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Keto Peanut Butter Cups

Keto Peanut Butter Cups

There’s nothing like a classic Reese’s peanut butter cup. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate with sugary sweetness balancing the flavors is such a heavenly treat. Unfortunately, as with most commercial candies, health was an afterthought when they picked the ingredients. This is why it is best to make them yourself to get your chocolate peanut butter fix. All it takes is three ingredient substitutions and a few simple steps to make crave-worthy keto peanut butter cups. The ...

Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour — Everything You Need to Know

Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour — Everything You Need to Know

With coconut flour and almond flour, you can make pancakes, cookies, bread, muffins, pizza, and even waffles that are both healthy and delicious. In fact, they are the feature flours for anyone following a ketogenic, paleo, low-carb, or gluten-free diet — allowing us to satisfy almost any craving without slipping back into our old eating habits. As with any food, however, there are some crucial caveats to be aware of before using these flours. After considering these concerns, we find ...

Double Peanut Butter Balls

Double Peanut Butter Balls

You'd imagine from all the recipes that I make, that my favorite dessert would be something baked, something very out of the ordinary, or something difficult to make. Well, that's far from the truth.  It's double peanut butter balls! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes - not only for taste and simplicity, but just for the pure joy of peanut buttery goodness that comes out of it. When I gained weight on a ketogenic diet, this right here was the reason. I used to make these things ...

Pumpkin Flax Cookies with Almond Butter Icing

Pumpkin Flax Cookies with Almond Butter Icing

I went to the store the other day and saw some Flaxseed Meal on the shelf. I remembered all the breads and treats I used to make with flax, so I decided to pick some up and see what I could come up with. I love flax, but some people can't handle it. It's mostly made up of insoluble fiber, so if you have a weak stomach or a weak digestive system - it will send you to the bathroom! These cookies turned out amazing. They taste great, and the flax really pushes a more earthy and crunch texture to ...

Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter

Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter

To be honest I've been seeing everyone telling me to to do a post on how to make your own nut butter for a while now. I'm pretty lazy when it comes to making my own foods that I can easily just buy themselves already done. But I started to get curious and decided to try making Macadamia Nut Butter. Not only can you reduce the carb count, filler nutrient amounts, and increase your total nutrients for what you're making, you can also tailor it all to your own liking. Peanut butter, almond ...

Best Low Carb Rice Substitutes for Keto

Best Low Carb Rice Substitutes for Keto

Some of the most delicious dishes feature rice as a key ingredient. Risotto, fried rice, paella, and sushi, for example, all rely on this starch-filled grain, but are there any rice varieties that won’t pack on the carbs? Unfortunately, the answer is no.  If you’re on a non-keto low-carb or standard ketogenic diet, you should avoid rice for optimal results. That being said, you can still get your rice fix by using low-carb substitutes and keto recipes. Let’s begin our journey through the ...

Low Carb Noodles: Keto Pasta Alternatives

Low Carb Noodles: Keto Pasta Alternatives

All over the world, you'll find different variations of noodles, from Italian lasagna layers to Chinese egg noodles to Vitamenese-style pho noodles. Despite being relatively flavorless on their own, each one plays an essential role in turning our favorite flavors into memorable meals. Unfortunately, each noodle will also add enough net carbs to transform the recipe into a less healthy, high-carb dish. This leaves us with two strategies we can use to transform the dish into a keto-friendly one ...

Keto Granola Cereal

Keto Granola Cereal

One crucial component of weight loss success is finding foods that are convenient, satisfying, and healthy. The perfect example of this is keto granola cereal. Not only is it a quick convenient keto meal, but each mouthful is fulfilling, flavorful, and filled with healthy fats, fiber, micronutrients, and health-promoting plant compounds. However, there is one problem: low-carb granola products can be expensive. Rather than letting my grocery bill climb, I decided to try making it myself. ...

Keto Avocado Brownies

Keto Avocado Brownies

Your favorite indulgence doesn’t have to be a cheat food. The perfect example of this is keto brownies. Though traditional recipes are loaded with flour and sugar, this doesn't mean these unhealthy ingredients are necessary. In fact, all it takes is a few simple swaps to make satisfying brownies that are keto-friendly and healthy. With this recipe, we will show you how to make keto brownies with simple ingredients — no frills, fancy gadgets, or low carb flour necessary. What Makes ...

Keto Meal Replacement Shake

Keto Meal Replacement Shake

Most meal replacement shakes are far from keto-friendly. They often rely on high-sugar fruits and carb-rich dairy products, which add enough carbs to slow your weight loss progress on keto. However, don't let these high-carb options fool you into thinking you can't have a meal replacement shake. In fact, you are only a few ingredient swaps away from cutting the carbs and making a delicious shake that'll keep you satisfied throughout the day. With our keto meal replacement shake recipe, ...