a low carb snack, or a sugar-free dessert! Yum.

🧇 How to store keto zucchini waffles

Once you make the keto zucchini waffles, how do you store them if not eaten right away?

As with most gluten-free baked goods, keto zucchini waffles are best kept in the refrigerator.

Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week. I recently found these reusable silicone food bags that work great for storage in the fridge or freezer

🧊 How to freeze them

To be honest, I prefer to freeze waffles when I have a large batch.

Simply place them in a freezer-proof, air-tight container. Then, they last longer, and you can get one out for you or three out for the kids, any time you'd like.

It's convenient and quick. I even rewarm them by popping them in the toaster oven like I did frozen waffles as a kid. These are a lot better though.

Generally, use frozen items within a month or up to two at the most. If the food item's in the freezer over two months and not eaten, it may be time to purge and toss it in the trash.

Bite on a fork of a keto zucchini waffle

👩‍🍳 Toppings

Toppings for keto zucchini waffles

There are so many options to top a keto waffle. It can be simple or elaborate as you like, but know there are delicious sugar-free syrups and out of the box ideas.

First, if you want a store-bought option, there are a couple I've used and like. Choc Zero makes some good flavored syrups, chocolate, caramel, or maple. My daughter also likes Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup, but beware, it is much thinner than a traditional syrup.

Second, my go-to quick and easy syrup when I have nothing else on hand is homemade with just three ingredients. Butter, sweetener, and maple extract.

Simply melt four tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the powdered sweetener for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and slightly thickened.

Lastly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the maple extract. Voílà! That's it! Pour it over a waffle immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Once cooled, it will need to be reheated and stirred to use again.

Third option, fruit and cream! Another fabulous topping on keto waffles or pancakes is fresh whipped cream and berries. Or, make a simple syrup with berries and a little powdered sweetener.

Experiment, and enjoy!

Syrup pouring on keto zucchini waffles

🥗 Keto garden veggies

Now is the time to experiment with keto-friendly veggies. Do you need some suggestions on what to plant? Read more about what we plant in What To Plant In Your Keto Vegetable Garden.

Personally, I love having fresh cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce, and spinach. You can even get creative with eggplant in one of my favorite traditional Georgian recipes, eggplant with walnuts.

What are your favorite veggies to experiment with? Other than the obvious winner, zucchini?

This year we are sheltering at home so I've had more time than usual to try out new things. I've found out even more lately, veggies can be keto-friendly and taste good too. Give the keto zucchini waffles a try.

Small garden zucchini

Enjoy!

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A stack of three keto zucchini waffles on a white plate.

Keto Zucchini Waffles

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes

Super delicious keto zucchini waffles are easy to make and a fun different cinnamon-flavored waffle. The perfect low carb breakfast for summer fun.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups finely-ground blanched almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup shredded zucchini (water removed)
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

Easy optional "maple" syrup

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon powdered sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon maple flavoring

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  2. Put the eggs, vanilla, sweetener, and almond milk in a mixing bowl or blender. Blend or mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Mix well.
  4. Add in the drained zucchini and use a spatula to incorporate it evenly into the waffle batter.
  5. Cook the waffles according to the waffle maker instructions. Generally, spray the maker with avocado or other oil then use a rounded ¼ cup of batter and cook for four minutes. The recipe will make eight waffles.

Optional "Maple" Syrup Topping

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the powdered sweetener and stir for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in maple extract.
  4. Pour directly over waffle. When it cools, it can solidify so simply reheat as needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Breakfast Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Chunky Keto Blue Cheese Dressing

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Homemade chunky keto blue cheese dressing will delight your tastebuds without all the sugar and additives in the bottled versions. It's sugar-free, gluten-free, and easy to make. A delicious low carb dressing on a cobb salad, as a dip, or even on top of a steak.

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As long as I can remember, it's been a well-known fact, blue cheese dressing is my father's favorite salad dressing.

Of course, being myself as a kid I turned my nose up at the "moldy, stinky, cheese". The salad too for that matter.

Let's just say my tastes have changed!

I love all kinds of cheese. In fact, when I taught high school French classes, one of my favorite activities was a cheese tasting. Each student was to sample a variety of cheeses and then got to discuss, compare, and contrast them in French.

Always a great day. Yes, I like to think they actually learned something. And gained an appreciation for a new kind of cheese.

So this recipe is for my father. Chunky and delicious keto blue cheese dressing. It's homemade goodness and definitely not highly processed with questionable ingredients in a store bottle.

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment

Delicious chunky blue cheese dressing in a bowl.

🥘 Ingredients

  • heavy whipping cream
  • white and/or apple cider vinegar
  • butter
  • garlic
  • blue cheese
  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic granules (optional for extra garlic flavor)
Ingredients in bowls for blue cheese dressing

The ingredients for keto blue cheese dressing are pretty basic. However, as with any recipe, the quality of ingredients can make all the difference.

Buy organic and read the labels. Not all heavy cream is created equal! Some brands have a huge list of ingredients, others one or two. Which do you think is better?

🔪 Instructions

To begin, get out all the ingredients and equipment needed.

First, measure out the heavy cream and place it and one teaspoon of white or apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Stir it once then let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

The point of this is to create something similar to buttermilk with ingredients you generally have on hand. Most people don't want to go to the expense of buying a good buttermilk, especially when only a little is used and it sits in the refrigerator.

However, if for some reason you do have a good quality buttermilk, by all means use it instead of the heavy cream and vinegar.

Second, melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the garlic on low heat. Stir it around with a spatula until the garlic's soft and the butter fragrant.

Then, add one-fourth of a cup of the crumbled blue cheese and whisk until it's melted and thoroughly combined. Save the rest to add in later and create the "chunky" aspect of the chunky keto blue cheese dressing.

Take it off the heat to cool slightly and prepare the other ingredients.

Next, combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. This will also include the heavy cream and vinegar that's been sitting on its own and working away.

After that, whisk in the mixture from the saucepan well until combined. Use a fork to smash down any larger blue cheese crumbles to the desired size.

Some people like large crumbles, others prefer smaller pieces. The choice is up to you!

Now pour the dressing into a glass mason jar or air-tight container. It's best to chill it in the fridge for at least 3 hours. This allows it to set and for the flavors to combine and become even more delicious!

Jar of chunky keto blue cheese dressing

💭 Top tip

The best tip I can offer for this keto blue cheese dressing recipe is to use quality ingredients.

I mentioned it before, but it really does make that much of a difference. If you can, buy from a local dairy. Or, don't be afraid to ask at the grocery store or specialty shop about a good-quality blue cheese and other ingredients.

Also, I can't stress enough to read the ingredients. Personally, I know I've just grabbed something off the shelf I assumed was okay, and it was not. It had sugar or more additives, therefore more carbs than I'd like.

It's so frustrating when a mistake like that throws you completely off track and out of ketosis. I'm guilty. Don't make my mistakes.

Spoon of keto blue cheese dressing with a bowl and lettuce in the background.

🥣 How to store it

Once the low carb blue cheese dressing has set in the refrigerator, take it out at any time and stir before serving.

Store the dressing in a glass mason jar or an air-tight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week.

However, the last time I made it and served it with a cobb salad for the family, it was gone the next day. Don't be surprised if it disappears quickly.

It's really that good!

🧀 Variations

There are a couple of ways to vary this recipe, although I wouldn't want to change it up too much.

First off, instead of heavy cream and one teaspoon of vinegar, buttermilk can be used. Now, don't use just any buttermilk. Make sure it's a good one.

Second, the cheese can be varied for different flavors. I generally use a bleu d'Auvergne, but you can taste all sorts just as I had my high school students do for their French lesson.

And who doesn't want an excuse to try different cheeses?

Here are some options:

  • Roquefort - I'm always a little surprised to find the students who appreciate this cheese. There are always some who love it! I've been told it tastes like cheese stored with sheep standing on it in a musty cave. It may be an acquired taste!
  • Gorgonzola
  • Stilton
  • Stichelton
  • Fourme d'Ambert
  • Bleu d'Auvergne

or take your pick at a local cheese shop or good grocery store.

Keto blue cheese dressing in a bowl and jar with a bowl of salad and blue cheese in back.

🥗 How to use it

There you have it!

My creamy and delicious keto blue cheese dressing. Now the only question is what to put it on!

Personally, I love to make a meal out of it with a cobb salad with lots of chopped bacon and boiled egg. Add some red bell pepper, red onion, green onions, and whatever else catches your fancy. Top it all off with this homemade keto blue cheese dressing, and you've got a pretty fabulous salad.

In addition, the dressing is thick enough it's great to use as a dip with keto crudité. Try it with a platter of chopped veggies or other keto snacks.

Or, there's always the option to pile a couple of good tablespoons on your steak for that extra hit of flavor.

Mmmm...I think I'm hungry! Enjoy this one.

Bowl of keto blue cheese dressing

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Chunky keto blue cheese dressing is easy to make homemade and store in a mason jar.

Chunky Keto Blue Cheese Dressing

Yield: about 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Easy chunky keto blue cheese dressing screams restaurant-quality flavor for your favorite cobb salad at home for you. It's rich and delicious while being sugar-free and gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise (homemade or no-sugar avocado oil mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic granules (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of white or apple cider vinegar in the heavy cream. Stir it once then let it sit for at least 5 minutes while the dressing is prepared.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the garlic on low heat until it's soft and the butter fragrant. Add ¼ cup of the crumbled blue cheese and whisk until it's melted and thoroughly combined.
  3. Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
  4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl including the heavy cream. Whisk in the mixture from the saucepan well until combined, and use a fork to smash down any larger blue cheese crumbles to the desired size.
  5. Pour into a glass jar or air-tight container. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  6. Remove, stir, and enjoy on a favorite salad or as a dip.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Ever Keto Zucchini Bread

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Moist and delicious, this is the best ever keto zucchini bread recipe with almond and coconut flours, spices, and topped with pumpkin seeds for that little bit of crunch. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, and the perfect way to use all that garden zucchini.

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We've hit that point in the summer when the garden has given us some lettuce and radishes and is just on the point of something I look forward to every year. What is it?

Zucchini!

Yes, right now in our small garden we have about 8 zucchini on two different plants with the biggest about 4 inches long. Every day, my son runs out to the garden, usually in his pajamas, to check everything out and see what's grown.

Of course, ever since you could actually tell the zucchini were growing, he's asked one question. "Mommy! When we pick the zucchini, can we make zucchini bread?!"

By far, the most popular zucchini recipe in this house is zucchini bread. It's the most requested and a traditional comfort food for us from now until pumpkin season.

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment

Baked delicious and easy, the best every keto zucchini bread recipe for a low carb breakfast or snack.

🥘 Ingredients

  • cream cheese
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • favorite keto powdered sweetener
  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • sea salt
  • shredded zucchini (water removed or drained)
  • pumpkin seeds
One piece of the best ever keto zucchini bread. Low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free delicious.

What I like about this list of ingredients is that it's nearly all stuff I normally have on hand. In fact, almost all of these ingredients are everyday items I always stock. Add in some fresh summer zucchini from the garden, and this recipe's a winner!

🔪 Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees and get out a regular 9" x 5" loaf pan. Line the pan with buttered parchment paper, and then set out all the other ingredients and equipment.

Next, decide if you want to use a blender or mixer. Personally, I like using a high-speed blender. It's super easy and quickly blends up the cream cheese, eggs, and more. However, a mixer works also.

In a high powered blender or mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Now, blend or mix it all thoroughly until no lumps remain.

While continuing to mix or blend, pour in the melted butter then the sweetener. Mix it all together well then set it aside to prep the dry ingredients.

Next, take another large bowl and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

After that, pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir it all together well. Add the zucchini and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.

Keto zucchini bread batter

💭 Top tip

The top tip for keto zucchini bread is super important for the texture and turnout of the bread.

How to remove excess water from shredded zucchini

Zucchini is made mostly of water, and when full of liquid, is difficult to work in a keto baked good. The trick is to drain or squish out all the excess water before putting in the keto zucchini bread batter.

There are several ways to do this, but my preferred method is a combination of two. First, I like to shred the zucchini then put it in a colander with small holes. Balance the colander on a bowl to catch the extra liquid.

Shredded zucchini in a colander

Second, press the zucchini down into the colander to let the liquid drain out. Then let it sit awhile to let more trickle out while you prepare the batter. Sprinkle a bit of salt on it to release even more.

When about ready to put the zucchini in the recipe, press it down and squeeze out any remaining liquid. Perfect!

Just look at all the liquid you can get quickly out of one small zucchini:

Liquid from one zucchini

Also, it's possible to do this same process by wringing it out in a tea towel. The towel will work like the colander if you don't own a good one and drain the zucchini just as well. Personally, I prefer the colander simply because it's easier to clean up.

⏲️ Baking time

Now it's time to get ready to bake!

First off, use a spatula to put the batter in the prepared loaf pan. Level it off flatly and so the batter fills each corner. Then, sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the top of the batter and pop it into the oven.

Keto zucchini bread to bake

Again, the oven should be preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now, bake the keto zucchini bread for 50-55 minutes. Sometimes it's hard to tell when it's well baked through the middle.

A trick I like to use when baking is to take out a meat thermometer. Place it in the center of the bread, and it should be perfectly baked between 200 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove it from the oven, then let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then take the bread out to place on a cooling rack. Serve it sliced and slightly warm. You can even garnish with a pat of butter on the slice.

Slices of keto zucchini bread

Enjoy it for breakfast, a low carb snack, or a sugar-free dessert! We hope you'll love it as much as we do!

🍲 How to store it

Once you make the keto zucchini bread, how do you store it if not eaten right away?

As with most gluten-free baked goods, keto zucchini bread does best in the refrigerator. Store the bread in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week.

🧊 How to freeze it

Often, I like to portion out a keto bread and put it in the freezer as a quick grab and go breakfast or snack.

First, I slice the bread into 10 even slices. Or as even as I can get!

Second, slide each individual slice into a small zipper or freezer bag. Be sure each bag is well sealed and the excess air is removed from inside.

Then, stack them in the freezer to harden and be ready whenever you need.

Last, pull one out for breakfast at least 20 minutes before you're ready to eat it. Then I like to warm it slightly and let a small pat of butter melt on top.

Yum!!

As a rule of thumb, use frozen items within a month or up to two at the most. If the food item's in the freezer over two months and not eaten, bite the bullet and toss it in the trash.

Baked keto zucchini bread

🥣 Variations

How to vary keto zucchini bread.

There are a couple of ways to vary the flavor and even the texture of the bread.

First off, the flavor.

Personally, I like to use cinnamon and a little nutmeg in zucchini bread. However, different spices can be used for different preferences. Use all cinnamon and leave out the nutmeg or vice versa.

Add in ¼ to ½ a teaspoon of:

  • ground ginger
  • cloves
  • allspice
  • anise seed
  • others? get creative!

Next, how to change the texture.

The pumpkin seeds on top can be exchanged for pecans, walnuts, almonds, or any type of nut or seed you like. The pumpkin seeds give it a good color and crunch, but other nuts will work for this purpose also.

Each will be slightly different in flavor and texture.

Or go for a completely different topping and use a good keto cream cheese frosting.

Also, to vary the texture of the bread itself, coconut flour and almond flour can be substituted for each other at: ¼ cup coconut flour = 1 cup almond flour.

I don't advise using all coconut flour unless you add in an extra egg, but in general, they can be substituted for each other with good results.

🥗 Garden veggies

I grew up with a garden every year and grew to love it. Yes, I hope I'm passing that same joy and appreciation for gardening, even if just a small garden, on to my kids.

It always has its ups and downs. For example, this morning we went out to find all our green cherry tomatoes pecked and on the dirt below the tomato plants. Evidently a bird couldn't decide if he liked to eat green tomatoes or not and just pulled them all off the vine.

Devastating, but a good way to show kids how to problem solve and try something new. It's time to put nets over the tomatoes and grapevines, and I bet you soon we will reap the benefits!

The zucchini are plentiful as always, and I can't wait to get around to trying new zucchini recipes. That is, of course, after we've made several more loaves of the all-important keto zucchini bread!

Small garden zucchini

Enjoy!

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Or, if you're not in the mood to bake, check out how I discovered a local keto bakery! Psst - they do mail orders too.

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Delicious keto zucchini bread is so good and perfect for a low carb summer breakfast or snack.

Best Ever Keto Zucchini Bread

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

The best ever keto zucchini bread is the perfect way to use all that summer zucchini. A blend of almond and coconut flours, zucchini, cinnamon, nutmeg, spice, and more!

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 cup sweetener, powdered
  • 2 cups finely ground almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (water removed, drained)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and get out a regular 9" x 5" loaf pan. Line the pan with buttered parchment paper.
  2. In a high powered blender or mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend or mix thoroughly until no lumps remain.
  3. While mixing or blending, pour in the melted butter then the sweetener. Set aside.
  4. Take another large bowl and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir it together well. Add the zucchini and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
  6. Use a spatula to put the batter in the prepared loaf pan and spread levelly on top. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the top of the batter.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes then cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a cooling rack. Serve slightly warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 174mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 4gProtein: 10g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Breakfast Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Easy Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

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Quick and easy 4-ingredient keto cream cheese frosting is perfect for all your low carb dessert needs. A creamy sugar-free frosting to top keto cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more!

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Keto cream cheese frosting is my main go-to frosting for almost any dessert. Every now and then I mix things up with keto peanut butter frosting, but the cream cheese is definitely more versatile.

It's easy to make and tastes fabulous with fruits, chocolate, or pretty much any flavoring. So why not try it on keto lemon pound cake, strawberry cupcakes, or my favorite keto spice cake?

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment

Delicious keto cream cheese frosting on a low carb strawberry cupcake.

🥘 Ingredients in keto cream cheese frosting

Bowl of keto cream cheese frosting with strawberries

The ingredients for keto cream cheese frosting are simple and easy. I love the fact they are items I have on-hand pretty much most any day of the week.

I used to stress about frostings, if they were too runny, too sweet, not sweet enough, etc. Actually it turned out to be easier than I thought, and simplifying and shortening the list of ingredients helped a lot.

Keto strawberry cupcakes topped with sugar-free cream cheese frosting.

🔪 Instructions for low carb cream cheese frosting

First of all, just let me say this is a super-easy recipe. The only challenge is measuring out and mixing the ingredients. I think we've got this one!

Go ahead and get out all the ingredients and kitchen gadgets you'll need.

Then place the cream cheese in a medium to large-sized bowl. Now, beat the cream cheese until no lumps remain.

Next, add in the sweetener and heavy cream and whip up the frosting for another 2 minutes.

After that, mix in the vanilla extract well so the flavor is spread evenly throughout.

And there you have it! Done! Easy peasy, and it's ready to spread on your favorite pumpkin bread or chocolate cupcake.

Beaters in the keto cream cheese frosting

💭 Top tip for sugar free cream cheese frosting

In order for keto cream cheese frosting to be smooth, creamy, and delicious, use my top tip.

It's nothing difficult, just something I almost always suggest when using cream cheese. Depending on what brand of cream cheese used, the texture can vary.

Be sure to set the cream cheese out to room temperature before beginning to mix the frosting.

Or, if you're like me and always running late or forgetful, at least warm it in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds. This will allow it to mix with the other ingredients. Moreover, there will be much less likelihood of having clumps of pure cream cheese in the frosting.

Bowl of sugar-free cream cheese frosting and a keto strawberry cupcake.

🥣 How to store keto cream cheese frosting

Once you make the frosting it can be used right away. However, it's also easy to make it a day or two beforehand. That way it's ready to go whenever you need to frost that cake or low carb cookie.

Store the frosting in an air-tight container and put it in the refrigerator. It will be good for up to about a week.

Although, I warn you, once in the refrigerator it's extremely easy to pull it out. A spoon of frosting is a great fat bomb snack or it can be used for a berry dip.

To freeze, again put it in an air-tight freezer container. Then place it in the freezer for up to about a month. It will probably be okay longer, but the flavor tends to change.

As a rule of thumb, I tend to use frozen items within a month or up to two at the most.

🍓 Variations

This recipe is easy to vary to make different flavors.

In fact, the simplest way to do this is to change up the extract flavoring. Switch out the vanilla for:

  • almond
  • maple
  • lemon
  • strawberry
  • orange
  • peppermint
  • any other extract available

Also, if you use essential oils, I like to use several drops of oil as a flavoring. Now, it's important the oil is labeled as okay for consumption, but they are a fabulous way to get a powerhouse of flavor into your frosting.

Another option is to blend up some berries in the frosting, as long as they do not have too much liquid. Or, stir in some sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts. So many options!

Keto cream cheese frosting on a strawberry cupcake and in a bowl.

🧁 Now what to frost?

There you have it!

My 4-ingredient creamy and delicious keto cream cheese frosting. Now the only question is what to put it on!

Or as my daughter says, maybe the challenge is not to eat it before putting it on your cake. She always increases the amount of the ingredients just a bit so she has more to taste.

Just to be sure it's good for everyone else, right?

What are your favorite desserts with cream cheese?

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  6. Cream Cheese Keto Pumpkin Muffins

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Keto Cream Cheese frosting

Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Super easy and delicious, keto cream cheese frosting has just four ingredients and is perfect on low carb cakes, cupcakes, or as a dip for strawberries.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream cheese in a medium to large-sized bowl until there are no lumps.
  2. Add in the sweetener and heavy cream and whip the frosting for another 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract well.
  4. Use frosting immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCarbohydrates: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Dessert Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Gumbo New Orleans Style

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Super-flavorful New Orleans Creole style keto gumbo is gluten-free, sugar-free, and fabulous. A low carb gumbo recipe served over cauliflower rice is perfect for an outdoor family dinner. Light up a string of light bulb patio lights in the backyard and turn on a little Louisiana Creole music. You'll be dancing in no time!

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Super-flavorful New Orleans cajun style keto gumbo is gluten-free, sugar-free, and fabulous. A low carb gumbo recipe perfect for a family dinner.

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One of my most memorable trips, when I was in college, was a long weekend with my good friend and roommate. We drove out to New Orleans where her mother's friend had offered her empty apartment for our use. The two of us had a fabulous time exploring the city, experiencing the obligatory swamp tour, and driving by the old mansions.

But most of all, we ate. Yes! We ate well and enjoyed the flavor of the city.

Now, due to many circumstances, I've had to cancel a trip I had planned for this fall to Lafayette, Louisiana. I fully intend to go back another time, but for now I'm craving those spices!

I thought, why not create my own keto gumbo? Here's what you'll need to make it too.

🍽 Equipment

New Orleans Cajun style keto gumbo will transport you to Louisiana.

🥘 Ingredients

  • bacon drippings (or butter)
  • xanthan gum
  • celery
  • onion
  • green pepper
  • garlic
  • andouille sausage
  • chicken bone broth
  • powdered sweetener
  • salt
  • hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or other)
  • Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
  • bay leaves
  • thyme
  • diced tomatoes
  • shrimp
  • gumbo file powder
  • Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • cauliflower rice
Keto gumbo on the back porch. New Orleans style gluten-free with shrimp and andouille sausage. Cajun spice at its best.

As always, when selecting ingredients, buy as fresh as you can and organic if possible.

Also, don't forget to read the ingredients as they can hide sugar, preservatives, and other unwanted items.

Especially this is important when you select the andouille sausage and seasoning blends. Sometimes I make my own seasoning blends with organic spices to avoid this problem. However, it's not always doable for this busy mom!

Just be on alert and select quality ingredients for anything you make. The recipe includes nutrition facts with what I use. However, if you're calculating macros and I always advise figuring your own facts with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Small bowl of Cajun spice on a striped kitchen towel

🔪 Instructions

So let's get to making the keto gumbo why don't we?

First off, I like to assemble all my kitchen equipment and ingredients.

Keto Roux

After that, start by making a keto roux. Roux is traditionally made with fat and flour. It's cooked down and used as a thickener in soups, gumbo, stews, you name it.

Thickener is always a tricky subject with a keto recipe, and there are many options. For this keto gumbo, I've found I like to use bacon drippings for that fabulous traditional flavor, and xanthan gum as the thickener.

With xanthan gum, a little goes a long way. Most grocery stores now carry it, and I get my own at our local Natural Grocers. It can also be ordered online if not available locally.

First, melt the bacon drippings or butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.

Second, sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. Whisk it constantly to mix it in and so it doesn't clump. Once the first is incorporated, sprinkle over the second teaspoon and do the same.

Turn off the heat and set it aside for the moment.

💭 Top tip

Next, it's time to prepare the veggies. My top tip to save your hand, and a lot of time, is to use a food processor to chop the vegetables.

Roughly chop the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic just so it will fit in the food processor. Now, put the veggies in the bowl of the food processor. It will do most of the work for you. Score.

Food processor bowl of keto gumbo veggies

Now pulse the food processor until all the veggies are finely chopped. (Alternatively, it is possible to finely chop them by hand).

Finely chopped celery, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a food processor

Next, turn the stove burner on to medium-high heat under the roux pot. Then stir in the veggies and the sliced sausage medallions. Bring it to a simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Continue to stir occasionally so it does not burn.

After that, pour the bone broth into the mixture and bring it all to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and stir in the sweetener, bay leaves, thyme, and diced tomatoes.

🌶 Seasoning

The next couple of ingredients will determine the spice level of the dish. For a mild to medium spice, the recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or other preferred).

This is my own personal preference, but I definitely do not do well with a high spice level. Also, if I put too much in I can't get the kids to try it.

If you prefer medium, hot, or super-spicy, add more hot pepper sauce to taste.

Also, Creole (or Cajun) seasoning blends do vary in heat level. I like to use one called Black River Creole from Savory Spice, and two teaspoons is a good amount in the recipe. Add more or less to taste.

Keto gumbo thumbs up

⏲️ Cooking time

Next, simmer the gumbo on low for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Then mix in the file gumbo powder and Worcestershire sauce (if using) and then the raw shrimp. Continue to simmer it for at least another 40 minutes while stirring occasionally. You won't want it to stick to the bottom of the pan.

Boiling keto gumbo in the pot

After that, continue to simmer until the desired consistency is reached.

Now it's ready to serve over cauliflower rice. Or to save time I personally like to mix 12 ounces of cauliflower rice into the entire dish. It can be frozen or fresh, just mix it in and heat it through.

Serve and enjoy!

Overhead two bowls of keto gumbo

👩‍🍳 Variations

A traditional gumbo is made with andouille sausage and shrimp. However, the protein in the dish can be varied.

For example, add in half a pound of cubed chicken. Or substitute crawdads or other seafood for the shrimp. If you can't find good andouille sausage, use another spicy pork sausage.

It's always fun to get creative with a recipe!

Overhead ladle of keto gumbo

🥣 How to store it

If the keto gumbo is not eaten immediately, it can be stored in the pot in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Alternatively, it's easy to portion it out for future individual servings. Divide it equally into 8 small freezer bags. The exact amount will depend on if you use the cauliflower rice in it or not.

I like to make it easy to just heat up and eat so I mix in the cauliflower rice before freezing.

Place the 8 freezer bags flat on top of each other in the freezer. Then take one out at a time to defrost and enjoy when you want. They should last for about a month in the freezer.

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New Orleans style Keto Gumbo is gluten-free, full of spice, and style. Shrimp, andouille sausage, veggies, and more.

Keto Gumbo

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Spicy New Orleans-style keto gumbo is packed with southern flavors. Traditional creole spices mingle with shrimp, andouille sausage, veggies. Serve on cauliflower rice or mix it in the sauce.

Ingredients

Keto Roux

  • ½ cup bacon drippings (or butter)
  • 2 teaspoon xanthan gum

Gumbo

  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 32 oz chicken bone broth
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (more or less for desired spice level)
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (opt)
  • 2 teaspoon gumbo file powder (opt - if you can find it)

Instructions

Keto Roux

  1. Melt the bacon drippings or butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. Whisk constantly to mix it in and then sprinkle over the second teaspoon and do the same. Turn off the heat and set aside for the moment.

Gumbo

  1. Get out a food processor and place the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic in its bowl. Pulse until all the veggies are finely chopped.
  2. Turn the burner on to medium-high heat under the roux pot and stir in the veggies and the sliced sausage medallions.
  3. Bring it to a simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
  4. Pour the bone broth into the mixture and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and stir in the sweetener, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, thyme, diced tomatoes, and hot pepper sauce and salt to taste.
  5. Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the file gumbo powder and Worcestershire sauce (if using) and then the raw shrimp. Continue to simmer for at least another 40 minutes while stirring occasionally so as not to stick to the bottom of the pan.
  6. Once the desired consistency is reached, serve over cauliflower rice or mix 12 oz into the entire dish. Serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 22gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1264mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 28g

*Nutrition facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe. **Nutrition facts do not include cauliflower rice.

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

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The perfect summer afternoon low carb treat! Easy keto chocolate ice cream bars are creamy and chocolatey delicious. Dip them in sugar-free chocolate and sprinkle with nuts to make them extra-special.

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Do you have childhood memories with chocolate ice cream bars or fudgesicles? I admit I adore chocolate ice cream, and this keto chocolate ice cream bars recipe is perfect to portion it out. They're great for summer afternoon snacks or to enjoy with the kids.

Well, let's get to it. What do you need for this recipe?

🍽 Equipment needed for low carb ice cream bars

Bite out of a keto chocolate ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and peanuts.

🥘 Ingredients in keto chocolate ice cream bars

Keto chocolate ice cream bars are easy and delicious. #ketoicecream #ketodesserts #ketosnacks

The ingredients for keto chocolate ice cream bars are simple and easy. You probably have most of them on hand already. They have to be good!

I love making my own desserts and recipes because I have issues with control. When I make my own I know exactly what's going in my dessert.

As far as ingredients go, buy as fresh as you can. Also, I like to buy organic if it's available. Not all ingredients are created equal! Be picky and read labels.

Personally, I know I've accidentally assumed something was okay and gotten home to find it filled with sugar. For a fact I know I've done that with heavy cream or ground pork. Save yourself a headache and a lot of trouble and read labels.

Keto chocolate ice cream bars overhead view.

🔪 Instructions to make keto ice cream bars

First of all, just let me say this is one of the easiest recipes you can make.

Go ahead and get out all the ingredients and kitchen gadgets you'll need.

Then measure all the ingredients into a large bowl or high-speed blender. Personally, I like to use a blender for this job as it makes it easy to blend up the ice cream mixture.

Also, then it's already in a pitcher. This means that with the aid of a spatula the mixture can go right into the popsicle molds.

Whichever method you choose, blend or mix until everything's completely combined. There should not be any lumps. Then use a spatula to guide the mixture into the popsicle molds evenly.

💭 Top tip

The top tip for keto chocolate ice cream bars is about filling the popsicle molds. I use these popsicle molds from Amazon. They're great, and I really like the fact they're metal.

Really you can use any popsicle molds. Just be aware the sizes vary by set.

Ice cream bar molds

This is just about the most difficult part of the recipe, but with this tip they can be filled and ready to put in the freezer in no time.

So here it is.

When you fill the molds, fill them as much as you can to the top of the mold. Then, instead of trying to stuff the mixture down farther into the mold, bang the entire rack of popsicle molds on the table.

The force of this action will move the mixture to the bottom and fill in any gaps. Continue to hit the molds on the table until no more air bubbles surface.

After that, continue to fill the molds until full. Then top them and place a popsicle stick in the center. Now they're ready to freeze!

Stack of keto chocolate ice cream bars on a plate.

🧊 How to freeze

Once the keto chocolate ice cream mixture is in the popsicle molds, it's time to freeze.

Place the ice cream pops in the freezer for at least three hours so they freeze through. Although usually, I leave them overnight to freeze.

When you're ready to eat an ice cream bar, there are a couple of tricks to getting them out of the mold.

The quickest way is to run hot water over the outside of the mold for a few seconds. This melts the area near the mold and allows the ice cream bar to slide out.

Also, you can set the ice cream bar out on a plate for 10-15 minutes before attempting to unmold. This is a good method especially when the sweetener used is erythritol (Swerve or other).

Certain sweeteners, such as erythritol, tend to freeze hard and require some time to warm up slightly to eating temperature. That way the ice cream bar becomes creamy and more like traditional ice cream.

🍫 Variations

This recipe is easy to vary to make different flavors. Also, the choice of sweetener will change the texture of the keto chocolate ice cream bars.

Keto sweeteners

First of all, as I mentioned before, different sweeteners can change the ice cream bar dramatically. For example, if you use erythritol, as I most often do, the ice cream freezes block hard. This is why when you buy keto ice creams from the store, they often suggest setting them out of the freezer for fifteen minutes. Then they will soften enough to scoop out and make more of a creamy ice cream.

The same goes for these ice cream bars. Erythritol will need time to soften, while another sweetener such as allulose behaves more as traditional sugar. These two are what I use most often for ice cream, although I have used Bocha Sweet and Lakanto Monk Fruit.

Ice cream bar flavors

Secondly, one can vary the flavor of the keto ice cream bars. Simply omit the cocoa powder and add in strawberries or blueberries. The vanilla extract can be exchanged for almond, lemon, strawberry, or another good extract flavor you can find.

Also, I'll let you in on a little secret. I play with this recipe a lot trying different combinations. Sometimes I use more cream cheese in place of part of the heavy cream. It does really well frozen and tastes amazing.

However, the more cream cheese you use, the thicker the mixture. It just makes it a bit more difficult to get in the molds.

Ice cream bar coating

Also, it's fun to dip the popsicles in melted sugar-free chocolate or white chocolate.

I find it easiest to melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir. Once it's melted dip or spread it on the end of the ice cream bar. Sprinkle with nuts or other topping and set it on a baking sheet to freeze and set.

Overhead keto chocolate ice cream bars.

🥣 How to store it

The easiest way to store the keto chocolate ice cream bars is in the freezer in the molds. Then you simply unmold one at a time when you want one.

However, if you cover them in chocolate and nuts, there are a couple more steps to take. After they're dipped in the chocolate and nuts, set the ice cream bars on a small baking pan and place it in the freezer.

