Easy Keto Living

Name: Keto Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 3.5oz/100g Keto Chocolate; 3.5oz/100g Butter; 2 Tablespoons Stevia; Pinch of Salt; 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree; 2 Eggs; 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Keto Platter Ideas

October 6, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Platter Ideas – How to make a low carb cheese and dessert nibbles plate – easy ketogenic party food idea – with the video.

Keto Platter Ideas

A keto platter is an easy dessert or snack to prepare for a special treat, to enjoy over the weekend or to take to a potluck or as party food.

There really are so many options for low carb and keto friendly foods to choose from that you can create a plate full depending on your tastes, budget and dietary requirements.

You can even go to ALDI and pick from keto friendly foods there for a budget friendly dessert plate. (Here’s my full ALDI Keto Shopping List.)

Keto Cheese Platter Ideas

I like to start with cheese and then fill the rest of the platter around it.

Choose a couple of cheeses – I like to go for a soft, hard and cheese for dipping for a variety of textures and flavors.

My supermarket had a deal where you could pick any 3 fancy cheese options for 10 Euro.

Here are some to choose from:

Brie
Camembert
Blue Cheese
Pecorino
Gruyere
Smoked Cheese
Gouda
Feta
Cheddar
Goats Cheese
Cream Cheese

Fruit

For the fruit section, choose from keto friendly berries including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.

Fruit adds color, sweetness, texture and flavor to your platter.

Nuts & Seeds

Nuts and seeds options for a low carb keto dessert platter

Add protein to your platter with a couple of handfuls of nuts and seeds. Here are some to choose from:

Cashews
Walnuts
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Brazil Nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Pine Nuts
Pecan Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds

Keto Chocolate Choices

Low carb dessert platter with chocolate and cheese

Include a portion of decadent keto chocolate in your platter. I went for a few squares of ALDI 85% chocolate, but you could include any chocolate you usually enjoy in your diet.

Keto Platter Ideas - How to make a low carb cheese and dessert nibbles plate - easy ketogenic party food idea - with the video.

So, to actually construct your plate full – pick an option or two from each category and fill a plate or board in an eye catching pattern.

Keto Platter Ideas Video

Here’s the video showing you how to put together this keto friendly dessert platter. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Easy Keto Desserts

Chocolate Mousse With Cream Cheese

Low Carb Strawberry Mousse

Keto Chocolate Ganache

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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5 Best High Fiber Keto Foods

October 4, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

5 Best High Fiber Keto Foods – List of low carb high fiber friendly foods and video with meal ideas.

5 Best High Fiber Keto Foods

These 5 best high fiber keto foods can easily be incorporated into your daily meals in plenty of tasty ways.

It’s important that you’re getting enough fiber, which can be difficult when you’re on a low carb diet like the keto diet. Fiber helps regulate your blood sugars, among other benefits. (Source.)

So, being aware of the best foods to consume that are high in fiber as well as keto friendly, will help you meet your daily fiber intake requirements and keep you healthy.

Important Note – if you’re concerned about your fiber intake for any reason, please speak to your Doctor or chosen health professional to ensure you’re healthy – and stay that way.

1. Avocado

High fiber keto foods - avocado, spinach and raspberry salad

Avocado is the ultimate low carb and high fiber food – it’s packed full of nutritious fiber and healthy fats.

Here are some keto friendly ways to incorporate avocado into your meals:

Sliced, as a side with fried eggs for breakfast
Halved and topped with feta and salt as a snack
Avocado & Feta Salad
Raspberry, Avocado & Feta Salad
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta

2. Berries

Easy low carb keto strawberry mousse dessert

Berries are my go to sweet treat on keto. You can choose from simply enjoying a handful of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries or make one of the following recipes:

3. Broccoli

Broccoli and other green vegetables like spinach, zucchini and kale are high in fiber and low in carbs.

I try and include a portion of vegetables in every meal, here are some ideas for you:

4. Nuts & Seeds

Best high fiber low carb keto foods - nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are naturally high in protein and fiber too. Just be careful to exercise portion control – especially when snacking on nuts by the handful, carbs can quickly add up. (Here’s a list of the best keto nuts and seeds.)

Here are some keto ideas to include nutritious nuts and seeds in your meals:

Sprinkled on top of low carb yogurt
Keto Candied Walnuts
Breakfast Cookies
Granola
Pancakes

5. Coconut Flour

And finally – coconut flour – a nourishing ingredient to cook and bake with that’s high in fiber and low in carbs.

