When it comes to keto, jam definitely isn't the first thing that pops into your head. But, making some new sweet sauces can definitely be within your grasp. To top it all off, you can add plenty of fats to really bring the macros up to par. We use MCT Oil here because of the liquid properties that it has. When you store the jam in the fridge, it will continue to stay as a sauce and not harden up (as it would if you used coconut oil). These's two main flavor components that I'd describe ...
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
Chia seeds are one of my favorite things to use when I have the chance to use them. Not only do they make for some delicious foods, they're also pretty great for you, too. They're packed full of nutrients, so much so that they're one of the most nutrient dense things you can eat, calorie for calorie. Not to mention, they're filled with antioxidants, which has shown to have some positive health benefits. I've used chia seeds to thicken quite a lot of stuff - pudding, yogurt, sauces. But, this ...
- July 12, 2014
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Bacon Jammin’ Green Beans
Green beans are one of my favorite things to eat when they're fresh, and I just don't eat enough of them. When I get them, I almost always pair them with bacon. Yeah, sure, they're awesome with garlic and parmesan, but who can resist the bacon? Since I had made some bacon jam the other day, I figured I would use it in the green beans - and they paid off! This dish was absolutely delectable. Salty, sweet, crunchy, with just the right amount of chew from small pieces of bacon. A must ...
- February 17, 2014
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Keto Friendly Bacon Jam
So, we all love bacon, right? Bacon is a delicious treat we get to eat on a regular basis...but it just doesn't seem like I get enough of it as is. I wouldn't mind having some bacon with every meal. Well, now we can! Sorry vegetarians, but this one is not going to be for you. You can pretty much use this stuff on anything savory. I spread it on keto breads, spread it on frittata muffins, and top my dinners with it. It's just plain delicious! All of the flavors together create a sweet, ...
- February 15, 2014
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Keto BBQ Chicken Poppers
This is one jam packed chicken dinner! This BBQ chicken poppers is stuffed with cream cheese filled jalapeno peppers that is wrapped in chicken that is then encrusted in crispy bacon! Which is then baked with low-carb BBQ sauce. I served this bacon wrapped stuffed chicken with spinach and sliced red onion to complete this dinner! Yields 5 servings of Keto BBQ Chicken Poppers The Preparation Chicken: 15 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs 5 medium jalapeno pepper 8 ...
- December 30, 2021
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Keto Creamy Chicken & Broccoli
Whip up this dish in no time! The wholesome ingredients make it a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or as leftovers the next day. It can be hard to figure out what to eat every day and to keep your diet balanced while on a jam-packed schedule. This creamy chicken and broccoli dish makes busy days easier with simple ingredients you can probably find in your fridge. Chicken breasts are high in protein and taste delicious when paired with the creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute it with ...
- September 9, 2021
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Keto Creamy Beef & Rice Casserole
Check out this delicious and nutritious beef and cauliflower rice casserole recipe. It’s a comforting classic that we’ve packed with even more goodness. Beef is a classic keto staple and for a good reason. Beef is high in protein, and because it is classified as red meat, it contains good levels of iron in the heme form, meaning it is easily absorbed into the body. Iron is an essential mineral as it helps carry oxygen from the lungs to the whole body, including our muscles, to help them grow ...
- August 31, 2021
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Are Beans Keto? Full Guide to Beans and Their Keto-friendly Alternatives
When compared to high-carb processed foods, beans are considered as a health food. However, from a low-carb perspective, they contain too much starch. In fact, the net carb content of most beans and lentils is so high that they belong on the “do not eat” list for keto. To help you figure out exactly what beans to avoid and what to replace them with, we put together this keto guide addressing the following topics: Can you eat beans on keto? How many carbs are in beans? What about ...
- February 28, 2021
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Eating Italian Food On Keto: What to Eat/Avoid, Restaurant Tips, and Recipes
No matter where you travel in Italy, it seems like they have cracked the code on good cooking. Whether you have pasta, pizza, salad, lasagna, soup, or dessert, you can’t go wrong with authentic Italian food. Unfortunately, many of the best dishes are filled with starchy foods, flour, or sugar. This can make it challenging to satisfy your craving for Italian food on keto. Find out exactly which foods to avoid when making delicious Italian food. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up ...
- January 4, 2021
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Keto Lemon Chia Pudding
Prepare this keto lemon chia pudding at night in 5 minutes for a very easy and portable breakfast or snack the next day. This is by far one of the easiest (and delicious) recipes I have made yet. Simply put all the ingredients into the blender and let the blender do its thing. Refrigerate it and once the chia seeds have soaked in all the other ingredients, it's ready to be served! The main ingredient in this recipe are the chia seeds. Chia seeds are jammed packed with fiber and omega 3s, ...
- September 10, 2020
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