Once the chocolate is hard or set, place them in individual airtight zipper bags to store in the freezer. They will last up to about a month in the freezer.

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Keto Chocolate Ice Cream Bars are the perfect summer fun in the sun low carb treat.

Keto Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes

Delicious keto chocolate ice cream bars are the perfect frozen low carb treat for summer days.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup powdered sweetener
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend on high for 30-40 seconds or until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Pour evenly into 6 popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
  4. Unmold and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 148Total Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gProtein: 2g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse

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A rich, creamy low carb dessert that's oh so easy to make but ready to impress. Keto chocolate mousse is quick to make and super-decadent. It's a sugar-free chocolate dream topped with real whipped cream. Serve it at a dinner party or portion it out for the perfect afternoon fat bomb snack.

The best easy keto chocolate mousse in dish with whipped cream

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Who doesn't love chocolate? And keto chocolate mousse at that?

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🍽 Equipment

Decadent keto chocolate mousse with real whipped cream is delicious and quick and easy to make. The perfect low carb dessert for a dinner party or an afternoon fat bomb snack.

🥘 Ingredients

Bowls including the ingredients for keto chocolate mousse

The ingredients for keto chocolate mousse are so simple and easy it has to be good! Moreover, they're real ingredients, and you know exactly what you're putting in your dessert.

Whenever possible, I choose to buy organic products. With the heavy cream, for example, it's important to read the ingredients. Many brands are not just cream but add sugar and preservatives or other ingredients you don't want.

If you select an organic option, usually they are safer, but I still advise reading and being picky about the ingredients.

Two dishes of keto chocolate mousse with sugar-free whipped cream and chocolate decoration.

🔪 Instructions

First of all, get out all the ingredients and kitchen gadgets you'll need.

Second, select the whisk attachment for a stand or hand-held mixer and attach it to the mixer.

Then, place the cream cheese in the bowl and mix it until there are no lumps, all is perfectly smooth. Next, add in the heavy cream and continue to mix for about two more minutes to whip the cream.

Mix the cream cheese and organic heavy cream

After that, add the vanilla extract, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt. Now, this will thicken up, but mix it all together well and you will still get the lovely mousse bubbles we like to look for in a mousse.

Once incorporated, pipe or spoon the mousse into serving dishes or containers.

Whipped Cream

Don't skip the homemade whipped cream topping! Whipped cream is not hard to make, and there's no need to buy the preservative and sugar-packed kind from the store.

To make homemade whipped cream, start out with a clean and dry bowl. Next, whip the cream with a hand-held mixer to soft peaks then add in the 2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener.

To be honest, most of the time I leave out any sweetener in the whipped cream. However, I find most people like it to be a little sweet, including my very vocal daughter. So add it in or not to your taste.

Now, continue to whip the cream until still peaks form.

Here's a little note of caution. If you whip it too long it will become grainy or even turn to butter. So if this happens, add a couple more tablespoons of heavy cream and whip that in. Sometimes that will take care of it, other times you just need to embrace your new homemade butter!

If you want to make it really pretty, pipe or spoon the whipped cream evenly over each serving of chocolate mousse.

If you want to pipe it, you can use piping bags and tips, or for something we all have around the house, a zipper bag. Just grab a gallon zipper bag and fill it with the mousse or whipped cream. Cut off the tip of the corner of the bag, and use it to pip the dessert into serving dishes.

Keto chocolate mousse, 2 dishes overhead

💭 Top tip

To make it just a little more special and ready for presentation, I like to top it with a little more chocolate.

There are several ways to do this.

The first option, you could take a sugar-free chocolate bar and use a vegetable peeler to peel off some shavings. Sprinkle them on top of the whipped cream.

Second, this option is a quick method. Throw a few sugar-free chocolate chips on the top and bam! Done.

Third, and this is my favorite method, takes a bit of time but is worth it. Melt a bit of sugar-free chocolate (chips or chopped bar) over a double boiler, or in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Stir and microwave it for 30 seconds more until it's completely melted.

Then use a spatula to put the melted chocolate in a small sandwich zipper bag. Seal it tightly and trim off a small corner of the bag.

Next, on a small baking pan lined with silicone liners or parchment paper, pipe the chocolate. This is the fun part, and you can make any shape of chocolate you want!

As long as it's thick enough to hold together, pipe flowers, triangles, leaves, whatever shape your heart desires. Carefully set the pan on a flat surface in the freezer for 10 minutes, and you'll have hand-crafted chocolate decorations.

Also, kids LOVE to help with this and make their own shapes.

Top each serving of keto chocolate mousse with one of the chocolate decorations, and you're ready to impress.

Because, well, it's chocolate and beautiful and fun!

Bite of keto chocolate mousse on a spoon.

🥣 How to store it

If for some reason it all doesn't disappear the first night it's served, it can be stored for later. This is my real-life method, and I like to portion out exact servings for snacks or to serve as dessert.

For example, if I know I want it for my afternoon snack for the week, I like to make them all in one day. I portion them out in airtight containers, even with the whipped cream and chocolate topping!

They make a chocolaty low carb satisfying snack and fat bomb. In fact, they will last about 5 days in the refrigerator. Extend the keto chocolate mousse joy.

Keto chocolate mousse portioned out into containers.

🧑‍🍳 Variations

For a dairy-free version of this recipe, it is possible to use coconut cream.

What is coconut cream?

Coconut cream is the solid, creamy part found in the can of full-fat coconut milk. Save the liquid out for a later recipe, and use the same amount of coconut cream for the heavy cream.

Also, before you whip up the coconut cream, I advise keeping the can in the refrigerator for several hours before use. It will work in the mousse portion and for the whipped topping.

Just be aware coconut cream will still have a slight coconut flavor. So, as long as you like coconut (and who doesn't like chocolate coconut?!), the dairy-free version could be a hit in your house.

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Best easy keto chocolate mousse is rich and decadent and sugar-free delicious. #ketodessert #ketorecipes

Best Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This is the best easy keto chocolate mousse! Quick to make and decadently low carb chocolate creamy and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Whipped Cream

Instructions

Keto Chocolate Mousse

  1. Select the whisk attachment for a stand or hand-held mixer.
  2. Place the cream cheese in the bowl and mix it until there are no lumps. Add the heavy cream and continue to mix for about 2-3 minutes to whip the cream.
  3. Then add the vanilla extract, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix it all together well.
  4. Once incorporated, pipe or spoon the mousse into serving dishes or containers.

Whipped Cream

  1. In a clean and dry bowl, whip the cream with a hand-held mixer to soft peaks then add in the 2 tablespoons sweetener.
  2. Continue to whip until still peaks form.
  3. Pipe or spoon the whipped cream evenly over each serving of chocolate mousse.
  4. Top with sugar-free chocolate chips, shaved sugar-free chocolate, or other chocolate decoration.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 292Total Fat: 32gCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 2gProtein: 4g

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Keto Chicken Enchiladas

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These are the best keto chicken enchiladas we've tried. They're topped with delicious keto enchilada sauce and stuffed with spiced creamy sauce coated chicken. The tortillas are "protein tortillas", or actually slices of deli chicken. Add a side salad, and it's the perfect low carb family meal.

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The best keto chicken enchiladas with a creamy spiced chicken on the inside, wrapped in protein tortillas, and baked with sugar-free enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese. #ketodinner #ketoenchiladas

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Keto Mexican Food

I've heard from many readers how much they wish to have Mexican food again but how difficult it is to replicate in a keto-friendly way.

There are all the tortillas, beans, and rice that are staples of a Mexican food diet. All of which do not aid a keto diet and should be avoided. Luckily, there are some pretty good substitutes so we can still enjoy the amazing flavors and textures of the traditional recipes.

I don't at all claim to exactly replicate authentic Mexican flavors. However, I have to say, these keto chicken enchiladas come pretty close while at the same time being high-protein and gluten-free.

🍽 Equipment

The best keto chicken enchiladas with a spiced creamy chicken filling and sugar-free enchilada sauce. Rolled in deli chicken slices for tortillas. #ketorecipes #ketodinner

🥘 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, about 2
  • ¼ chopped onion
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup chicken bone broth
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ⅓ cup chopped bell pepper, red or preferred color
  • ½ pound deli-sliced chicken breast (sugar-free)
  • 1 cup keto enchilada sauce (or other sugar-free enchilada sauce)
Delicious keto chicken enchiladas on a white plate overhead.

🔪 Instructions

To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, get out an 8-inch by 8-inch square glass baking dish and a cast-iron skillet or frying pan. Set aside the baking dish for now.

Filling

Next, cube the chicken and place in a bowl. I find the easiest way is to use kitchen scissors and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. However, you can always use a sharp knife and cutting board.

After that, melt one tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron skillet or frying pan. Then over medium heat, cook the chicken until it's no longer pink and juices run clear, about three to four minutes.

Chicken and peppers in a frying pan

Now, add the onion and bell pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then pour in the bone broth, room temperature cream cheese, half a cup of the cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat it through until the cheese melts, stirring well. There should be no clumps, but a creamy sauce surrounding the chicken.

Keto chicken enchilada filling in a skillet.

The last step in the filling is to stir in the heavy cream. Then take it off the heat.

Assembly

Now it's time to put together the keto chicken enchiladas.

Grab the 8-inch by 8-inch square baking dish you got out earlier. Next, position the filling, the protein tortillas (the deli-sliced chicken breast), and enchilada sauce just next to it for easy assembly.

First, spoon in some enchilada sauce and spread it around with the spoon just to coat the bottom of the dish. Second, select one good slice of deli chicken breast, and in it carefully roll about one-fourth of a cup of filling.

Rolling the keto chicken enchiladas in protein tortillas (deli-sliced chicken)

Place the roll in the corner of the baking dish and continue the process with even amounts of the mixture. Use the sliced deli chicken breast as if it were a fragile tortilla.

Usually, about 8 will fit in the dish.

Next, cover the rolls with keto enchilada sauce and sprinkle on top one-half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Keto chicken enchiladas are ready to bake.

⏲️ Baking time

Then bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Let it cool 10 minutes before serving and top with chopped cilantro or sour cream, although these are optional as you wish.

Baked keto chicken enchiladas with chopped cilantro.

🥣 How to store it

If you don't eat all the keto chicken enchiladas immediately, how do you store it?

Well, first off, let them cool down. Then cover the dish as air-tight as possible and place it in the refrigerator for up to about four days.

🧊 How to freeze it

If you want to keep the enchiladas for longer or for future meal planning, freezing is always an option.

Simply place serving sizes in freezer-safe airtight containers. Then I like to put a bit of masking tape on the side with the date made and contents on the front. After that, stack them neatly in the freezer for easy future keto-friendly meals.

💭 Top tip

My top tip for keto chicken enchiladas is not to be too picky. Don't be hard on yourself. If one of the protein tortillas rips (deli chicken breast slice), roll it up anyway and cover it with sauce and cheese.

It will look and taste fabulous! Did I mention my daughter requests this recipe once a week? We don't eat it quite that often but pretty near to it!

📋 Variations

It's very easy to vary this recipe with the meat you have on hand. Easily substitute beef, turkey, or even pork for the filling. Or, add different kinds of cheese instead of the meat in the filling for a cheese enchilada!

One of the most difficult things sometimes with this recipe is the deli meat, or protein noodles. It's important to select good quality, sugar-free deli meat.

Usually, you can find a good chicken breast and have the deli slice it as you wish. However, if that's not available, sliced turkey breast can also be a good option.

🥗 Side dishes

My favorite side dish to have with keto chicken enchiladas is a simple green salad. Make it easy by using extra enchilada sauce and sour cream for dressing and enjoy!

Other options for a side could be steamed asparagus, broccoli, or green beans. It's up to you! Then take your time and savor your food and conversations.

What other Mexican foods could use a keto makeover?

I hear so often from people who miss Mexican food and all those carb-filled ingredients. It's sometimes a quick fix like cauliflower rice for rice, or extra meat instead of beans.

What other Mexican dishes do you miss? What would you like to see with a keto makeover? I'd love to hear your ideas and give it a go.

¡Buen provecho!

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👩‍🍳 Related recipes

  1. Keto Enchilada Sauce
  2. Keto Salad Dressing - Lemon Poppyseed
  3. Easy Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini
  4. Keto Taco Dip

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Keto chicken enchiladas with protein tortillas. Gluten-free, sugar-free amazing! #ketorecipes #ketodinners

Keto Chicken Enchiladas

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicious keto chicken enchiladas have gluten-free protein tortillas and a fabulous creamy yet spicy chicken filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, about 2
  • ¼ chopped onion
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chicken bone broth
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ⅓ cup chopped bell pepper, red or preferred color
  • ½ pound deli sliced chicken breast (sugar-free)
  • 1 cup keto enchilada sauce (or other sugar-free enchilada sauce)

Instructions

Filling

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and get out an 8" x 8" square glass dish. Set aside.
  2. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cube the chicken. Melt one tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron skillet or frying pan. Then over medium heat, cook the chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  3. Add the onion and red bell pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the garlic, salt, chili powder, and stir until coated. Then pour in the bone broth, cream cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat it through until the cheese melts.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream. Take off the heat.

Assembly

  1. Take the 8" x 8" square dish, the filling, and the protein tortillas (the deli-sliced chicken breast).
  2. Spoon some enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the dish.
  3. Carefully roll even amounts of the mixture in the sliced deli chicken breast as if it's a tortilla.
  4. Usually, about 8 will fit in the dish.
  5. Cover with keto enchilada sauce and sprinkle on ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving and top with chopped cilantro or sour cream (optional).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 26gCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gProtein: 44g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Keto Main Dish Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Divinely decadent keto chocolate mousse cake is the perfect holiday recipe or for any special occasion. Sugar-free and gluten-free, this chocolate cake beauty is topped with raspberries for a delightful marriage of flavors everyone will love.

Note: I've updated the recipe and photos to simplify the steps and make it even more delicious. Gone are the complicated parchment paper lining and double-boiler steps! Now we have a fabulous quick and easy keto chocolate mousse cake with fresh raspberries. Enjoy!

Divinely decadent keto chocolate mousse cake is the perfect holiday recipe and for low carb special occasions. Sugar-free and gluten-free, this chocolate cake beauty will be the hit Christmas, New Year's, or Valentine's Day recipe. #ketocake #ketodessert #ketodietrecipes

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What could be better to celebrate any holiday or special occasion than chocolate cake? And not just any chocolate cake, oh no! How about a chocolate cake topped with a generous portion of chocolate mousse and a sprinkling of fresh raspberries?

Sound good?

Oh my, yes it does! So what are you waiting for?! 

While I think you’ll love my super helpful tips and fun stories, I also realize we are sometimes pressed for time and just need a good recipe!

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Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world's perfect food.

– Michael Levine

🍽 Equipment

To make the keto chocolate mousse cake you'll need:

If you love chocolate, this keto chocolate mousse cake is rich and fabulously sugar-free chocolatey. The perfect low carb special occasion cake for Christmas, Valentine's Day or any holiday! #ketocake #ketochocolaterecipes #ketorecipes

💭 Top tip

For the best keto chocolate mousse cake:

The biggest challenge I found with this keto chocolate mousse cake recipe has to do with the temperature of the cream. The easiest way to remedy this is to let the heavy cream and cream cheese sit out and warm to room temperature before you begin.

If the cream and cream cheese does become grainy, the solids and liquid have started to separate. This means you're about to make butter! If you do whip it that far, even with the cream cheese blended in well, add in two to three more tablespoons of heavy cream and mix it up.

Add in the other ingredients and it will smooth out. Actually, it's pretty easy, and we don't have to worry about parchment paper or double boilers!

Chocolate is a perfect food, as wholesome as it is delicious, a beneficent restorer of exhausted power...it is the best friend of those engaged in literary pursuits.

- Justus von Liebig, Scientist

🥘 Ingredients

Keto chocolate cake

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener such as Swerve Confectioner's
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

Keto chocolate mousse

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener
Bite of keto chocolate mousse cake on a fork.

🔪 Instructions

How to make a keto chocolate mousse cake

To begin, get out all ingredients and kitchen utensils so everything is close at hand.

First, prepare a 9 or 10-inch round springform pan and grease it with butter or coconut oil. However, if you wish to line it with greased parchment paper that's an option as well. I'm just simplifying the process because it works and is less labor-intensive.

Second, blend the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and almond milk in a high-powered blender for about 40 seconds or until smooth and incorporated.

You can also use a stand or hand mixer for this task, but I find it goes quicker in the blender.

Dry ingredients

Third, find a clear workspace. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt.

Now, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix them well until it resembles a traditional brownie batter.

⏲ Bake time

Spoon the batter into the pan. Then, bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

After that, set it on a cooling rack to cool completely and prepare the chocolate mousse.

Baked gluten-free, sugar-free chocolate cake

Optional: As it cools you can spoon on 2 tablespoons of brandy evenly over the cake.

How to make easy keto chocolate mousse

My updated keto chocolate mousse is super-easy and quick and very nearly full proof.

I like to use a stand mixer or hand mixer for the mousse with the whisk attachment for the perfect mousse.

First, in a large bowl, place room temperature cream cheese and whip it until no clumps remain.

Second, add the heavy cream and continue to mix for about 2-3 minutes to whip the cream. Use a spatula to get the cream cheese off the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix thoroughly.

After that, add the vanilla extract, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt.

It's important to use powdered sweetener for the mousse so it does not taste grainy. I like to use Swerve Confectioners, or you can grind up what you have in a coffee grinder to powder it.

Next, once everything is incorporated, evenly spread the thick mousse over the chocolate cake. Then chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set.

When you're ready to serve, run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cake then remove it carefully from the springform pan.

Easy and delicious keto chocolate mousse cake looks impressive and tastes amazing. Overhead.

🎂 How to decorate the keto chocolate mousse cake

Now's one of my favorite parts. This is a super-simple decoration that looks completely elegant and adds exactly the right flavor for this dessert.

Raspberries!

I love raspberries, and they add the bright color and punch of flavor I'm looking for. The sweet, tart raspberries cut the dark chocolate, and they're pretty fabulous. Even two or three on a serving add a ton of flavor.

To decorate, mound the beautiful fresh raspberries in the center of the cake.

Second, to give it a finished and holiday look, dust the raspberries with powdered sweetener. My son likes to do this part by hand, or you can use a sifter to make it more even.

Moist and yummy keto chocolate mousse cake topped with raspberries.

Serve the cake chilled or at room temperature.

The chocolate is pretty strong chocolate, and the tang of the raspberries cuts it just right. The chocolate cake should be moist, rich, and delicious.

Keto chocolate mousse cake with a piece taken out.

👩‍🍳 Serving size

When you actually eat this cake, it fills you up fast. I usually cut it into 16 servings and that's how the nutrition facts are counted.

However, if you wish a larger slice (my husband often doubles his portion), just know you may want to refigure the macros.

Bite out of a piece of keto chocolate mousse cake with raspberries.

🍨 Keto holiday desserts

For me, this keto dessert just screams special occasion. It's the climax of a dinner party, an impressive addition to a Christmas party, or that Valentine's Day chocolate wow!

When you think about cake centerpieces, this one is simple and really not very difficult to make. Yet, it says, "I am chocolate. I am special, and I'm for you. Therefore, you are special."

Try it out. 

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Keto chocolate mousse cake is a delicious chocolate low carb recipe for special occasions and holidays. Low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free, friends and family will love this decadent cake that works with a keto diet. #ketocake #ketochocolatemousse #ketodessert

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🍫 Keto chocolate recipes

  1. Low carb chocolate sandwich cookies
  2. Keto chocolate coconut balls
  3. Low carb chocolate pie
  4. Keto chocolate truffles

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📖 Recipe

Divine keto chocolate mousse cake with raspberries is elegant and easy to put together.

Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Special occasion Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake is rich and indulgent chocolate bliss while still low carb and sugar-free. First, a gluten-free chocolate cake topped with an easy chocolate mousse. The tang of raspberries cut the rich chocolate for the perfect dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

Chocolate Mousse

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener

Instructions

Keto Chocolate Cake

  1. Get out a 10-inch round springform pan, and grease it with butter or coconut oil.
  2. Blend the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and almond milk in a high-powered blender for about 40 seconds or until smooth and incorporated. (or use a mixer)
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Mix them well until it resembles a brownie batter.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely and prepare the chocolate mousse.

Chocolate Mousse

  1. Select the whisk attachment for a stand or hand-held mixer.
  2. Place the cream cheese in the bowl and mix it until there are no lumps. Add the heavy cream and continue to mix for about 2-3 minutes to whip the cream.
  3. Then add the vanilla extract, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix it all together well.
  4. Once incorporated, evenly spread the thick mousse over the chocolate cake. Chill for at least an hour to set.
  5. Run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cake then remove it carefully from the springform pan.
  6. Mound the raspberries in the center of the cake. Dust the berries with powdered sweetener for a finished look and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1/16th
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 208Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 160mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Enchilada Sauce

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The best easy keto enchilada sauce is quick to make and sugar-free delicious. Don't worry what's in the sauce when you yourself put in every real ingredient. Adjust the spice to your liking and enjoy on low carb chicken enchiladas or whatever you choose.

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History of Enchiladas

If we go back in time to the golden age of the Aztec Empire, you'll find enchiladas had already been around for quite some time. The Spanish conquistador, Bernal Díaz del Castillo, arrived at the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán in November of 1519.

For a conquistador, he nearly gushes with the descriptions of food and the excess and variety in his Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España (1576), The True History of the Conquest of New Spain.

He says there were so many dishes of "birds and beasts" that there was no way he could name them all.

Also, he was especially impressed by one dish, rolled up with ingredients inside, the enchilada!

From what research I can find, Aztecs were the first to develop the enchilada. They called them chīllapīzzali, which means "chili-flute", emphasizing its key ingredient, the chili pepper. The people ground up the chili pepper create a spicy paste, in which they dipped the tortillas.

Fast forward to today, and with many variations, we still know and love that spicy chili paste sauce.

🍽 Equipment for low carb enchilada sauce

Bowl of sugar-free keto enchilada sauce

🥘 Ingredients in keto enchilada sauce

  • 1 ½ cups sugar-free tomato sauce (14 oz can)
  • ¾ cup chicken bone broth
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but suggested)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional for added spice)
Jar of keto enchilada sauce.

🔪 Instructions to make keto enchilada sauce

Let's go through how to make an enchilada sauce keto version. First of all, gather all the ingredients and the kitchen equipment needed.

In a small bowl, measure in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Place it next to the stove.

Next, heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat until it begins to shimmer, or until hot. Then turn the heat down to low and lightly sprinkle the dry ingredients on the oil.

Be careful as they will sizzle on contact. It's important to whisk constantly for a minute or two until fragrant and the color is slightly deeper (but not burnt!).

Now, whisk in the tomato sauce and chicken bone broth until everything's completely combined.

Next, turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook it for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Stir it now and then so it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Then, remove it from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.

Let it cool or use immediately for chicken, beef, or cheese enchiladas. Or whatever else catches your fancy.

Chili pepper spiced keto enchilada sauce is sugar-free and easy to make.

How to store it

If you don't use the sugar-free enchilada sauce immediately, or only some of it, how do you store it?

Well, first off, let it cool down. Then pour it into airtight glass jars and place in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to freeze it

If you want to keep it for longer, freezing is always an option. Pour the desired amount into a freezer zipper bag.

Then, make sure it's tightly sealed and lay it flat on a pan or plate. I like to freeze everything using the same small cookie sheet so that I can stack them easily in the freezer.

Also, the smallest zipper bags will freeze the same size, as long as you freeze them flat with the zipper on the side. This will allow you to store them easily as well.

💭 Top tip - enchilada sauce keto

My top tip for this recipe is don't burn the spices. Be sure to turn the heat down when adding the spices to the oil. Also, be ready to whisk immediately.

I've made this quite a bit, and I may speak from experience that burnt spices aren't as tasty. Hmmm. Imagine that. Good luck!

Two keto chicken enchiladas smothered in sugar-free enchilada sauce and cheese.

Keto Mexican foods

I have always been a huge fan of Mexican food. I've slowly learned how to adapt some of my favorites to more of a keto way of eating. I've always been a fan of a good taco salad but there are so many others I love.

The spice makes all the difference, and keto enchilada sauce brings back those flavors. It's fabulous with Keto Chicken Enchiladas, you'll love this protein tortilla recipe.

What other Mexican dishes would you like to see with a keto makeover?

Enjoy!

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Easy homemade keto enchilada sauce is the sugar-free answer to low carb enchiladas. Sugar-free and delicious with real ingredients and a quick fix to adjust the spice. #ketorecipes #ketoenchiladas #ketodinner

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🥣 Low carb sauce recipes

  1. Keto Salad Dressing - Lemon Poppyseed
  2. Keto Asparagus Fries With Spicy Garlic Dip
  3. Easy Keto Pesto
  4. Keto Sweet Chili Sauce
  5. Keto Taco Dip

📖 Recipe

Keto Enchilada Sauce is easy to make homemade and sugar-free. Perfect for chicken enchiladas.

Keto Enchilada Sauce

Yield: 18
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

The best easy keto enchilada sauce is a sugar-free winner. The perfect blend of spices to pair with gluten-free chicken enchiladas.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar-free tomato sauce (14 oz can)
  • ¾ cup chicken bone broth
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but suggested)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional for added spice)

Instructions

  1. Measure the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) into a small bowl. Place it next to the stove.
  2. Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat until it shimmers (until hot).
  3. Turn the heat down to low and lightly sprinkle on the dry ingredients. They will sizzle on contact so be sure to whisk constantly for a minute or two until fragrant and the color is slightly deeper (but not burnt!).
  4. Whisk in the tomato sauce and chicken bone broth.
  5. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
  6. Use immediately or cool and store in airtight jars in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 2 gSaturated Fat: 0 gTrans Fat: 0 gUnsaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 0 mgSodium: 96mgCarbohydrates: 1 gNet Carbohydrates: 0 gFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gProtein: 1 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Keto Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Asparagus Fries With Spicy Garlic Dip

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Did you ever think to hear the words keto fries together? Why not try these amazing keto asparagus fries? They're baked with a parmesan and pork rind crumb coating and served with a delicious spicy garlic lemon dip.

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The best keto asparagus fries are baked, crisp, and served with spicy garlic dip. Coated with parmesan and pork rind crumbs. #ketosides #ketoappetizers

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Different Types of Asparagus

First off, when we take a look at asparagus, there are three main kinds. Of course, of those three types, there are many varieties planted around the world and some are easier to get than others.

The three types of asparagus are by color: green, purple, and white.

Green Asparagus

In a grocery store, the kind most often available is the green asparagus. Indeed, it's the type I use most often for my own cooking and family.

Fresh green asparagus in a glass of water.

There are many varieties of green asparagus. The size and tenderness do vary by variety. In addition, the size can also depend on how long the asparagus is allowed to grow.

For example, sometimes the asparagus has pencil-thin stalks, other times they can be 2-3 centimeters in diameter. Thin or thick, they can be sweet and tender as long as they're fresh, perfect for steaming.

For asparagus fries, I tend to select a medium-sized asparagus, about a centimeter in diameter.

Purple Asparagus

The second type of asparagus is rarer, the purple version. More common in Europe, it has a nuttier and sweeter flavor than the green or white. It has a higher level of natural sugar in its stalks. Also, purple asparagus contains anthocyanins, which are antioxidants.

White Asparagus

The first time I had white asparagus, it was served to me in Lyon, France by my host mother's Italian friend. Let me tell you, that was a meal to remember! White asparagus risotto, and for dessert, she served an authentic, homemade tiramisu. Mmmm...

White asparagus again is more common in Europe and a treat to find in an outdoor market. In the U.S. it is sometimes found in farmer's markets or specialty stores, but not as often.

Why is it white?

Well, it's grown underground. Yes, it's completely buried so the sunlight doesn't hit it and so it can't produce the chlorophyll to turn it green.

The stalks are thicker and more fibrous than green or purple. Therefore, the preparation is quite different. In fact, the bottom two-thirds of the stalks should be peeled so not as tough. They are cooked longer and do well grilled or oven-roasted.

I look forward to the spring vegetables because the season is so short. Mushrooms, edible foraged herbs, wild leeks, early season asparagus

- David Chang
Crispy keto baked asparagus fries coated with parmesan and pork rind powder. Served with a flavorful spicy lemon garlic dip.

How to select good asparagus

When you choose asparagus at the market or grocery store, there are a few things to look for.

First, the stems should be firm and bright green, not limp.

Second, examine the tips. Are they closed and tight or open and loose? They should be closed and firm.

Third, when you pick up the bunch of asparagus, squeeze it slightly. It should squeak when the spears rub together. Also, the lower portion of the stalks will appear "woody".

The best way to store asparagus

So, now we've selected the best asparagus we could find at the market. What's the best way to store it if it's not to be used right away?

My favorite way to keep asparagus is like a bouquet of flowers.

Whaaat?

Yep, that's right. Place the asparagus, stalks down, in a glass filled with one to two inches of water. Then put a plastic bag over the top and make it airtight by wrapping a rubber band around the glass and over the bag.

Now put it in the refrigerator, and it should keep asparagus fresh for at least three days. Although, I always advise to eat it as soon as possible for freshness and best flavor.

How to trim asparagus for keto asparagus fries

You may not know it, but there's a big debate out there about how exactly to trim asparagus.

Keto asparagus fries are baked and perfect dipped in a spicy lemon garlic dip.

Yes, indeed. You may have heard the side of the argument that says to bend the stalk to snap off the tough, fibrous end at the perfect point. The opposing side says this wastes half the asparagus and to just cut off the white, woody ends.

I admit to using both methods, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The "snap" method is best used when the asparagus is straight from the garden or super-fresh.

However, if the asparagus is from the grocery store or has been stored a while, it doesn't always snap it the perfect spot. If you're concerned about wasting food, use a knife to cut off the woody-looking lighter end.

Also, if the asparagus is especially thick, you may want to use a vegetable peeler to peel off the thick fibrous end. The inside will be more tender and cook well.

TO MAKE KETO ASPARAGUS FRIES YOU’LL NEED:

Baked keto asparagus fries served with spicy sugar-free lemon garlic dip.

How to make keto asparagus fries

First of all, get out all the ingredients, the baking sheet, plates, and other kitchen helps.

Then, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.

After that, place three plates or shallow bowls in a line in front of you and prepare them for the "breading". On the first, sift the coconut flour evenly over the plate. On the second plate, whisk together the eggs. Lastly, on the third, combine the powdered Parmesan cheese and pork rind bread crumbs.

How to powder pork rinds

Now, more often lately I've seen options to buy pork rinds already powdered or pork rind bread crumbs. However, I usually pound up my own from the tub of pork rinds I always keep in the back pantry.

It's a bit like when you were little and your mom let you pound up the graham crackers for the pie crust with a rolling pin.

First, get out a plastic zipper bag. Then fill it with the desired amount of pork rinds. Get as much air out as possible, and seal the bag.

Now's the fun part! Take out a rolling pin and smash down the pork rinds. Get that stress out!

Next, roll the pin over the pork rinds, back and forth, to break them down. Also, it helps to pick up the bag and shake it a few times in between rolling. Once it becomes bread crumb size, you're good to go. Measure out those powdered pork rinds.

Coating the keto asparagus fries

Coating the keto asparagus fries

In order for the coconut flour to stick to the asparagus, it's best to wet it first. Use a wet paper towel or dip the asparagus in water then it's time to begin the "breading" process.

First, take one stalk of asparagus and coat it well in the coconut flour.

Second, dredge the flour-coated asparagus in the egg mixture, and once coated, move it to the third plate.

Next, cover it in the pork rind and parmesan mixture, pressing it down to coat the stalk thoroughly.

Then set the coated asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake it off for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Breaded asparagus ready to bake

How to make the low carb spicy garlic dip

Now, I have to say the asparagus fries are pretty fabulous on their own. Also, if you have kids like mine they will want the plain fries in their deliciousness without extra spice.

Not so in my case! I absolutely am in love with this spicy lemony garlic dip and just can't get enough of the stuff. In fact, it's pretty perfect to pair with the keto asparagus fries, and I strongly suggest you make some to serve with them for an appetizer or the big game.

Another thing, it's super-simple to throw together and explodes with flavor.

First, in a small to a medium-sized bowl, mix together one-fourth cup of mayonnaise with one-fourth cup sour cream.

Use homemade mayo so you know exactly what the ingredients are in it or a good sugar-free brand. If I don't make my own, I most often use the Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayonnaise I get from our local Costco.

Once that's completely combined, carefully, stir in the rest of the dip ingredients: two minced garlic cloves, one teaspoon lemon juice, one-fourth to one-half teaspoon lemon zest, one-half teaspoon paprika, and one-fourth teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Tip: If you especially like spice, don't be afraid to bump that cayenne pepper up to one-half teaspoon (or more!) to taste!

I'm not a super-spice gal so the one-fourth teaspoon is plenty for me.

Lastly, for the best flavor, chill the dip two hours or overnight before eating. The recipe makes about half a cup and can be stored in the fridge for about a week.

Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.

- Charles Lamb
Keto asparagus fry dipped in spicy low carb garlic dip.

What do you think of when you hear the word asparagus?

Asparagus has sort of gotten a bad rap. There are all sorts of quotes from people comparing the worst things in life to asparagus. Crazy people.

I personally love the stuff. It's fresh and green and tastes like spring.

But what do I actually think of when I hear the word asparagus? Alf. Yes, Alf. I may be dating myself a bit, but in an episode of the old show with Alf the alien, they compose a song about asparagus for Brian's school nutrition program.

My father either loved it or just couldn't get it out of his head. He sang it throughout my childhood whenever he wanted me to eat a vegetable. So now, whenever I hear the word asparagus, it follows with:

Asparagus, asparagus. Put us on your table!

Asparagus, asparagus. We'll make you feel more able!

- The Asparagus Song from Alf

Of course, somehow in our house it often was changed to:

"Asparagus, asparagus, will make you feel more healthy!"

Exactly.

Enjoy!