Here are some sweet treats that include coconut flour:

5 Best High Fiber Keto Foods - List of low carb high fiber friendly foods and video with meal ideas.

High Fiber Keto Foods Video

Here’s the video where I talk you through my go to high fiber foods and meals to enjoy them in. 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 Pumpkin Brownies Recipe

September 29, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Pumpkin Brownies Recipe – Easy Flourless Low Carb, Sugar Free & Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Dessert with pumpkin and coconut flour – plus the video.

Keto Pumpkin Brownies

These keto pumpkin brownies are a decadent sweet treat to make during pumpkin season when you’re craving all things pumpkin.

They are dark, chocolatey and naturally sweetened thanks to the inclusion of pumpkin puree that has natural sugar flavor.

For the puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree – just make sure that it’s unsweetened. Or, make homemade pumpkin puree yourself by boiling or roasting pumpkin, allowing it to cool and then blend the sweet flesh to a puree in a food processor.

For the dark chocolate in the chocolate brownies, you can use whatever low carb, keto friendly chocolate you usually include in your keto diet. I find that 85%, 90% or higher tends to be the lowest in carbs and sugars.

You can break up a block of chocolate or use chocolate chips in the keto brownies.

If you’d like, you can add in a few tablespoons of cocoa powder or raw cacao powder for added chocolate flavor or swirl almond butter or peanut butter through the brownie batter for peanut butter swirl sugar free pumpkin brownies.

For spiced traditional brownies for the holiday season, add in a half a teaspoon to a teaspoon vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie mix or pumpkin spice blend.

You can enjoy the ketogenic diet friendly flourless brownies as the perfect fall dessert topped with keto chocolate whipped cream frosting.

Easy low carb brownies topped with frosting

Keto Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies Recipe

3.5oz/100g Keto Chocolate (like this)
3.5oz/100g Butter
2 Tablespoons Stevia, Monk Fruit Sweetener or your low carb sweetener of choice
Pinch of Salt
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180C and line a baking dish with well greased baking parchment paper.
Place the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan, place on the stove top over medium heat and cook until melted.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a large bowl.
Whisk in the stevia, salt, pumpkin and eggs until smooth.
Gently stir through the coconut flour until fully incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared baking tin.
Place into the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool to room temperature and then cut the healthy pumpkin brownies into bite sized pieces to enjoy as the perfect dessert.

Keto Pumpkin Brownies Recipe - Easy Flourless Low Carb Gluten Free Brownie Dessert with pumpkin and coconut flour - plus the video.

Flourless Pumpkin Brownies Recipe Video Tutorial

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

More Easy Keto Recipes For Dessert

Keto Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Mousse With Cream Cheese

Keto Chocolate Cupcakes

Keto Strawberry Milkshake

Yield: 12

Keto Pumpkin Brownies Recipe

4.6 Stars (7 Reviews)

Keto Pumpkin Brownies Recipe – Easy Flourless Low Carb Gluten Free Brownie Dessert with pumpkin and coconut flour – plus the video.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

3.5oz/100g Keto Chocolate
3.5oz/100g Butter
2 Tablespoons Stevia
Pinch of Salt
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and line a baking tray with well greased baking paper.
Place the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan, place on the stove top over medium heat and cook until melted.
Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into a bowl.
Whisk in the stevia, salt, pumpkin and eggs until smooth.
Gently stir through the coconut flour until fully incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin.
Place into the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool and then cut into brownies.

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.

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Easy Keto Granola Recipe

September 25, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Easy Keto Granola Recipe – How to make low carb high protein nutty chocolate breakfast cereal with the video.

Easy Keto Granola Recipe

This easy chocolate granola recipe is nutty, chocolatey and makes an indulgent breakfast treat.

A while back I shared another simple low carb granola recipe which has been really popular on the blog. So, I set about to create a chocolate version, complete with crunchy clusters.

Low Carb Granola Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you’ll need for this recipe, most of them are easy to find at Amazon or even budget friendly ALDI.

Seeds – I find that bulking out the granola with sunflower seeds helps keep the granola budget friendly.

Nuts – almonds and cashews are included in this particular recipe. You can feel free to include any chopped nuts you like, instead.

Coconut – to add in sweetness, texture and coconut flavor.

Mixing the ingredients together in a bowl

Stevia – or you sweetener of choice to sweeten the granola without adding sugars or carbs.

Chocolate – I’ve included both cocoa powder and cacao nibs for an intense chocolate hit through the granola.

Coconut Oil – to help bind the granola together and add healthy fats.

