Easy Keto Living

Name: Keto Oatmeal Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese; 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream; 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder; 1-2 Tablespoons Stevia or Keto Sweetener

Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

January 2, 2021 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe – How to make easy DIY low carb hot chocolates truffles dessert – with the video.

Keto Hot chocolate Bombs Recipe

These keto hot chocolate bombs are my low carb friendly version of the trendy sweet treat all over social media lately.

Mine are a decadent chocolate truffle that gently melts to create a mug full of chocolatey goodness.

To make the hot chocolate truffles, start by heating a half a cup of cream and then pouring the warmed cream over a bowl full of chopped keto friendly chocolate.

You can use whatever low carb, keto friendly chocolate you usually include in your diet. Add in stevia or any other sweetener you like to sweeten your truffles, or you can leave it out if you’re happy with dark truffles.

There’s plenty of choice of flavors to make custom truffles to your tastes. Keep them chocolate flavored or add in peppermint extract, vanilla, coffee, caramel flavoring or whatever extract you’d like.

Mix any flavor or sweetness you like into the melted chocolate, then allow it to cool completely and move the mixture to the fridge to harden until you can roll it into your hot chocolate truffles.

Roll a teaspoon to a tablespoon per truffle, depending on how big you’d like your truffles to be.

You can leave the truffles plain or roll in cocoa powder, grated chocolate or even melted chocolate too, if you’d like, for an extra indulgent treat.

Store the truffles in the fridge and when you’re ready to enjoy a hot chocolate, heat a mug of water or milk and mix the truffle through to create a rich, chocolatey, warming drink.

Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

1/2 Cup Cream
3.5 Ounces/100g Keto Chocolate, chopped
1-2 Tablespoons Stevia
Mug of Almond Milk Or Water

Pour the cream into a small saucepan and slowly heat, remove from the heat just before it comes up to simmering point.
Place the chopped chocolate into a small bowl, mix through the stevia and then pour over the heated cream.
Stir to help the chocolate gently melt and stevia dissolve, then allow to cool completely and place into the fridge for a few hours to harden.
Once the truffle mixture has hardened, remove from the fridge and roll into truffles, using a teaspoon to a tablespoon per truffle, depending on the size you’d like your truffles to be.
You can leave the truffles as they are or roll in cocoa powder, grated chocolate or melted chocolate.
To make the hot chocolate, heat a mug of water or almond milk, place a truffle or two into a mug and then pour over the heated liquid.
Stir to help the truffle melt and then enjoy.

Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe - How to make easy low carb hot chocolates truffles dessert - with the video.

Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the easy sweet treat being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Desserts

Keto Brownies With Coconut Flour

Keto Candied Almonds

Keto Chocolate Candies

Keto Chocolate Pudding

Keto Panna Cotta

Keto Raspberry Mousse

Keto Strawberry Milkshake

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Keto Day 1

December 21, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Day 1 – Menu and meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert for day one and the first week on the low carb ketogenic diet.

Keto Day 1

This may be your first Keto Day 1 or you may be starting a low carb lifestyle over again. Either way – I’ve been on and off keto for over 4 years now and the first week is always full of mixed emotions as I start back on the keto way.

It can be daunting to know what to eat when following a low carb diet, but once you start to look into it, you’ll see there are loads of easy keto meals to enjoy.

What To Expect On Keto Day 1

What to expect when starting the low carb keto diet

You may be wondering “what can I expect on keto day 1”? Well, my number one piece of advice is to keep it simple.

You don’t have to make every low carb meal under the sun during your first week. Pick a few meals (and desserts like the above pictured strawberry mousse) you like the look of and start with that. Just take it a day at a time.

If you’ve been on a high sugar and high carb diet to date, you may feel weak, dizzy or light headed due to a significantly lower carb intake. That’s why it’s suggested to follow a diet like the Keto Diet under medical supervision and be well aware of the potential side effects – to ensure you stay healthy throughout.

My own strategies for getting through the first few days include having smaller meals every few hours, to get used to keto meals and keep me from feeling unwell.

I try to keep my electrolytes up – electrolytes being sodium (salt), potassium and magnesium. It’s best to speak to a health practitioner and consider being prescribed appropriate supplements.

Also – it’s more important than ever to drink plenty of water to help get you into ketosis and keep you feeling healthy.

Breakfast Ideas

To me, the easiest breakfast is a couple of eggs, vegetables and some healthy fats. There are also heaps of ideas for keto breakfasts without eggs.

Here are some ideas for your day 1 breakfast, you can choose to have eggs or not.