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My favorite keto condiment and sauce recipes:

  1. Keto Salad Dressing - Lemon Poppyseed
  2. Easy Keto Strawberry Jam
  3. Easy Keto Pesto
  4. Keto Taco Dip

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Keto Baked Asparagus Fries With Spicy Garlic Dip

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Delicious keto asparagus fries are baked and served with a tangy spicy garlic dip. They are breaded with parmesan and powdered pork rinds.

Ingredients

Baked Asparagus Fries

  • 1 cup powdered pork rinds
  • ¾ cup finely ground parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Spicy Garlic Dip

Instructions

Baked Asparagus Fries

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  2. Take out three plates or shallow bowls and prepare them for the "breading". In the first, sift the coconut flour evenly over the plate. Second, whisk together the eggs. In the third, combine the Parmesan and powdered pork rinds.
  3. Use a wet paper towel or dip the asparagus in water so the coconut flour will stick to it. Then begin the "breading" process. First, take one stalk of asparagus and coat it in coconut flour. Second, dredge the flour-coated asparagus in the egg mixture, then the pork rind and parmesan mixture, pressing to coat.
  4. Place the coated asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Spicy Garlic Dip

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream until thoroughly combined. Carefully, stir in the rest of the sauce ingredients.
  2. For best flavor, chill 2 hours or overnight before eating. Makes about ½ cup.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 200 Total Fat 11 g Saturated Fat 5 g Monounsaturated Fat 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 102 mg Sodium 509 mg Potassium 23 mg Total Carbohydrate 4 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 2 g Protein 21 g Net Carbohydrate 2 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

**Nutrition Facts are for the Keto Asparagus Fries only and do not include the dip.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 11g

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Sides Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Strawberry Shortcake {Sugar-Free}

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Delicious and classic keto strawberry shortcake delivers on flavor and summer fun! Gluten-free and sugar-free, this is a fabulous low carb dessert keeper. Shortcake, cream, and strawberries. Bliss.

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What is keto strawberry shortcake?

What do I love about strawberry shortcake? It is real food. Real classic flavors to put you in mind of an English garden or tea. Strawberries, real whipped cream, and a sweet biscuit. That's it!

Sounds pretty fabulous, right? This is one summer dessert I am all over, and despite having three parts to assemble, it's really pretty easy to put together. And trust me, the family will LOVE it.

Keto strawberry shortcake is easy and delicious with real summer flavor. Strawberries, cream, and a sweet gluten-free biscuit.

History of a classic strawberry shortcake

If you know me, you know I like to find out where things come from. The history of a thing, its influences, and so on. That definitely extends to food recipes, and the shortcake has been famous for hundreds of years.

Did you know William Shakespeare mentions shortcake in his play, The Merry Wives of Windsor? Well, he's not actually speaking of the cake itself but a character named Alice Shortcake. Why Ms. Shortcake? Well, there's a lot of debate on that!

The first reference to shortcake that I can find is from the Elizabethan cookbook, The Good Huswifes Handmaid for Cookerie in her Kitchen (London, 1588). This treasure contains the first record of the term “short cake” as well as the earliest known recipe for it, a sort of unleavened cookie.

The strawberries and cream were later added to the recipe in the United States as well as the addition of baking soda. The biscuits became more light and fluffy. In fact, the dessert was quite popular during the American Civil War era.

1862 Strawberry Shortcake

The June 1862 issue of the Genesee Farmer (Rochester) describes “Strawberry Shortcake”:

The cake should be made like soda biscuit, rather richer, but very light, and baked in a round tin about the size of a dinner plate. Immediately upon taking it out of the oven split it in three parts, and spread them with butter very thinly. Have your strawberries prepared by covering them with sugar. Spread a thick layer of these upon one of the sliced of the cake, and pour over them the richest cream that you can process; then add another layer of the shortcake and another of strawberries, as before. Cover the whole with the remaining slice of cake, add some cream and powdered sugar, and you have a dish which would tickle the palate of an epicure.

Keto strawberry shortcake is real food yum. Gluten-free biscuit with homemade whipped cream and strawberries. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

Fast forward to today, and when done right my modern keto strawberry shortcake is not that different than that nineteenth-century treat.

Why?

It's a classic, and it's popular for a reason. The cream, acidic yet sweet fruit, with the perfect biscuit base. Joy.

My perfect last meal would be: shrimp cocktail, lasagna, steak, creamed spinach, salad with bleu cheese dressing, onion rings, garlic bread, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake.

- Joan Rivers

TO MAKE KETO STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE YOU’LL NEED:

Ingredients for the keto shortcake.

How to make keto strawberry shortcake

To start, we're going to make the keto shortcakes. Get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils and place them around you so they're close at hand.

First of all, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, sweetener, salt, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Easy peasy so far.

Now, use a spatula to mix in the almond flour and baking powder. As far as the almond flour goes, try to get a finely ground, blanched almond flour. If an almond meal or different types of flour are used, it can change the texture and amounts needed.

Next, use my trick for even strawberry shortcakes and pull out your ice cream scoop. What?! Yes, I love an ice cream scoop to get even amounts of batter for these shortcakes. If you'd like smaller shortcakes you can even use a two-tablespoon scoop.

So with an ice cream scoop (or spoon), place 6 mounds of dough on the lined baking sheet. It's important not to flatten the mounds but bake them as-is to somewhat retain their shape.

After that, bake them off for 15-18 minutes or until the tops and edges begin to brown.

Keto strawberry shortcakes to bake

Let them cool on the pan. Baked goods with almond flour and other gluten-free ingredients often need to cool longer to hold their shape. Otherwise, they are more likely to crumble or fall apart, and we don't want that!

How to prepare the strawberries

So that's our base done. Next up, the strawberries! Traditional strawberry shortcake doesn't allow the strawberries to stand alone, but sweetens them up.

Strawberries in a saucepan and a bowl

I find I still like to sweeten the strawberries in the keto version to enhance the strawberry flavor. Of course, we don't use sugar, but your preferred sweetener.

I use a powdered sweetener, usually Swerve Confectioners, or powder my own monk fruit. Coffee grinders are super-versatile gadgets, and every kitchen should have whether you drink coffee or not. Yes, I use the coffee grinder to powder granular sweeteners. Great hack.

Now back to the strawberries

While we allow the shortcakes to cool, it's the perfect time to prep the strawberry filling. First, place 8 ounces of sliced strawberries in a small saucepan.

If the strawberries are fresh, add two tablespoons of water. However, if they're frozen (which is perfectly fine) we don't need extra water but will have to let them thaw out a bit to slice them.

Next, warm the pan with the berries on medium heat until they begin to soften. At this point add the sweetener, and stir well.

Then, remove the pan from the heat if actual pieces of strawberries in the sauce are preferred. If you like more of a jam style without strawberry chunks, continue to cook and smash the berries down to a sauce.

Set that aside to cool.

Keto Strawberry Shortcake Assembly

Once everything's cooled, it's time to move on to the assembly.

Keto strawberry shortcake assembly, shortcake, strawberries, whipped cream

Get a good fresh or organic heavy cream and whip it up to stiff peaks. I prefer to leave the cream plain without any extra sweetener, but if you wish you may add one to two tablespoons of powdered sweetener.

Be sure to watch the cream as you whip it up. If it goes too long it will get grainy and turn to butter so get your peaks and stop.

First, carefully cut a shortcake in half like a sandwich or bun. Place the bottom section on a serving plate, and then spoon a good amount of whipped cream on top of it.

Whipped cream on the shortcake

After that, spoon the beautiful strawberries on top of the whipped cream. Now, top it off with the shortcake top, powdered sweetener, and/or extra fresh strawberries.

It's really up to you, and you can add more cream and strawberries to your heart's content. Yum!

Lastly, serve it to friends and family for the perfect low carb summer dessert.

Bite of keto strawberry shortcake on a fork

How to store keto strawberry shortcake

If the dessert will not all be eaten in one sitting, it can be stored for later. However, I advise refrigerating the components separately and then assemble the dessert when ready to eat.

For example, store the strawberries in their own airtight container in the fridge and the shortcakes in another. Whipped cream will keep for a day or two in a container, but I find it best to whip it as you need it.

Although, if I'm in a hurry, I have no trouble pouring heavy cream over my strawberries without even whipping it! But maybe that's just me...

Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It'll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?

- Sam Gamgee, The Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien

Do you remember the taste of strawberries?

What are your favorite memories of strawberries and cream?

I love that quote from Sam Gamgee and can just picture summertime in the Shire.

As a child, we often grew our own strawberries in the back garden, and they were always the best. When the birds didn't get them, that is! I loved to spot the early white flowers and check on them daily as they became bright red strawberries.

I love these real, fresh, basic ingredients. Sigh.

It's time to celebrate summer with a delicious keto strawberry shortcake. Enjoy!

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More keto dessert recipes:

  1. Keto Lemon Meringue Pie
  2. Creamy Keto Lemon Mousse
  3. Best Ever Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
  4. Keto Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

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Keto Strawberry Shortcake

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Keto strawberry shortcake is a delicious low carb summer dessert. The classic flavors of fresh strawberry and cream with a sugar-free gluten-free short delicious pastry.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling

  • 8 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Keto Shortcakes

  1. Whisk together the eggs, sour cream, sweetener, salt, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  2. Use a spatula to mix in the almond flour and baking powder.
  3. Take out an ice cream scoop or spoon and use to put 6 mounds of dough on the lined baking sheet. Do not flatten the mounds but bake as-is.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees F or until the tops and edges begin to brown. Let cool on pan.

Strawberries

  1. While the shortcakes cool, prepare the strawberries.
  2. Place 8 oz of sliced strawberries in a small saucepan. If fresh add two tablespoons of water, if frozen it's not necessary.
  3. Warm on medium heat until the berries begin to soften and add the sweetener. Stir well and remove from the heat for pieces of strawberries in the sauce. Continue to cook and smash the berries down if a jam style is preferred.

Strawberry Shortcakes Assembly

  1. Whip the cream and set aside.
  2. Slice the shortcakes in half like a bun.
  3. Spoon a good amount of whipped cream then strawberries on the bottom section of the shortcake. Top with the shortcake top, powdered sweetener, and/or extra fresh strawberries.
  4. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving 1 shortcake Calories 292 Total Fat 27 g Saturated Fat 10 g Monounsaturated Fat 6 g Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 105 mg Sodium 298 mg Potassium 172 mg Total Carbohydrate 8 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 3 g Protein 7 g Net Carbohydrate 5 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

**Sour cream comes in different ways. It can be thick creamy or thinner and slightly runny. This will change the texture of the shortcakes. If the batter is too thin add a little extra coconut or almond flour to thicken it up.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 shortcake
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 292

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Dessert Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Bakery and Market Discovery

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Can you believe I discovered a keto bakery and market just half an hour from my house? After searching for so long for low carb and keto-friendly ingredients and having to order things in, I was a little shocked to find an entire store dedicated to keto practically in my own backyard.

Do you know what else? They also take online orders. Yay.

Keto bakery and market in northern Colorado. Enjoy my exciting gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb discovery online or in person. #ketobakery #ketomarket

It's been a while now since I made this fabulous discovery. I was all ready to tell you about it when bam! I was thrown into homeschool mom mode, and we're all quarantined at home.

We're still in that mode for the unforeseeable future. Therefore, I thought it was about time to share. Because, if you're anything like me, you are super-ready for a mail-order keto bake box.

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Keto Bakery Sweet Sampler Pack

I was first introduced to Explorado Market with the Keto Sweet Sampler Pack. What does it include? Well, let me tell you!

Keto bakery sweet sampler box, cookies and nut butter

As a full disclosure, Explorado Market sent me the sweet sampler pack to try out at no cost. However, as always, all opinions are my own.

The keto bakery sweet sampler pack includes a variety of soft batch style cookies. Also, you get some of their keto chocolate chips sweetened with allulose and two nut butters, strawberry lime and chocolate.

  1. Chocolate Chips Soft Batch Cookies (2)
  2. Double Chocolate Soft Batch Cookies (2)
  3. Cinnamon Roll Soft Batch Cookies (2)
  4. Cranberry Orange Soft Batch Cookies (2)
  5. Strawberry Lime Fat Fit Go Sachets (2)
  6. Premium Chocolate Fat Fit Go Sachets (2)
  7. Keto Chocolate Chip Sachets (2)

I'm a traditional cookie girl I suppose because my favorite cookie out of the selection was the chocolate chip. The soft batch cookies are sweetened with allulose, and if you haven't tried it before, it packs a sweet punch!

Many people like it because it doesn't have the cooling effect of erythritol or some other low glycemic sweeteners. Also, it can be substituted 1:1 for sugar in terms of sweetness. It's a good option for a keto sweetener and becoming more and more popular.

Fat Fit Go Nut Butters

As I mentioned, another thing included in the Keto Sweet Sampler Pack is two flavors of Fat Fit Go nut butters. There's a chocolate one that mimics Nutella but I think tastes even better. Also, for our fruit lovers, there's a strawberry lime version.

Just recently I ran into a former colleague of mine, and after some discussion, I found out he also ate keto. By coincidence, I'd just been to Explorado Market and told him about it. He knew all about the market and went on about how much he loved the Fat Fit Go sachets.

This from a very active individual who doesn't bake, but loves the convenience of the sachets, especially on the go.

Current listed ingredients in the Premium Chocolate Keto Nut Butter: Roasted Blanched Almonds, Roasted Macadamia Nuts, Cocoa Butter, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), Erythritol, Cocoa Powder, Redmond Real Salt, Ceylon Cinnamon, Stevia

What's A Keto Bakery and Market

A keto market is exactly what it sounds like. It's a store, filled with keto-friendly foods, both prepackaged and from the bakery.

Explorado Market keto bakery shelves

I remember when I first came back to the states after living in the Republic of Georgia. It was fabulous to be home, but I also missed things back in Georgia and had a bit of what is termed reverse culture shock.

Then one day I found a Russian market in Denver that had many of my old favorite go-to items. You see one thing, then another, then Borjomi water, and it's treasure hunt exciting!

Corner of Explorado Market with shelves

It's a similar experience with the keto market. All my favorite things I've ordered online in the past right in front of me. And not only that, but there are new ones to try! Gold mine!! (I tend to be a little dramatic. Or so my son tells me.)

Keto bakery goods behind glass

How To Order Keto Baked Goods

If you'd like to place an order you can do so for a mail or pickup order. I'm all about supporting small (and local!) businesses, and how often do you get the chance to order from a keto bakery?

Just click on the button to take you over to the Explorado Market website and look around. Browse. Window shop. You get the idea!

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Get My 20% Off Explorado Market Discount!

If you decide you want to try some goodies from Explorado Market might you be interested in say, a discount? You would?

The kind folks at Explorado Market are letting me pass on a discount to my readers.

Pssstt! Use the code "EXPLORERMOMMA" to get an extra 20% off.

Score!!

Explorado Market hot cocoa mix

Interview with Explorado Market

I had the opportunity to ask a few questions about the keto bakery and market. Things swirled in my head, like how in the world did you come up with the idea for a keto bakery in my neck of the woods? I was super excited to hear back with some answers.

What is your definition of keto?

Body using ketones rather than glucose primarily for energy. A strategic tool that works for some people.

What motivated you to adopt a keto way of eating and start a keto bakery? 

Energy. After becoming primarily keto mental clarity, mood, and retention were improved. We were Paleo prior to adding a generally ketogenic way of eating so it wasn't much of a departure for us. We built out a commercial kitchen to make our nut butters and decided it made a lot of sense to start baking keto treats.

Where is Explorado Market physically located?

Fort Collins, Colorado

Explorado Market front entrance

What’s your favorite keto treat in the bakery or market?

The Keto Champion Bars

Tell me about the online keto bakery

You can purchase some of our store inventory online including cookies, champion bars, and more!

What sweetener is used in the keto baked goods?

Depending on the item, we use: allulose, erythritol, stevia, monk fruit.

Who does the baking?

Kendra Benson is the main recipe developer.

What product are you most proud of?

Currently, we're most proud of our Artisan Bread, it took a long time to perfect.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

We make treats to help people avoid going back to sugar. We're not a meal supplement, we make treats to help you stay true to your goals whether you're on a diet or living with diabetes. Our treats (as anything sweet) should be eaten in moderation.

My Favorite Keto Bakery Treat

So now that I've received the mail order pack and visited the store several times, I've gotten to try out a lot of the treats.

At first, I just assumed my favorite would be one of the soft batch cookies or the lemon curd cheesecake. Let me tell you, these are both YUM, but my favorite turned out to be something completely different.

The Blueberry Crunch Champion Keto Bar. 3g net carbs.

Oh yes, the blueberry crunch champion keto bar. To begin with, this thing is huge so it makes a good two servings at least. It's the perfect fat bomb afternoon treat or I love it for breakfast!

According to the Explorado Market website, its ingredients are: Almond Butter, Pecans, Almond Flour, Coconut Oil, Allulose, Freeze-Dried Blueberries, Coconut, Vanilla, Redmond Salt.

Love it! Keto Bakery

Yes, I do love it! It is so awesome to me to be able to walk into a store and buy a treat that's sugar-free and gluten-free. I'm well-known for having a sweet tooth and love bakeries. In fact, they're still sometimes hard for me to resist.

It's always a challenge for me not to cheat and buy that éclair or giant soft-batch cookie. That's why I always make my own keto recipes and baked goods for emergencies at home.

However, it's also nice just to be able to walk in and buy a fresh-baked everything bagel without having to mess up the kitchen or worry about cheating.

The mail-order is a nice option because even if the keto bakery is not in your backyard you can enjoy the fruits of it. And who doesn't love a box of cookies or my favorite keto blueberry champion bar coming in the mail?

So what would you order?

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Keto Lemon Meringue Pie

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What screams of summer more than a light lemon dessert? Keto Lemon Meringue Pie is deliciously sweet cut with the tart flavor of lemon. It's the classic pie with an almond flour crust and a sugar-free, custard filling.

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The History of Lemon Meringue Pie

I don't know if I should admit to you I've been researching the history of lemon meringue pie.

But really, why not? I find the history and development of foods and recipes fascinating. So much depends on the people of the era and place and what's going on at the time. By that I mean, what ingredients were available to them? Why did the dessert come about?

I've found all sorts of stories about the origins of the lemon meringue pie. Some say it goes back to lemon custard in medieval times in England. Others disagree, with the claim a lemon meringue pudding pie must have meringue or meringue and a crust.

Many sources state the lemon meringue pie was born in Victorian-era Philadelphia by a woman named Elizabeth Goodfellow. She owned her own pastry shop and ran what is thought to be America's first cooking school for young ladies.

For more information read Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School by Becky Diamond.

Her pastry shop was unique to the time period because she didn't supply the normal bread of a bakery. Oh, no! She provided delicate cakes, tarts, pies, and other desserts for elegant dinners.

One of her students, Eliza Leslie published her own cookbook in 1847. Titled, The Lady’s Receipt-Book: A Useful Companion for Large or Small Families, she says: “Any very nice baked pudding will be improved by covering the surface with a meringue.”

Most likely, in looking not to waste the egg whites when creating a pudding or pudding pie, they turned to the delightful fluffy meringue.

Keto lemon meringue pie is the perfect summer low carb dessert. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

Why keto lemon meringue pie?

I have always been a fan of custard and especially of anything with that summery sweet tart lemon flavor.

I've made keto lemon cream pies in the past. However, it's always bothered me to try to save the egg whites for another recipe. Because, more often than not, I forget about them or don't get around to making something out of them.

A keto lemon meringue pie solves the egg white waste problem. All I have to do is whip them up with a few key ingredients. Then just give it a nice browning on top of the pie, and voílà! Keto lemon meringue pie.

Sugar-free meringue topping on the keto lemon meringue pie.

But if they were afraid of lemon meringue pie, this would be an irrational fear, because lemon meringue pie is delicious and has never hurt a soul.

- Lemony Snicket, The Wide Window

TO MAKE KETO LEMON MERINGUE PIE  YOU’LL NEED:

Pieces of keto lemon meringue pie, delicious classic flavor in a sugar-free, gluten-free dessert. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

How to make keto lemon meringue pie

To begin, get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils so they're close at hand. I don't like to scramble for something when I need it in a hurry.

First, to make the crust. I use an almond flour crust as I do in many of my other desserts like the Low Carb Chocolate Pie. It's a simple press-in crust you bake.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Then, pour in the melted butter and mix completely until the mixture is crumbly.

Now press it evenly into the pie plate and up the sides. I like to use a glass or flat measuring cup to press the bottom down evenly. Also, you can just use your hands. Bake the crust at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.

How to make the sugar-free lemon filling

First of all, to make the filling, prepare the gelatin. Sprinkle two teaspoons of good gelatin over one-third of a cup of cold water and leave it for 5 minutes to bloom.

What does bloom mean? To bloom gelatin simply means to let it absorb the cold liquid. Usually you want about four times the amount of liquid to the measurement of powdered gelatin.

Second, take out a medium bowl and whisk the egg yolks together. Now set them aside as well and turn to the stove.

Next, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the water, sweetener, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Once it all begins to simmer, add in the bloomed gelatin to melt it. Then whisk it well to combine.

Sugar-free lemon filling for the low carb pie.

How to temper the egg yolks

Next, take one spoonful of the hot liquid mixture and whisk it into the egg yolks. Be sure to stir constantly to temper the eggs so they don't curdle or become scrambled. After success with one spoonful, pour in several more and whisk it together well.

Now, in a slow stream, whisk the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan and turn the heat up to medium. Then cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and well coats the back of a spoon.

Once it's ready, pour the filling into the baked crust, and put it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. This will also allow time to clean up and prepare the meringue.

Keto lemon filling in the almond flour crust

How to make the meringue topping

For many people, meringue can be a bit intimidating or even unappealing. I know it used to be for me. It wasn't something I'd had much of except for the super-sickeningly sweet storebought pie topping.

Once I finally had a good meringue, and a sugar-free one at that, I was sold. Now I use it all the time. It works great not only for pie toppings, but for cookie or pie bases, or even a big pavlova.

Start out by making sure the bowl you're using to beat the egg whites is perfectly clean and free of any crumbs or debris. Then begin to beat the egg whites with the whisk attachment of a stand or hand-held mixer. Start on a low setting, and as they begin to bubble, increase the speed.

Add the cream of tartar and beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. After that, add in the sweetener and salt and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, which should be about another 2-3 minutes.

Now's the fun part! Carefully, spread the meringue on top of the filling. Start around the edges so the meringue seals the crust and the filling. Then fill in the center with the rest of the meringue.

Sugar-free meringue to put on the lemon pie

Tip: Use the back of a wooden spoon to make decorative peaks in the meringue. Swirl the back of the spoon on the meringue and lift straight up.

Use the back of a spoon to shape the meringue on the keto pie

Now it's time to crisp and brown the top of the meringue. There are a couple of ways to do this. The first option is in the oven. Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the pie for 5-10 minutes or until the top begins to brown. Be very careful when removing the pie from the oven as it may begin to melt the gelatin.

Alternatively, if you have a mini blow torch (butane torch) as is used to make crème brûlée, it can be used to brown the top. Simply, move the torch over the meringue gently back and forth. You want it to slightly brown the top, not burn it.

Last but not least, move the pie to the refrigerator to chill and set. Let it chill at least three hours and serve!

Tip: I've found that because meringue does wilt and separate with time, the pie is best if eaten on the same day prepared.

Overhead keto lemon meringue pie.

How to store keto lemon meringue pie

If you've worked much with any meringue pies, you'll know meringue is best eaten sooner than later. On a wet pudding or pie filling, it will disintegrate or break down the longer it's stored.

I advise to serve and eat the pie the same day it's made. However, if this isn't possible, keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will keep for several days and still taste good, but liquid can form between the meringue and the filling the longer it sits.

The classic sweet tart confection of summer. Keto lemon meringue pie is done with a gluten-free almond flour crust, and a lemony sugar-free filling, all topped with brilliant meringue. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

When life gives you lemons, make lemon meringue pie!

- Unknown

What are your favorite lemon desserts?

The flavor of fresh lemons is one of my favorite flavors to pair with cream or custard. In fact, I find the tart lemon cuts the sweet richness of the cream and takes it from pretty good to pretty fabulous!

Another of my favorite lemon desserts is this Creamy Keto Lemon Mousse. If you're a lemon fan like myself, you'll find this dessert incredibly decadent and delicious.

What are your favorite lemon desserts? I love to pair lemon with blueberry or blackberry. There are so many options!

Go ahead and give this classic pie a keto go. Keto lemon meringue pie. The classic tang and taste you love in sugar-free, gluten-free form.

Yum. I'm hungry.

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More keto summer dessert recipes:

  1. Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies
  2. Keto Blackberry Cobbler
  3. The Best Keto Berry Trifle
  4. Low Carb Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake

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Keto Lemon Meringue Pie

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

The classic sweet-tart taste in a keto lemon meringue pie. A delicious almond flour crust with a tangy lemon filling and a sugar-free soft meringue topping with just a bit of a crunch.

Ingredients

Almond Flour Pie Crust

  • 1 ¾ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

Sugar-free Lemon Filling

Meringue Topping

Instructions

Almond Flour Pie Crust

  1. Mix together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add the melted butter and mix completely until crumbly.
  3. Press evenly into a pie plate. Use a glass or flat measuring cup to press the bottom down evenly or just use your hands.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.

Sugar-free Lemon Filling

  1. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin over ⅓ cup of cold water and leave it for 5 minutes to bloom.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks together in a medium bowl and also set those aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the water, sweetener, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Once it begins to simmer, add in the bloomed gelatin and whisk to combine.
  4. Take one spoon of the hot liquid mixture and whisk it into the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper. Pour in several more large spoonfuls and whisk in well.
  5. Next, in a slow stream, whisk the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan and turn the heat up to medium.
  6. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and well coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Pour the filling into the baked crust and put it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour while you prepare the meringue.

Meringue Topping

  1. Beat the egg whites with the whisk attachment of a stand or hand-held mixer. Add the cream of tartar and beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the sweetener and salt and continue to beat until stiff peaks form, another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Spread the meringue on top of the filling. Start around the edges so the meringue seals the crust and the filling. Then fill in the center.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes or until the top begins to brown. Alternatively, use a mini blow torch over the meringue to brown the top.
  5. Carefully remove the pie from the oven to the refrigerator to set. Let it chill at least three hours and serve.
  6. Because meringue does wilt and separate with time, the pie is best if eaten on the same day.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 162 Total Fat 15 g Saturated Fat 5 g Monounsaturated Fat 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 106 mg Sodium 169 mg Potassium 22 Total Carbohydrate 3 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 1 g Protein 6 Vitamin A Net Carbohydrate 1 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Dessert Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Super-easy keto chocolate chip muffins are great go-to comfort foods. What could be better to raise your spirits than a pat of butter on a gluten-free chocolate chip muffin with your morning cup of joe?

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Easy keto chocolate chip muffins are made of almond flour and coconut flour. Gluten-free, sugar-free, moist and delicious. Perfect for a keto breakfast. #ketobreakfast #ketomuffins

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Best Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins

Why do I love keto muffins? There are so many reasons they make a good breakfast or snack. I have many favorites, but as the all-American go-to snack is the classic chocolate chip cookie, I thought, why not a chocolate chip muffin?

Now who can resist a chocolate chip muffin?!

Not me, to be honest. Lately I've struggled with making better choices, especially when I have to make cookies and treats for other family members who don't eat keto. Yes, when I'm frosting an Easter egg cookie, it's incredibly difficult not to try that sugar and gluten-filled creation.

It helps ever so much if I have a backup. To be honest, I need something to fill me up and be super-tempting at the same time.

That's where keto chocolate chip muffins come in. I can eat one for breakfast or an afternoon snack. In fact, I've even been know to eat one with my salad for lunch!

Delicious and easy keto chocolate chip muffins for breakfast or a gluten-free snack. #ketorecipes #ketomuffins

Why are muffins great for keto?

First of all, muffins are easy to make. You can throw a batch together and have them baked in half an hour without too much difficulty. Quick is key.

Secondly, muffins freeze well. Indeed, that quick and easy batch of 11 (because of course I ate at least one fresh) can go in the freezer. Then, you can pull one out a day or whenever you need a muffin. It can be on the go, an emergency snack, or with your relaxed morning coffee.

Thirdly, they're delicious! Who doesn't love a good baked good?

Now, after being on a keto way of eating for several years, if I eat a muffin full of sugar and white flour, what happens?

I'll tell you what! I have the immediate satisfaction of the taste and flavor. However, soon after I don't feel very well. I puff up and even the next day regret my choices.

Therefore, when I bite into a keto muffin, whether it be chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, or coffee cake, I know I'm going to love it. It feels like a treat, and still makes me feel good and stick to the keto diet.

Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies.

- John Q. Tullius
Easy keto chocolate chip muffins are a quick comforting breakfast to grab on the go or enjoy with a coffee. #ketomuffins #ketobreakfastrecipes

Where can I get keto chocolate chips?

There are more and more options for keto-friendly chocolate chips every day.

I have about three go-to brands I like, for various reasons. Then there's always the option of making your own chocolate chips with unsweetened chocolate. Let's look at my top three you can buy.

1. ChocZero Baking Chips

ChocZero Baking Chips are some of my favorites. You can buy them in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate. I also like the ingredients in these the best of any I've found.

Where do you get them?

Unfortunately, I have not found them in a brick-and-mortar store in my area. However, you can order them from Amazon or directly from their website ChocZero.

I love the flavor of these chocolate chips! They don't contain sugar alcohols or soy, and they are sweetened with monk fruit extract. On the flip side, they're not always the best price point to buy them often.

Tip: If you buy directly from their own website it is generally cheaper than big box online stores.

2. Lily's Dark Chocolate Baking Chips

Lily's Dark Chocolate Baking Chips are another great option. One good thing about them is that they are more readily available than ChocZero. In fact, lately I've bought them at my local grocery store (King Soopers/Kroger), and I can always find them at Sprout's or Natural Grocers.

 I like the flavor of Lily's and occasionally buy their chocolate bars as well. Unfortunately, they use soy lecithin in their chocolate, which can put many people off.

Also, they are produced on equipment that also produces product containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts. This can make them out of bounds for people with certain allergies.

Other than those two things, I like Lily's chocolate and use it for myself.

3. Bake Believe Baking Chips

Bake Believe Baking Chips are a fairly new discovery for me. One day I just happened upon them on the Wal-Mart (yes Wal-Mart) website. They come in dark, milk, or white chocolate chips.

Our family likes the dark and milk chocolate options, but unfortunately I was not a huge fan of the white chocolate.

What do I like about these? I like that I can get them at my local Wal-mart at a good price point. They don't contain soy and are sweetened with Stevia.

Also, and this is huge for me in a family with nut allergies, they do not contain nuts nor are they made in a facility with nuts. That is, as of the last package I reviewed. As with any allergy I always advise to continuously check your food products because companies do change how things are made.

The only downside I can find with them is that they contain inulin, which is from chicory root fiber. I tend to have a very sensitive stomach, and if I eat anything with a lot of chicory root fiber it can cause some stomach discomfort. Some people have no issues from it and champion it as a health food.

TO MAKE KETO CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS  YOU’LL NEED:

Keto chocolate chip muffins baked overhead view

How to make keto chocolate chip muffins

To begin, as usual, get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils so they're close at hand.

First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with 12 silicone baking cups or other liners.

Second, put the cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla into a blender and blend it all on high speed for 30-40 seconds, or until well combined.

OR if you prefer to use a mixer, just be sure all your ingredients are room temperature or slightly warmer. If they are cold, it makes it harder to blend together without any lumps from the cream cheese.

Set that aside for the moment.

Combine the dry ingredients

Then, in a large bowl, measure in the almond and coconut flours, baking powder, salt, and sweetener. Now whisk it together evenly.

After that, pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix it all up with a spatula or mixer.

Next, add in the almond milk slowly and combine it with the muffin batter until it's similar to a thick cake batter. The amount of almond milk will depend on the type of almond flour used, how finely it's ground, etc.

Now, mix in half a cup of sugar-free chocolate chips so they are well-dispersed in the batter. Then it's time to fill the twelve muffin cups. Put enough batter in them to be about ¾ of the way full, or until it's all evenly distributed.

If you like, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the muffins. It makes them look nicer and more tempting. Also, it gives you an extra bit of chocolate on top. Yum!

Keto chocolate chip muffins ready to bake. #ketomuffins #ketorecipes

Nearly done! Put the pan in the oven and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Then take them out and let them cool at least 15 to 20 minutes before attempting to remove from the pan.

Cut one in half and enjoy with a pat of melting butter in the middle!

Easy keto chocolate chip muffins are the perfect low carb breakfast or sugar-free snack! Gluten-free and made with almond and coconut flours, they're delicious with a cup of joe! #ketomuffins #ketorecipes

How to store keto chocolate chip muffins

If not all the muffins are eaten right away, I prefer to keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.

They will keep in an airtight container or zipper bag for up to a week in the fridge. Or, they'll be good for about a month in the freezer, which I do most often because I can then get one out when I need one.

You can let the muffin sit out awhile to thaw or if you're in a hurry use the microwave. I usually warm it 30 seconds on high upside down, then flip it and warm for another 30 seconds.

Chocolate is the first luxury. It has so many things wrapped in it: deliciousness in the moment, childhood memories, and that grin-inducing feeling of getting a reward for being good.

- Mariska Hargitay

What is keto breakfast?

When do you break your fast?

What I call breakfast is not always the same as the rest of the world. Lol. I call the first thing I eat each day my breakfast. And, most days I don't break my fast until noon or after.

When I'm doing well and what I define as "strict keto" for myself, I'm not hungry until then so I don't eat. When I'm on the go, a smoothie or a muffin is the perfect way to break my fast.

What are your favorite breakfasts? I hope you try out this fabulous keto chocolate chip muffin recipe! It's a family favorite around our house.

