For a tangy, tart treat, try this zesty Keto Lemon Curd Cake or Pie. The sour lemon taste is wonderfully balanced by the sweet curd filling and the buttery, crisp almond crust. This dish is suitable at any time of day or night. You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make this keto lemon curd cake. This recipe yields a two-layer eight-inch cake. Each serving has approximately 6 g of net carbs depending on how you slice it. This incredibly rich and satisfying low-carb dessert is a ...
The Best (and Worst) Mayo For Keto: Store-Bought Brands, Keto Recipes, and What to Avoid
Mayonnaise is arguably the best condiment for the keto diet. Not only does it add a satisfying creaminess to keto-friendly meals, but keto mayo can provide us with a zero-carb source of healthy fats, micronutrients, and antioxidants as well. Unfortunately, not every mayo you find in the store will be optimal for your health. Many mayo products and recipes use unhealthy oils and added sugars, so it is important to be mindful of what you buy (and make) to get the results you want with ...
- March 14, 2020
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Zero Carb Food List that Keeps Keto and Ketosis Simple
Keeping carbohydrate intake low is the key to keto diet success. When carb intake is too high, we simply cannot enter ketosis and experience the unique benefits of keto. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to rigidly track your carbohydrate intake at all times. In fact, many keto dieters are able to stay in ketosis by using one simple strategy: Eating mostly keto-friendly foods that have little to no net carbs (i.e., digestible carbs that reduce ketone production). Although it may ...
- March 5, 2019
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Keto Sansrival
Sansrival is a Filipino classic - crispy, chewy, meringue layered with French buttercream and cashew nuts. Translates to, “without rival.” Aptly so, as this is hands down a crowd favorite. The original recipe calls for a dacquoise, a meringue made with nuts that when cooked long and slow yields a crispy wafer. The keto version, however, will not have the same texture. Instead it’s more sponge-y. Sugar’s hygroscopic, or moisture absorbing, nature lends to the crunch that sweeteners ...
- May 10, 2018
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Keto Lemon Meringue Custard
Calling all lemon lovers! This Keto Lemon Meringue Custard recipe makes creamy individual lemon custards topped with clouds of toasted meringue. These custards are like mini-lemon meringue pies, but without a crust to fuss with. The custard in this dish is flavored with real lemon zest and a touch of lemon extract. It has delicious sweet lemon goodness without too much tartness. Best of all, it doesn’t come out of a box, so you know exactly what goes in it. One thing I love about this ...
- February 23, 2017
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Keto Mini Vanilla Cloud Cakes
Who doesn't love mini cakes? Especially when they’re guilt free! These mini vanilla cloud cakes are a sweet and delicate treat for any occasion. While these are low-carb, no one would ever guess! The fluffy vanilla cream cheese frosting melts in your mouth with every bite. The addictive frosting, combined with a light cake, makes for an elegant showstopper. Since each cake is a single serving, they’re the perfect choice for a party setting. If needed, these cakes can easily be made in ...
- November 3, 2016
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Keto Fast Food & Restaurant Options
Whether you’re out and about and need a quick keto meal while out on the go, or you want to go out with family to have a sit-down dinner, you should be able to find low-carb and ketogenic friendly foods at most places. We’ve all been there. You’re out running errands on a Saturday afternoon and your tummy growls: it’s 2 pm and you haven’t eaten yet! Or it’s a Tuesday night at a friend’s house, and they want to grab a meal. What do you do? Luckily, you have plenty of keto fast food and ...
- March 11, 2015
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Keto Kitchen Recommendations
If you cook as many meals as I do, you’d give up quite a lot just to save some time in the kitchen. Heck, even if you cook all of your meals for the week in 1 day, wouldn't you want it to be the easiest it can be? I’ll talk about all of my favorite high-quality appliances, prep items, and even a few decorative items for when the guests are over. I’ve tried all sorts of blenders, mixers, pots and pans, coffee makers, and random gadgets for the kitchen. I love them, but a lot of them are junk ...
Tangy Low Carb Tartar Sauce
Who doesn't love a good tartar sauce to go on their favorite fish? I used to be intimidated by making sauces from scratch, until I realized how easy they are to make. One of the things I like about this recipe is that it's a fairly small batch. With my homemade mayo always on hand, it only takes a few minutes to put this together. If you can do it a few hours ahead of time, all the better as it gives the flavors time to meld. makes 1/2 cup The Preparation ½ cup mayonnaise 1 ...
- December 10, 2013
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