Lunch Ideas

A little prep ahead of time can mean you have easy packed lunches that are keto friendly.

I tend to have a salad of some description for lunch, I like to start with a bed of greens, add a protein and some healthy fats and lunch is sorted!

Here are some easy keto lunch ideas to choose from:

Dinner Ideas

It’s really easy to keto-fy old favorites and make them low carb instead. Here are some easy meals to choose from:

Snack & Dessert Ideas

As I mentioned – on my own keto day 1 I tend to snack through the day and for the first week or so until I’m fully in Ketosis, fat adapted and can easily go between meals without snacking.

Sweet Snacks – if you’d like to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some ideas for you:

Savory Snacks – if you’d prefer something a bit more savory, here are some easy keto snack ideas for you:

Nuts
Seeds
Jerky/Biltong
Hard Boiled Eggs
Devilled Eggs
Cheese
Pickles
Avocado
Ready cooked meat/chicken
Tuna
Cucumber

Keto Day 1 – Menu and meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert for day one and the first week on the low carb ketogenic diet.

As you can see – your Keto Day 1 can be filled with quick and easy meals that are tasty and will help fuel you and get you into Ketosis.

For more inspiration, check out my full Keto Food List for Beginners.

Keto Day 1 Video

Here’s a video I shared on my YouTube channel with a day of easy low carb meals to give you even more Keto Day 1 Tips. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Keto Chocolate Candies Recipe

December 17, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Chocolate Candies Recipe – How to make low carb sugar free chocolate candy dessert treats filled with strawberries.

Keto Chocolate Candies Recipe

This keto chocolate candies recipe is easy to follow and creates a decadent chocolate sweet treat.

I tend to cook up a whole 500g/1.1lb bag of strawberries, take what I need for the candies and store the rest in the fridge to mix through smoothies and yogurt.

I only started experimenting with tempering chocolate recently. It’s really not as tricky as you may have been lead to believe. I found this video to be helpful in explaining the process.

You’ll need a mold of some sort to form your candies, you can either use an actual chocolate mold (like this one on Amazon) or even use silicone ice cube trays which come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Keto Chocolate Candies Recipe

500g/1.1lb Bag of Frozen Strawberries
1/4 Cup Stevia
Juice of half a lime or lemon
4.4oz/125g Keto Chocolate

Start by preparing the strawberry filling by placing the strawberries into a saucepan on the stove top over medium heat.
Stir the strawberries regularly until they soften to a puree.
Mix through the stevia and lime or lemon juice then either mash or blend until smooth to your liking. You can pass the strawberry puree through a sieve and pop it back on to the heat to reduce further if you like.
Set the strawberry filling aside to cool and then see to your chocolate.
Break the chocolate into chips and then place two thirds of the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan with bubbling water, keep the other third of chocolate handy.
Stir the chocolate to help it melt and as soon as it’s all melted, remove from the heat and stir through the other third of the chocolate.
Pour the melted chocolate into chocolate molds, using a spoon or brush to help the chocolate reach every corner of the mold.
Tip the mold over the bowl to shake off any excess and then place into the fridge to set for 5 to 10 minutes.
Once the chocolate has set, fill each one about 3/4 full with the strawberry filling then place back into the fridge for a further 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove the chocolates from the fridge and pour over the rest of the melted chocolate, smoothing the top to help it cover every corner.
Return the chocolates to the fridge for a final time to fully set, give it at least half an hour and then pop the chocolates out and enjoy.

Keto Chocolate Candies Recipe – How to make low carb sugar free chocolate candy dessert treats filled with strawberries.

More Easy Low Carb Desserts

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe

Keto Candied Almonds

Keto Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Keto Easter Dessert

Keto Valentines Treats

No Bake Keto Cheesecake

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Best Keto Nuts And Seeds List

November 29, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Best Keto Nuts And Seeds List – with recipe ideas for snacks, baked goods and breakfasts with low carb friendly nuts and seeds – with video.

Best Keto Nuts and Seeds List

This best keto nuts and seeds list include low carb friendly recipes and ideas to include the nutritious foods in your diet through the week.

You may be starting a low carb diet (in which case click through for keto day 1 tips and menu ideas) or just looking for inspiration after following a ketogenic lifestyle for a while.

A typical serving of nuts or seeds can vary from 12g to 42g or around half an ounce to one and a half ounces. So all the measurements will be about in the middle being 28g or one ounce.