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More keto muffin recipes:

  1. Keto Snickerdoodle Muffins
  2. Low Carb Peanut Butter Muffins
  3. Low Carb Coffee Cake Muffins
  4. Keto Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
  5. Low Carb Cranberry Orange Muffins

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These are the best easy keto chocolate chip muffins. Gluten-free, sugar-free and made with cream cheese, almond flour, and coconut flour. #ketomuffins #ketorecipes

Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These are the best gluten-free keto chocolate chip muffins made with almond and coconut flours. Delicious inside and out with sugar-free chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Take out a muffin tin and line it with 12 silicone baking cups or other liners. Preheat the oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla in a blender and blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds or until well combined. OR mix together in a standing mixer.
  3. In a large bowl, place the almond and coconut flours, baking powder, salt, and sweetener and whisk together evenly.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula or mixer.
  5. Add in the almond milk slowly and combine with the muffin batter until it's similar to a thick cake batter. The amount of almond milk will depend on the type of almond flour used.
  6. Mix in half a cup of sugar-free chocolate chips so they are well-dispersed.
  7. Fill the twelve muffin cups about ¾ of the way full until the batter is evenly distributed.
  8. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the muffins. (optional)
  9. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0 Amount Per Serving 1 muffin Calories 145 Total Fat 12 g Saturated Fat 3 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 72 mg Sodium 175 mg Potassium 27 mg Total Carbohydrate 5 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 2 g Protein 6 g Net Carbohydrate 2 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145

*Nutrition facts are calculated without the chocolate chips as different brands vary so much. Add in the facts for the chocolate you use.

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Cuisine: Gluten-Free / Category: Keto Breakfast Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Coconut Shrimp

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Easy and delicious keto coconut shrimp brings you better than restaurant flavor while at the same time gluten-free and sugar-free. Sweet coconut and shrimp pairs perfectly with a spicy keto sweet chili sauce.

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Low carb keto coconut shrimp is gluten-free, sweet, coconutty, and delicious! Excellent with a sugar-free keto sweet chili sauce. #ketorecipes #ketodinners

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Why do shrimp turn pink when cooked?

Have you ever wondered how exactly flamingos turn pink from the food they eat?

I've always been told they eat shrimp, shrimp are pink, and the flamingoes eat so much shrimp they turn pink too! But really, if you look at a shrimp, is it pink?

No! It's a rather unappetizing gray color. Actually, shrimp don't turn pink until they are cooked. Yes! The exoskeleton is a bluish-gray but contains pigments called astaxanthin. The astaxanthin is wrapped up in protein chains (called crustacyanin) hiding the lovely pink color from the world!

Fact: Did you know salmon and lobsters have this same carotenoid (pigment)?

However, when you heat the shrimp, it releases the hold the protein chains have and lets out the astaxanthin. This turns the shrimp a fabulous shade of pink. Also, it's the same reason lobsters turn red when you cook them.

But why are flamingos pink?

Okay, back to the flamingos. That still doesn't explain how they turn pink! Well, when the flamingos eat the raw shrimp, their digestive juices eat away the protein chain. And guess what happens?

Exactly. The glorious pink is released and makes the flamingo feathers pink. And who doesn't like pink flamingos?!

Anyway, like I was saying, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sautés it. There's, um, shrimp ka-bobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich... That's, that's about it.

- Mykelti Williamson
Overhead keto coconut shrimp

What kind of shrimp should I buy?

Ideally, I would buy medium to large-sized fresh-caught shrimp. However, when I'm in Mom mode and in a hurry, I tend to buy what I can get. If I can get fresh then I do, otherwise, I get a good quality uncooked frozen shrimp.

In my time I've deveined and peeled plenty of shrimp, but I know it's not a task I enjoy. Therefore, I prefer to buy peeled and deveined shrimp with the tails on.

You'll notice in these pictures, my shrimp have no tails! While they are much prettier, or aesthetically pleasing, with the tail on, the children are more likely to eat them at my house without a tail.

Yes, as with most things around the house lately, I opt on the side of what the kids will like. If the tail's already removed, it's much easier to eat. And I can get the kids to at least try it! Well, and I love them either way!

Delicious sweet keto coconut shrimp are gluten-free and sugar-free goodness. High protein and the perfect dinner on a keto diet. #ketorecipes #ketoshrimp

TO MAKE KETO COCONUT SHRIMP YOU’LL NEED:

Bite of keto coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce. #ketodinners #ketoshrimprecipes

How to make keto coconut shrimp

To begin, get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils.

First, you're going to start with 3 medium bowls. Combine the coconut flour, salt, and pepper in one. In bowl number two, beat the eggs. Then mix the coconut and sweetener together well in the third.

Three bowls ready to make keto coconut shrimp #ketoshrimp #ketorecipes

Second, it's time to "bread" the shrimp with our gluten-free coconut coating.

Start with the first bowl and dip the shrimp into the coconut flour, be sure it sticks all around. Move to the second bowl and coat it with the beaten eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixing, pressing gently to adhere.

Be sure to get a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate and continue the process with all the remaining shrimp.

Coconut coated shrimp ready to fry

How to fry the gluten-free shrimp

It may seem overwhelming and a mess to fry just about anything, but with these shrimp I like to do an easy pan-fry.

Put a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan on the stove on medium heat. Then add enough coconut oil to cover the bottom, usually about one-third of a cup. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches, but try not to crowd them in the pan.

I find it easiest to fry about 7 at a time. Put them in the hot oil with tongs and flip them over after 2 minutes. Now fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. If you like them darker fry for 3 minutes on each side.

Keto coconut shrimp in the frying pan. #ketorecipes #glutenfreedinners

After that, while you fry the rest, place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel. They are best served with keto sweet chili sauce or your preferred keto dipping sauce.

I like to sprinkle them with some chopped chives, but that's optional. Or use whatever herb you have and like.

How to store keto coconut shrimp

To be honest, I find that anything fried is best the day it's made. However, if you have leftovers, you can always keep them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or you could freeze them for up to a month.

To reheat the shrimp I like to place them on a baking pan on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until they're warm and crisp.

Unfortunately, to microwave them will make them limp and not as appealing. You could also try re-frying them, but I like the oven method best.

Shrimp dipped in keto sweet chili sauce. Asian-inspired sugar-free dipping sauce for meats, shellfish, and more! #ketorecipes #ketosauces

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

- Hippocrates

What's your favorite restaurant dinner?

This coconut shrimp is a recipe inspired by an old restaurant favorite. Do you have favorite restaurant meals that could use a keto makeover?

What do you miss? I'd love to give it a go and keto-ize it!

For example, my daughter misses calzones, and we came up with a fathead dough recipe for a delicious keto calzone. We make it quite often although it's not made it on the blog yet.

What others are there? Well, we've loved this keto coconut shrimp, and I hope you do too.

Now, let there be shrimp tonight!

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Best easy low carb keto coconut shrimp. Gluten-free and sugar-free, a high-protein keto dinner perfect with sweet chili dipping sauce. #ketodinner #ketoshrimprecipes

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More keto shrimp recipes:

  1. Keto Jambalaya
  2. Low Carb Thai Coconut Soup

and for dessert try:

  1. Keto Peanut Butter Pie
  2. Creamy Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
  3. Keto Blackberry Cobbler

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Keto coconut shrimp is easy and delicious. Completely gluten-free, sugar-free, and the perfect coconut flavor. #ketorecipes #ketococonutshrimp

Keto Coconut Shrimp

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Delicious keto coconut shrimp brings the familiar taste you love in sugar-free and gluten-free form. Perfect when dipped in sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine the coconut flour, salt, and pepper in one. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. Mix the coconut and sweetener together well in the third bowl.
    2. Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixing, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.
    3. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet on medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches, but do not crowd them in the pan. Fry about 6 to 7 at a time. Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. If you like them darker fry for 3 minutes on each side.
    4. While you fry the rest, place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve with keto sweet chili sauce or your preferred keto dipping sauce.
    5. Sprinkle with some chopped chives (optional) and serve.
    6. Leftover coconut shrimp keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Nutrition Facts


Servings 6.0 Calories 347 Total Fat 28 g Saturated Fat 22 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 177 mg Sodium 643 mg Potassium 23 mg Total Carbohydrate 4 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 1 g Protein 19 g Net Carbohydrate 2 g

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 347

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Main Dish Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Best Easy Keto Sweet Chili Sauce

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So you have the coconut shrimp but not the dipping sauce? Look no further than this delicious and easy keto sweet chili sauce! A sweet and spicy sugar-free sauce perfect alongside shrimp, chicken or beef.

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Keto sweet chili sauce is the perfect Asian sweet and spicy dipping sauce for shrimp, chicken, or beef. Low carb and sugar-free. #ketosauce #ketorecipes

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What is a keto sweet chili sauce?

Sweet chili sauce is a common Asian dipping sauce found often in Thailand. Called nam chim kai, it's a syrupy texture and sweet with a medium spice. You can buy it bottled, but I've yet to find any that are not packed with sugar.

That to me is a challenge! Don't go without but make your own. It's really not very difficult and makes a huge difference in flavor. Also, the bonus is when you make your own you don't need preservatives or long names of ingredients you can't pronounce.

In addition, it's easy to alter the sweetness and/or spiciness to your preference!

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I can’t stand people that do not take food seriously.

- Oscar Wilde
Keto sweet chili sauce is so easy to make and a necessary oomph to chicken, shrimp, and beef recipes. Sugar-free and full in real ingredients. #ketorecipes #ketosauces

What to dip in a sugar-free sweet chili sauce?

There are so many things you can dip in this keto sweet chili sauce to give them a POW! of flavor. Traditional meats like chicken and beef are perfect. I especially like it with shrimp. In fact, one of my favorite shrimp recipes, keto coconut shrimp is fabulous with it.

However, if you don't eat meat or are avoiding it, you can also use it with a keto vegetable stir-fry. Or maybe pour it over a block of cream cheese and serve with keto crackers and veggies?

It also makes a great marinade for grilled fish or chicken. Of course, I like to spoon even more on after the meat's grilled. I may have even poured some over my baked chicken leg tonight for dinner!

There are so many options if you get creative!

Serve keto sweet chili sauce on:

  • Chicken wings
  • Grilled, baked or fried chicken or salmon
  • Grilled or keto coconut shrimp
  • Vegetables
  • Meatballs
  • Calamari
  • Chicken/meat/seafood kabobs
  • Keto mozzarella sticks
  • Pour over cream cheese and serve with keto chips or crackers and veggies

What are coconut aminos?

This is a quick and easy sweet chili dipping sauce, and therefore I like all the ingredients to be easy to find. Or preferably already in my cabinet.

Now I avoid soy, and in place of soy sauce, I've found this glorious bottle of something called coconut aminos. What are they? Well, let me tell you.

Coconut aminos are a liquid made from the aged sap of coconut blossoms with salt. It is a low-glycemic, vegan, and gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, with 17 amino acids. Coconut aminos also have significantly less sodium than regular soy sauce.

Now obviously, all bottles labeled "coconut aminos" are not equal. I've found several that include sugar, and you want to be sure to avoid those brands. So as always, read your ingredients before you buy.

For this recipe, sweet chili sauce, the coconut aminos add a umami flavor. It's an easy way to add another level of flavor to the sauce.

Where can you buy coconut aminos?

I used to have to order coconut aminos online from Thrive Market or Amazon. However, more and more lately I've found them in health food stores, Whole Foods, and even my local grocery store.

They're no longer a rare item you have to search for, and I always have a bottle in my cabinet or refrigerator.

Keto sweet chili sauce is the perfect sugar-free Thai style dipping sauce for meats, shellfish, and veggies. #ketosauce #ketorecipes

🍽 Equipment needed for low carb sweet chili sauce

🥘 Ingredients in keto Thai sweet chili sauce

🔪 Instructions - sweet chili sauce keto

To begin, get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils. First, in a small bowl, place the 2 tablespoons of water and the teaspoon of gelatin. Then leave it for 5 minutes for the gelatin to bloom. Set aside.

Second, take out a medium saucepan and add to it the vinegar, water, sweetener, garlic, coconut aminos, chili flakes, yacon syrup, and cayenne pepper (if using).

So far so good.

Third, heat the ingredients over medium heat while stirring, to combine everything together. Next, increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil. You'll want to let it simmer for about 2 minutes then remove it from the heat.

Now slowly whisk in the bloomed gelatin. Once the gelatin is completely melted in and combined, pour the sauce into a glass jar with an air-tight lid.

I find it easiest to store this sauce in a small glass jam jar with an air-tight lid. However, use any heatproof container you can make air-tight.

Before placing the lid on the jar, cool the sauce to room temperature.

How to store keto sweet chili sauce

If you don't use the entire recipe in one go, it can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Now, you will find the gelatin does exactly what you'd expect it to. It gels the sauce when cold. Therefore, when you're ready to serve it again pop the jar in the microwave for about fifteen seconds. Or you can always heat it slightly on the stove.

Stir it up, and it's ready to use. Drizzle it over anything that catches your fancy.

Shrimp dipped in keto sweet chili sauce. Asian-inspired sugar-free dipping sauce for meats, shellfish, and more! #ketorecipes #ketosauces

Food should be fun.

- Thomas Keller

What are your favorite sauces or spreads to boost flavor?

There is a lot to be said for a good sauce, gravy, or even jam!

It's so true that these little extras really add to the texture and flavor of your dish. So often they're filled with sugars and preservatives when bought at the store so it's a good idea to prepare your own.

What are some of your favorites? Maybe you have condiments or sauces you miss? Get creative and turn them keto or send me a message, and I'll make my best stab at it.

I hope you enjoy this simple sweet chili sauce!

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Sugar-free keto sweet chili sauce is simple and easy to make. So much better without all the sugar and preservatives, and this low carb recipe allows you to adjust for your own spice preference. Try it on meats, shellfish, or pour it over a block of cream cheese for a dip! #ketosauces #ketorecipes

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My favorite keto condiment and sauce recipes:

  1. Keto Salad Dressing - Lemon Poppyseed
  2. Easy Keto Strawberry Jam
  3. Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops
  4. Easy Keto Pesto
  5. Keto Taco Dip

📖 Recipe

Keto sweet chili sauce is delicious on coconut shrimp or many Thai dishes. Sugar-free and gluten-free.

Keto Sweet Chili Sauce

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Keto sweet chili sauce is the perfect sweet, yet spicy dipping sauce for many favorite types of meat and shellfish. It's sugar-free, gluten-free and easy to make.

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, place the 2 tablespoons of water and gelatin, and leave it for 5 minutes to bloom. Set aside.
    2. Add the vinegar, water, sweetener, garlic, coconut aminos, chili flakes, yacon syrup, and cayenne pepper (if using) into a medium saucepan. 
    3. Heat over medium heat while stirring, to combine everything together. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes then remove it from the heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin.
    4. Pour the sauce into a glass jar with an air-tight lid.
    5. Cool to room temperature and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Servings 20.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 3 Total Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 0 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 27 mg Potassium 7 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 0 g Protein 0 g

This data was provided and calculated by Myfitnesspal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 3

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Cuisine: Thai / Category: Keto Recipes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Flourless Chocolate Grasshopper Cake

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Who doesn't love chocolate and creamy mint? Make it gluten-free and sugar-free and there you got me! Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake. Just a little bit of decadence to treat your everyday.

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Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake is delicious chocolate mint colored with healthy avocado! Gluten-free, sugar-free dessert. #ketodessert #ketomintchocolate #ketorecipes

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Other than peanut butter and chocolate, there are few other flavors I like better together than mint and chocolate. Do you sense a theme? I may have a chocolate problem.

Chocolate mint has long been one of my favorite flavor combinations. As a child, I loved to go to local JB's Drive-In and order a Junior Mint Flurry. Oh yes, probably an entire package of Junior Mints mixed in ice cream.

And I was in heaven.

Nowadays, I've found it's not so good for me to have that much sugar. Right? I have to get my chocolate mint fix in other ways. A rich chocolaty keto flourless grasshopper cake is sure to fit the bill. Especially with a divine layer of mint cream running through it.

Mmmmm...

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Deliciously creamy keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake. Gluten-free, sugar-free, it's the perfect mint chocolate dessert for a low carb diet. #ketodesserts #ketodessertrecipes #ketocake

How can a cake be flourless?

Flourless chocolate cake has become super-popular in the last few years. However, how can it be a cake if it's flourless? Let's take a look at the usual ingredients.

Most flourless chocolate cake recipes I've come across rely on a larger amount of eggs, chocolate, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Variations on these ingredients bake together to make a very rich, dark chocolate cake.

Usually, the texture is denser than a traditional chocolate cake and sometimes moister. This is because of the lack of any sort of flour to poof it up a bit.

What can I use as a natural food coloring?

As much as possible I like to use natural food colorings, especially those you can find every day around your house!

When I first experimented with the creamy mint layer, I knew I wanted it to be green. In fact, I wanted it to scream, "I'm green! I'm creamy mint alongside a divinely dark chocolate cake!"

Do you know what I came up with? Well, I started out playing with cocoa butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Then I thought about that healthy creamy fat found in something that just happens to be green naturally!

Yes! Avocados!

Why put fake green food coloring in something when you can get a healthy creamy fat that's already green? Win, win!

Now for you skeptics out there, first let me say I'm not naturally an avocado fan. Actually, I'm one of those weird people who cannot stand guacamole. Sorry, but yes, it's true.

How is that possible so many people ask me incredulously. Well, for me, and for quite a few others I've found, it's all down to the texture of the avocado. However, when you blend it up with other ingredients I'm perfectly fine with it, and it works well!

Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake pairs divinely rich dark chocolate with a sugar-free creamy mint filling naturally colored with avocado. The ideal low carb dessert for St. Patrick's Day or any holiday. #ketodessert #ketocake

TO MAKE KETO FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE GRASSHOPPER CAKE YOU'LL NEED: 

“The End is Nigh!" the man shouted.

"Is there still time for hot chocolate?" Riley asked.

The-End-is-Nigh guy blinked. "Ah, maybe, I don’t know.”

- Jana Oliver, Forbidden

A piece of keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake is deliciously gluten-free and sugar-free with the divine pairing of dark chocolate and mint cream. #ketodessert #ketorecipes

HOW TO MAKE KETO FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE GRASSHOPPER CAKE

This recipe is really in three parts because there are three layers. It's not complicated but needs to be done in order. Shall we start with the cake?

Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake

Start out by getting all the ingredients for the cake portion out as well as the springform pan and utensils.

Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake ingredients

Second, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the sides of an 8-inch springform pan with butter. Next, cut out a circle piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan.

Sometimes people feel it's a huge inconvenience to measure and cut out parchment paper, but it doesn't take long and then you don't have to worry about the cake sticking!

Now, place the circle of paper in the bottom of the pan and butter it as well. Set it aside for the moment.

Then to make the cake, put the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan and heat it on medium until the butter is melted. The unsweetened chocolate should just begin to melt also.

Turn the heat off and stir it all until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Next, add the sweetener, salt, and vanilla extract and stir to combine it all together evenly.

In a new bowl, crack the eggs and beat them with a whisk. Then pour them into the chocolate mixture and stir it all well until smooth.

Now it's time to add the cocoa powder and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix! After that, pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake for 20 minutes or until it has a thin crust on the top.

Flourless chocolate cake batter in a springform pan

What's in the grasshopper mint filling?

While the cake is cooling, it's time to make the grasshopper mint filling.

First, get out a small bowl, and combine the water and gelatin. Then set it aside to bloom for 8-10 minutes.

How does gelatin bloom?

When you're speaking about gelatin, allowing it to bloom simply means allowing the gelatin granules to absorb the water. This is done in cool water so that when it is later heated, it melts/dissolves evenly.

Next, in a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer then pour it into a high-speed blender (or the bowl of a stand mixer). Now add in the sweetener, cream cheese, and avocado and blend it up on high speed for 35-40 seconds.

Then, use a spatula to add in the bloomed gelatin and measure in the mint extract. Blend on high again to melt and incorporate the gelatin.

After that, spread the mixture on top of the cooled cake, cover, and place it in the refrigerate to set.

Sugar-free creamy avocado mint filling

Make the sugar-free chocolate ganache

It's actually pretty easy to make a sugar-free chocolate ganache. All you do it put the sugar-free chocolate chips in a glass or metal bowl. Set that aside for a minute.

Next, in a small saucepan, bring the cream barely to a simmer. Immediately pour it over the chocolate chips. Now let it stand for 2 minutes, then stir it all until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Get the cake back out of the fridge and pour the ganache over the mint layer. Smooth the top and make it look pretty. Also, you can top it with more sugar-free chocolate chips, shaved chocolate, or other decorations.

Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before removing it from the springform pan. Cut and serve!

How to store keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake

The cake is best when eaten immediately. Fresh is often better! However, if you'd like to prep it for later, place the cake in an airtight container, and it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.

If you'd like to freeze it, I would say keep it in the freezer for up to one month before using. I have put it in foil in portions and frozen it for special treats. 

Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake. Two pieces cut out.

What are your favorite mint chocolate desserts?

Do you love mint chocolate as much as I do? What are your favorite desserts with mint chocolate?

There's mint chocolate ice cream of course. What about mint chocolate brownies, cupcakes, pie? I'll be working on some new ketofied versions of these favorites. Are there any others we should try?

Let me know in the comments below!

Happy baking!

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My favorite keto dessert recipes

  1. Creamy Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
  2. Keto Peanut Butter Pie
  3. Keto Blackberry Cobbler
  4. Low Carb Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake
  5. Almond Raspberry Keto Bakewell Tart

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Keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake is gluten-free, mint and chocolate joy. Healthy, natural green color comes from avocado. #ketocake #ketodesserts #ketodessertrecipes

Keto Flourless Chocolate Grasshopper Cake

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Healthy avocado makes a delicious natural green mint layer this keto flourless chocolate grasshopper cake topped with sugar-free ganache.

Ingredients

Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake

  • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup organic cocoa powder

Grasshopper Mint Filling

  • 2 teaspoon grass-fed gelatin
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 teaspoon mint extract

Keto Chocolate Ganache

Instructions

    Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter. Cut out a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan. Place it in the bottom of the pan and butter it as well. Set aside.
    2. To make the cake, put the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan and heat until the butter is melted and the unsweetened chocolate begins to melt. Turn off the heat and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
    3. Add the sweetener, salt, and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
    4. Crack the eggs into a new bowl and beat with a whisk. Then pour them into the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and stir until just combined. Don't over mix.
    5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake for 20 minutes or until the cake has a thin crust on the top.

    Grasshopper Mint Filling

    1. While the cake is cooling, make the grasshopper mint filling. In a small bowl, combine water and gelatin and set it aside to bloom for 8-10 minutes.
    2. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer then pour it into a high-speed blender (or bowl of a stand mixer). Add in the sweetener, cream cheese, and avocado and blend on high for 35-40 seconds.
    3. Use a spatula to add in the bloomed gelatin and measure in the mint extract. Blend on high again to melt and incorporate the gelatin.
    4. Spread the mixture on top of the cooled cake, cover, and place it in the refrigerate to set.

    Keto Chocolate Ganache

    1. Place the sugar-free chocolate chips in a glass or metal bowl. Set aside.
    2. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a bare simmer. Immediately pour it over the chocolate chips. Let it stand for 2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
    3. Pour the ganache over the mint layer and smooth the top. Top with more sugar-free chocolate chips, shaved chocolate, or other decorations. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before removing the springform and serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 259 Total Fat 26 g Saturated Fat 15 g Monounsaturated Fat 6 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 92 mg Sodium 54 mg Potassium 204 mg Total Carbohydrate 6 g Net Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 5 g Sugars 0 g Protein 6 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259

This data was provided and calculated by Myfitnesspal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Keto Dessert Recipes

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
 

Keto Cinnamon Rolls

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Gooey cinnamon goodness. This is the best keto cinnamon rolls recipe! They're the perfectly delicious, low carb, gluten-free breakfast with none of the guilt.

Overhead a pan of keto cinnamon rolls

Do you have a favorite breakfast? Or what was your favorite breakfast before you started a keto or low carb diet?

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For me, cinnamon rolls are definitely in the top 5! As a matter of fact, if I'm offered a cinnamon roll rarely can I refuse. That's magnified of course when one can smell the cinnamon and bread baking.

Why keto cinnamon rolls?

Therefore, can you imagine how excited I was to create this amazing, keto, low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free recipe? To be honest, I prefer it to the big name cinnamon roll chain. You know the one you walk by at the mall or the airport and sigh at the delightful aromas wafting about?

Yes, well these keto cinnamon rolls come ready to perfectly fit into your daily life, macros, and make you feel good! This past Christmas I gave in to my brother and ate a sugary, gluten-full pastry. Can you guess what happened? Afterward, I felt awful, bloated up, and my eyes puffed up (and that was NOT from lack of sleep!).

That's my experience, so yours will of course vary, but I LOVE having keto options for my favorite foods.

Keto cinnamon rolls are the perfect low carb breakfast. Satisfy your craving and stick to your keto diet. Gooey cream cheese frosting and cinnamon. #ketorecipes #ketobreakfastrecipes

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Cinnamon is how I roll.

- Unknown

Cinnamon Bun Day: Kanelbullens Dag

Cinnamon bun or cinnamon roll day! Now there's a holiday I can get behind and celebrate with real gusto!

The cinnamon roll is generally believed to have originated in Sweden. Swedes started spicing their pastries with cinnamon as far back as the 1500s. Then into the 1900s, the sweet bread became more popular alongside coffee. Yes, coffee parties were "in", and the delightful cinnamon roll was at the heart of those parties.

Consequently, we fast forward to 1999 when "Kanelbullens Dag" became an official secular holiday. It's celebrated in particular in Finland and Sweden. Furthermore, guess what the most exciting thing about this is to me?

When is this day? None other than October 4, which is the absolute best day of the year!! It just so happens it's also my birthday!

Are cinnamon rolls keto?

I recently discovered "Kanelbullens Dag", and my keto cinnamon rolls recipe is the perfect way to celebrate. Cinnamon rolls can most certainly be keto-friendly with a delicious fathead dough. Why not whip some up on October 4 or your own birthday? Or really any day of the year...

Two keto cinnamon rolls on a white plate next to a mug of coffee

🍽 Equipment

To make keto cinnamon rolls you'll need: 

Circle baking pan of six frosted keto cinnamon rolls

🥘 Ingredients

  • mozzarella cheese
  • cream cheese
  • heavy cream
  • baking powder
  • powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • eggs
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • nuts (optional)

🔪 Instructions

How to make low carb cinnamon rolls

To begin, get out all of the ingredients and kitchen utensils. First, put the mozzarella and cream cheese into a microwave-safe bowl.

Second, warm the cheese in the microwave to melt for one to two minutes. The time will depend on the strength of your microwave.

Mozzarella and cream cheese in a bowl to make the keto cinnamon rolls

Next, add in the almond flour, 2 tablespoons of Swerve Confectioner's, and baking powder and use a hand or standing mixer to combine it all into a dough.

Now, continue to mix and add the eggs in one at a time. The mixture should be worked into a dough, keep mixing or kneading it until it comes together.

Keto cinnamon rolls batter being mixed with a hand mixer

Roll out the dough

It may be a little sticky, and if it is too gooey to handle place it in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before rolling it out. Then put the dough in between two pieces of parchment paper.

Tip: Oil the parchment paper with coconut or avocado oil so the dough doesn't stick when rolled out.

Roll it out into a large rectangle about ¼ of an inch thick.

Now take off the top piece of parchment paper, and use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter over the dough.

Keto cinnamon rolls dough rolled out with a hand brushing on melted butter

For the next task, whisk together the cinnamon and powdered sweetener in a small bowl. Then use a spoon or your fingers and sprinkle it evenly over the butter on the dough.

This is also the time to sprinkle a half a cup of nuts evenly over the dough if you wish.

Keto cinnamon rolls dough rolled out. A hand sprinkles on the cinnamon mixture.

Next, this is the part where the parchment paper becomes really handy. Use it to help roll up the dough, guide it from the narrow end until it becomes a log.

Hands roll up the dough with the filling for the keto cinnamon rolls

Then form it with the parchment paper to make it even, and cut it into 6 equal rolls.

Tip: Use a piece of FLOSS to cut the rolls! Slide the floss under the log to the desired cut and cross the floss around the top. It will cut evenly from the outside to the middle so it's an even cut. No more jagged edges or smashed rolls!

Keto cinnamon rolls dough, rolled up into a log

Now carefully take each roll and put it swirl up in a 9" circle baking pan, evenly spaced.

Raw keto cinnamon rolls in a circle pan to be baked

The preheated oven should be at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes.  If the top and edges begin to brown too soon, cover with foil.

Overhead close-up of the baked keto cinnamon rolls without frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

Lastly, don't forget the amazing cream cheese frosting!

Whisk together in a small bowl the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sweetener. Use the pastry brush or a butter knife to brush the frosting over the slightly cooled keto cinnamon rolls.

Finally, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your preferred morning drink.

You'll have a pretty darn good breakfast if I do say so myself! Also, these freeze well for up to a month if you'd like to just warm one up when you're ready!

A bite on a keto cinnamon roll on a fork

Anyone who gives you a cinnamon roll fresh out of the oven is a friend for life.

- Lemony Snicket

💭 Top tip for keto cinnamon rolls

I like to make recipes as easy as possible. This is especially true in this case as keto cinnamon rolls are probably my daughter's most used recipe.

Therefore, my top tip makes life much easier.

First of all, it's good to have parchment paper and spray coconut or avocado oil on hand. When you roll out the dough, be sure to spray the parchment paper with oil, and sandwich the dough in between the paper.

The paper prevents the dough from sticking to the rolling pin. Also, the oil stops the dough from sticking to the paper. This makes it that much easier to fill and roll up using the parchment paper as a guide. Then it protects your hands from getting messy as well.

🍳 Low carb breakfast

Or maybe what's your favorite breakfast you wish were low carb and keto? Let me tell you, I eat a LOT of eggs. The trick is how to prepare them just right to make them interesting.

It's so much fun to test recipes and even more exciting when they are a triumph! My keto cinnamon rolls are a recipe I'm very proud of and hope they become one of your favorites too.

You'll probably even want to make them for the official October 4th Cinnamon Roll Day! And today too. 😉

Happy baking!

The BEST Keto Cinnamon Rolls. A low carb cinnamon and cream cheese party in your mouth. Gluten-free, sugar-free and better than the original. #lowcarbbreakfast #lowcarbrecipes

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This amazing giant peanut butter cup is a

Keto Peanut Butter Pie!

Keto Peanut butter pie, pieces of pie on blue plates in front of the entire pie

📋 Keto dessert recipes

  1. Peanut Butter Pie
  2. Keto Pumpkin Cookies
  3. Keto Peanut Butter Frosting
  4. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
  5. Keto Chocolate Truffles
  6. Coconut Lime Dessert Mousse

📖 Recipe

Two keto cinnamon rolls on a white plate with a black background

Keto Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Keto cinnamon rolls with gooey cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon spice and the perfect breadlike structure.

Ingredients

Keto Cinnamon Rolls

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener, I use Swerve Confectioner's
  • 1 ½ cups finely ground almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener (Swerve Confectioner's)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts, (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener (Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 2 oz cream cheese

Instructions

Keto Cinnamon Rolls

  1. Melt the mozzarella and cream cheese for 1-2 minutes in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Add in the almond flour, powdered sweetener, and baking powder and mix to combine into a dough. Continue mixing and add the eggs in one at a time.
  3. Form the mixture into a dough and place it between two pieces of parchment paper. If it is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough in a large rectangle about ¼ of an inch thick. Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter over the dough.
  5. Whisk together the cinnamon and powdered sweetener in a small bowl then sprinkle it evenly over the butter.
  6. Use the parchment paper to help roll up the dough from the narrow end until it becomes a log. Form it with the parchment paper and cut it into 6 equal rolls.
  7. Place the rolls swirl up in a 9" circle baking pan, evenly spaced. Bake them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the top and edges begin to brown.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Whisk together the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sweetener.
  2. Brush over the slightly cooled keto cinnamon rolls.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving: 1 roll Calories 305  Total Fat 26 g Saturated Fat 13 g Monounsaturated Fat 7 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 132 mg Sodium 510 mg Potassium 94 mg Total Carbohydrate 5 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 2 g Protein 13 g Net Carbohydrate 4 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305

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Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it's best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls

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Craving holiday chocolates? These delicious keto chocolate coconut balls have the perfect crack of sugar-free chocolate into super soft creamy coconut centers.

You know ALL the chocolate and eggs and sugar you get around Easter and really any other holiday in our modern-day system? Does anyone else have trouble avoiding it, or is it just me?

Keep these Keto chocolate coconut balls around during Easter and other candy-filled holiday. They're low carb, sugar-free, and will help keep you on the keto diet and say no to temptations. #ketocandy #lowcarbdesserts

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I absolutely love all things Cadbury and the crazy sweetness of their chocolate eggs. Coconut-filled eggs are another huge weakness of mine. Honestly, if I don't have a good keto alternative at hand on holidays I simply can't handle it and have to plan to wean myself off sugar after the holiday.

However! The ups and downs can all be avoided if you prepare. Fabulous keto chocolate coconut balls are a life-saver at times, and I definitely plan to have them on hand at Easter in the next few weeks.

In a hurry?

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Low carb unsweetened coconut

One question I get asked quite often is where to find unsweetened shredded coconut. More and more lately I've seen it at everyday grocery stores. However, if yours doesn't stock it, I would try a Whole Foods or Natural Grocers style store. Or you can always order online through Amazon with one of their options here.

Will looked horrified. "What kind of monster could possibly hate chocolate?"

- Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

To make keto chocolate coconut balls you'll need : 

Delicious keto chocolate coconut balls are the perfect gluten-free sugar-free holiday candy to keep around during Easter, Christmas, or whenever you need a low carb alternative to candy! #ketocandy #lowcarbdessert

How to make keto chocolate coconut balls

First of all, take out a small saucepan and heat the heavy cream to almost a simmer, but do not boil. Second, whisk in the powdered sweetener and then the coconut.

Then turn off the heat, stir in the extract and let it sit for 15 minutes so the coconut can absorb the liquid.