Easy Keto Granola Recipe

1 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 Cup Chopped Cashews
1/4 Cup Chopped or Sliced Almonds
2 Tablespoons Stevia
2 Tablespoons Shredded Coconut
1 Tablespoon Cacao Nibs
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/3 Cup Coconut Oil

Preheat the oven to 250F/100C and line a baking tray with parchment paper and grease it well.
In a large bowl, combine together all of the ingredients except the coconut oil and stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan melt the coconut oil and then pour it over the granola mixture.
Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking tray and flatten it down so that it’s all in a single layer.
Move the granola to the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, toss the granola and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes and toss the granola once again.
Cook for a final 20 minutes or until golden and cooked to your liking.
Once done, remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool . The longer you leave the granola, the more clusters will form.
When you’re happy the granola is cool enough, break it into clusters.
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container and enjoy with low carb milk or yogurt.

Easy Keto Granola Recipe - How to make low carb high protein nutty chocolate breakfast cereal with the video.

Recipe Video

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 Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

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Keto Almond Flour Pancakes

Keto Breakfast Cookies

Keto Strawberry Jam

Keto Waffles With Coconut Flour

Yield: 8

Easy Keto Granola Recipe

5.0 Stars (4 Reviews)

Easy Keto Granola Recipe – How to make low carb high protein nutty chocolate breakfast cereal with the video.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 Cup Chopped Cashews
1/4 Cup Chopped or Sliced Almonds
2 Tablespoons Stevia
2 Tablespoons Shredded Coconut
1 Tablespoon Cacao Nibs
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/3 Cup Coconut Oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250F/100C and line a baking tray with parchment paper and grease it well.
In a large bowl, combine together all of the ingredients except the coconut oil and stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan melt the coconut oil and then pour it over the granola mixture.
Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking tray and flatten it down so that it’s all in a single layer.
Move the granola to the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, toss the granola and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes and toss the granola once again.
Cook for a final 20 minutes or until golden and cooked to your liking.
Once done, remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool . The longer you leave the granola, the more clusters will form.
When you’re happy the granola is cool enough, break it into clusters.
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container and enjoy with low carb milk or yogurt.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98

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 Fried Chicken

September 10, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Fried Chicken Recipe – How to make easy low carb KFC style fried chicken tenders with almond flour and parmesan. With the video.

Keto Fried Chicken

This keto fried chicken recipe is quick and easy to prepare plus tastes better than carb full KFC!

The chicken becomes crunchy and crisp thanks to the simple low carb crumb mixture.

You can enjoy this chicken dish as is or with one of the following easy sides:

How to make low carb keto KFC style fried chicken

These are the ingredients included in the crumb mix:

Parmesan – gives the chicken a crisp, cheesy coating.

Almond Flour – is the perfect low carb breadcrumb alternative.

Salt – use a generous shake of sale.

Oregano – is my herb of choice, add as little or as much as you like.

Paprika – brings out the best in the fried chicken tenders.

Pepper or your herbs and spices of choice – to create your own unique crispy crumbed chicken.

Keto Fried Chicken Recipe

Chicken Thighs or Breasts
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Cup Parmesan
Oregano
Paprika
Salt
Pepper or other seasonings/spices, to taste

Cut the chicken into tenders.
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and egg until smooth.
Dunk the chicken into the egg/sour cream mixture, toss the chicken around and place into the fridge to marinate for a few hours, or overnight.
When you’re ready to fry the chicken, heat coconut oil or butter in a frying pan and remove the chicken from the fridge.
While the pan is heating up, make your crumb mixture by combining together the almond flour, parmesan, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and any other seasoning you like.
Dip the chicken into the crumb mix, a piece at a time and then move it to a plate.
Once the frying pan is hot enough, cook the crumbed chicken until golden on both sides and fully cooked through.
Move to plates and enjoy!

Keto Fried Chicken Recipe - How to make easy low carb KFC style fried chicken tenders with almond flour and parmesan. With the video.

More Keto Dinner Recipes

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cheesy Chicken Bake

Keto Beef Stroganoff

Keto Crispy Chicken Thighs

Keto Garlic Bread Recipe

Spaghetti Bolognese

Tuna Broccoli Casserole

Yield: 8

Keto Fried Chicken Recipe

5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)

Keto Fried Chicken Recipe – How to make easy low carb KFC style fried chicken tenders with almond flour and parmesan. With the video.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs or Breasts
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Cup Parmesan
Oregano
Paprika
Salt
Pepper or other seasonings/spices, to taste

Instructions

Cut the chicken into tenders.
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and egg until smooth.
Dunk the chicken into the egg/sour cream mixture, toss the chicken around and place into the fridge to marinate for a few hours, or overnight.
When you’re ready to fry the chicken, heat coconut oil or butter in a frying pan and remove the chicken from the fridge.
While the pan is heating up, make your crumb mixture by combining together the almond flour, parmesan, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and any other seasoning you like.
Dip the chicken into the crumb mix, a piece at a time and then move it to a plate.
Once the frying pan is hot enough, cook the crumbed chicken until golden on both sides and fully cooked through.
Move to plates and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149

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 Almond Flour Cookies Recipe

August 19, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

4 Ingredient Keto Almond Flour Cookies Recipe – Easy Low Carb Cookie Recipes & Video

Keto Almond Flour Cookies

These keto almond flour cookies have only 4 ingredients and are incredibly easy to make.