Chia Seeds

A 1-ounce serving (28g) of chia seeds macronutrient breakdown is as follows:

Calories 138
Total fat 8.7g (saturated 0.9g)
Total grams of carbohydrates 12g
Dietary fiber 9.8g
Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2.2g
Sugars 0g
Protein 4.7g

High in calcium potassium and iron and a good source of fiber, chia seeds are packed with healthy fats in the form of omega 3 fatty acid in the from of alpha-linolenic acid. Omega 3’s are heart-healthy fats shown to have benefits in cardiovascular health, brain function and in helping prevent weight gain.

Chia seeds can be used to make sweet Strawberry Chia Jam, mixed into a chia pudding, through yogurt for a snack or blended into a smoothie. (Read more about Chia seeds on Keto.)

Almonds

Best Keto Nuts - mixed nut breakfast cookies

An ounce of almonds (28g) macros is as follows:

Calories 164
Total fat 14g (saturated 1.1g)
Total grams of carbs 6.1g
Grams of fiber 3.5g
Gram of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2.6g
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 6g

Almonds have lots of health benefits thanks to being high in nutrients like calcium, iron and potassium.

Plus, almonds are also high in B vitamins and vitamin E. which works as an antioxidant and may help prevent inflammation.

Almonds are also high in lots of good fats like monounsaturated fats which has been suggested may help in promoting good heart health, such as helping in the prevention of conditions like heart disease while helping the body control cholesterol levels.

Making almonds and raw almonds as one of the best options as a healthy snack, perfect for keto dieters and a good choice for those wanting to monitor your carb intake for weight loss.

Almonds are the basis of almond milk and of course almond butter. In addition, you can use flaked almonds or almond flour in keto recipes such as pancakes, cookies, cupcakes or keto granola.

Cashews

Cashews are my own personal best keto nuts. A one-ounce serving (28g) of cashew nuts nutrition value breakdown is as follows:

Calories 157
Total fat 12g (saturated 2,2g)
Total carbohydrates 8.6g
Dietary fiber 1.9g
Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 6.7g
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 5.2g

Cashews are one of my favorite nuts and keto snacks. Cashew nuts or kernels, are a kidney-shaped seed that attach to the bottom of the cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew tree. Making cashews a tasty tree nut.

Health benefits of cashews include the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure and a number of degenerative ailments linked to ageing.

Cashew nuts are low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in monounsaturated fat which is linked to reducing your overall cholesterol levels.

Cashews, along with pine nuts, also contain vitamin K one of the many essential nutrients that has shown to be important for blood clotting, helps make insulin more effective and even has some anticancer properties.

As tasty and beneficial to overall health as they are, they are slightly higher in carbs than other nuts, so be sure to exercise portion control when enjoying their taste.

Flaxseeds

The nutrition breakdown of 28 (an ounce) of flaxseeds is as follows:

Calories 151
Total grams of fat 12g (saturated 1g)
Total carbohydrates 8.2g
Dietary fiber 7.7g
Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 0.5g
Sugars 0.4g
Grams of Protein 5.2g

High in fiber flaxseeds are perfect to mix through yogurt, low carb granola or blend into smoothies.

Plus full of healthy fatty acids with evidence suggesting that flaxseeds health benefits may include the prevention of chronic diseases like type two diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds per 28g (ounce) macronutrient values.

Calories157
Total grams of fat 14gg (1.3g saturated)
Grams of carbs 2.5g
Dietary fiber 1.1 g
Net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 1.4g
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 8.9g

Technically a nut, hemp seeds are a great choice to add as part your keto-friendly snack options or smoothies.

These low carb nuts not only keep your carbohydrate intake low, hemp seeds also have all 9 essential amino acids, making hemp seeds possibly the best nuts for your protein intake.

These amino acids are important in building muscle and make other important proteins needed throughout the body. This includes making hormones, enzymes and cell membranes, a process called protein synthesis.

In addition there is evidence hemp seeds can help with lowering blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels too.

Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds

High in potassium and calcium, sunflower seeds are one of those low-carb foods that make a great addition when watching your net carb count.

An ounce of sunflower seeds (28g) macros is as follows:

Calories 155
Total fat 14g (saturated 1.5g)
Total carbohydrates 4.3g
Dietary fiber 2.6g
Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 1.7g
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 5.5g

The health benefits for sunflower seeds include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, thanks to their high phenol concentration levels sunflower seeds can also help reduce blood clots and have been linked in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Nutrition profile per ounce (28g) of pumpkin seeds is as follows:

Calories 126
Total fat 5.5g (saturated 1g)
Total carbohydrates 15g
Dietary fiber 5.2g
Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 9.8g
Protein 5.3g

High in calcium and potassium and full of unsaturated fatty acids in the form of Omega 3’s, Omega 6’s and Omega 9’s.