Now form the coconut mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place each one on a baking pan at least an inch apart. Put them in the freezer for 2 hours or overnight.

Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls, coconut overhead

 

How to make the keto chocolate coating

Next, it's time to make the low carb chocolate coating!

First, put 5 oz of chopped unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, and powdered sweetener in a double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler you can always use a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of boiling water.

Chocolate melting in a double boiler with Swerve and cocoa butter

Then stir it all constantly until everything is completely melted and mixed together.

Melted chocolate in glass bowl

Now, remember the coconut balls? Remove them from the freezer and get them ready to dip in the chocolate! (I love this part!)

Place one coconut ball on a fork, and dip it in the chocolate mixture to coat thoroughly. Then remember to shake the excess chocolate back in the bowl and place the coated coconut ball on the baking tray to set.

Dipped Keto Chocolate Coconut Ball

After that, continue to dip and repeat with all the coconut balls until they're all delightfully chocolate coated. Yummy.

From there, return the newly dipped keto chocolate coconut balls to the freezer to set for 10 minutes. If you forget about them for a little while it won't matter. The important thing is for them to be cold and set to pop them off the pan. If you fear them sticking use silicone baking liners or parchment paper to line the pan.

Take them off the pan and store them in an airtight container or even a zipper bag in the refrigerator for up to a week or about a month in the freezer.

Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls on pan

The greatest tragedies were written by the Greeks and Shakespeare...neither knew chocolate.

- Sandra Boynton

What's your favorite Easter candy?

Yes, for me, any holiday involving food is the hardest to stay on a strict keto diet. I love keto and how it works; however, I also love holidays and family traditions.

It's so difficult not to grab that English toffee at Christmas or the chocolate eggs at Easter! Because I know those are my weaknesses, I have an advantage!

When you recognize what could be a potential downfall to your low carb or keto plan you have power. It's great because then it's easier to plan and say, "Okay, this is what I struggle with. How can I find a healthier alternative I'll want to reach for?"

Preparedness is key, and it can be done! With these delicious keto chocolate coconut balls around I breathe a sigh of relief when the chocolate eggs appear everywhere. I can make a good choice, stick to the keto diet, and still enjoy an Easter treat.

Happy holidays and enjoy the candy-making!

Pin the recipe here:

Easter keto chocolate coconut balls are sugar-free, low carb, super-easy, and delicious. Gluten-free with coconut, chocolate, cream, and other goodness. A low carb treat for any holiday. #ketodessert #lowcarbcandy

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More low carb dessert ideas:

  1. Coconut Macaroons
  2. Butter Spritz Cookies
  3. Gingerbread Cookies
  4. Thumbprint Peanut Butter Cookies
  5. Low Carb Lemon Cookies
  6. Chocolate Truffles
  7. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
  8. Pumpkin Cookies
  9. Cut Out Sugar Cookies
  10. Low Carb Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

Have you tried fat bombs?

Fat bombs make a great mid-afternoon snack or a sweet treat after a meal. Try these amazing Keto Coffee Fat Bombs, made with only 5 ingredients from Kimspired DIY.

Printable Recipe

📖 Recipe

Bite of Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls on a white plate #ketocandy #ketofatbombs

Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Craving Easter candies? These keto chocolate coconut balls have the perfect crack of sugar-free chocolate into super soft creamy coconut centers. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or full fat canned coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • 2 ½ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 5 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • ½ oz cocoa butter (or 1 tablespoon coconut oil)

Instructions

  1. Take a small saucepan and heat heavy cream to almost a simmer, but do not boil. Whisk in the powdered sweetener and then the coconut. Turn off the heat, stir in the extract, and let it sit for 15 minutes so the coconut can absorb the liquid.
  2. Form coconut mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking pan. Place in freezer for 2 hours or overnight.

Chocolate Coating

  1. To make the chocolate coating, put 5 oz of chopped unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, and powdered sweetener in a double boiler or bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. Stir constantly until completely melted and mixed together.
  2. Remove the coconut balls from the freezer. Place one on a fork and dip it in the chocolate mixture to coat thoroughly. Shake the excess chocolate back in the bowl and place the coated coconut ball on the baking tray to set. Repeat with all coconut balls.
  3. Return to the freezer to set for 10 minutes then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or a month in the freezer.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20.0 Amount Per Serving: 1 ball Calories: 120  Total Fat 11 g Saturated Fat 5 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 16 mg Sodium 4 mg Potassium 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 3 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 0 g Protein 1 g Net Carbohydrate 1 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 20 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it's best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
Keto chocolate coconut balls are the answer for low carb candy. Easter candy, take that! These are a delicious sugar-free chocolate coconut treat. #ketochocolate #ketoeaster #ketocandy

What's in a Keto Krate? My Review

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What exactly is a Keto Krate? In my review I'll discuss what it is and go through this month's Keto Krate. Let's have some fun! This monthly goodie box will be opened up and presented with all the info I can give you.

What's in a Keto Krate? Let's review this low carb snack goodie box and find out what it's all about. #ketokrate #ketosnacksDisclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend something if I've liked and used it myself and feel it would be of benefit to my readers.

What is a Keto Krate?

Let's get started with the big question. What precisely is a Keto Krate? Or KetoKrate, depending on how you space it!

Well, let me enlighten you! A Keto Krate is a monthly subscription box specifically for those on a keto diet or choose a keto way of eating.

The monthly orange box contains a variety of keto treats from various companies. Every month you get a new assortment of low carb, gluten-free, malitol-free snacks to try out. 

With more and more products claiming to be KETO, sometimes it's hard to sort through them all. Now, it's true we all have a different definition of true keto, and I know there are certain ingredients I avoid which others don't.

However, each person needs to judge what works best for themselves and set their own goals.

Keto Krate March contents for review. New low carb snacks. #ketosnacks #ketokrate

With the Keto Krate, the box comes with a prescreened group of keto treats.

Will you like everything? Probably not, I don't always, but I love it when I discover a gem. That's the point, you try one of a variety of things to find what will work for you.

And bonus -  it's fun!

There's a good chance you'll find your next favorite quick snack. 

March 2020 Keto Krate Review

What was in my March 2020 Keto Krate? Let's take a look!

 

 

Now let's recap in case you didn't watch the full four minutes of my exciting unboxing video or didn't catch everything. Here's what was included:

  1. Chocolate Chip Cookie from Lenny and Larry's
  2. Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Bar from Kiss My Keto
  3. Chocolate Almond Butter Keto Bar from Ketologie
  4. Almond Espresso Chocolate Keto Cups from Ketosis Cups
  5. Peanut Butter Chip Bar from IQ Bar
  6. Sea Salt Pecans from Front Porch Pecans
  7. Parmesan Cheese Crisps from Whisps
  8. Milk Chocolate Keto Bark Pecan from Choc Zero
  9. Caramel and Sea Salt Bar from FattBar
  10. Nacho Cheddar Flavored Chichanerrones (Fried Pork Rinds) from Pork King Good
  11. Keto Krate leaflet with fun recipes, Keto Krate information and discount information, poems, and fun ideas and tips for the month. 

My personal favorites from this box

To be honest, I liked most of the things from this month's box and have quite a bit of it left. The bag of chocolate bark from Choc Zero is a 6-oz bag with 6 individually wrapped servings. Truly perfect for that chocolate craving!

Now to announce my favorites...drum roll please...the winners are:

Almond Espresso Chocolate Keto Cups from Ketosis Cups

Coffee, chocolate, almond butter, 2g net carbs, need I say more? YUM!

Parmesan Cheese Crisps from Whisps!

This is the ultimate portable snack. They're tasty cheese crisps without unnecessary ingredients, and my daughter loves them and will actually take them to school without complaining. Score!

Sea Salt Pecans from Front Porch Pecans!

I have always adored pecans, and these are blissfully roasted with sea salt. Simple, quality ingredients are delicious!

A note on nuts

Although I personally adore them, whenever I eat any nut, pecans, peanuts, or whatever, I take great care. I enjoy them, but I don't eat them or leave them open around large groups of people I don't know. As an allergy mom, I appreciate when others do the same and wash well. You never know who might have a severe nut allergy.

How often do you get a Keto Krate?

Keto Krate is a monthly subscription box. However, you can also manage your subscription to skip one or more shipments. 

You can log into your own personal customer portal to change the frequency, check the bill date, and more.

Where do the snacks come from?

The keto treats in a Keto Krate can come from all over. They search for snacks all around the world for you to try. That's one reason the boxes can provide such a good variety.

How can I order a Keto Krate?

It's super-easy! Head on over to the Keto Krate website here or click the button below.

Keto Krate box example for review, unboxing

Click here to go to Keto Krate to order!

How I use the goodies from my Keto Krate

Like I mentioned before, I use the snacks from my Keto Krate when on the go or need a snack to throw in my purse for an emergency.

If I have something on hand, I'm much less likely to fall for that breakfast burrito or pastry calling to me from the window! Admittedly, my will-power is not fabulous without preparation.

Can I tell you how much I love opening that box for the first time and diving in? It's like a treasure hunt! If you've have subscription boxes in the past you'll know what I mean.

I so often have trouble finding any portable snack to take with me places. Truthfully, these suggestions have all but solved that problem. I love it!

Should I get one?

Should you get one? That's a good question! Personally, I love my Keto Krate and the anticipation of its arrival every month.

Believe me, it's announced to the entire household!

For me, it's a good value rather than buying entire boxes of bars and snacks and not knowing whether or not I'll like them. It's good to keep things on hand I can grab when I'm in a hurry or need a snack on the go.

For you, I don't what your day is like. It's that personal choice of what works for the individual again. If you're excited and like the looks of this recent box, why not try it out?

To see more of my favorites take a look around my keto shop! It will be updated periodically so check back when you can.

Or use these keto snack recipes to make your own:

  1. Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
  2. Sour Cream and Onion Keto Chips
  3. Keto Peanut Brittle
  4. Low Carb Coconut Granola Bars

Low Carb Keto Thai Coconut Soup

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Creamy Keto Thai coconut soup is a delicate blend of amazing flavors: shrimp, ginger, lime, coconut milk, lemongrass, with the red curry spice on top. Delicious, dairy-free, gluten-free, and low carb, this refreshing recipe is perfect for a Lenten meal, spring, or anytime!

Keto low carb Thai coconut soup is a delicate blend of delicious flavors. This dairy-free, gluten-free, and delicious soup is perfectly refreshing for spring, lent, or any time! #ketosoup #lowcarbsoup

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Lately, I've seen a lot of blog posts on Pinterest with gorgeous pictures and tales of experiences in Thailand. They all seem to scream, "Come! Come visit Thailand, Land of Smiles!"

So, of course, my heart says, "Yes, please let's go! I want to see these fantastic places and experience the food and culture!"

My brain says, "Unfortunately, now is now a good time to take off to Thailand, but why not make some Thai food?"

Why not indeed?

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Thai food ain't about simplicity. It's about the juggling of disparate elements to create a harmonious finish. Like a complex musical chord it's got to have a smooth surface but it doesn't matter what's happening underneath. Simplicity isn't the dictum here, at all. Some westerners think it's a jumble of flavors, but to a Thai that's important, it's the complexity they delight in.

- David Thompson, Thai Food

Keto Thai coconut soup

With a few substitutions here and there, it's very easy to eat delicious Thai food that's low carb at the same time.

My first experiences with Thai food were definitely memorable. I was a sophomore or junior in college, and a group of friends decided to check out a fairly new local Thai restaurant. In the middle of Texas.

I loved and still love trying new flavors and experiencing other cultures and was super-excited to give Thai food a go. Unfortunately, my Texas Thai food experience was not a pleasant one. In fact, it made me sick for the next two days.

Regrettably, this disaster of a meal put my love of Thai food on hold for a number of years. Do you have a similar food memory you can't shake? For years afterward, the smell of spicy coconut milk took me back to that experience, and not in a good way.

Creamy low carb Thai shrimp soup is dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, and an amazing blend of flavors with a punch of red curry.

Thai flavors

Today, I love Thai food! It is truly an art of flavor blending and layering and a delight to the senses. When prepared well.

Which is why I now do my research on any Thai restaurant I plan to visit and often make my own versions of my favorites. It is fairly easy to modify recipes slightly to make them Keto or low carb and still retain the fabulous flavors.

I was once told, in Thai cooking, there are four flavors: sour, sweet, creamy and salty. The spice, or heat, is over those four flavors. The secret and magic of the perfect dish is the correct balance of flavors where each sits just right to make it practically divine.

A westerner may see a list of the ingredients and skeptically think, "Wow! That's certainly a melting pot of ingredients!"

When in fact, the lemongrass, ginger, lime, coconut milk, red curry, and all the others are precisely planned out.

The balance must be there for a true Thai dish. It's a different mix newer to my palate, and it's very enjoyable!

Keto Thai coconut soup is art in color and flavor. The perfect blend of flavors in a delicious low carb meal.

🍽 Equipment

To make this low carb Thai coconut soup you'll need: 

Keto Low Carb Thai Coconut Soup is full of flavors while still gluten-free and dairy-free. Shrimp, ginger, lime, red curry, perfectly refreshing for spring. #ketosoup #lowcarbdinner

🥘 Ingredients

  • coconut oil (or avocado oil)
  • peeled medium shrimp
  • red bell pepper
  • onion
  • chopped zucchini, (or make as zoodles)
  • finely chopped lemongrass, (or 5 drops lemongrass essential oil)
  • garlic
  • fresh ginger
  • salt
  • red curry paste (or red curry powder)
  • unsweetened coconut milk
  • chicken bone broth, (or vegetable stock)
  • black pepper
  • lime, juiced
  • fresh cilantro

🔪 Instructions

How to make keto Thai coconut soup

First, take out a large soup pot or dutch oven and melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. You can also use avocado oil instead if you don't have coconut oil.

Second, add the shrimp and stir it occasionally for 2-3 minutes until it turns pink. Sprinkle on salt to taste and then remove it to a bowl. Set it aside for now.

Then, back to the pot, add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and zucchini. Stir it all occasionally until the vegetables become tender (4-5 minutes).

A note on the zucchini

I prefer to slice the zucchini and cut the rounds into fourths for my soup. However, you can cut them any size you want or even use a spiralizer to create noodles for your meal. I've done both and admit it's just easier for me to slice instead of spiralize.

Zucchini noodles, Thai coconut soup

Next, add in the ginger and lemongrass and cook another minute.

Instead of actual lemongrass I often use 5 drops of quality lemongrass essential oil. If you do choose to use lemongrass essential oil, add it at the end instead of at this point. It cuts down on the carbs and is easy to keep in the cabinet!

Now, whisk in the curry paste, coconut milk, bone broth, and pepper.

Tip: If you'd like to make your own bone broth, check out this recipe for Bone Broth in an Instant Pot!

Slowly, bring it all to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer until the soup thickens slightly. This can be for about 10 minutes or longer to allow the flavors to combine. I often like the soup the second day better because the flavors have more time to blend.

Lastly, stir in the shrimp, lime juice, and cilantro (and lemongrass oil if using). Season it with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve it up in bowls and to make it pretty, garnish with fresh lime wedges and cilantro.

A bite of low carb Thai soup with shrimp. #ketodinner #lowcarbsoup

I landed in 1980 in Bangkok, and I stopped to eat ten times between the airport and the hotel. It was all lemongrass and ginger and chilies.

- Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Favorite international cuisine?

Spices, flavors, herbs, textures. I love my food. It's even better when you taste the fabulous dishes from around the world. Indian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Cajun, yum!

Wouldn't it be fabulous to travel from country to country to try their regional specialties? Oh yes, that would be delightful! However, I'm going to whip up some in my own kitchen. For example, try my Easy Keto Paella with Cauliflower Rice.

Then the smells, tastes, and textures will transport me easily on a world tour from my own home.

Currently, I'm off to eat a bowl of keto Thai coconut soup. For now at least. 🙂 Enjoy!

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Keto Thai Coconut Soup is a delicate low carb blend of shrimp, ginger, lime, coconut milk, red curry and more. It's the perfect Lenten, spring, or anytime meal as it's dairy-free and gluten-free too. #lowcarbdinner #ketosoup

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🥣 More low carb soups

  1. Keto Taco Soup
  2. Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup
  3. Low Carb Green Chili Chicken Chowder
  4. Keto Jambalaya (can be made as a soup)
  5. Low Carb Chicken Mushroom Soup


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Keto Thai Coconut Soup is dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb, and delicious. #thaisoup #lowcarbdinner

Keto Thai Coconut Soup

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Fresh, spicy, and flavorful! Low carb Thai coconut soup is the perfect mix of coconut, lime, shrimp, cilantro, and red curry deliciousness! It's dairy-free, gluten-free and fabulous.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil, (or avocado oil)
  • 1 lb peeled medium shrimp
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 chopped zucchini (small), (or make as zoodles)
  • 1 stalk lemongrass (finely chopped), (or 5 drops lemongrass essential oil)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon red curry paste, (or red curry powder)
  • 2 13 oz cans unsweetened coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth, (or vegetable stock)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (more to garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt the coconut oil over a medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until pink. Salt to taste then remove to a bowl.
  2. To the pot, add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and zucchini. Stir occasionally until tender (4-5 minutes). Add in the ginger and lemongrass and cook another minute.
  3. Whisk in the curry paste and then the coconut milk, stock, and pepper. Bring it all to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until the soup thickens slightly (about 10 minutes).
  4. Stir in the shrimp, lime juice, and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh lime wedges and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 359  Total Fat 26 g Saturated Fat 22 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 116 mg Sodium 474 mg Potassium 381 mg Total Carbohydrate 6 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 4 g Protein 26 g Net Carbohydrate 5 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 359

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: Gluten-Free / Category: Main Course

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it's best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
 
Keto Thai Coconut Soup with shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dairy-free keto diet recipe. Gluten-free, sugar-free, and low carb, it's perfect for Lent or even when you have a cold! #ketosoups #ketorecipes #dairyfreeketo

Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

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Chewy and delicious low carb peanut butter brownies marry our favorite flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a gluten-free, keto brownie your taste buds will love! Top it with keto peanut butter frosting and BOOM! Mind blown.

Low carb peanut butter brownies are a cheery gluten-free snack or dessert perfect for a keto diet. Sugar-free and easy. What could be better than chocolate and peanut butter for Mother's Day, a birthday, or everyday? #ketobrownies #lowcarbrecipes

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Keto Peanut Butter Brownies

Brownies are one of those ultimate comfort foods you can't help but love. You may know I am a peanut butter fanatic so change that to peanut butter brownies with chocolate chips, and you've struck gold!

I love these low carb peanut butter brownies, and it's hard to believe they're gluten-free and sugar-free.

Do you have childhood memories of ooey-gooey brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce? Even now that's a temptation to which I can rarely say no.

Therefore, why not make your own decadent brownie and stay low carb or keto diet-friendly?

Warm one of these up and top with a scoop of your favorite keto ice cream or top with keto peanut butter frosting and mmmm! Heaven!

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Keto peanut butter brownies for a low carb dessert or keto snack. Made with almond flour and topped with keto peanut butter frosting or ice cream. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts #ketobrownies

You would be amazed by what you can give up, lose, or break, and yet still be a person who gets happy over brownies.

- Augusten Burroughs

The history of brownies

There are all sorts of stories about where the brownie originated. Most will agree it's an American concoction. I've read some stories that say they came from a baker forgetting to put the baking soda in a chocolate cake.

In the latter part of the 19th century, smaller portable cakes became the fashion for outdoor activities. Ladies requested desserts that could be eaten al fresco and packed easily.

One such recipe was on behest of Bertha Palmer of the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. It was 1893, and she wanted a small dessert, yet still cake-like. Why? Well, she wanted to provide a dessert for the ladies attending the World's Fair.

The Palmer House Hotel is now a Hilton, and to this day you can order "Bertha's Brownie". Actually, some claim this to be the first brownie with walnuts and an apricot glaze.

I wonder if the recipe has changed in the past couple hundred years!

The best low carb peanut butter brownies with sugar-free chocolate chip and chewy goodness. Gluten-free and keto-friendly desserts you can enjoy without the guilt! #ketobrownies #lowcarbdessert

To make low carb peanut butter brownies you'll need : 

Delicious and soft low carb peanut butter brownies are the perfect gluten-free, keto dessert. Sugar-free and fabulous snacks for picnics, parties, or any occasion. #ketobrownies #lowcarbrecipes

How to make low carb peanut butter brownies

I most certainly do like a recipe that is super-simple and quick to throw together. In particular, I like a recipe where you can throw all the ingredients together in a bowl. Then mix them up, and say voílà!

Granted this recipe is not quite that easy, but it's pretty close. Shall we begin?

First, take out a large bowl. Second, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease the baking dish with butter or coconut oil.

I like a thicker brownie so I use and 8" by 8" glass baking dish. If you prefer a thinner brownie, you can shorten the baking time by 5 minutes and use a 7" by 11" pan.

Next, whisk together the melted butter (or coconut oil), peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sweetener in the large bowl until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time mixing as you go.

Then, add everything else but the chocolate chips and stir the mixture with a spoon or spatula until it's all evenly combined and a dough-like consistency.

The best low carb peanut butter brownies. Gluten-free and keto-friendly delicious sugar-free dessert. #ketobrownies #lowcarbrecipes

Add the sugar-free chocolate chips

The last thing before you bake is to mix in the chocolate chips. Make sure to get them evenly spread throughout so you don't have a big section of chocolate chips and then another part of just plain dough. Not that I've done that before or anything! 😉

Now, spread the mixture evenly along the bottom of the greased baking dish. Then put it in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and beautifully baked.

Overhead low carb peanut butter brownies #ketodessert #lowcarbdessert

Tip: For the best results cool the uncut brownies on a cooling rack completely before cutting them up into bars.

To frost or not to frost

That is the question.

Keto peanut butter brownies are fabulous plain or topped with keto ice cream. However, if you want to take it up a peanut butter notch make up a batch of Keto Peanut Butter Frosting and spread on top!

It's not something you'll regret.

Low carb peanut butter brownie topped with keto peanut butter frosting. Heaven on a plate. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

Cut them up into 16 even pieces and serve. Also, they keep well in the freezer for up to a month for emergency afternoon snacks.

I may even be known to warm one up every now and then for a quick breakfast!

Low carb peanut butter brownies are gluten-free, keto-friendly goodness. Top with a keto ice cream and enjoy a delicious sugar-free dessert. #ketobrownies #lowcarbrecipes

A basic rule of baking is that, in general, it's almost impossible to make an inedible batch of brownies.

- Linda Sunshine

Keto brownies: Gooey vs. Cake-like

So let's all weigh in. Without the scale. Ha!

Kidding, but what is your opinion? Should brownies be gooey or more cake-like? Do you have a preference or consider them two different kinds of dessert?

I'm definitely an ooey-gooey fudgy brownie fan. However, I know plenty of people who would demand, "How could you eat that underbaked dessert?!"

Consequently, I'm going to tell you this. If you prefer a gooey brownie, slightly shorten the bake time on these low carb peanut butter brownies.

On the other hand, if you prefer a more cake-like brownie bake these the full 25 minutes or even more. Of course, you will need to watch so they don't burn, but add a couple of extra minutes. The top will be more golden, and the brownies more cake-like.

Thanks for reading and sharing peanut butter treat time today! I hope it becomes one of your easy go-to family favorites.

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Beautiful low carb peanut butter brownies are easy gluten-free snacks or can be dressed up with keto ice cream for an easy delicious keto dessert. Sugar-free and perfect for picnics and parties. #lowcarbdessert #ketobrownies

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More low carb peanut butter recipes:

  1. Low carb peanut butter muffins
  2. Keto peanut butter pie
  3. Thumbprint keto peanut butter cookies
  4. Keto Peanut Butter Frosting


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📖 Recipe

Delicious Low carb peanut butter brownies are gluten-free, sugar-free, and keto-friendly. The perfect chewy snack with a bit of chocolate. #ketobrownies #lowcarbdessert

Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Chewy and delicious low carb peanut butter brownies marry our favorite flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a gluten-free, keto brownie your taste buds will love.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener, (I use Swerve Confectioner's)
  • ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips, (Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips, or other)
  • keto peanut butter frosting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. A larger dish will make a thinner brownie.
  2. Whisk together the melted coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sweetener in a large bowl.
  3. Mix eggs in one at a time.
  4. Add in all the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly along the bottom of the greased baking dish and put it in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
  6. Cool on a cooling rack completely before cutting into bars for best results.

Notes

Click for the Keto Peanut Butter Frosting recipe.

Tip: Almond flours and peanut butter brands may vary. If the dough is too crumbly, add a tablespoon at a time of almond milk to bind it until it's a thick brownie batter consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16.0 Amount Per Serving: 1 bar Calories 169  Total Fat 15 g Saturated Fat 8 g Monounsaturated Fat 3 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 23 mg Sodium 136 mg Potassium 9 mg Total Carbohydrate 6 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 0 g Protein 4 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 16 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169

*3g Net Carbs each **Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American, Keto / Category: Dessert

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it's best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Creamy Keto Peanut Butter Frosting

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Divinely decadent, creamy keto peanut butter frosting without powdered sugar is super simple to make and packed with peanutty flavor. This is the perfect low carb frosting for a keto birthday cake or sugar-free, gluten-free cupcakes. Did I mention it's fabulous on peanut butter brownies?

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Decadent creamy keto peanut butter frosting is perfect for a low carb birthday cake or gluten-free cupcakes. Easy to make and full of peanut flavor, it's a favorite treat for a keto diet. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts #ketofrosting

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If you're thinking of flavor combinations, you can't get much better than peanut butter and chocolate. Peanut butter and chocolate eggs for Easter, peanut butter chocolate pie, brownies, the list goes on!

Chocolate and peanut butter

Personally, peanuts and peanut butter quickly can become an addiction so I've had to limit buying giant jars of peanuts. I've found one of the best treats for me personally is a chocolate peanut butter cup. Peanut butter frosting (no powdered sugar) came about as a twist on the same theme.

What is the perfect reward or birthday treat? I can't think of a better one than a keto peanut butter frosting on keto chocolate cupcakes. Yes, please!

In a hurry?

While I think you’ll love my super helpful tips and fun stories, I also realize we are sometimes pressed for time and just need a good recipe! Are you looking for a keto peanut butter frosting recipe without butter?

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Enemy giants moved toward the breach, and Tyson picked up the fallen warrior’s club. He yelled something to his fellow blacksmiths—probably “For Poseidon!”—but with his mouth was full of peanut butter it sounded like, “PUH PTEH BUN!” His brethren all grabbed hammers and chisels, yelled, “PEANUT BUTTER!” and charged behind Tyson into battle.

– Rick Riordan, The Last Olympian

Keto peanut butter frosting overhead one gluten-free cupcake. #ketodesserts #ketofrosting
Are peanuts low carb and keto-friendly?

First of all, what are peanuts?

Peanuts are not tree nuts but a legume. As a legume, they're in the same family as lentils, beans, and soy. Also, because peanuts are legumes, this means they have more sugar than tree nuts. They are high-fat and a good source of protein.

What else? Well, I'm glad you asked! Actually, peanuts are low carb. They have 6 carbs in one-fourth of a cup with 2 grams dietary fiber, which would equal 4 net carbs (per myfitnesspal.com). They're also high in vitamins and minerals.

It sounds almost too good to be true, and for quite a while peanuts were my go-to quick snack. However, as with anything, you can have too much of a good thing. I've always had a snacking problem, and a snack high in fat and calories (not to mention some sugar) must be portioned.

Peanuts and peanut butter can definitely be enjoyed on a keto diet, but in moderation. Nowadays, I like to use peanut butter as a treat or reward rather than an everyday snack. 

How important is it to choose organic peanuts or peanut butter?

As much as possible, it's important to buy organic and put the best foods in your body. 

In my opinion, it's even more important to buy organic peanut butter and peanuts. Why? Peanuts are grown underground with a soft shell that absorbs. 

What does it absorb? Pesticides. Many different forms are commonly used on peanuts. In addition, peanuts are rotated on fields with cotton plants which are often sprayed with the herbicide glyphosate (aka Monsanto’s Roundup) [1].

Even if some of the pesticides are considered "safe", I prefer to avoid them as much as possible. Therefore, I buy organic and the best quality I can find. What's the best low carb peanut butter? Read more about the best keto peanut butter options.

Overhead keto peanut butter frosting on gluten-free chocolate cupcakes. #ketofrosting #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

To make keto peanut butter frosting you'll need:

Delicious keto peanut butter frosting is good on just about anything. Sugar-free, gluten-free, creamy and perfect for a low carb keto diet. #ketofrosting #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

I'm going to live until I die, and everything in between is just another excuse to eat peanut butter.

- Dana Gould

Ingredients in low carb peanut butter frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ⅔ cup natural peanut butter (sugar-free)
  • ⅔ cup powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream

When it comes to ingredients, I like to use as fresh and natural as possible. I've had some comments on why don't you make a cool whip peanut butter frosting? Um, no. We definitely want to avoid sugar and any unnecessary added ingredients in our frosting!

Fresh cream and organic is the way to go!

How to make keto peanut butter frosting without powdered sugar

I absolutely love how easy it is to make keto peanut butter icing without butter. Because of the containers of frosting in the grocery store that are so easy to grab and go, we forget frosting's not difficult to make. In fact, I think it's one of those things built up in your head as too much trouble, especially when you haven't tried it before.

Therefore, on a keto diet, it's pleasantly surprising to find frosting so easy to make. Perhaps the most difficult part of this entire recipe is getting all the ingredients out and letting them come to room temperature.

Creamy keto peanut butter frosting ingredients. #ketofrosting #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

Once all the ingredients are ready, measure them out and put each one in the same large bowl. Then use a standing or hand mixer to completely blend everything together evenly for two to three minutes.

Be sure to mix it for a good amount of time to whip up the cream and other ingredients for a good-textured frosting. 

Keto peanut butter frosting in the bowl. Ready to frost the low carb cake. #ketocakes #ketobirthdayrecipes #ketodesserts

Next, after it's all completely smooth, judge whether or not it's the right consistency. If it's too hard, add an additional tablespoon of cream and mix it in until the frosting is as you'd like.

Creamy keto peanut butter frosting on a low carb chocolate cupcake. #ketorecipes #ketofrosting #ketobirthdaycake

How to store keto peanut butter frosting

After you've determined the texture of the frosting is perfect, it can be used immediately. Put it on Keto Chocolate Cupcakes or Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies!

Or, if you'd like to store it to use later, spoon it in an airtight container, and it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.

If you'd like to freeze it, I would say keep it in the freezer for up to one month before using it. I doubt it will last that long! Wink. 

Variations on keto peanut butter frosting

There are many ways to vary this near perfect frosting should you wish.

  1. Almond butter icing: If you wish to make an almond butter frosting, simply switch out a good sugar free almond butter for the peanut butter. This makes a delightful almost keto buttercream frosting.
  2. Chocolate almond butter frosting: Simply switch out the peanut butter with almond butter and add ¼ cup of cocoa powder. If it becomes too thick, add two tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk and mix, continuing until you reach the desired spreadable consistency.

Play around with the ingredients and flavors! It's fun to add extracts like lemon or almond to your almond buttercream frosting!

How to use keto peanut butter icing without powdered sugar

While is incredibly easy to eat keto peanut butter frosting with a spoon out of a bowl, again I advise portion control. Lol! 

There are so many options for this delicious keto frosting without powdered sugar, and I highly recommend it on my low carb peanut butter brownies seen here:

Bite of keto peanut butter frosting with low carb peanut butter browies #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

What else? The possibilities are endless! Keto chocolate cupcakes, keto flourless chocolate cake, as a keto cake filling, or the frosting for the perfect keto birthday cake!

Try this amazing recipe out for peanut butter cream cheese frosting today and you won't regret it!

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Creamy keto peanut butter frosting is rich and creamy yet quick and easy to make. Whip it together for a low carb icing on a gluten-free cake or cupcakes. Chocolate peanut butter is always a good choice! #ketodietrecipes #ketodesserts #ketobirthday

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My favorite keto peanut butter recipes

  1. Low Carb Peanut Butter Muffins
  2. Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
  3. Keto Peanut Butter Pie
  4. Chaffle Recipes: Chocolate Peanut Butter
  5. Keto Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies 

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📖 Recipe

Divinely decadent keto peanut butter frosting is perfect for a low carb birthday treat or special occasion. #ketotreats #ketobirthday #ketorecipes

Keto Peanut Butter Frosting

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Divinely decadent keto peanut butter frosting is creamy and delicious for a low carb birthday cake or special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ⅔ cup natural peanut butter (sugar-free)
  • ⅔ cup powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients and put them in a large bowl. Use a standing or hand mixer to completely blend everything together evenly.
  2. Once completely smooth, the frosting can be used immediately or placed in an airtight container in the refridgerator for up to one week.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 181 Total Fat 18 g Saturated Fat 8 g Monounsaturated Fat 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 33 mg Sodium 105 mg Potassium 1 mg Total Carbohydrate 4 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 2 g Protein 5 g Net Carbohydrate 3 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
 
Keto peanut butter frosting is creamy, easy, and delicious on keto cupcakes or a low carb birthday cake! Sugar-free, gluten-free, and packed with peanutty flavor a chocolate peanut butter lover will adore. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts #ketobirthdaycake

Best Easy Keto Taco Dip

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Super-easy Keto Taco Dip packs the spice and served with low carb crudité fits perfectly with a low carb diet. Made with organic spices, sour cream, and healthy real-food ingredients, it's a delish keto appetizer for your next party!

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Easy keto taco dip is quick to prepare for a party or event. Low carb and delicious fiesta dip with favorite keto crudité. #ketodip #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes

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In a past life I used to buy all sorts of dip mixes. You know the ones. Spinach dip, fiesta dip, ranch dip, habañero dip.

The thing is, I loved the fact they were so easy. You dumped a packet into a tub of sour cream, stirred, and voílà! Instant dip that tasted so much better than the premade kind you could buy from the store. And it was always popular at family parties, sports parties, or even for a work food day.

