This simple snack is packed with flavor from salty anchovies and capers, creamy mayonnaise and crisp cucumber. This is an easy to prepare snack or appetizer in between main meals.
This recipe features spicy ground chorizo paired with cauliflower rice and nutrient-rich spinach, topped with cooling cilantro for a quick and easy weekday lunch or meal prep. Ground chorizo provides a flavorful, pre-seasoned pork base with a variable heat level, complemented by the mild cauliflower rice and fresh spinach. The addition of cilantro adds a refreshing touch, balancing the spice. Feel free to customize with additional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese to adjust the fat content to your preference. This recipe is easily doubled for convenient meal prepping throughout the week. Created by Jessica L.
This recipe offers a creative take on the traditional sandwich, replacing the bun with two thinly breaded chicken breasts. Sandwiched between these crispy chicken fillets are a piece of crispy bacon and melted provolone cheese. Inspired by a popular fried chicken franchise, this finger food provides a delicious and satisfying alternative. Enjoy this unique and flavorful creation by Jessica L.
Quick and easy roasted leeks, partially cooked until tender, then roasted with olive oil and oozy cheddar cheese. A great sharing side dish, perfect with roasted meats.
These tasty Keto chips are our low carb alternative to baked apple chips. Our simple to prepare recipe is made with sliced zucchini, low carb sweetener, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, a hint of nutmeg, a pinch of ground cloves, and melted coconut oil. The sliced zucchini is brushed with coconut oil then dusted with sweetener and apple pie spices before being slow baked at a low temperature until crisp and golden. We have blended our apple pie spices with granulated erythritol for this Keto recipe. You may swap the erythritol for an alternative low carb powdered or granulated sweetener if desired. Please be sure to adjust quantities as needed as not all low carb sweeteners can be used like for like in terms of volume. Remember also to adjust your macros accordingly to account for any changes made to the original recipe. We have used an apple pie spice blend to give our zucchini chips the taste of baked apples. You can, of course, experiment with seasoning combinations, both sweet and savory. You could use a plain cinnamon seasoning, a pumpkin spice mix, or opt for some smoked paprika or dried herbs for a savory version. We highly recommend keeping an eye on the chips throughout baking as different ovens will cook them at different speeds. Start with a minimum of one hour bake time, then check intermittently until golden and crisp.
These decadent Keto treats are made with just 5 ingredients. Our low carb haystacks are prepared with desiccated/shredded coconut, dark, unsweetened chocolate chips, coconut oil, powdered erythritol and dried cranberries. Once prepared, the mixture is simply frozen until set solid, and the haystacks can be refrigerated until ready to enjoy. Regular store-bought chocolate is not typically considered Keto-friendly. However, there are many ways in which you can still enjoy chocolate on a low carb diet. In small quantities, dark chocolate can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced Keto diet. The key is to look for chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa solids. This darker, more bitter chocolate is produced with less sugars, and you can even buy unsweetened bars to use for baking or chocolate that has been made with low carb sweeteners such as stevia. We have added dried cranberries to our Keto chocolate and coconut haystacks for an extra burst of flavor. Dried cranberries are a great option for enjoying dried fruit on a Keto diet. Again, they should only be consumed in moderation, and we have used just one tablespoon in this recipe. If preferred, you can, of course, omit the cranberries entirely. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.
These low-carb stuffed mushrooms offer a delightful vegetarian option, perfect as a side dish or appetizer for your Keto Christmas feast. The savory mushrooms are filled with a flavorful mixture of tender celery, onion, garlic, cauliflower rice, toasted ground almonds, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of zesty orange. They make an excellent alternative to traditional Christmas dressing, complementing your festive Keto mains beautifully. This versatile Keto recipe features a vegetarian filling but can be easily adapted to your preferences. For a more traditional stuffing, consider adding ground pork to the base, cooking it until browned. Then, stuff the mushrooms with this pork and vegetable mixture before baking as directed. If you include ground meat, ensure it's thoroughly cooked, adjusting baking times accordingly. The Keto stuffing is pan-fried in butter to enhance its richness and flavor. For dairy-free or vegan alternatives, swap the butter for coconut oil, olive oil, or a Keto-compliant dairy-free spread. Remember to adjust your macros to reflect any changes made to the recipe.