The palmitic acid and stearic acid found in pumpkin seeds are linked with keeping your skin smooth and healthy.

The oleic acid found in pumpkin seed s is found to be good for your heart health and the linoleic acid concertation in pumpkin seeds has been found good for weight loss and has some (type two) antidiabetic properties too. The oil inherent in pumpkin seed has also shown to help with menopause in regulating hormones.

My easy keto granola can be bulked out by pili nut, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds or sunflower seeds and is as good as any high carb granola out there. Sunflower seeds are also easy to turn into a nut free seed butter.

Macadamia Nuts – Best Keto Nuts

Originating from the east coast of Australia, macadamia nuts are creamy, luxurious and contain the perfect keto lifestyle macros.

A one ounce (28g) serving size of macadamia nuts provide the following macros:

Calories 204

Total fat 21g (saturated 3.4g)

Total carbohydrates 3.9g

Dietary fiber 2.4g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 1.5g

Sugars 1.3g

Protein 2.2g

Due to macadamia nuts high fat content of monounsaturated fatty acids they have been shown to be beneficial in reducing cellular damage, reduce chances of blood clots and heart disease decrease risk of type two diabetes and help with weight loss.

Pecan Nuts & Brazil Nuts

Below is the nutrition macros for 28g or an ounce of pecans:

Calories 196

Total fat 20g (saturated 1.8g)

Total carbohydrates 3.9g

Dietary fiber 2.7g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 1.2g

Sugars 1.1g

Protein 2.6g

Pecan nuts are low-carb nuts that are high in calcium and relatively high in potassium. Pecan nuts also contain oleic acid or omega-9’s, which as stated earlier is good for your heart and shown to lower cholesterol.

These monounsaturated fatty acids suggest many health benefits such as in the prevention of cancer, inflammatory diseases, and improve your body’s immune system and boost your natural response to wound healing.

Below is the nutrition macros for 28g or an ounce of brazil nuts:

Calories 187

Total fat 19g (saturated 4.6g)

Total carbohydrates 3.3g

Dietary fiber 2.1g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 1.2g

Sugars 0.7g

Protein 4.1g

Brazil nuts are found in the South America particularly in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil and Peru.

While Brazil nuts are very high in calcium and high in potassium and they are also extremely high in the antioxidant selenium. In fact brazil nuts are such an excellent source of selenium that a single brazil nut contains as much as 160% of the recommended daily allowance. At least as much selenium or even more so than most selenium supplements.

Brazil nuts have shown to be help reduce cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and promote antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Brazil nuts show an improvement in the way your body can control blood sugar levels,, vascular function, raise immunity while reducing inflammation and tissue damage.

Pecan and brazil nuts can be mixed with other nuts and seeds for a homemade ketogenic trail mix.

Pine Nuts

Pine nuts contain pinolenic acid, a fatty acid that shows an appetite suppressing effect suggesting it can be an excellent choice of nut for those wanting to lose weight.

Below is the nutrition macros for 28g or an ounce of pine nuts:

Calories 191

Total fat 19g (saturated 1.4g)

Total carbohydrates 3.7g

Dietary fiber 1g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2.7g

Sugars 1g

Protein 3.9g

You can mix pine nuts through a homemade pesto to enjoy with zucchini noodles or top your favorite low carb salad with pine nuts.

Walnuts

Keto candied walnuts make a sweet snack during the Festive season and all through the year too.

Here’s the nutrition information for one of the best keto nuts:

Calories 185

Total fat 18g (saturated 1.7g)

Total carbohydrates 3.9g

Dietary fiber 1.9g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2g

Sugars 0.7g

Protein 4.3g

Walnuts are believed to be originating from Persia now grown in many parts of the world including the USA, China, UK and Ireland to name some.

Walnuts are a great way to increase your calcium and potassium intake. Plus walnuts contains vitamin E, and walnut polyphenols are also excellent antioxidants reducing the risk factors of tissue damage, neurodegenerative conditions (such as Alzheimer’s disease) and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

You can grill, roast or fry walnuts Frying them with some olive oil and salt to taste for around 5-7 can be very satisfying keto-friendly snack snack.

Calories 185

Total fat 18g (saturated 1.7g)

Total carbohydrates 3.9g

Dietary fiber 1.9g

Grams of net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2g

Sugars 0.7g

Protein 4.3g

Walnuts are believed to be originating from Persia now grown in many parts of the world including the USA, China, UK and Ireland to name some.

You can grill, roast or fry walnuts. Frying them with some olive oil and salt to taste for around 5-7 minutes can be very satisfying keto-friendly snack snack.