Once I started looking more closely at ingredients I discovered there were a lot of things in many of these mixes I really didn't want in my dip. Sugar being one of the main ones, but I also found all sorts of preservatives, anti-caking agents, and things I couldn't pronounce.

So, I thought, and I say this to myself often, why can you make your own? Of course I can, and so can you. We all want to know and control what goes in to what we're eating.

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Easy keto taco dip on a stick. A great low carb appetizer couldn't be simpler. #ketorecipes #ketodip #ketoappetizer

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.

– Luciano Pavarotti

Why make your own taco seasoning blend

I love to make my own spice mixes. Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a spice market? Not a place with sealed bottles, but the open air market with mounds of colors of bright spices? Their fragrance fills the air, and you try to figure out what each word translates to in English.

It's a beautiful picture, and one I like to recreate in my mind's eye when creating my own spice blends.

Well, here at home, I buy the best organic ingredients I can find. If I buy it bottled it should have very few ingredients listed, preferably one. For example: Organic paprika.

That's it. Nothing added. You feel a greater measure of control over the ingredients. Therefore, I personally feel the flavor's amazingly better, and I know what I'm feeding to my children, friends, and family.

Organic fresh spices for dip mixes and spice blends

🍽 Equipment

To make easy keto taco dip you'll need:

Don't eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn't recognize as food.

- Michael Pollan

🥘 Ingredients

Keto Taco Dip

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning blend

Taco Seasoning Blend

  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules (or powder)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tbsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

🔪 Instructions

How to make easy keto taco dip

Before you begin to make the keto taco dip, you'll want to make sure you have a taco seasoning blend. I like to make my own and keep it in it's own air-tight spice jar for dips, taco seasoning, soups, or whatever I feel like.

If you have your own trusted organic taco blend, by all means use it for convenience. However, if you don't, why not make your own. This is a job I give to my daughter, and she loves to measure out the spices and mix it all up.

How to make taco seasoning blend

The most important thing about making a spice blend is to get good quality ingredients. Once you have them, it's just a matter of making the right blend to your taste.

Our favorite mix using a combination of sea salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic granules, onion powder, paprika, oregano, cilantro, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.

I've included the amounts I use in the recipe card below, but often you may wish to vary the measurements to your own taste. For example, I don't use a lot of cayenne pepper because I want my daughter to be able to eat it. 

She doesn't like a lot of spice. However, if you know you want a super-spicy dip or taco seasoning blend, up the amount of cayenne pepper.

Put all the spices and herbs in a bowl and mix, or simply place them all in a spice jar and shake it up. Easy peasy.

Bowl of easy keto taco dip #ketorecipes #ketodip

How to make the keto taco dip

Once you have the taco seasoning blend ready you basically have a dip mix. It's nearly as easy as pouring out one of the aforementioned dip packets. But oh so much better for you!

First, use a spatula to measure and spoon the sour cream and mayonnaise into a medium bowl.  Second, mix them together well.

Tip: Be choosy when it comes to mayonnaise. I like to either make my own or buy an avocado oil mayo that's sugar-free such as Chosen Foods Mayo (I get this at Costco) or Primal Kitchen (now available at many grocery stores).

Next, add two tablespoons of Taco Seasoning Blend and continue to mix it all up until all is evenly incorporated. It can be eaten at this point, but I find it tastes even better if it's refrigerated for 2 hours or overnight. That way the flavors infuse into the dip.

Remove it from the fridge, stir it up, and then spoon it into a dip bowl to present. Serve the keto taco dip with keto crackers or chips such as my Sour Cream and Onion Keto Chips. Or set up a plate of low carb crudité, vegetables, etc.

I like to set out cucumber, celery, broccoli, peppers, cheese slices, along with chips or crackers. Play with it depending on what's in season and how you like it. 

Cucumber with easy keto taco dip. Flavorful and low carb high fat. Perfect for a keto diet. #ketodietrecipes #ketodips

🍤 Keto Appetizers

What else do you use for keto appetizers or keto snacks for a party?

I love my sweets like Keto Chocolate Coconut Balls, but I like to have a good mix of salty and sweet. When I have some time to prepare, Keto Pesto Pinwheels are a fun option.

There are so many spice combinations, it's fun to experiment. You can make all sorts of dips or meat rubs with glorious spices from all over the world. But I warn you now, the creative artist chef in you may just jump out!

What are your favorite quick keto snacks or appetizer recipes? I can always do with a bacon or proscuitto-wrapped almost anything! Leave me your ideas in the comments below! 

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Delicious and addictive easy keto taco dip. Perfect with your favorite keto crudité. #ketodip #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes

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Favorite low carb dessert recipes for parties

  1. Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
  2. Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies
  3. Keto Blackberry Cobbler
  4. Best Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

📖 Recipe

Easy Keto Taco Dip is a quick make for parties and gatherings with your favorite keto crudité. Always popular and low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free delicious. #ketodip #ketorecipes

Easy Keto Taco Dip

Yield: 13
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

The best easy keto taco dip to whip up with your favorite keto crudité. Gluten-free sour cream and mayonnaise base with sugar-free spices.

Ingredients

Keto Taco Dip

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free)
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning blend

Taco Seasoning Blend

  • 2 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic granules (or powder)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Keto Taco Dip

  1. Place the sour cream and mayonaise in a medium bowl and mix it together well.
  2. Add the two tablespoons of Taco Seasoning Blend and continue to mix until all is evenly incorporated.
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Stir and spoon into a dip bowl to serve.

Taco Seasoning Blend

  1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour them in a spice container to store. Shake it well so everything is evenly dispersed. It can then be used in Keto Taco Dip on taco meat or whatever you wish.

Notes

Nutritions Facts for the Keto Taco Dip

Servings 13.0 Calories 82  Total Fat 8 g Saturated Fat 3 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 21 mg Sodium 177 mg Potassium 3 mg Total Carbohydrate 2 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 1 g Protein 1 g Net Carbohydrate 2 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 13 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82Unsaturated Fat: 0g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizer

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
 
 

Sour Cream and Onion Keto Chips {Gluten-Free}

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Delicious sour cream and onion keto chips are gluten-free, low carb, and made of real good foods. Great for a keto appetizer with dip, a snack during the big game, or as a low carb side with soup!

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Bowl of sour cream and onion keto chips

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Keto Chips

Few things motivate me more to develop a recipe than the wants of my own child. 

It's one thing for me to choose this way of eating for my own health. However, it's completely another thing when a doctor tells a young child it would be best if she didn't eat certain things because of Celiac disease or Crohn's disease. Since it's not just a gluten free diet, but specific carbs as well it's hard to explain to a child. Suddenly Mom becomes the police, and those big sad eyes turn up at every party or event.

Real food sour cream and onion keto chips are gluten-free, low carb, and delicious. Great for a keto appetizer with dip or as a low carb side with soup! #ketochips #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes

But I LOVE sour cream and onion chips! Can't I have just one? Just this once? Puh-leeeease? 

Of course, we already know the answer. No. Also, for anyone, is it really possible to eat just one chip?! I don't think so!

Therefore, that's how these sour cream and onion keto chips came about. A plea from the child. A desire to keep me sane and offer something she actually likes to grab at parties that are not sour cream and onion Doritos. 

Oh, and I think they're pretty tasty for a snack myself!

While I think you’ll love my super helpful tips and fun stories, I also realize we are sometimes pressed for time and just need a good recipe!

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Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.

– Diane Duane

💭 Top tips

What do you want in a chip? I'll tell you what I look for.

First, does it hold together to get a good amount of dip? Second, does it have a crispy crunch when you bite into it. Third, does it have the distinct salty chip flavor, in this case sour cream and onion?

If you want the chips to hold together, my first tip is to mix the ingredients really well. Sounds simple enough, but get that mixer out and whip them together. This is the best way to ensure a solid chip.

The second tip involves the crispy crunch. Roll the dough as thin as you can between the sheets of parchment paper while still being able to remove them to the pan. The thinner the chip, the better the crunch.

Also, when you bake something, especially with almond flour, there's not a ton of time between getting them crisp and burning the chips. Once the edges start to brown, watch them closely. The middle will start to brown, and at that point whisk them out so they don't burn.

The browner they are, the crispier they'll be. I like them not too crisp but with the edges brown. You'll have your own preference.

🍽 Equipment

Bowl of sour cream and onion keto chips

I have a tendency when I feel myself getting stuck, my impulse is to go to my cupboard and find chips to eat.

- Sara Bareilles

🥘 Ingredients

  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Butter
  • Egg
  • Sour cream
  • Finely ground blanched almond flour
  • Garlic granules
  • Onion powder
  • Mustard powder
  • Sea salt
  • Chopped chives

🔪 Instructions

To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare two baking sheets. Line them with silicone baking mat sheets or parchment paper.

To make the chips, first place the shredded mozzarella and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stick it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is entirely melted. 

Secondly, mix it well with a hand or standing mixer. Then add in the egg and the sour cream, and combine it all well. From there, add the almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and salt.

Whip it up until everything is completely combined and a dough forms, or you can push it into a dough ball with the spatula. Now, mix in the chives and place the dough ball in the refrigerator to chill.  

How to roll the dough

Now to get ready to roll out the dough for the keto chips.

Spray two large baking sheet-sized pieces of parchment paper with coconut or avocado oil. Alternatively, if you don't have a spray, brush the oil on with a basting brush. The oil serves to prevent the dough from sticking to the paper but also to help the chips crisp up when baking.

Sour cream and onion keto chips dough on parchment paper.

Place the slightly chilled dough in between the two pieces of parchment paper (oil to the middle so the dough does not stick). Next, take out a rolling pin and roll the dough out as thinly as possible between the two pieces of parchment paper.

After that, carefully remove the paper from the top side of the dough and cut in triangles or desired shapes. It's easy to use a pizza cutter or a knife to do this.

Rolled out keto chip dough with pizza cutter.

Ideally, they will all be about the same size so they cook evenly. Mine are not often exactly the same, but that's okay!

Then, peel the dough triangles carefully off or the parchment paper one at a time. Set them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone liners. They don't have to be far apart, but they will puff up a bit.

⏲️ Baking time

Don't be worried if they fall apart slightly as you put them on the pan. Almond flour does not have gluten and will not always hold. Just get them to the pan and patch it up. It may not be quite as pretty but will taste just as good!

Keto chips read to bake.

Now, bake the keto chips in the 350-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. The browner they are, the crispier they will be. As I said in the tips section, watch them toward the end so they don't burn!

Air fryer instructions

I often receive questions on how to cook my recipes in different ways. Especially for these sour cream and onion keto chips, readers have asked for the temperature and time required.

This past week I've been experimenting with my new Ninja Foodi. The thing is giant and is a pressure cooker, air crisper (air fryer), slow cooker, and more.

I've found when I roll the chips super thin, the best way to air fry (air crisp) them is at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 minutes. Also, it's important to preheat the air fryer before putting the chips in.

However, the problem with this is that not a lot fit in the Ninja Foodi. Also, the dough will fall through the cracks in the rack if the stacked rack is used.

Therefore, I prefer to bake my chips or use a more traditional air fryer with trays to allow the chips laid out flat without fear of melting and falling through.

Baked sour cream and onion low carb chips. Keto snacks ready for the big game or birthday party. #ketosnacks #ketochips #ketorecipes

Last of all, let them cool and serve with your favorite dip, as a snack on their own, or alongside your favorite keto soup, maybe like my Best Ever Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup or maybe even Keto Jambalaya - yum! 

Bite out of a sour cream and onion keto chip. So good and gluten-free, potato-free, and low carb. #ketorecipes #ketochips

Variations on keto chips

There are several ways to vary these keto chips. I've already mentioned how to air fry them or bake them.

Another thing that's easy to mix up is the flavorings.

Cheddar Sour Cream Keto Chips

Try making cheddar sour cream chips by switching out the mozzarella cheese for cheddar and omitting the chives or green onions.

Tortilla Keto Chips

To make more of a tortilla chip flavor to have with Mexican food I only make a couple of changes. Instead of mustard powder, I use cumin or leave it out entirely. Omit the chives or green onion.

Why keto chips?

This weekend the kids selected Despicable Me 2 for family movie night. I have to admit, it's pretty hilarious and one I don't mind watching with them.

ANYWAY, there's a fabulous scene where Gru has on a tortilla chip sombrero hat and the brim is filled with guacamole. He's looking dejected and snaps off pieces of the hat and dips them in the guacamole before popping them in his mouth. Another character comes by to console him and says:

I too have spent many nights trying to drown my sorrows in guacamole.

There may have been tears we were laughing so hard when we first watched this scene.

Chips are a huge part of American culture - potato chips, tortilla chips, baked chips, and all the brands. They're in movies, at parties, all stores. They're the salty snack! Don't fight the questions like, "Are Pringles gluten free? Do pringles have gluten or wheat starch!?"

Rather than fight it I just have to have a better option. We all love chips and the spectacular dips to go with them. Try these sour cream and onion keto chips out. They're pretty high on my list of favorite keto snacks.

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Sour cream and onion keto chips are delicious and the perfect low carb appetizer or side. Gluten-free and packed with flavor alone or with a keto dip. #ketochips #ketorecipes #ketosides

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  1. Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
  2. Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies
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Sour cream and onion keto chips. Gluten-free and low carb with the taste you love. #ketochips #ketorecipes

Sour Cream and Onion Keto Chips

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Real food sour cream and onion keto chips are gluten-free, low carb, and delicious. Great for a keto appetizer with dip or as a low carb side with soup! 

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • ¾ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare two baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
  2. Place the shredded mozzarella and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is entirely melted.
  3. Mix well with a hand or standing mixer. Then add in the egg then the sour cream and combine well.
  4. Add the almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and salt. Mix it until everything is evenly distributed and a dough forms.
  5. Mix in the chives and place the dough in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the parchment paper.
  6. Spray two large baking sheet-sized pieces of parchment paper with coconut or avocado oil. Alternatively, brush it on with a basting brush. Place the dough in between the two pieces of paper (oil to the middle so the dough does not stick).
  7. Take out a rolling pin and roll the dough out as thinly as possible between the two pieces of parchment paper.
  8. Remove the paper from the top and cut in triangles or desired shapes. Peel the dough triangles carefully off and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  9. Bake in the 350-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. The browner they are, the crispier they will be but watch so they don't burn.
  10. Let cool and serve with your favorite dip or soup or enjoy on their own.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0Amount Per Serving Calories 197  Total Fat 16 g Saturated Fat 7 g Monounsaturated Fat 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 65 mg Sodium 399 mg Potassium 111 mg Total Carbohydrate 2 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 1 g Protein 10 g Net Carbohydrate 1 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 197Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizer

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
 
Sour cream and onion keto chips are savory flavorful low carb snacks. Just what you want for a gluten-free treat for the big game or party with keto dip. #ketochips #ketosnacks #ketorecipes

Keto Rib Rub - Pork Ribs

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Get ready to bite into these awesome low carb pork ribs with a keto rib rub! Southern-style spice with gluten-free whole food basics. Who doesn't love pork?

I don't know about you, but I've always loved pork ribs. As a child I remember looking forward to that messy sticky goodness. In fact, I took great pride in cleaning off those bones!

Perhaps I imagined myself marooned on an island. In order to survive I got my kill and roasted it over the fire. I held the bones to my mouth and chewed off the delicious succulent meat.

I'm a bit of a romantic, but you get the idea. Make it a little more realistic with a store-bought rack of ribs and a grill or oven. No matter what way you look at it, pork ribs are enticingly mouthwatering.

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Dry keto rib rub for the perfect keto pork ribs. Southern-style spice and a sugar-free delicious low carb dinner. #ketodinner #ketorecipes #ketoribrub

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I take life with a slice of bacon, a slab of ham, and a rack of ribs.

– Unknown

The Grill vs. the Oven

How do you cook your meat most often?

For me, it depends on the season. I fully admit I'm a wimp and have no desire to get out and grill in the snow. Actually, I love to heat up the oven and the kitchen in such weather. 

On the other hand, in summer who doesn't love to get outside and grill? Keep the heat outside, chat with the neighbors, and fully revel in the act of grilling meat. Make it a party, or one with yourself.

Because it may be necessary to make keto rib rub and pork ribs in any season, I'm going to give you directions for both the grill and the oven.

Right now, we're in the midst of snowy cold winter. Therefore, the pictures you see are from the oven version, but it works just as well on the grill. So take your pick and let's get cooking!

It's time to barbeque some pork!

Sides of pork ribs with keto rib rub and a salad. #ketodinner #ketoporkrecipes #ketoribrub

TO MAKE PORK RIBS WITH KETO RIB RUB YOU’LL NEED: 

Keto pork ribs with a dry keto rib rub. Baked or grilled with southern-style gluten-free spices. #ketodinner #ketorecipes

When the going gets tough, the tough eat ribs.

- Nora Roberts

HOW TO MAKE PORK RIBS WITH KETO RIB RUB

To begin, we need to prep the pork ribs before putting on the rub. As usual, get out all your ingredients and kitchen utensils before you begin.

First, place the pork spare ribs in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover them with water and add one teaspoon paprika, two teaspoons salt, and the bay leaves.

Next, bring it to a boil then reduce the heat for it to simmer for 15 minutes. Then, remove the pot from the heat and take out the ribs. 

Keto Rib Rub

While the ribs are simmering, make your keto rib rub.

Tip: When you buy spices, make sure to read the ingredients. It should list the spice but NOT a lot of added ingredients. Also, I like to buy organic whenever possible.

When you make your own rub or spice mixture, you can control what goes in. So often, premade mixes have preservatives or anti-caking ingredients. I don't want to up my carbs or add unhealthy ingredients when I don't have to.

So, to make the keto rib rub, first take out a small to medium-sized bowl. Second, measure in the brown Swerve (or other sweetener), paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and the cayenne pepper.

Spices for the keto rib rub #ketospice #ketorub #ketorecipes

Note: The amount of cayenne you put it can greatly vary the spice level. One teaspoon is the amount I like. However, for kids you might tone it down a little, or if you really like spice, bump it up.

Next use a fork to combine everything until everything is evenly mixed. A fork makes it easy to smash down the sweetener and get it to blend with the spices.

Now, turn back to the ribs. Pat them nearly dry with a paper towel or tea towel and rub them well with the spice mixture. Depending on the size of your ribs you may use it all or not. 

Keto pork ribs with spicy rib rub. Generously spread the spice mixture over the ribs. #ketoribs #ketorecipes #ketoribrub

Generously spread the rub on all sides of the ribs. After that, we're ready to cook!

Keto pork ribs on the grill

If you're going to grill the ribs, begin by prepping the barbeque grill to cook. Lightly oil the grill rack and then preheat it on low to 250 - 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

Then arrange the pork ribs on the rack and cover them with foil. With your favorite grilling apron on, cook the ribs, turning every twenty minutes until tender, for about an hour.

After two turns, or forty minutes, baste the ribs with a keto-friendly barbeque sauce.

Keto Barbeque Sauce

I like to make my own keto sauces and bbq is no exception. You can use a recipe like this sugar-free bbq sauce. Also, if you're in a hurry, there are more and more bottled keto bbq sauces that will work.

As far as pre-made versions go, most often I use Primal Kitchen's BBQ sauce and like it a lot. However, here are a few other options as well.

 

Turn the ribs twice during the last twenty minutes of cook time. After that, remove them from the grill and serve with the keto-friendly barbeque sauce on the side.

Baked keto pork ribs

Now, let's take a look at the baked keto pork ribs method.

Prep the ribs the same way and and rub with the keto rib rub. Then, place them on a baking sheet and put it in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes to sort of set the spicy rub.

Next, use a basting brush or a spoon to spread on a homemade or bought keto-friendly barbeque sauce.

Once they're sufficiently smothered, wrap them in two layers of foil, to be as air-tight as possible. After that, put the foil package back on the baking tray and return it to the oven for another 50 to 60 minutes.

Then remove it from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Rack of pork ribs with keto rib rub. #ketodinner #ketorecipes #dryribrub

Be very careful removing the foil so as not to burn yourself!

Take them out of the foil package and put them on a serving platter to present for a magnificently messy dinner.

Serve it all up with the keto-friendly barbeque sauce on the side. I like to have keto pork ribs with a salad or another veggie side like this grilled garlic parmesan zucchini.

Keto pork ribs are perfectly cooked with a dry rib rub and keto BBQ sauce. #ketodinner #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes

Keto meat recipes

I do love good meat! While I can't go full-out carnivore (and I've tried it!), I do adore my bacon, ham, and ribs. It's a balance for me: veggies, meat, sweets.

You might as well enjoy what you eat and make it as healthy as possible at the same time. That means buy quality ingredients and know what exactly goes into your food.

So join me in my love of ribs and have your own messy family dinner.

It's time for a barbeque!

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Dry keto rib rub for BBQ pork ribs. The perfect low carb dinner recipe with southern-style spice and gluten-free goodness. #ketoribs #ketorecipes #ketodinners

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Want more keto dinner recipes?

  1. Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops
  2. Keto French Onion Soup
  3. Keto Jambalaya
  4. Best Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatloaf

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Keto Rib Rub | Pork Ribs

Southern-style keto rib rub on deliciously messy pork ribs. Grilled ribs or baked, a spicy dry rub makes the perfect seasoning.

Keto Pork Ribs

  • 3 lbs pork spare ribs
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 bay leaves

Keto Rib Rub

  • 2 tablespoon brown Swerve ((or other sweetener))
  • 1 ½ tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less for spice level preference)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

  1. Place the pork spare ribs in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover them with water and add the paprika, 2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaves. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain.

Keto Rib Rub

  1. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the brown Swerve, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne pepper. Mix until everything is evenly dispersed.

  2. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel and rub them well with the spice mixture.

Pork Ribs Grill Method

  1. Lightly oil the grill rack on a barbeque grill and preheat on low to 250 - 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange ribs on the rack and cover them with foil.

  2. Cook the ribs, turning every twenty minutes until tender, about an hour. Before the last twenty minutes of cooking time, baste ribs with a keto-friendly barbeque sauce and turn twice.

  3. Remove from the grill and serve with the keto-friendly barbeque sauce on the side.

Pork Ribs Oven Method

  1. After rubbing the ribs with the keto rib rub, place them on a baking sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.

  2. Use a pastry brush or spoon to spread on a keto-friendly barbeque sauce. Wrap them in two layers of foil, to be as air-tight as possible.

  3. Put the foil package back on the baking tray and return to the oven for another 50 - 60 minutes.

  4. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes and serve with the keto-friendly barbeque sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
 
Total Fat 30 g  
Saturated Fat 9 g  
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg  
Sodium 412 mg  
Potassium 22 mg  
Total Carbohydrate 1 g  
Dietary Fiber 0 g  
Sugars 0 g  
Protein 19 g  
Net Carbohydrate 1 g 

 

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

 

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies

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Strawberry keto meringue cookies are the perfect delicious way to use egg whites. A light low carb meringue topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.

Simple and delightful strawberry keto meringue cookies are low carb creamy melt in your mouth bites of summer. A mini keto pavlova with a little meringue, a little cream, and a sweet strawberry. #ketocookies #ketomeringue #ketorecipes

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Lately, we've been on a custard kick at my house. Chocolate custard, custard with whipped cream, crème brûlée style custard. Did you know custard takes a lot of egg yolks?

Consequently, I've had a lot of egg whites hanging out. 

If I cover them and stick them in the fridge for later, it's almost certain I'll forget about them. Yes, I hate to waste food in that way. Therefore, what I like is a quick and easy way to use egg whites we'll eat and enjoy. 

That's how these strawberry keto meringues cookies came about.

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Strawberries are what make life taste wonderful.

– Anthony T. Hincks

What is a pavlova?

If you've watched many British or Australian cooking shows, you've probably run across a pavlova or two.

Basically, a pavlova is made with a meringue base, usually lighter or chewy in the middle. It's then topped with whipped cream and fruit, depending on what's in season.

Popular in summer as well as Christmas, this dessert of Australian origin is a great gluten-free option. I've been told it was named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova sometime during the 1920s, supposedly after she did a tour around Australia and New Zealand. 

While not as popular in the United States, I think it's time to make them so! Why not start with the super-simple and accessible cookie version? In my house that means it's also sugar-free and keto.

Here we go! Strawberry keto meringue cookies!

Strawberry keto meringue cookies. #ketocookies #ketorecipes #ketomeringue

To make strawberry low carb meringue cookies you'll need: 

Strawberry keto meringue cookies are simple, light, and delicious. A sugar-free meringue topped with whipped cream and a strawberry. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes #ketocookies

Each moment is just what it is. It might be the only moment of our life; it might be the only strawberry we'll ever eat. We could get depressed about it, or we could finally appreciate it and delight in the preciousness of every single moment of our life.

- Pema Chödrön

🔪 Instructions

How to make strawberry keto meringue cookies

To begin, preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper. The liner makes the meringues so much easier to get off the pan so I don't recommend skipping this step!

Second, get out a hand or standing mixer and beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. That just means they will form a bit of a peak but may fall back down a little on themselves. 

Next, with the mixer on low speed, slowly sprinkle in the sweetener until it's all fully incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

Egg white stiff peaks #ketocooking #ketodesserts

After that's ready, spoon the mixture into a piping bag or zipper bag. Don't worry if you don't have a piping bag, you can easily use a zipper style gallon plastic bag just as easily.

Cut off the corner of the bag so it's just about a ¾-inch opening. Then, pipe the meringues on the prepared baking sheet in 2-inch rounds.

Now, bake the meringues for 50 minutes, then turn off the oven and let them sit in the oven for at least another hour or preferrably overnight.

Because of the sugar-free sweetener, they will color or darken more than regular meringues with sugar. Don't be worried about this, they'll still taste fabulous!

Baked keto meringue cookies #ketocookies #ketorecipes

How to make sugar-free whipped cream

It's not difficult to make your own whipped cream because you can't find any without sugar in the stores. In fact, it's a quick job that's totally work it for the flavor and creamy texture payout.

First, beat the heavy cream in a medium to large-sized bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form.

Next, just like we did with the egg whites, turn the mixer down to low. Slowly add in the sweetener until completely incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract and sea salt and whip to stiff peaks.

Now, top each cooled keto meringue cookie with whipped cream.

Keto meringue cookies topped with whipped cream. #ketocookies #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

Then place a slice of strawberry on top of each cookie in the middle of the whipped cream.

Straweberry keto meringue cookies. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

Next, all that's left is to serve it to your strawberry meringue cookies to adoring friends and family.

Bite out of a strawberry keto meringue cookie. #ketomeringuecookies #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

Favorite keto cookies for a crowd

A couple of weeks ago I served these at a family gathering and just had a plate of them sitting out on the counter. I began to notice that one or more seemed to disappear every time I left the room or looked the other way.

I soon discover the culprit was my own son who's completely anti-anything sugar-free. He's a huge fan of strawberries and cream, and he didn't even notice there wasn't real sugar in them.

Win!

Plate of strawberry keto meringue cookies. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

Do you have a favorite recipe to take to family or friend gatherings, parties, events, etc? We like to at least do something sweet and some sort of dip and veggie tray or appetizer.

Strawberry keto meringue cookies, or my mini keto pavlovas, certainly fit the bill for the sweet option, especially during summer. Try them out and let me know what you think!

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Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies are mini keto pavlovas and a delicious spring and summer low carb dessert. Meringue, cream, and fruit. Simple. Love. #ketorecipes #ketodessert #lowcarbrecipes

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🍬 Sweet keto recipes

  1. Keto Blackberry Cobbler
  2. Best Ever Keto Strawberry Cheesecake
  3. Keto Berry Trifle
  4. Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

📖 Recipe

Strawberry keto meringue cookies are mini pavlovas everyone will love. Fresh ingredients with summer flavors. #ketomeringues #ketopavlovas #ketodesserts

Strawberry Keto Meringue Cookies

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Super simple and delicious summer flavors. Strawberry keto meringue cookies are meringues with whipped heavy cream all topped with a fresh strawberry.

Ingredients

Keto Meringues

  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugar-Free Whipped Cream

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ powdered sweetener, (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 sliced strawberries

Instructions

Keto Meringues

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  2. Use a hand or standing mixer and beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. With the mixer on low speed, slowly sprinkle in the sweetener until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or zipper bag with the corner cut out to pipe. Pipe the meringues on the prepared baking sheet in 2-inch rounds.
  5. Bake for 50 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues sit in the oven for at least another hour or overnight.

Sugar-Free Whipped Cream

  1. Beat the heavy cream in a medium to large-sized bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form. Turn the mixer down to low, and slowly add in the sweetener until completely incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and sea salt and whip to stiff peaks.
  2. Top each keto meringue cookie with whipped cream.
  3. Place a slice of strawberry on top of each cookie in the middle of the whipped cream and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0Amount Per Serving: One cookie Calories 60  Total Fat 6 g Saturated Fat 4 g Monounsaturated Fat 3 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 20 mg Sodium 43 mg Potassium 25 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 1 g Protein 1 g Net Carbohydrate 1 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Unsaturated Fat: 0g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For the most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
 
Strawberry keto meringue cookies are a brilliantly light sugar-free meringue topped with whipped cream and a strawberry. Simple and delightful low carb dessert. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes #ketocookies

Best Ever Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Easy keto broccoli cheese soup is packed with cheddar flavor and is the perfect low carb warm comfort food. Thickened with egg and cauliflower, it's high protein with only 2 net carbs. 

Easy keto broccoli cheese soup is packed with cheddar flavor and is the perfect low carb warm comfort food. Thickened with egg and cauliflower, it's high protein and only 2 net carbs. #ketosouprecipes #ketorecipes #ketosoups

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About a month ago, my daughter and I got to celebrate with one of her favorite evenings out. We joined Grandma and Grandpa at the dinner theater for the play, Holiday Inn.

It was just after Christmas, and my daughter LOVED it. She's huge on live theater, and while this wasn't her favorite play, it's the entire experience we love. The music, the costumes, the show being acted out live before us, and of course, there's always the food!

Dinner theater soup

The child selected the soup instead of a salad for this performance, and let's just say I heard about it for days. "Mommy! That broccoli cauliflower cheese soup was sooooo good! Can we go again just to get more soup?! Maybe we can make our own."

And so on.

Therefore, of course we in fact did have to make our own. And we've made it several times since. Actually, she requested it again on the way to school this morning!

I'm not opposed.

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To feel safe and warm on a cold wet night, all you really need is soup.

– Laurie Colwin

Keto Comfort Soup

I absolutely love a good soup in winter. Be it snow, rain, drizzle, the dark, the damp, all bad weather can be made positive with a good thick warm soup in you.

Don't you agree?

It's even better if you have a pre-made pot you can just heat up when you're ready. Warm and eat. Oh, and one of these garlic parmesan keto biscuits on the side would be pretty fabulous too.

Easy and delicious keto broccoli cheese soup is a family low carb recipe favorite. The perfect gluten-free comfort food. #ketosoups #ketorecipes #ketodinner

Best keto soup thickeners

But how to thicken a soup?

I get this question a LOT. How can you thicken a soup without using non-keto ingredients like flour, cornstarch, etc.?

I've talked about this before in other recipe blog posts, but there are many options. Check out my post on Keto Pork Chops for more detail on keto sauces thickeners.

Some of the thickeners I use most are cream cheese, eggs, gelatin, xanthan gum, and almond flour. In this keto broccoli cheese soup recipe, I'm using a combination of several as well as a new thickener to add to the fold. 

Cauliflower.

Yes, our inspiration soup from the dinner theater had cauliflower in it. I thought, why not? Could it be used as a thickener as well?

Indeed, it can! In fact, I have to say it turns out pretty tasty too.

To make keto broccoli cheese soup you'll need: 

Quick and easy keto broccoli cheese soup is deliciously comforting on a cold night. Low carb and high fat and protein, it's full of cheddar flavor. #ketosouprecipes #lowcarbsoup #ketorecipes


I live on good soup, not on fine words.

- Molière

How to make low carb broccoli cheese soup

To begin, get out the ingredients and pans, etc. so everything is easily accessible. This makes the soup preparation even that much easier and quick to manage.

First, place a medium-sized Dutch oven or stockpot on the stove. Then melt the two tablespoons of butter on medium-high heat. 

Second, add in the minced garlic to infuse that wonderful garlic flavor in the butter. After about a minute of stirring the garlic around, add in the chopped broccoli and stir it to coat the broccoli and sear in the flavor.

Cook the broccoli for 2-3 minutes and then pour half the chicken bone broth over it.

Use a blender for soup

One of my favorite and most used gadgets in the kitchen may not be what you think.

It's a blender! I love my Vitamix high speed blender, and use it at least once a day. It's one of those indispensable tools I've come to rely on and would replace immediately if it were to go out.

Which I can't imagine happening anytime soon, and I've used mine regularly for a good seven years. It's great not just for smoothies, but baking, soups, anything.

But back to the recipe.

Ingredients into the blender

Now, pour the rest of the chicken bone broth into a high-speed blender. Next, add in the cream cheese, chopped cauliflower, onion powder, mustard powder, and egg.

Don't question the mustard powder or leave it out. It doesn't make it taste like mustard. On the contrary, it amplifies the cheddar flavor of the cheese. Trust me.

Blend it all together on high for 30-45 seconds until the mixture, especially the cauliflower, is completely smooth.

Delicious keto broccoli cheese soup. Two bowls to share. #ketosoup #ketodinner #ketorecipes

Keto broccoli cheese soup to the stock pot

Then dump that mixture into the Dutch oven or soup pot with the broccoli and bone broth.

Stir it around to mix it together, then heat it to boiling. Once it boils, turn down the heat to a simmer for at least a good 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

"Wait a minute! You forgot the cheese!" you may be thinking. (I can read your mind.)

Never! A good cheddar gives this soup a ton of its flavor.

Now, whisk in the grated cheddar cheese until it's melted and blended throughout the soup. Add the black pepper and salt to taste.

At this point, you can serve it immediately or continue to simmer to blend the flavors. 

Keto broccoli cheese soup for meal prep

Here's a helpful hint for soups!