This simple keto sandwich is made with fried halloumi slices in place of bread and filled with a simple dressed salad of tomato, arugula and red onion. This makes for a quick and easy vegetarian lunch option.
These Keto Spanish Croquetas offer a delightful twist on a classic Spanish tapa, traditionally made with a roux. This keto-friendly version utilizes keto pancake mix as a base, seasoned with nutmeg, ham, and onion, providing a gluten-free and low-carb option for the whole family. Feel free to use water or milk for added flavor. Each croqueta is hand-formed and lightly coated in pancake mix for easy handling, then fried in avocado oil until golden brown. This bite-sized treat is kid-friendly and perfect for those on a keto or low-carb diet. Authentic Spanish ham like serrano or Iberico will add a salty flavor, eliminating the need for additional salt. These croquetas pair wonderfully with Keto Spanish Chicken with Rice and Chorizo.
These individually portioned low carb meatloaves are helpful if you're counting macros for weight loss or building muscle. Delicious ground beef is blended with white onion, crushed pork rinds, grated garlic, and kosher salt. The simplistic ingredients result in a fantastic flavor. The meatloaves are portioned into a cupcake pan and slathered with a ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar sweetener mixture for a hint of sweetness before baking. They are cooked to perfection and topped with a creamy cauliflower mash, making them the perfect size for kids! The boiled cauliflower is blended into a mash with butter, resulting in a potato-like texture and consistency. They are fully cooked when they release some liquid and register 165 F on a thermometer in the center. A 2.8 - 3 oz cookie scoop works great to portion the cupcakes correctly, ensuring they are the same size and cook evenly. The cookie scoop gives each meatloaf a domed appearance. Use a 1 oz scoop to portion the cauliflower mash on top. Serve the mini meatloaves with additional vegetables like spinach, kale, zucchini, a nice green salad, and healthy fats like avocado.
These keto-friendly marshmallows are a delightful treat, offering a light, springy texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe uses xylitol, but you can easily substitute it with swerve if you prefer. They are perfect for adding to puddings, enhancing hot drinks, or simply enjoying as a snack!
This is an easy vegan protein shake that has just the basics. It has plant-based protein powder, non-dairy milk, coconut oil for extra fat, and a couple of flavoring ingredients. The flavor is a light vanilla taste. You can read through the recommendations below for other flavored shake ideas, or you can add your own preferred flavoring ingredients. Turn the shake into a chocolate shake, berry smoothie, or an extra-sweet vanilla milkshake. You can also add your protein shake to a blender bottle and drink it after a workout. If you are on a plant-based Keto diet, you can also incorporate your shake into any meal that needs extra protein. Ideally, make sure your protein still accounts for about 20% of your daily macros. This is a plain shake, so you may want to add other ingredients to flavor it to your liking. You can add 1-3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the shake for a chocolate flavor. If you like vanilla, you can add a little extra extract or use pure vanilla bean. You may also consider adding an almond extract to enhance the nutty flavor. Try adding a sugar-free Keto flavored coffee syrup as well! The great thing about plant protein powder (specifically pea isolate protein powder) is that you get a lot of protein and few other macros. That means almost you add zero carbs when you use plant protein powder. You can bulk up on the amount of protein you need, improve the flavor with Keto sweetener, and you are good to go. Aside from almond milk, there are a couple of other plant-based milk types you can use. However, almond milk will have the lowest amount of carbs. Next would be coconut milk, which has about 8g net carbs per cup. You can also use oat milk, which has about 13g net carbs per cup.