HAZELNUTS

An ounce of hazelnuts(28g) macros is as follows:

Calories 183

Total fat 18g (saturated 1.3g)

Total carbohydrates 5g

Dietary fiber 2.7g

G net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 2.3g

Sugars 1.4g

Protein 4.3g

Hazelnuts are jam packed full of minerals, like potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese and selenium. Benefits to hazelnuts include maintaining nerve function.

With protective effects to memory, general brain performance and to Alzheimer’s disease.

They may also reduce risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and provide antioxidant properties.

PEANUTS

Peanuts can be enjoyed as they are, roasted, salted or as peanut butter in no bake peanut butter cookies. They contain high amounts of fat and protein but are one of the more carb heavier nuts out there.

An ounce of peanuts (28g) macros is as follows:

Calories 166

Total fat 14g (saturated 2.2g)

Total carbohydrates 6g

Dietary fiber 2.4g

G net carbs (total carbs – fiber) 3.6g

Sugars 1.4g

Protein 6.9g

Peanuts are a good source of c o-enzyme Q10 and contains all the 20 amino acids.

Co-enzyme Q10 has shown to good for your eyes with deficiencies in co-enzyme Q10 has been found to show cardiovascular problems.

Peanuts are also high in phenols, Protecting against heart disease, type two diabetes mellites, and cancer. There has even been some links with peanut consumption in reducing gallstone occurrences in both men and women.

IN SUMMARY

As a brief summation of the net carb content amounts of all the seeds and nuts mentioned is listed below in order of the net carb content per ounce (28g) from lowest to highest.

As with all nuts bare in mind the amount of carbs easily adds up. So I find it personally portion out the amount of nuts you want before consuming so you can enjoy your nut of choice guilt free.

Flax seeds 0.5g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Pecan nuts1.2g and Brazil nuts 1.2g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Hemp seeds 1.4g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Macadamia nuts 1.6g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Sunflower seeds 1.7g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Walnuts 2g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Chia Seeds 2.2g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Hazelnuts 2.3g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Almonds 2.6g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Pine nuts 2.7g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Peanuts 3.6g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Cashews nuts 6.7g of net carbs per ounce (28g)
Pumpkin seeds 9.8g of net carbs per ounce (28g)

Best Keto Nuts And Seeds List – with recipe ideas for snacks, baked goods and breakfasts with low carb friendly nuts and seeds – with video.

Best Keto-Friendly Nuts & Seeds Video

Here’s the video where I talk you through some of my go to low-carb diet nuts and seeds. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Ketogenic Diet Inspiration

Cheap Keto Recipes

Keto Food List For Beginners

Quick Keto Dinner Ideas

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe

November 22, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe – How to make easy cheesy low carb gluten free green bean casserole – comfort food side dish ideas – with the video.

Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe is the perfect, comforting side dish that’s full of cheesy flavor.

When green beans are in season this can be a brilliantly budget friendly dish too.

I’ve been finding bags of green beans for just 49 cents at ALDI lately so this side dish has been on heavy menu rotation for the family. (Here’s my full ALDI Keto Shopping List for more low carb budget meal ideas.)

How to make low carb easy green bean casserole

You can include as little or as much onion and garlic as you like, depending on how many carbs you want to allocate to your side dish and how garlicky you want it to be.

I find that the combination of cream and sour cream make the perfect creamy sauce for the green beans. You can swap in mayo, keto yogurt, cream cheese or even luxurious mascarpone cheese if you’d like.

Regarding the cheese, I just went for simple grated mozarella, but you could add in cheddar, parmesan, feta, blue cheese or any other cheese you want for an extra cheesy casserole.

Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe

1.1lb/500g Green Beans, chopped
1/2 to 1 Onion, peeled and chopped
2-3 Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped
1/4 to 1/3 Cup Sour Cream
1/4 to 1/3 Cup Cream
1/2 to 1 Cup Grated Cheese
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and grease a baking dish.
Heat butter or coconut oil in a frying pan and, when hot, add in the chopped green beans, onion and garlic.
Add in salt and pepper, to taste, then cook for a few minutes, until the vegetables have softened slightly.
Move the cooked vegetables to the prepared baking dish.
Pour over the sour cream, cream and half of the cheese, then stir through until fully combined.
Top the casserole with the rest of the grated cheese, adding more if needed.
Move the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through, then serve and enjoy.

Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe - How to make easy cheesy low carb gluten free green bean casserole - comfort food side dish ideas - with the video.

Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the side dish being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Side Dishes

2 Ingredient Keto Coleslaw

Keto Mushroom Sauce

Keto Onion Rings

Keto Russian Dressing

Keto Vegetable Casserole

Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Parmesan

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Keto Oatmeal Recipe

November 17, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Oatmeal Recipe – How to make a quick and easy low carb chocolate “noatmeal” breakfast bowl perfect for a cold morning – with the video.

Keto Oatmeal Recipe

This keto oatmeal recipe makes a quick and easy low carb ketogenic diet comfort food breakfast when you don’t feel like eggs in the morning and are craving a warm bowl of oatmeal but wanting a low carb oatmeal alternative.

The texture is surprisingly similar to traditional oatmeal, perfect for chilly mornings – but without the carbs and with a decadent chocolate flavor.

Low Carb Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients

These are the low-carb diet approved ingredients that you’ll need to create the delicious breakfast of keto porridge:

Ricotta Cheese – this is the magic ingredient that provides the oatmeal texture.

Almond Milk – or you could use your low carb milk of choice.

Butter – bring a creaminess and thickening to the oatmeal.

Cream – to add creaminess to the low-carb oatmeal.

Cocoa Powder – for the dry ingredients, you can use cocoa powder or cacao powder for the decadent chocolate flavor in your warm bowl of oats.

Stevia – add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of stevia, monk fruit sweetener or your low carb sugar free sweeteners of choice, depending on how sweet you’d like your oatmeal to be.

Keto Friendly Oatmeal Toppings Ideas

Here are ideas for low carb diet friendly toppings for your bowl of keto oatmeal substitute that are full of healthy fats and low in grams of carbs:

Small amount of berries
Chia Jam
Chopped Nuts
Chia seeds, flax seeds or flax meal
Hemp seeds or hemp hearts
Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
Protein powder
Shredded Coconut, unsweetened coconut flakes, full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
Pumpkin pie spice or pumpkin spice seasoning for sweet pumpkin flavor
Grated/Chopped Keto Chocolate or chocolate chips

Keto Oatmeal Recipe

1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1-2 Tablespoons Stevia or Keto Sweetener

Combine all of the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the stove top over medium heat.
Bring the oatmeal up to the boil and allow to simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, top with your favorite toppings of choice and enjoy.

Keto Oatmeal Recipe - How to make a quick and easy low carb chocolate noatmeal breakfast bowl - with the video.

Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the easy breakfast being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Breakfast Recipes

10 Keto Breakfast Without Eggs Ideas

15 Keto Diet Breakfast Ideas

Easy Keto Granola Recipe

Eggs With Sun Dried Tomatoes

Keto Chia Pudding

Keto Waffles With Coconut Flour

Yield: 1

Keto Oatmeal Recipe

Keto Oatmeal Recipe – How to make a quick and easy low carb chocolate “noatmeal” breakfast bowl perfect for a cold morning – with the video.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1-2 Tablespoons Stevia or Keto Sweetener

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the stove top over medium heat.
Bring the oatmeal up to the boil and allow to simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, top with your favorite toppings of choice and enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

November 15, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe – How to make the BEST Easy 4 Ingredient Low Carb & Keto roasted cheesy cauliflower comfort food meal or side dish – with the video.

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This baked cauliflower mac and cheese is the ultimate low carb, keto friendly comfort food meal.

It’s so easy to make and is just as cheesy and tasty as a traditional mac and cheese – but without the carbs.

Keto Mac and Cheese Ingredients

These are the 4 ingredients in the easy recipe, as well as loads of ideas for more ingredients to include, to taste.

Cauliflower – the nutritious vegetable absorbs all of the cheesy sauce and is a brilliant low carb pasta substitute.

Sour Cream – the creamy ingredient brings a tandy sourness to the dish.

Cream – you can use any cream you have in your fridge to add extra luxurious creaminess to the meal.

Grated Cheese – I just use already grated mozarella, but you could swap in any cheese you like.

Crispy cheese topped dish out of the oven

Here are more ideas for ingredients you can add to your mac and cheese:

Cream Cheese
Mayo
Feta
Parmesan
Paprika
Mustard
Salt & Pepper
Cooked onion/garlic/mushrooms
Cooked bacon/salami/ham

How to make low carb keto cauliflower mac and cheese

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

1 Head of Cauliflower
1/3 to 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 to 1/2 Cup Cream
1/2 to 1 Cup Grated Cheese

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and grease an oven proof baking dish. (Like one from this set on Amazon.)
Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces and place into the baking dish.
Pour over the sour cream and cream and toss to combine well in the creamy sauce.
Add half of the grated cheese and stir to distribute among the cauliflower.
Top the cauliflower with the other half of the grated cheese, or more, to cover.
Move to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked through and topping golden and crisp.