I love to prep a pot of soup for the week. There are multiple benefits to prepping it beforehand on a busy week.

First of all and most obvious, it's ready when you need it. Just heat it up, and you have a healthy, satisfying comfort meal.

Secondly, when the pot sits overnight the flavors all intermingle. The garlic, broccoli, cheddar, spices...they all taste better when they've known each other for a while.

Spoonful of easy keto broccoli cheese soup #ketorecipes #ketosouprecipes #ketodinner

How long will keto broccoli cheese soup keep?

As with most things, if you keep the soup in a covered container in the refrigerator, it will be good for about a week.

I would assume it won't last that long. However, if you're making individual portions, I would suggest freezing them.

Just ladle your desired serving into a freezer bag, place it in a freezer-friendly bowl, and then put it in the freezer. Remove the bowl after the soup's frozen, and stack the portions so they're ready to pull out when you need.

What are your favorite winter weather comfort foods?

As I mentioned, I'm a huge soup fan when any sort of cooler or wet weather hits. It's warm, comforting, and delicious. Also, did I mention easy to warm up?

What about you? Do you go for soups or casseroles when it's cold out? What are your favorite comfort foods?

I hope you enjoy this awesome easy keto broccoli cheese soup! Lately, it's definitely been on repeat at our house. Enjoy!

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Delicious and easy keto broccoli cheese soup is high protein with only 2 net carbs. Thickened with egg and cauliflower, it's a family dinner favorite. #ketosouprecipes #ketodinners #ketorecipes

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Want more of my favorite keto soup recipes?

  1. Keto French Onion Soup
  2. Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup
  3. Keto Thai Coconut Soup
  4. Keto Taco Soup

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📖 Recipe

Keto broccoli cheese soup in a bowl #ketosouprecipes #ketorecipes #ketosoup

Best Ever Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Deliciously creamy, keto broccoli cheese soup is packed with cheddar flavor. It's the perfect low carb warming comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 32 oz chicken bone broth
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Place a medium Dutch oven or stockpot on medium-high heat and melt the two tablespoons of butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic to infuse in the butter and after a minute add in the chopped broccoli and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes and pour in half the chicken bone broth.
  3. Put the rest of the chicken bone broth in a high-speed blender then add in the cream cheese, chopped cauliflower, onion powder, mustard powder, and egg. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until the mixture, especially the cauliflower, is completely smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into the Dutch oven with the broccoli and bone broth. Heat to boiling then turn down the heat to a simmer for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Whisk in the cheddar cheese until it's melted and dispersed throughout. Add black pepper and salt to taste and serve immediately or continue to simmer to blend the flavors.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0 Calories 385  Total Fat 30 g Saturated Fat 19 g Monounsaturated Fat 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat 0 gTrans Fat 0 gCholesterol 128 mg Sodium 986 mg Potassium 466 mg Total Carbohydrate 4 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 1 g Protein 25 g Net Carbohydrate 2 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
 
Easy and delicious keto broccoli cheese soup is the perfect family favorite low carb comfort food. It's gluten-free, high protein, and easy to meal prep. #ketodinnerrecipes #ketorecipes #lowcarbsoup

Best Ever Creamy Keto Strawberry Cheesecake

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Deliciously creamy keto strawberry cheesecake has a low carb almond flour crust with a bright sugar-free strawberry topping. It may just be a little bit of heaven to your tastebuds.

This is the best ever creamy keto strawberry cheesecake. It's the perfect low carb dessert for Valentine's Day or any day! It's a gluten-free almond flour crust, keto cheesecake middle, and a sugar-free strawberry topping. #ketocheesecake #ketodessert #ketorecipes

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Cheesecake! What does it mean to you? Other than cause your taste buds to start watering.

I love it when a certain food brings back memories.

When I was in college, after every semester my aunt and I would go out to dinner. It became a tradition to then order a celebratory piece of cheesecake. We talked about anything and everything and savored the cheesecake.

I look back on that now and realize how lucky I was to have such a supporter and confidant. It was huge for me at that time to know a special person was rooting me on. 

And it all comes back to me...with a piece of cheesecake.

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Cheesecake will always taste like love.

– Shonda Rhimes

Year of Yes

Different types of cheesecake

There are all different kinds of cheesecake, but here are some of the main ones.

New York Style Cheesecake

A New York cheesecake. Do you know there are all sorts of cheesecake recipes calling themselves New York-style cheesecakes, but they're topped with sauces and flavorings?

Any New Yorker will tell you they're definitely not a true New York cheesecake! Well, and actually they'll probably say if it's not made in New York, it's not really a New York cheesecake. But anyway...

Most of the sources I've asked (or looked up online) claim Arnold Reuben made the first New York cheesecake recipe or at least made it famous.

He owned the well-known Turf Restaurant at 49th and Broadway in New York City. Alongside the illustrious Reuben sandwich, he put the New York cheesecake on his menu. Boom! Instant win.

Generally, it's a rich, dense cheesecake without any extra toppings or fillings. It's known for its delicious simplicity, a cream cheese base with sour cream or heavy cream. Some say the sour cream helps to keep it creamy as it's traditionally frozen and served.

I've always thought of New York cheesecake as a rich, firm cheesecake.

Traditional Cheesecake

Next, if you say traditional cheesecake, you'll get a lot of opinions. Really, I'm lumping a lot into the traditional cheesecake label. There's the California cheesecake, apple crumb cheesecake, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, etc. You get the picture.

This category is for the softer cheesecakes, often with extra toppings, fillings, and crusts.

I have to say this is my favorite cheesecake category and the one in which I'd put this keto strawberry cheesecake recipe. It's silky and creamy and has a prominent strawberry topping. 

Creamy keto strawberry cheesecake is perfect for Valentine's Day or any special event. A low carb almond flour crust, then silky-smooth keto cheesecake, with a sugar-free strawberry topping. #ketocheesecake #ketodessert #ketolicious

Cheesecake made with cheeses other than cream cheese

There are many other cheesecakes made with cheeses that are not cream cheese. In France, for example, you'll find cheesecakes made out of brie, camembert, mascarpone, and others.

Of course, you'll also see mascarpone cheesecakes in Italy. Another one of my favorite desserts ever is a traditional Tiramisu, but that's for another time.

Another popular cheese to use in a cheesecake is ricotta cheese. Certainly, these can be flavorful dessert choices.

Japanese Cheesecake

Personally, I've never had a Japanese cheesecake, but have been told good things about them.

A Japanese cheesecake is less sweet, lighter, and with less cream cheese than the traditional or New York style cheesecake.

Also called a "cotton cheesecake", egg whites or cream are whipped up to make it light and airy. Therefore, it has fewer calories and creates a very different experience in your mouth than the other types of cheesecake.

🍽 Equipment

To make keto strawberry cheesecake you'll need

Creamy keto strawberry cheesecake is silky and delish. A sugar-free, low carb dessert at it's finest with a gluten-free almond flour crust. #ketorecipes #ketocheesecake #ketodesserts

Because you don't live near a bakery doesn't mean you have to go without cheesecake.

- Hedy Lamarr

🥘 Ingredients in keto cheesecake

Almond Flour Crust

  • 1 ½ cups finely ground almond flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter

Keto Filling

  • 20 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Sugar-Free Strawberry Filling

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon gelatin (good quality grass-fed), omit if sauce preferred instead of gel layer

🔪 Instructions

How to make low carb strawberry cheesecake

When you look at the recipe it may sound more difficult than it actually is. Once you break it down in layers, it's pretty step by step. It's silky smooth and oh so worth it!

Piece of creamy keto strawberry cheesecake. Almond flour crust, silky smooth keto cheesecake, and a delicious strawberry topping. #ketodessert #ketocheesecake

Gluten-free almond flour crust

First of all, let's begin with the crust. Get out all the ingredients, and whisk together the almond flour and powdered sweetener in a medium bowl.

Next, add in the melted butter and mix it all together with a pastry cutter or fork to make coarse crumbs. Then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using your hands or the back of a large spoon or bottom of a glass.

Now put the pan in the refrigerator to set. I've tried baking the crust, or not chilling it, but found chilling it to be the best method. In chilling and setting it, the crust does not tend to stick to the pan when you're ready to serve.

Keto strawberry cheesecake filling

Second layer, it's time for the cheesecake filling.

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then beat the cream cheese in a mixer gently until smooth. Once mixed and it has no lumps, add in the sweetener and mix until combined.

Next, one at a time beat in the eggs and egg yolks, then lastly the vanilla and lemon juice.

💭 Top tip

What is a water bath?

Most cheesecakes are traditionally baked in the oven in a water bath or bain-marie.

 Basically, this just means the springform pan with the cheesecake is placed in the oven in a roasting pan full of hot to boiling water.

That means the sides of the cheesecake are cooked in hot water. Also, it makes the air in the oven more humid. 

While I say it is optional, it really does make the cheesecake super creamy and the perfect texture when cooked. I highly recommend it for an amazing cheesecake.

So, for our purposes, heat a tea kettle full of water on the stove. While that begins to heat and then boil, cover the outside of a 9 or 10-inch springform pan with two layers of heavy aluminum foil.

In my photo, you'll see I used parchment paper as the first layer because my aluminum foil was not wide enough. You'll want to cover the entire bottom and sides of the springform pan to make it water-tight.

Keto cheesecake batter in the springform pan to be baked. #ketocheesecake

⏲️ Baking time

How to bake the keto strawberry cheesecake

Next, I like to place it in a large roasting or even a large cake pan before pouring in the cheesecake mixture. Then, pour the cream cheese filling into the chilled base and spread it evenly around the springform pan.

Now put the entire thing in the oven but leave the door open. Only now pour the boiling water into the roasting pan to surround the springform pan.

After that, close the oven and bake the cheesecake for 35-40 minutes or until it's set yet still with a wobble in the middle.

Do not overbake or you'll lose the creaminess and end up with a curdled cheesecake, and we don't want that!

Baked keto cheesecake, set with the perfect wobble. #ketocheesecake

Let it cool for 10-15 minutes then remove from the water bath. Put it in the refrigerator for at least two hours to chill before pouring on the strawberry topping.

🍓 Sugar-Free Strawberry Topping

Now it's time for the topping!

First off, heat 16 ounces of organic strawberries in a saucepan on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of water.

Next, smash up the berries with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to your desired consistency. That just means to decide if you want large or small berry pieces in your topping.

Smashing the strawberries for the sauce. #ketocheesecake #ketorecipes

Once the mixture begins to boil, whisk in the lemon juice and sweetener and lower the heat to a simmer.

Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.

Now you have a decision to make. Do you want a strawberry sauce that's runny or do you want it in a gel that will stay in place on top of the cheesecake?

Personally, I like the gelled form because it's easier for me when it's already on top and ready to serve when I need it. 

Therefore, if you do want it to gel, sprinkle half a tablespoon of gelatin powder evenly over the sauce and whisk in briskly. Be sure to choose a quality grass-fed gelatin such as Great Lakes Unflavored Gelatin. 

On the other hand, if you prefer a more liquid strawberry sauce to drip down the side, simply omit the gelatin.

Top the keto strawberry cheesecake

Remove the pan from the heat and let the strawberry topping cool to room temperature.

Evenly pour the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake and return it to the refrigerator to set for at least another hour or preferably overnight.

Lastly, unmold from the springform pan and serve to delighted keto friends and family. Garnish with extra half strawberries if you wish.

The keto strawberry cheesecake should keep about a week in the refrigerator or up to a month in the freezer.

Bite of keto strawberry cheesecake #ketocheesecake #ketodessert

🍰 Favorite kinds of cheesecake keto

What are your favorite flavorings for cheesecake? To be honest, you really can't go wrong although I haven't experimented with savory cheesecakes much.

Strawberry is a great fresh summer flavor with cheesecake and one of my favorites. At Christmas I like a white chocolate ginger, and anytime white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is pretty fabulous. I'll have to work on giving those a keto makeover.

What about you? What are your favorite cheesecake flavors? I'd love for you to put them in the comments!

Enjoy!

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Smooth and silky creamy keto strawberry cheesecake is a low carb dessert dream. It's an almond flour crust topped with a soft creamy keto middle, and then a sugar-free strawberry topping. Delish! #ketorecipes #ketodesserts #ketocheesecake

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🥣 More favorite keto recipes

  1. Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup
  2. Keto Turkey Meatloaf
  3. Keto Jambalaya
  4. Best Ever Keto Spice Cake
  5. Keto Blackberry Cobbler

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Piece of keto strawberry cheesecake on a plate. #ketocheesecake #ketodesserts #ketovalentine

Creamy Keto Strawberry Cheesecake

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Deliciously creamy keto strawberry cheesecake has a low carb almond flour crust with a sugar-free strawberry topping. It may just be a little bit of heaven to your tastebuds.

Ingredients

Almond Flour Crust

  • 1 ½ cups finely ground almond flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter

Keto Filling

  • 20 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Sugar-Free Strawberry Topping

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioner's)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon gelatin (good quality grass-fed), omit if sauce preferred instead of gel layer

Instructions

Almond Flour Crust

  1. Whisk together the almond flour and powdered sweetener.
  2. Add in the melted butter and mix with a pastry cutter or fork to coarse crumbs. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using hands or the back of a large spoon.
  3. Place the pan in the refrigerator to set.

Keto Filling

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Beat the cream cheese in a mixer gently until smooth and add in the sweetener.
  3. One at a time beat in the eggs and egg yolks, then lastly the vanilla and lemon juice.
  4. Water bath (optional): Heat a tea kettle of water on the stove. Cover the outside of the springform pan with two layers of heavy aluminum foil. Then place it in a large roasting or another pan.
  5. Pour the cream cheese filling into the chilled base, and if using the water bath pour the boiling water in the roasting pan surrounding the springform pan.
  6. Bake the cheesecake for 35-40 minutes or until it's set yet still with a wobble in the middle. Do not overbake. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes then remove from the water bath. Put it in the refrigerator for at least two hours to chill before pouring on the strawberry topping.

Sugar-Free Strawberry Topping

  1. Heat the strawberries in a saucepan on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of water. Smash up the berries with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to desired consistency (large or small berry pieces). Once it begins to boil, add in the lemon juice and sweetener and lower the heat to a simmer.
  2. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes. Then, if using, sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the sauce and whisk in briskly.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Pour the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake evenly and return to the refrigerate to set for at least another hour or preferably overnight.
  5. Unmold from the springform pan and serve!

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 307  Total Fat 28 g Saturated Fat 14 g Monounsaturated Fat 5 g polyunsaturated Fat 2 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 159 mg Sodium 204 mg Potassium 153 mg Total Carbohydrate 7 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 4 g Protein 8 g Net Carbohydrate 5 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.

Free Printable French Valentine Cards

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Try out the language of love on your Valentine this year with printable French Valentine cards. It's the perfect time to practice French Valentine vocabulary!

Hearts, flowers, red, and pink! Valentine time of year is just around the corner once again. The question is, will you be prepared? Are you like me and in search of a set of fun, different, quick, and easy Valentines?

Maybe you need something to pass around to kid school friends, family, your Zumba group, and make them smile?

If that’s the case, you’re in luck because you can download your own FREE printable French Valentine cards below. French, because, why not? Does one need a reason to speak in French? Pas du tout! It’s different, fun, and the language of love!

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My favorite history of Valentine’s Day story

As far as I know, there are at least 3 different Valentines or Valentiniuses the holiday could be named after. My favorite legend of the holiday centers around a certain priest way back during the height of Roman power. At this point in history, Christians were being persecuted, thrown into prisons, beaten, tortured, and generally treated badly.

According to legend, Valentine helped many Christians escape the horrible prisons and was himself captured for his aid. As a result, our hero Valentine was thrown into one of these same prisons.

Under the circumstances, a bit of luck, or the grace of God, favored our Valentine. In amongst the usual torture and abuse, the jailer’s daughter visited the good Valentine. Her visits brought Valentine a ray of light, and he soon fell in love with her.

Printable French Valentine cards book

Tragically, Valentine was sentenced to death, the pleas of the jailer’s daughter going unattended.

Before his execution, our hero penned a love poem and letter to his love and signed it, “From Your Valentine”. This became the basis for Valentine’s Day letters and greetings throughout the Middle Ages and until this very day.

Printable French Valentine Cards, macarons

Printable French Valentine cards sans candy

A little pet peeve I have about Valentine's Day when it comes to kids' Valentines, is that it's EXPECTED to put candy with every single one!

Kids are bribed with candy at school, at offices, at my own house, and just have way more sugar than is healthy. Therefore, I like to do something fun for holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween that does not contain sugar.

Individual Valentine card

First, get some simple cellophane bags from Target or another store (or order them on Amazon here).

Then, print out your printable French Valentine cards on card stock. Place one card in each bag along with a small gift for Valentine's Day. Last but not least, tie the top of the bag with a cute red ribbon, and you're done!

Printable Valentine cards preview pin

Small charms or gifts to go in your Valentine bag:

Do you need some gift bags, Eiffel Tower charms, or maybe Eiffel Tower magnets?

Or who wouldn't like to receive a squeezable heart stress ball, vintage style Paris bookmark, or heart erasers?

Challenge yourself to think outside the candy box and have fun with it! Do your kids' friends like a certain game, toy, or love France?

What would be fun for your family members and friends?

What do you get with your printable French Valentine cards?

Just in case you are not a native French speaker, I've included a vocabulary list with English translation. These are great for kids in French classes or anyone who has a love for all things French. Take a look below, and imagine yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower. Ah, Paris...

Printable French Valentine cards preview vocabulary

Printable French Valentine cards

In today’s culture, walk into a grocery store or really almost anywhere after Christmas. What will you see? You’ll be bombarded with red hearts, Hallmark cards, chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and more to buy the perfect gift for your special someone…and all your closest acquaintances.

If you love it or not, why not make it fun for kids and friends alike? Give them a Valentine and a little lesson in that flowing language of love…French! C’est magnifique!

Do you have any other fun traditions for Valentine's Day you do with your kids? Share them in the comments below!

Printable French Valentine Cards, Eiffel Tower

Keto Valentine Recipes:

  1. Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake
  2. Low Carb Chocolate Truffles
  3. Low Carb Chocolate Pie

Can you tell I'm big on chocolate! Search the site for more keto chocolate recipes or Valentine activities like this easy Kids Valentine Craft.

Bonne chance!

Printable French Valentine Cards with vocabulary. Spread the language of love this Valentine's Day! #frenchvalentines #valentinecards

Bacon Smothered Keto Tilapia

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Bacon smothered keto tilapia with a lemon garlic butter sauce is gluten-free, low carb, and delish! Plus, it's an easy family-friendly dish to get on the table on a weeknight.

Are you a fan of fish? I don't mean do you like to watch them in a tank or go scuba-diving with them. But do you like to eat fish?

I grew up in Colorado with gorgeous mountain streams.  Consequently, all sorts of friends and family were mad about fishing for trout.

"Throw some corn meal on it and fry it up!"

Hmmm. This is amazing for some, but, and I know this may sound like heresy, but I don't like trout. There. I said it. The taste is too fishy for me, and I'd much rather see them living free and in the wild stream than on my plate.

However, I do like the mild taste of tilapia and salmon. With tilapia, it basically takes on the flavor of whatever you put on it. In fact, I have a friend who just tells her kids it's chicken so they'll eat it.

Tilapia is a great fish to cook with. Moreover, it's fun to experiment with new marinades and flavors. So, bacon smothered keto tilapia? 

Why not?!

Why not indeed! You'll really want to try this one because it's pretty delicious. Go on.

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Bacon smothered keto tilapia with a lemon garlic butter sauce is gluten-free, low carb, and delish! Plus it's an easy family-friendly dish to get out on a weeknight. #ketorecipes #ketodinner #lowcarbdinners

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While I think you’ll love my super helpful tips and fun stories, I also realize we are sometimes pressed for time and just need a good recipe!

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Tilapia have often been represented as the aquatic chicken, and it's perfectly justified.

– Daniel Pauly

What is tilapia?

Tilapia is a flaky white fish, and as I mentioned it's popular for its mild taste. It's a plant-eating freshwater fish.

It's popular in American homes, and I actually eat it pretty often. What about you? Have you eaten tilapia in the last year?

Most likely the answer to that is yes. Also, if you're anything like me, I know I tend to get into a rut with its preparation. So, today let's mix it up a bit and flavor it with that wonderful meat I always have on hand...bacon!

Bacon smothered keto tilapia fillet #ketodinners #lowcarbdinner #ketorecipes

What are the different ways to cook fish?

Okay, keto tilapia. We get the why. It's palatable, affordable, healthy, high-protein, and you can get a good-quality fish. But what are the ways people cook fish?

Let's go through a few, and then I'll tell you how I prefer to cook it.

Poached

Have you seen recipes or even restaurant menus that list "poached" fish? Well, poached simply means the fish is cooked as it's submerged in a liquid.

To poach means to cook the fish in a liquid on a low heat. This method keeps the fish moist without adding in extra fat. It's popular for fish like cod, tilapia, halibut, salmon, and others.

It's quick and can flavor the fish. Of course, you can always use water, but bone broth, fish stock, wine, court bouillon, and more add different flavors. Also, often poached fish is served with a sauce.

Fried

Next, we have the obvious easy choice. A fish fry! Fish are often breaded or given a crust with egg and corn meal or other bread crumbs.

If you'd like a keto batter to fry the fish in, I like to use powdered pork rinds or parmesan cheese. Either will work well and give the fish a different flavor. Add some herbs to the mix and take it up another notch!

First coat the fish with the egg and batter mixture you've chosen. Then you can fry it on the stove on medium to medium-high heat. Use olive or avocado oil for for the frying, several minutes on each side of the fish.

Of course, the time will depend on the thickness. If you have an airfryer, that's a good method as well!

Baked

Last but not least, baked fish. I've found myself baking fish more and more often, because I hate to clean up the grease from frying!

Yes, my laziness, or I mean obsession with a clean stovetop, has pushed me to baking fish more often than not. This happens especially in winter when I don't to go outside to grill. Or, sometimes it's just quick and easy.

Season the fish, use a marinade, and bake! It's as simple as that.

Grilled

Summer's coming, and I love the smell and celebration of the grill season! Grilling fish can be more of a challenge depending on the size and thickness. But I'm up for it!

For one, thin fish (especially tilapia) cook fast! Two, they can fall apart or flake easily, making them difficult to flip. Be sure to have your grill preheated to the appropriate temperature before putting the fish on to prevent sticking.

As an alternative, you can always cook fish on a grill in a foil packet. Or go back to my childhood and throw that seasoned fish in a foil packet and into the calmer embers of the campfire.

So what's my favorite way to cook fish? As I said, lately I've been into baking it, but grill time is coming. Experiment for yourself and find out what you like.

A bite of bacon smothered keto tilapia for the win. #ketodinner #ketotilapia #ketorecipes

TO MAKE BACON SMOTHERED KETO TILAPIA YOU’LL NEED: 

Bacon smothered keto tilapia is a burst of flavor to your taste buds. Bacon in a lemon garlic butter sauce is gluten-free and sure to please for a family dinner. #ketorecipes #ketodinners

Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.

- Mark Twain

HOW TO MAKE BACON SMOTHERED KETO TILAPIA

I love this recipe. It has several of my favorite flavors, garlic, lemon, bacon! Also, it's actually really easy to prepare and get on the table.

Let's begin.

First of all, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

While that's heating get out all the ingredients, pans, utensils, etc.

We're going to start by cooking the bacon and trapping all that lovely bacon fat. Place a bakeable cooling rack in a baking pan. Quite often they will come together as a set, and I highly recommend getting them together. I use mine all the time.

How to bake bacon

Next, spread out the four slices of bacon on the rack and stick the pan in the oven for about 10 minutes. A couple minutes more or less depends on the thickness of the bacon and the oven, so keep an eye on it.

Then, remove it from the oven and let the bacon cool while you prepare the tilapia.

Prepare the keto tilapia

Now, wash the tilapia fillets and pat them dry with paper towels or a tea towel. Set them to the side.

Next, take the bacon from the rack and chop it into small pieces. Put it in a small bowl and set aside as well.

What you have left in the baking sheet it all the bacon fat that's dripped down from the rack. So, remove the rack and take a pastry brush or spoon and spread the melted bacon fat evenly around the baking pan.

Then, cover the tilapia fillets on all sides with bacon fat by dipping them top and bottom in the baking pan or with the pastry brush. After that, evenly space them around the pan.

Bacon smothered keto tilapia fillets on a pan with lemons. #ketorecipes #ketodinner #ketofish

How to make the marinade

Take out a small to medium-sized bowl and mix together the lemon juice, butter, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and chopped bacon. Just use a spatula or even a fork and combine them all well.

Now, turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the entire marinade mixture evenly over the fish and arrange the lemon slices under and around the fillets.

Lastly, bake the tilapia for 15-20 minutes or until done. Again, this will depend on the thickness of the fish and the oven.

If you like, garnish the fish with chopped Italian parsley or green onions. Also, drizzle more lemon juice over the top to taste.

Serve with a salad or other green vegeatable and enjoy!

Bacon smothered keto tilapia #ketorecipes #ketodinners #ketofish

Keto Fish and Seafood Recipes

What are your favorite keto fish and seafood recipes? I personally like tilapia and love a good salmon. Also, we eat a lot of shrimp around our house.

Have you tried my Keto Jambalaya recipe? If not, I highly recommend it! I adore it's mixture of spices and meats. It includes shrimp of course!

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Bacon smothered keto tilapia with a lemon garlic butter sauce is a gluten-free flavorful treat! An easy dinner for one or the family. #ketorecipes #ketodinners #lowcarbrecipes

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Want more keto dinner recipes?

  1. Keto French Onion Soup
  2. Keto Sausage Stuffed Peppers
  3. Best Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatloaf
  4. Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops

Keto Tilapia Printable Recipe: 

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Bacon smothered keto tilapia is the ideal easy low carb family meal. #ketodinner #ketorecipes

Bacon Smothered Keto Tilapia

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Bacon smothered keto tilapia with a lemon garlic butter sauce is gluten-free, low carb, and delish! Plus it's an easy family-friendly dish to get out on a weeknight.

Ingredients

  • 4-6 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 lemon, cut in thin slices
  • chopped fresh parsley to garnish (opt.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a bakeable cooling rack in a baking pan. Spread out the four slices of bacon on the rack and bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Take it out of the oven and let cool while you prepare the tilapia.
  3. Wash the tilapia fillets and pat dry.
  4. Remove the bacon and rack from the baking pan. Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside in a small bowl.
  5. Take a pastry brush or spoon and spread the melted bacon fat evenly around the baking pan. Cover the tilapia fillets on all sides with bacon fat by dipping them top and bottom in the baking pan. Then place them evenly spaced around the pan.
  6. Mix the lemon juice, butter, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and chopped bacon in a bowl.
  7. Turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the marinade mixture over the fish and arrange the lemon slices under and around the fillets.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until done. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley or green onions and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4.0Amount Per Serving Calories 255  Total Fat 17 g Saturated Fat 9 g Monounsaturated Fat 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 93 mg Sodium 222 mg Potassium 54 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 1 g Protein 26 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Things to do in Great Falls MT

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Are you thinking about a family vacation to Central Montana? There are so many things to do in Great Falls MT! Packed in and around Great Falls you'll find a ton of history, family activities, fishing, boating, and good food. You won't want to leave.

Before we get started, let me just tell you I was sponsored by Central Montana Tourism on this trip. However, as with anything on Explorer Momma, the opinions and effusions are entirely my own. I will only share something with you if I’ve experienced it, found value in it, and believe you will also.

I consider myself incredibly lucky to discover this part of Montana. To be honest, this is entirely my style of relaxing vacation. It's really the perfect fit of outdoor activities, recreation, education, and exploration for my family.

So what is there to do in and around Great Falls MT? Of all the Montana vacations, why Great Falls? Well, let me tell you!

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Things to do in Great Falls MT. The perfect fishing getaway or family vacation spot. History with Lewis and Clark, nature and wildlife, exploration, and good food. Montana Vacations. #greatfallsmt #centralmontana #montanamoment

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Where | Why Great Falls | Things to do | Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center | Giant Springs State Park | Electric City Coffee | C.M. Russell Museum | Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art | Hotel Arvon | Mighty Mo Brewery | Sip 'N Dip Lounge | Goshawk Ecotours | First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park | Montana River Outfitters | Hidden Canyon Lodge

Where is Great Falls Montana?

Great Falls, Montana is located in Cascade County, in sort of the western side of central Montana. According to the 2017 census, the population estimate was 58,638. Every one of those people I met, was very friendly and welcoming.

Also, it has it's own Great Falls International Airport and is easy to fly or drive in and out. 

Why is it called Great Falls?

Are you up on the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Visit this portion of the United States and you soon will be!

The name Great Falls comes from a series of five waterfalls along the upper Missouri River basin. Team Lewis and Clark had to portage this area, or remove their boats from the water and carry them over land to the top of the falls. 

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, things to do in Great Falls MT #greatfallsmt #lewisandclark #museums

It took them about 31 days to get around Great Falls during their 1805-06 exploration of the Lousiana Purchase to the Pacific Northwest.

I took full advantage of this beautiful area and got to explore a lot! As you will see from my list of top things to do in Great Falls MT, this is the perfect destination for a family vacation. It has just the right mix of activities and attractions to have something for every member of the family.

Top Things to do in Great Falls MT

1. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center

When I travel I’m the history-obsessed traveler who likes to read all the signs and learn the history of an area. I loved this find in Great Falls, Montana.

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, while a mouthful, is definitely a must-see for anyone interested in Lewis and Clark and their journey of exploration.

Managed by the US Forest Service, the center does an amazing job sharing their story. There's a theater with several introductory videos, ranger-guided tours, self-guided tours, and even an audio tour in several languages.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Great Falls MT #greatfallsmt #centralmontana

Not only do you get to hear stories of the people on the journey, but even Seaman the Newfoundland dog. The center is in the perfect natural setting to learn about it. Set in a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, you can imagine how Lewis and Clark felt trying to navigate their way west.

Kids Programs

Personally, I’ve read a lot about the Lewis and Clark expedition, and this center makes it come to life. Fabulous for kids because so many of the exhibits are interactive, they even provide a Junior Explorer program and Lewis' Lookout Scavenger Hunt.

There are so many little details to appreciate about the center. I love that the carpet indicates whether or not the group was on the water or on land at the point you’re learning about during the expedition.

Interactive means you participate!

Do get into the interactive part and try to pull the weight of the boat upstream! I’m not going to show you the pictures of me attempting several wrong ways of putting on a cradleboard in the style of Sacajawea.

Lauren pulls the boat upstream. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center #lewisandclark #greatfallsmt

Sacajawea is really one of the heros of the expedition as she translated for the group and prevented many attacks just by her presence. A woman in the camp meant it was not a war party to many groups.

Going back to the cradleboard, did you know she carried her infant son on her back for the entire journey? Visit the center and learn more about this strong woman’s story and more!

Find out more about the Lewis and Clark Foundation and current ticket costs here.

2. Giant Springs State Park

For another kid-friendly stop, make a point to have a picnic or just wander around Giant Springs State Park. It is the most-visited Montana state park for a reason!

Giant Springs State Park, Things to do in Great Falls MT #giantspringsstatepark #greatfallsmt #montana

The Lewis and Clark Expedition recorded seeing Giant Springs in their journals in 1805. It’s one of the largest freshwater springs in the country flowing at a rate of 156 million gallons per day. Also, it miraculously stays at a constant temperature of 54 degrees year-round.

Giant Springs State Park, spring, things to do in Great Falls MT #giantsprings #greatfallsmt

There are many other things to do at Giant Springs State Park children will like especially. Kids love to wander around the Giant Springs Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center.

Let them run and play on the play area or maybe do a photo scavenger hunt of the bird life. There are several hiking trails nearby. I even saw what looked to be a young man’s birthday party enjoying the park!

Get more information on Giant Springs State Park.

3. Electric City Coffee

319 Central Ave, Great Falls, 406-452-4529

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up or a bite to eat, in between activities try Electric City Coffee. I do have a love for for local coffee shops!

I have to say I adored the character of this place and enjoyed a view next to the communal bookshelf. And, if you know me much at all, you’ll realize any place with its own public library automatically gets higher marks before we’ve even tasted the food.

Electric City Bistro, Great Falls

If you’re a fan of fresh pastries, you’re in luck! You’ll be drooling at the window display as you wait to order, or maybe that’s just me. I even tasted a few rather fabulous gluten-free options. However, as they weren’t sugar-free, I chose a delicious crustless Mexican quiche along with my coffee.

My lunch, Electric City Bistro

In addition, the menu offers other bistro-type foods. Soups, salads, and specialty sandwiches were all on offer when I stopped by.

Menu at the Electric City Bistro, things to do in Great Falls MT

Give it a try! Just my 2 cents. 

4. C.M. Russell Museum

After you’ve picnicked or refueled at Electric City Coffee, don’t miss the C. M. Russell Museum.

Charles Marion Russell, or C.M. Russell, was an artist of the American West. He painted over 2,000 paintings of landscapes, cowboys, and Indians as well as quite a few bronze sculptures. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1864 but lived much of his life in Great Falls and died there in 1926. You can see the landscape of the area in many of his paintings.

This museum is really an impressive complex as it covers an entire city block, and includes Mr. Russell’s log studio, his original home, and the museum galleries.

Charlie M Russell, things to do in Great Falls MT #greatfallsmt

To be perfectly honest, I could spend hours wandering around this museum. Remarkably, it’s the home to the largest collection of works by America’s cowboy artist Charlie Russell.

Start at his beginning paintings and note the progression of this self-taught artist. I love the way he uses light and tells a story in each of his paintings.

Charlie Russell Museum, things to do in Great Falls MT paintings #cmrussell

If you walk around with kids, it’s a fun activity to re-tell the story from each painting aloud with words. What will each person notice in the scene or imagine is happening? I love to see personalities come out in this way.

C.M. Russell Studio and Home

Make sure you have time to visit his studio and original home as well. I decided I wouldn’t mind living in his home one bit! It’s certainly my style, with just a bit of modernization.