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe - How to make the BEST Easy 4 Ingredient Low Carb & Keto roasted cheesy cauliflower comfort food meal or side dish - with the video.

Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the easy recipe being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Recipes

Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

Creamy Cauliflower Mash

Keto Broccoli Quiche

Keto Cauliflower Soup

Keto Garlic Bread Recipe

Yield: 4

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe – How to make the BEST Easy 4 Ingredient Low Carb & Keto roasted cheesy cauliflower comfort food meal or side dish – with the video.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower
1/3 to 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 to 1/2 Cup Cream
1/2 to 1 Cup Grated Cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and grease an oven proof baking dish. (Like one from this set on Amazon.)
Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces and place into the baking dish.
Pour over the sour cream and cream and toss to combine well in the creamy sauce.
Add half of the grated cheese and stir to distribute among the cauliflower.
Top the cauliflower with the other half of the grated cheese, or more, to cover.
Move to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked through and topping golden and crisp.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Keto Fudge Recipe

November 11, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Fudge Recipe – Easy Low Carb 5 Ingredient No Bake Desserts with cream cheese, butter and chocolate – with the video.

Keto Fudge Recipe

This Keto Fudge Recipe is quick, easy, has only 5 ingredients and makes a decadent low carb dessert treat.

You can make a batch of fudge ahead of time over the weekend and keto it in the fridge to enjoy through the week when sweet cravings strike.

Whisking the 5 ingredients dessert together

The fudge is really simple to make – start by melting the chocolate with the cream.

You can use whatever chocolate you usually include in your keto diet. Usually 85% or higher has the lowest sugar and carb count. (Like this one on Amazon.)

Set the melted chocolate aside to cool and then whisk together the butter, cream cheese and stevia until creamy.

Finally, whisk in the melted chocolate until you have a creamy fudge batter. Move the fudge to a lined, greased dish and then pop into the fridge for a few hours to harden.

Keto Fudge Recipe - Easy Low Carb 5 Ingredient No Bake Desserts

Cut the fudge into bite sized pieces, store in the fridge and enjoy your chocolate delight.

Keto Fudge Recipe

3.5oz/100g Keto Chocolate
2 Tablespoons Cream
1.76oz/50g Butter, softened
7oz/200g Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 Cup Stevia

Line a container with baking paper and grease it well.
Place the chocolate and cream into a small saucepan over low to medium heat on the stove top, stirring continuously until melted.
Once melted, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Place the butter, cream cheese and stevia into a large bowl.
Using electric beaters, whisk the butter, cream cheese and stevia together until creamy.
Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk again until you have a smooth, creamy fudge batter.
Move the fudge to the lined container, flatten down and then place into the fridge for a few hours to harden.
After a few hours, remove the fudge from the fridge, chop into bite sized pieces.
Keep the fudge stored in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Keto Fudge Recipe - Easy Low Carb 5 Ingredient No Bake Desserts with cream cheese, butter and chocolate - with the video.

Recipe Video

Here’s the video where you can watch the sweet treat being prepared. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Desserts

Low Carb Lemon Mousse

Keto Brownies With Coconut Flour

Keto Chocolate Pudding

Keto Ricotta Cheesecake

Keto Truffles

Yield: 12

Keto Fudge Recipe

Keto Fudge Recipe – Easy Low Carb 5 Ingredient No Bake Desserts with cream cheese, butter and chocolate – with the video.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

3.5oz/100g Keto Chocolate
2 Tablespoons Cream
1.76oz/50g Butter, softened
7oz/200g Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 Cup Stevia

Instructions

Line a container with baking paper and grease it well.
Place the chocolate and cream into a small saucepan over low to medium heat on the stove top, stirring continuously until melted.
Once melted, remove from the head and set aside to cool.
Place the butter, cream cheese and stevia into a large bowl.
Using electric beaters, whisk the butter, cream cheese and stevia together until creamy.
Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk again until you have a smooth, creamy fudge batter.
Move the fudge to the lined container, flatten down and then place into the fridge for a few hours to harden.
After a few hours, remove the fudge from the fridge, chop into bite sized pieces.
Keep the fudge stored in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Easy Keto Bread Recipe

November 8, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Easy Keto Bread Recipe – How to make the best quick low carb coconut flour bread – with the video tutorial.

Easy Keto Bread Recipe

This easy keto bread recipe is quick to prepare and is a brilliant low carb bread alternative.

The recipe is adapted from the side of a coconut flour package, the original recipe had raw honey which I switched for Stevia and coconut oil, which I usually switch for butter instead.

If you’d like the bread to be dairy free then stick to coconut oil, otherwise the choice is up to you.

How To Make Keto Bread

Making this bread is simple, start by preheating your oven to 180C/350F and lining a loaf tin with well greased baking paper.

Get out all of the ingredients to make the process quick and hassle free.

Melt the coconut oil or butter and then pour it into a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs until smooth.

Add in the stevia, salt, baking powder and arrowroot then whisk until fully incorporated.

Finally, add in the coconut flour, a quarter of a cup at a time. It depends on the size of the eggs and absorbency of the particular brand of coconut flour – you’ll need 1/2 to 3/4 cup of coconut flour.

Move the bread batter to the prepared loaf tin and then place into the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.

Store in the fridge and enjoy with your low carb bread toppings of choice.

Low Carb Bread Toppings

Here are some ideas for low carb friendly toppings to enjoy your bread with:

Butter
Avocado
Feta
Cream Cheese
Peanut Butter
Keto Jam (Here’s the recipe)
Fried eggs

How to make low carb bread with coconut flour

Easy Keto Bread Recipe

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil or 113g/4oz Butter
6 Eggs
Pinch of Salt
1 Tablespoon Stevia
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a loaf tin with well greased baking paper.
Melt the coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan and then pour into a large bowl.
Whisk in the eggs until smooth then add the salt and stevia, whisking again.
Add the baking powder and arrowroot powder and whisk until fully incorporated.
Finally, add the coconut flour, a quarter of a cup at a time, and whisk until you have a bread batter.
Move the bread batter to the prepared loaf tin and smooth down to create an even top.
Place into the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until done to your liking.
Allow to cool completely before slicing the bread and store in the fridge.

Easy Keto Bread Recipe - How to make the best quick low carb coconut flour bread - with the video tutorial.

Recipe Video

Here’s the video where you can watch the bread being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Recipes

Easy Keto Granola

Keto Fried Chicken

Keto Sweet Bread Recipe

Yield: 12

Easy Keto Bread Recipe

Easy Keto Bread Recipe – How to make the best quick low carb coconut flour bread – with the video tutorial.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil or 113g/4oz Butter
6 Eggs
Pinch of Salt
1 Tablespoon Stevia
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a loaf tin with well greased baking paper.
Melt the coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan and then pour into a large bowl.
Whisk in the eggs until smooth then add the salt and stevia, whisking again.
Add the baking powder and arrowroot powder and whisk until fully incorporated.
Finally, add the coconut flour, a quarter of a cup at a time, and whisk until you have a bread batter.
Move the bread batter to the prepared loaf tin and smooth down to create an even top.
Place into the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until done to your liking.
Allow to cool completely before slicing the bread and store in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 5.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 0.2gProtein: 3.8g

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Keto Zucchini Soup Recipe

November 3, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Zucchini Soup Recipe – Easy Creamy Low Carb Soups with vegetables – simple ketogenic winter comfort meal – with the video.

Keto Zucchini Soup Recipe

This keto zucchini soup recipe is a creamy comfort meal that’s easy to prepare and adapt to your tastes.

Through Winter and the cooler months soup makes a comforting make ahead meal that’s easy to heat up to warm you up when needed.

This soup is a budget friendly meal and click through for more tips for following keto on a budget.

I’ll often prepare a soup over the weekend to heat up by the mug or bowl full through the week.

Here are some ideas for ingredients to blend into your soup or top your bowl full with at the table:

Almond Milk
Blue Cheese
Butter
Cream
Cream Cheese
Feta
Grated Cheese
Lemon Zest/Juice
Parmesan
Pine Nuts
Sour Cream

How to make low carb soup with vegetables

Keto Zucchini Soup Recipe

1/2 to 1 Onion
2-4 Garlic Cloves
2-4 Zucchini
4 Cups Water/Stock
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Optional toppings/creamy ingredients
Coconut Oil, for cooking

Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan.
Peel and chop the onion and garlic and add to the saucepan.
Cook until starting to soften and brown, adding more coconut oil, if needed.
Chop the zucchini and add to the saucepan, cook until lightly browned, tossing to cook evenly.
Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then pour over the water or stock to cover the vegetables.
Bring up to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
Remove the soup from the heat, add creamy ingredients of choice and blend with a stick blender until the soup is smooth and creamy.
Serve out into bowls and top with your soup toppings of choice.

Keto Zucchini Soup Recipe - Easy Creamy Low Carb Soups with vegetables - simple ketogenic winter comfort meal - with the video.

Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the recipe being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Soup Recipes

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

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