CM Russell house, things to do in Great Falls MT #cmrussell

The details around the house are fun to explore. Walk in and take a look at his desk with the old-fashioned phone and typewriter. The kitchen is also interesting to see with its wood stove and all the period household utensils.

Then, wander over to the studio and note the differences from the house to the studio. What a collection of items to help inspire him in his painting!

C.M. Russell studio #cmrussell #greatfallsmt

Learn more and plan your visit to the museum here: C.M. Russell Museum

5. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

If you get a chance, visit the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art if only to see the amazing historic building that was once a school.

Paris Gibson Museum of Modern Art #greatfallsmt #centralmontana

This is a contemporary art museum and has a variety of exhibits to peruse. Outside, you’ll see a collection of art that used to line Montana roadways. Also, it features a Lee Steen collection of stick figures or “people trees” that are most likely like nothing you've seen before!

Lee Steen People Trees - Paris Gibson Museum

Learn more here: Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

6. Hotel Arvon

If you’re looking for a place to stay with character and history, I have to suggest the Hotel Arvon. It’s a historic renovated hotel in downtown Great Falls, and a very comfortable hotel for the night or week!

Hotel Arvon, Great Falls Hotels #greatfallshotels

Historically known as the Arvon Block, this Oldest Commercial Building in Great Falls houses The Historic Hotel Arvon, The Celtic Cowboy Pub and Restaurant, The Darkhorse Hall, and Darkhorse Wine Snug.

The hotel was remodeled and preserved over four years and finished in 2016.

I personally found my room very cozy and convenient. Also, I loved how the modern touches mix with the old original building. For example, enjoy the gallery of original western art and other art lining the halls.

It’s a unique and fun hotel I’d definitely recommend when exploring downtown Great Falls and the area.

Read more about it here: Hotel Arvon

7. Mighty Mo Brewery

412 Central Ave, Great Falls, 406-952-0342

For another great place to eat, try the Mighty Mo Brewery. It’s fabulous to see businesses renovating the original downtown buildings for modern use! The personality of the place shines through, and the remodel was well done.

If you’re a fan of beers and brews, try a flight in their signature fish beer flight boards. Or, if you’re interested in the process, you can visit during the day to view the whole brewing process from the Mezzanine level.

Lauren with a beer flight at Mighty Mo Brewery #greatfallsmt #mightmobrewery

Not only do they have high quality craft beer but pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. I had the half portion of "The Mighty" salad, and it was awesome! Not your everyday salad and packed with flavor.

Salad at Mighty Mo brewery, things to do in Great Fall MT #mightymobrewery #greatfallsmt

The evening I visited, I felt an even greater attraction to the place because of their support of the community.

The Great Falls Symphony was to receive a percent of every order placed that night. Therefore, it was full of musicians and supporters of the organization. I LOVE THIS, as a huge fan of my own town’s philharmonic orchestra and arts programs.

Also, as a note to families, although it is a brewery, I found it very family-friendly. In fact, I spoke to a local who said she often stopped in with her grandsons who especially loved the garlic knots.

So bring the family in for lunch or an early dinner on your Great Falls tour!

8. The Sip 'N Dip Lounge

17 7th Street South, Great Falls, 406-454-2141

When I first stepped into the Sip ‘N Dip Lounge, I had to pause a minute to take it all in. This is a place like no other. Actually, I felt like I might have walked into a movie from the ‘60s or early ‘70s.

Sip 'n Dip Lounge mermaid #greatfallsmt #sipndiplounge

One of the first things you notice as you walk in, is the glass tank. And what do you think swims by? Why a mermaid of course! I was told that even a merman sometimes will make an appearance.

Take that in and then move on to the eclectic interior design. The bamboo, grass-woven ceiling, then the retro style formica tabletops come into view. Again, it just seems like you’ve stepped through some sort of passageway in a fantasy novel to another time and place.

Order a Sip-N-Dip Fishbowl to drink or to add to the ambiance and take pictures with! At times there are singers to add to the entertainment provided by the merpeople.

Sip 'n dip lounge, fishbowl Things to do in Great Falls MT #greatfallsmt

Keep in mind the Lounge is nearly always packed so plan your visit accordingly. While the evening is probably not a place for the kids, they do offer a mermaid brunch every other Sunday. This would be the time to bring the family if you want to all share in the surreal Tiki experience.

Random fact: The Sip ‘N Dip Lounge was once featured by GQ Magazine as the #1 bar on earth worth flying for.

It’s definitely an experience.

9. Goshawk Ecotours

One of my favorite experiences while in Great Falls was getting to meet Goshawk Ecotours.

These guys are a wealth of knowledge and have 8,000 acres of gorgeous Montana habitat at their fingertips. Moreover, they are deeply concerned with how present-day ranching and ecotourism can work together to preserve these pristine landscapes.

Goshawk Ecotours, Things to do in Great Falls MT pointing #goshawkecotours

I was lucky enough to be a part of one of their morning breakfast and bird watching tours with a guided hike.

Now, I’m a Colorado girl, and while I don’t get out camping as much as I might like, one of my favorite parts of it is the quiet morning around the campfire.

Goshawk Ecotours morning campfire #greatfallsmt #goshawkecotours

A cool morning by the campfire with cowboy coffee, overlooking an incredible landscape. What more do you want?! It’s truly the ultimate de-stressor and relaxation.

Therefore, when our tour started out as a motorized tour around the ranch and dropped us at a campfire I was pretty happy. The Montana mountains and prairies have a different look to them than those in Colorado.

Sitting there with my coffee I was excited to see buttes in the distance.  I had a moment to imagine and reflect on Charlie Russell himself incorporating them into one of his paintings.

Goshawk Ecotours around the campfire #goshawkecotours

Our guides John and Josh sat around the campfire with us and talked about ranching and the wildlife that could be seen around.

We saw quite a few species of birds just from that location with binoculars and a scope. All sorts of raptors to chickadees and other smaller birds (you can tell I’m not a bird-watching expert).

Lauren at Goshawk Ecotours, Things to do in Great Falls MT #goshawkecotours

Once sufficiently relaxed, they got us up and ready for a short, guided hike. It was a great experience to view the flora and fauna of the area. Our guides told us about the plants around, like sticky curlycup gumweed, the birds, and other wildlife. We were also regaled with stories about the sleeping giants in the mountains and how to navigate your way around.

Goshawk Ecotours flowers #greatfallsmt

Why Goshawk Ecotours?

It was a gorgeous day with good company. If you’re in the area I highly recommend you contact Goshawk Ecotours. They personalize their tours depending on what you want to do and who’s with you.

I was grateful for John’s advice about several bird-watching apps I got to share with my kids. This is the perfect family activity to get out into nature and learn about the wilds of Montana.

Their specialties include bird watching, wildlife viewing, and interpretive hikes. For more information visit: Goshawk Ecotours

10. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

For a powerful history lesson, stop by First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. This cliff is possibly the largest bison cliff jump in North America. The groups of Native peoples (thousands of years before Lewis and Clark came through) used the cliff for hunting. They would actually guide the buffalo herds to the tops and get them to stampede and push themselves off the cliff. 

Buffalo Jump State Park, Great Falls MT #greatfallsmt #buffalojumpstatepark

Then, at the bottom of the cliff they would take the meat and all the parts of the buffalo they could use. Bones were left at the bottom, making it obvious to archaeologists how this natural area was used. There are actually up to 18 feet of compacted buffalo remains at the bottom of the cliff.

Fascinating for kids and adults alike, you’ll want to tour the education Visitor’s Center. Ask questions of the very knowledgeable Park Manager Clark Carlson-Thompson or other rangers.

If you have kids with you, be sure to sign up for the Junior Ranger program or attend one of the Junior Ranger talks. Then hike up on the interpretive trails to the top of the cliff.

Buffalo Jump State Park, Things to do in Great Falls MT #buffalojumpstatepark #greatfallsmt

Can you imagine if you were the person trying to get the buffalo to follow you? Where would you run, jump, and hide as the buffalo barreled off the cliff?

Learn more here: First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

11. Float the Missouri River by raft with Montana River Outfitters 

Are you ready to float or fish the Missouri River like Lewis and Clark? Or maybe like Brad Pitt in A River Runs Through It? Or perhaps you’d like to float under the bridge where Kevin Costner and Sean Connery shot everyone up in The Untouchables.

Of course there’s always the beauty of the canyon to consider. And it is pretty amazing.

View of Missouri River by raft with Montana River Outfitters #missouririveroutfitters

I got to go on the Missouri River “Canyon” Trip with Montana River Outfitters and had a grand afternoon on the river. We launched at the Mid-Canon fishing access site and floated down to the historic Tower Rock State Park and got out at the Prewett Creek Campground.

Missouri River by raft with Montana River Outfitters, in the boat #missouririveroutfitters #greatfallsmt

We saw cliff walls of igneous rock, forests, meadows, a bald eagle, and gorgeous scenery. Oh, and of course, the bridge from the shootout scene in The Untouchables, as I keep calling it. Or the Hardy Bridge.

Hardy Bridge from The Untouchables Missouri River #montanariveroutfitters

Learn more or contact: Montana River Outfitters

I had a great time, and I can imagine fishing it too. In fact, the entire way I know my husband would have been itching to get a line in the water. When we got out, we were ushered into a delightful place called the…

12. Hidden Canyon Lodge

I think about the Hidden Canyon Lodge right now and still, my taste buds get all happy. After a day fishing or exploring the Missouri River, what better way to end your day than with a fabulous meal?

Hidden Canyon Lodge, front #hiddencanyonlodge

The interior of the lodge is tasteful and comfortable Montana mountain style. You can go get a drink, maybe a Montana Mule, in a mug covered with fishing flies. Sample the cheese appetizers and discuss the days’ events. OR that big one that got away.

Hidden Canyon Lodge, mug view #hiddencanyonlodge

I can’t say enough about our meal that night. I’m afraid I did not stick to my keto rules and let myself enjoy it. We started off with a pear, apple, walnut, and feta salad with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Then (and can I have another one of these?), it was a filet mignon topped with lobster, asparagus, and a hollandaise sauce. There was a side of squash, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Yes, indeed. Just imagine all those flavors if you will, just be careful, you might drool.

Hidden Canyon Lodge, filet mignon with lobster and asparagus

Finally, for dessert we finished with a super-moist chocolate cake topped with huckleberry ice cream and whipped cream.

Hidden Canyon Lodge, view of Missouri River #hiddencanyonlodge

Do contact them and find out about their accommodations as well: Hidden Canyon Lodge

I’m pretty sure you’ll love it.

Great Falls MT Family Vacations

You can probably tell by my exclamations and pictures this was a fabulous trip for me. It was totally my style, and perfect for families. If you ever have the chance get up to Great Falls and on the way check out my things to do in Fort Benton Montana as well!

Other resources for things to do in Great Falls MT:

VisitMT.com

CentralMontana.com

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Check out some other great USA family adventure destinations

So whether you're looking for a weekend getaway to Cincinnati, the top things to do in Colorado Springs for kids, or even a trip to Abilene, Texas, I hope you get out there and explore! Enjoy exploring new places with your family or friends. Here are some more ideas!

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Creamy Keto Lemon Mousse

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End the lunch party with a deliciously creamy keto lemon mousse. Tangy mascarpone mousse paired with a toasted almond gluten-free crust. 

Can I tell you something? I love lemons. 

Lemon curd, lemon cake, lemon oil, keto lemon mousse, you name it. That fresh tart flavor is perfect to pair with cream or sweet treat. And of course, there's always lemon garlic shrimp, but you get the idea.

Creamy keto lemon mousse is a delicious and tangy low carb dessert paired with a crunch of a gluten-free almond flour crust/topping. Mascarpone cheese, cream, lemon zest, yum! #ketodessert #ketolemonmousse

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What are Meyer lemons?

Now when you look at the pictures in this post, what do you see? They are not in fact oranges as they may appear. They're Meyer lemons, or rather a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange.

I ended up trying these out, not on purpose but because I was in a hurry. Yes, the bag of Meyer lemons looked bright, fresh, and like good fruit so I grabbed them! Did I realize it was not a regular lemon?

Um. No.

However, good came out of it! While I myself prefer a regular lemon, my husband is loving these Meyer lemons. He eats them plain and thought they were perfect for the keto lemon mousse.

So the moral of the tale is, if you'd like to be adventurous and try new things, go for the Meyer lemons! If you'd prefer the traditional tart tang of a true lemon, make sure you get those. Lesson to self. 

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In the wintertime, in the snow country, citrus fruit was so rare, and if you got one, it was better than ambrosia.

– James Earl Jones

"The Voice of Triumph". Academy of Achievement Interview, June 29, 1996.

What is a mousse?

The term "mousse" comes of course from our friends the French. Way back when, chefs would try to impress their employers. Just like today.

The chefs of the royal courts would whip up cream or egg whites into what they called a "crème mousseuse". Literally, this translates as foamy cream. They made all sorts of sweet and savory variations on this idea. 

Because who doesn't like whipped cream?

Therefore, a chocolate mousse, keto pumpkin mousse, or lemon mousse can mean any number of things. This is true as long as it has some sort of whipped foam, often meaning bubbles, in the dessert.

Sometimes egg yolks are added to chocolate or other ingredients to make it more rich and dense, but there are so many ways to make a mousse.

This easy whipped keto lemon mousse just happens to be one of my favorites!

Easy whipped keto lemon mousse is a family favorite. Low carb creamy goodness with a lemon tang and gluten-free toasted almond crunch. #ketodesserts #ketorecipes #ketomousse

🍽 Equipment

TO MAKE KETO LEMON MOUSSE YOU’LL NEED: 

Creamy keto lemon mousse is the perfect burst of cream and citrus with a gluten-free toasted almond crunch. #ketodessertrecipes #ketorecipes #lowcarbdesserts

A grapefruit is just a lemon that saw an opportunity and took advantage of it.

- Oscar Wilde

🥘 Ingredients

For the crust or topping:

  • finely ground blanched almond flour
  • powdered sweetener (such as Swerve Confectioners)
  • butter

For the mousse:

  • heavy whipping cream
  • mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese will work too)
  • powdered sweetener
  • vanilla extract
  • lemon extract (or lemon essential oil)
  • lemon zest

🔪 Instructions

HOW TO MAKE KETO LEMON MOUSSE

So how do you make a keto lemon mousse?

Well, to start, decide how you'd like to serve it. I strongly advise NOT skipping the crust. It adds a crunch and salty and nutty flavor that goes well with the lemon mousse.

For the toasted almond crumble, you can serve it under the mousse or sprinkled on top.

Toasted almond crumble

First, put the almond flour in a skillet on medium heat. Second, spread it out evenly over the pan. Stir it around continuously for 3-4 minutes to toast the almond flour.

You might be tempted to skip the toasting, but I really love the flavor it brings out. It'll only take a few extra minutes.

Next, stir 2 teaspoons of powdered sweetener into the toasted almond flour.

Then, once it's evenly dispersed, pour in the melted butter. I like to use a fork to smash the mixture into crumbs.

Now set aside the crumble to use as topping. Or, if you've decided to serve it under the mousse go ahead and divide it evenly into 6 ramekins or glasses.

(Disclosure: the glass in the pictures is 2-3 servings.)

Keto lemon mousse in a glass with a spoon. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts

How to make the whipped lemon mousse

To make a mousse, something needs to be whipped. In this case we're whipping heavy cream.

First off, take out a bowl and mixer and whip the cream to stiff peaks.

To whip the cream, make sure the bowl is clean and cool. The cream should also be cold or else it will melt and not whip up. Whip the cream until it stands up in a peak without falling in on itself when you turn the beater upside down.

Also, if the cream is whipped too long it can turn to butter, so keep an eye on it!

Stiff peaks in whipped cream.

Next, set aside the whipped cream, and take out another medium bowl. Then using a mixer, beat the mascarpone and all the other ingredients together until smooth.

Now's the fun part! Spoon the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture and combine it well. Take the spatula around the sides and cut through the middle so as little air as possible is lost from the whipped cream.

Lastly, to serve. Usually I just spoon it in the serving dish, but you can also pipe it in for a better presentation. Top with some extra lemon zest if you like and refridgerate until ready to serve.

This recipe can be made the day before and served from the refrigerator. However, I like the texture best if it's served immediately.

A spoonful of keto lemon mousse is a delicious low carb treat! #fatbombs #ketodessert #ketorecipes

How to make keto lemon mousse fat bombs

Bonus! Did you know you can also make an easy fat bomb snack to get you through mid-afternoon?

I like to spoon or pipe circles of the lemon mousse mixure onto a silicone mat on a baking tray. Sprinkle the toasted almond crumble on those for taste and to make it look nice. My piping skills may need some practice!

Keto lemon mousse fat bombs #ketodessert #fatbombs

Then, just pop them into the freezer for a couple of hours. After that, remove them to a zipper bag or airtight container. They'll store in the freezer for about a month so you can grab one or two when you need.

Although really, I doubt they'll last the month.

Keto fat bombs

To be perfectly honest, I've never liked the term fat bomb. Perhaps it's the fear of having too many. Or maybe it's that ingrained from childhood avoidance of fat.

But, our bodies need fat to burn. If not, I'm constantly snacking on other unhealthy things that do me no good. And can I tell you, sometimes one of those little keto lemon mousse bombs is the perfect thing to get me through until dinner.

So why not try it out? A keto lemon mousse for your next lunch or dinner party? Or save it for yourself in fat bomb portions in the freezer. Either way, I hope you love it.

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🥣 More keto mousse recipes

  1. Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake
  2. Easy Whipped Keto Pumpkin Mousse
  3. Keto Coconut Lime Dessert Mousse

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📖 Recipe

Zero-carb keto lemon mousse is a delicious sugar-free dessert or fat bomb. #ketodessert #fatbomb #ketomousse

Keto Lemon Mousse

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Creamy keto lemon mousse is a tangy and creamy decadent super-low carb dessert. Paired with the salty nuttiness of an almond flour crumble, it's a delicious fat bomb in a glass.

Ingredients

Crust or Topping

Lemon Mousse

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract, (or 4 drops lemon essential oil)
  • zest of one lemon

Instructions

Crust or Topping

  1. Put the almond flour in a skillet on medium heat. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes to toast the almond flour.
  2. Stir in 2 teaspoons of powdered sweetener, and once it's evenly dispersed, pour in the melted butter. Use a fork to smash the mixture into crumbs. Set aside to use as topping or divide into 6 ramekins or glasses.

Lemon Mousse

  1. In a medium bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks.
  2. Take out another medium bowl and using a hand mixer, beat all other ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Spoon the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture and mix in well.
  4. Divide into six serving dishes and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle on topping or use as a base.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 280 Total Fat 33 g Saturated Fat 18 g Monounsaturated Fat 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 97 mg Sodium 23 mg Potassium 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 0 g Protein 3 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: ⅙ of recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.

Keto Blackberry Cobbler {Sugar-Free}

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Keto blackberry cobbler is a delicious blend of berries in a low carb cake dough. The perfect gluten-free summer dessert with the fresh flavors of blackberry and lemon. Top with whipped cream or your favorite keto ice cream. 

Keto blackberry cobbler is quick to put together and a fabulous gluten-free summertime dessert! Or anytime. Top with whipped cream or low carb ice cream. #ketodesserts #ketoblackberrycobbler #lowcarbdesserts

When I was in high school, we took a road trip up to see my grandparents near Moscow, Idaho.

We took our time and visited Yellowstone and many places along the way. I remember I even convinced my dad to let me get out and pretend to fish in the Blackfoot River like Brad Pitt in A River Runs Through It. 

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The Blackberries in Montana and Idaho

The other main thing I remember on that trip through Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho were the blackberry bushes along the road. I don't know why, but I was completely surprised by them. They were all wild and ripe, and no one was picking them!

Well, who knows if someone had plans to, but there were so many of them we got out and picked a few by a stream. Of course, we munched on them and I think we took some back to my grandmother. Or she went out near her house and got more later, I can't recall.

Either way, of course, she made a blackberry pie. And a couple of cherry pies. And maybe a blueberry pie? It's been a while. But there were many pies and lentils.

But! Those big wild blackberries were sweet and summery, and ever since then they've reminded me of that trip. You can read more about one of my favorite places in Montana here: Things to Do in Fort Benton.

Easy and delicious keto blackberry cobbler is the perfect low carb fresh dessert. Serve with whipped cream or your favorite keto ice cream! #ketoblackberrycobbler #ketocake #ketorecipes

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We would load up the yellow Cutlass Supreme station wagon and pick blackberries during blackberry season or spring onions during spring onion season. For us, food was part of the fabric of our day.

– Mario Batali

Stack of keto blackberry cobbler is a low carb feast for the eyes! Full of fresh lemon and blackberry flavors and a popular sugar-free tray bake for a group. #ketodessertrecipes #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

What is a cobbler?

Don't you love how food can cause debates between families, regions, and even countries? It's usually a fun debate, although with strong sides advocating for different ingredients and methods.

Cobbler is one of those dishes that's long been a source of friendly (maybe sometimes not so friendly) "discussion".

If you know me, I was a history major in college, and I love to study the history of most anything, and that includes food!

The first inception of cobbler is reported in the Oxford Companion of Food to be in 1850s. It's described as fruit baked in the oven along with some sort of dough.

John Russell Bartlett’s Dictionary of Americanisms defined cobbler in 1859 as: “A sort of pie, baked in a pot lined with dough of great thickness, upon which the fruit is placed; according to the fruit, it is an apple or a peach cobbler.”

Keto blackberry cobbler evokes summer memories. Bright flavors of blackberry and lemon paired with cream make this low carb dessert. Sugar-free and gluten free for an outdoor dinner party or today. #ketoblackberrycobbler #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

So it sounds like a pie or a fruity cake. However, get into a discussion with people from the states in the American south or Montana or Idaho, and you'll get a plethora of definitions.

Juice or no juice. Fruit on the bottom, top, or in the middle.

As time went on (after the 1850s), cobblers tended to have more shortcake or cake-type dough.

My keto blackberry cobbler is a cakelike dough with fruit. And cream. Or ice cream, of course! 

My husband even loves it, and that's saying something since he's definitely not keto. Which, on occasion makes life difficult for the rest of us with all his sugar and carbs! 

🍽 Equipment

TO MAKE KETO BLACKBERRY COBBLER YOU’LL NEED: 

Keto blackberry cobbler is quick to put together and a fabulous gluten-free summertime dessert! Or anytime. Top with whipped cream or low carb ice cream. #ketodesserts #ketoblackberrycobbler #lowcarbdesserts

If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.

- William Shakespeare

🔪 Instructions

This is one of my favorite desserts to make as it's easy and laid back. However, don't be fooled! It's packed with bright summer flavors and is always popular for a dinner party or outdoor meal.

First of all, get out all the ingredients and dishes. For this dessert, a 9" x 13" glass baking dish or pan works best, although you can also half the recipe if you like in an 8" x 8" dish. 

Second, butter the baking dish or pan and set it aside. You can instead line the dish with buttered parchment paper if you're concerned about it sticking.

Then combine the butter and sweetener in a large bowl using a hand mixer or standing mixer. It's important for the butter to be at room temperature so that it completely mixes in with the sweetener without clumps.

Next blend in the heavy cream then the eggs one at a time on high speed. Also, add in the lemon extract (or essential oil) and zest.

If you prefer the lemon flavor to be not as strong, choose one or the other, the lemon extract or the zest. Mix in the vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients

Now it's time to mix in the dry ingredients. Measure in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt and mix it well until everything is evenly incorporated.

Using a spatula, pour and/or scrape the batter into the dish and even it out.

Then sprinkle the top of the batter with two cups of blackberries. The berries can be fresh or frozen, either will work. Push them into the batter gently. You might need a few extra if they're fresh so you can eat a couple!

Ready to be baked, blackberries on the keto cobbler

Next bake the cobbler at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. The edges will slightly start to brown.

Let the keto blackberry cobbler cool almost completely

For any gluten-free baked good, it's best to let the cobbler cool completely in the pan. Otherwise, it has a tendency to fall apart. Run a knife around the edges to separate it from the dish before serving. 

Baked keto blackberry cobbler in a glass dish #ketodesserts

It can stick to the pan, so I like to use a metal spatula to make sure to get out the entire piece from the pan. Or simply pull the entire thing out if you've used parchment paper and cut it into servings.

Bite of keto blackberry cobbler on a fork #ketodesserts #ketorecipes

To serve, don't forget the cream or decide to leave it off! Whipped cream or a keto vanilla ice cream really compliment the berries and cake in this dessert. You won't want to miss it!

How to store keto blackberry cobbler

The cobbler will keep in the fridge for up to about a week. Or, freeze it in an air-tight container for up to a month.

Piece of keto blackberry cobbler with whipped cream. #ketocobbler #ketodessert

Favorite summer recipes

Can I tell you something? This is easily one of my favorite summer recipes. Yes, I'm pretty proud of it.

Why?

Of course, it's keto, so sugar-free, gluten-free, and higher fat. However, it's also the taste. I love the fresh flavors of the blackberries and lemon with the fluffy cake dough.

Also, let me emphasize again, I highly suggest not to leave off the whipped cream, ice cream, or even heavy cream drizzled over it. There's just something magical about berries and cream. 

Don't you agree?

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Keto blackberry cobbler is a delicious gluten-free, sugar-free version of the summer favorite. Full of fresh lemon and blueberry flavors and topped with whipped cream or low carb ice cream. #ketorecipes #ketodesserts #ketoblackberrycobbler

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Keto blackberry cobbler is the keto version of the summer dessert you love. Top with whipped cream or sugar-free ice cream. #ketodesserts #ketoblackberrycobbler #ketorecipes

Keto Blackberry Cobbler

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Keto blackberry cobbler is a delicious blend of berries in a low carb cake dough. The perfect gluten-free summer dessert with the fresh flavors of blackberry and lemons. Top it with delicious whipped cream or keto vanilla ice cream. Yum!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sweetener, (e.g. Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit)
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract , (or 4 drops lemon essential oil)
  • the zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  1. Prepare a 9" x 13" glass baking dish or pan. Butter the dish.
  2. Combine the butter and sweetener in a large bowl with a mixer until no lumps remain.
  3. Blend in the heavy cream and then the eggs one at a time at high speed.
  4. Add the lemon extract (or essential oil) and zest, as well as the vanilla. For a less-strong lemony flavor, leave out either the lemon extract or the zest.
  5. Mix in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt until everything is evenly incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the dish and even it out. Sprinkle the top with the two cups of blackberries and push them into the batter gently.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cobbler cool completely in the pan, and run a knife around the edges to separate it from the dish.
  9. Top with whipped cream or keto ice cream.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12.0 Amount Per Serving 1/12th Calories 167  Total Fat 16 g Saturated Fat 8 g Monounsaturated Fat 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg Sodium 187 mg Potassium 25 mg Total Carbohydrate 3 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugars 1 g Protein 4 g Net Carbohydrate 1 g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.

Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops

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Easy and delicious in a gluten-free flavorful gravy, creamy garlic keto pork chops are moist and a family dinner favorite.

The other day I found myself at one of the many basketball practices of the season. As one does, I fell into conversation with another parent. Mostly we talked about our kids and behaviors and how to get them to do things.

How do you get a child to eat meat?

Yes, this is an issue in my house as well. 

"Just put gravy on everything," chimed in one dad.

Hmmm...gravy, or rather any sort of sauce you put on a meat or a dish. (Explanation for those of us who did not grow up calling all sauces gravy).

That got me thinking. We grill a lot or do meat with different toppings. Other than turkey gravy, it had been awhile since I'd focused on thick liquids served with food.

Time to pull out the keto sauces!

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Delicious creamy garlic keto pork chops are a family dinner winner. An easy skillet dinner, perfectly moist with a gluten-free creamy gravy, the ideal low carb diet. #ketodinner #ketorecipes #ketoporkchops

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I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.

– Erma Bombeck

What's the best keto thickener?

First things first. I'm actually asked quite often by friends and family,

"If you can't use flour or corn starch, what in the world do you use to thicken soups and gravies? Arrowroot powder? Tapioca starch? Potato starch?"

Well, the answers to those last three are no, no, and no. When on a keto diet, it's best to avoid these high carb thickeners.

There are seasons to my keto thickeners, depending on my mood and what I'm making. Here are a few I use most often.

Eggs

I've been using eggs more and more lately in soups and sauces. Think of making custard. Tone down the number of eggs and you have a thickener as a sauce cooks. Bonus: Eggs add protein to your dish.

Cream cheese

Blend in some cream cheese for creaminess and thickener at the same time.

Xanthan gum

I have learned to be sparing when using xanthan gum and to sprinkle it evenly over the liquid and whisk it in quickly. Xanthan gum is a soluble fiber, which means it's a carb your body can't break down and does not provide any calories or nutrients.

Gelatin

Look for a quality gelatin to get the most health benefits. I like to use Great Lakes Gelatin and just order it off of Amazon when I need it.

Chia seeds

Chia seeds are great thickeners as they "bloom" when they are in liquid and make a sort of gel. I use them in my Easy Keto Strawberry Jam, and many other recipes.

Tip: I find it best to grind the chia seeds before using to give a smoother consistency.

Almond flour

Yes, our favorite almond flour can be used as a thickening agent, although I find it's the one I use the least. Add some to your soups or stews to make it heartier and a bit thicker.

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Pour or smother creamy garlic keto gravy on the best moist pork chops. #ketogravy #ketoporkchops #ketorecipes

There is poetry in a pork chop to a hungry man.

- Philip Gibbs

🔪 Instructions

How to make creamy garlic keto pork chops

There are a couple of parts to this dish as you cook the pork chops then make the gravy to smother them in. I like to serve keto pork chops with steamed broccoli or a salad. Truthfully, I could put this keto gravy on most anything savory!

Usually, it takes me about half an hour to get this dinner on the table for the family, or whoever's schedule allows them to eat with us! Not bad for a weeknight meal. And they reheat pretty well too.

Low carb pork chops with keto gravy make the perfect keto family dinner. #familydinner #ketoporkchops

How to cook the keto pork chops

First of all, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and pull out a cast-iron skillet. If you don't have one, an oven-safe frying pan or Dutch oven can work as well.

Secondly, get out the pork chops and pat them dry with a towel or paper towel then season with salt and pepper. Don't forget to do both sides.

Next, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet on medium-high. When the skillet and oil are hot, add the pork chops. The goal is to sear the edges until they become golden, about 2 minutes per side.

When the searing's complete, remove the pork chops to a dish and cover with a lid or foil.

Now turn the heat down to medium and melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the minced garlic and stir with a spatula or spoon for 30 seconds or so to let in infuse in the butter. 

Add the pork chops back into the skillet and place the whole thing in the oven. Bake it until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Really, it depends on the thickness of the chop, but for a thick cut should take about 10-12 minutes.

This is where a good meat thermometer is huge! This is the difference between a moist and tender piece of meat and a dry brick. Watch it, and I like to pull it out when it hits 140 degrees as meat continues to cooks when it's removed from the oven.

Take the skillet out of the oven, and place the pork chops in a covered dish.

How to make keto gravy

Now it's time to begin the topping for this dish, the keto gravy! Can I just say yum?

You may find my first request a bit odd. Here it is: get out a blender, high-powered if you have one. Lately, I use my blender for baking, cooking, soups, you name it. It's a highly useful kitchen appliance.

Pour the chicken bone broth, egg, cream cheese, heavy cream, and thyme in a blender. Then blend it all on high for 30-45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and combined. If there are any lumps, let it stop completely then run it again.

Now pour the mixture into the skillet with the garlic butter and any pork chop drippings. Heat on medium stirring constantly until the gravy begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.

Easy keto gravy in a skillet #ketodinner #ketogravy

Once thickened, return the pork chops to the skillet and warm for a couple of minutes. Serve smothered with gravy or plate it under the pork chop.

If you don't eat them all in one sitting, they should last 4-5 days in the fridge.

Creamy garlic keto pork chops are family dinner comfort food. Smothered or gluten-free gravy on the side, keto dinner served. #ketoporkchops #ketodinner

Keto dinner recipes

What are some of your favorite family-friendly keto dinners? Do you like pork, beef, chicken, or fish? We've also been trying more fish lately, like this delicious easy grilled salmon and baked tilapia.

Do you have your own tricks for getting a child to eat meat? Or to try new things in general? I can always use some help with that one so do share in the comments below!

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Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops for a low carb family dinner. A moist pork chop with creamy gluten-free gravy for keto meal planning and a keto diet. #ketoporkchops #ketorecipes #lowcarbdinner

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Creamy Garlic Keto Pork Chops

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Easy and delicious in a gluten-free flavorful gravy, creamy garlic keto pork chops are moist and a family favorite.

Ingredients

Pork Chops

  • 1 lb pork chops (thick cut)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • salt and pepper

Creamy Garlic Keto Gravy

  • ½ cup chicken bone broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

Pork Chops

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and get out a cast-iron skillet.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet on medium-high. When the skillet and oil are hot, add the pork chops and sear until they become golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the pork chops to a dish and cover.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium and melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the minced garlic and stir with a spatula or spoon for 30 seconds or so to let in infuse in the butter.
  6. Add the pork chops back into the skillet and place it in the oven until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. It depends on the thickness of the chop but for a thick cut should be 10-12 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and place the pork chops in a covered dish.

Creamy Garlic Keto Gravy

  1. Place the chicken bone broth, egg, cream cheese, heavy cream, and thyme in a blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  2. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the garlic butter and any pork chop drippings. Heat on medium stirring constantly until the gravy begins to thicken, 4-5 minutes.
  3. Return the pork chops to the skillet and warm for a couple of minutes. Serve smothered with gravy or under the pork chop.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 399  Total Fat 31 g Saturated Fat 16 g Monounsaturated Fat 6 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 105 mg Sodium 350 mg Potassium 28 mg Total Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 0 g Protein 28 g

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Unsaturated Fat: 0g

*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For the most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
 
I use Myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because it does not affect my own blood glucose levels.
 
This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use.
 
I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.