It’s really just a matter of whisking an egg white until thickened, then whisking in stevia and vanilla before folding in almond flour until you have a cookie dough.

These cookies make a brilliant bite sized treat on their own or you could sandwich a couple together with keto lemon curd or keto cream cheese frosting.

Cookie Ingredients

Here are the 4 ingredient you’ll need:

How to make low carb keto cookies - ingredients you'll need

Egg White – only 1 egg white is needed in this recipe. You can save the egg yolk and pop it into an omelette or scrambled eggs.

Stevia – you can use your sweetener of choice in this recipe and as little or as much as you’d like, depending on how sweet you’d like your cookies to be.

Vanilla Extract – to subtly flavor the cookies.

Almond Flour – the low carb flour used in these cookies, use blanched almond flour for smooth cookies.

Keto Almond Flour Cookies Recipe

1 Egg White
1/4 to 1/3 Cup Stevia
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Almond Flour

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and line a baking tray with well greased baking paper.
Using electric beaters, whisk the egg white until thickened.
Add the stevia and whisk until smooth.
Add the vanilla, then whisk until thick and glossy.
Fold through the almond flour until fully incorporated and you have a cookie dough.
Drop a teaspoon per cookie onto the prepared baking tray.
Move the cookies to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until done to your liking.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool to harden and then enjoy.

4 Ingredient Keto Almond Flour Cookies Recipe - Easy Low Carb Cookie Recipes & Video

Recipe Video Tutorial

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

More Easy Keto Dessert Recipes

Keto Breakfast Cookies

Keto Chocolate Candies

Keto Chocolate Cupcakes

Keto Chocolate Ice Cream

Keto Platter 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.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Lazy Keto For Beginners

August 9, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Lazy Keto For Beginners – What Is Lazy Keto? Low Carb Food List Guide and easy meal plan and recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks.

Lazy Keto For Beginners

This lazy keto for beginners guide will give you all the tips and meal ideas to start a low-carb lifestyle without the stress.

The ultra low carbohydrate diet can be followed in a number of different ways, including a traditional ketogenic diet or standard keto diet, clean keto, lazy keto or a dirty keto diet.

In this blog post I’m going to focus on the lazy keto approach, which I find to be one of the easiest ways for starting keto, especially for keto beginners who are new to the unique way of eating.

What Is The Lazy Keto Diet?

In short, Lazy Keto is following the low carb and high fat Ketogenic Diet, but without counting or tracking calories, exact carb intake or macros that you usually would on a traditional keto diet.

Instead, you fill your plate (and day) with low carb, high fat foods and meals that naturally see you consuming low enough carbs in your daily carb count to help you transition into Ketosis. (And stay there!)

The best way to check whether what you’re doing is working is to measure your ketones using Keto Strips. (Here are Keto Strips on Amazon for you.)

Can You Still Lose Weight Doing Lazy Keto?

You absolutely can still lose weight while following a lazy keto meal plan instead of a strict keto diet, and also be able to enjoy a whole host of overall health benefits.

By learning about the low-carb diet friendly foods you can and can’t have, you can simply eat all the permitted foods, and stay far away from those that aren’t keto friendly.

Keto Foods List

So, what foods are keto friendly? I try to include as many whole foods in my diet as possible, but there are also a number of keto fast food options for those of you who need to follow a low-carbohydrate diet while on the road.

Here’s a concise list of food choices for you that are all naturally low in net carbs so that you can enjoy the many benefits of lazy keto and be able to achieve your own personal health and weight loss goals.

Low Carb Vegetables – I aim for a serve of low carb vegetables with each meal, so that I get enough nutrients while also keeping my carbohydrate intake as low as possible.

These are my go to low carb vegetables that I usually include on my grocery list:

Mushrooms
Spinach
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Cucumber
Radish
Onion
Garlic
Red Pepper

Dairy – full fat dairy are nutrient-dense foods that play an important role in helping you feel fuller, are generally low in grams of carbs and make meals more exciting to your taste buds on a low carb type of diet. I enjoy all kinds of cheese, cream, sour cream and cream cheese regularly with meals.

Healthy Fats – coconut oil, olive oil and avocado make up some of the healthy fats you can enjoy on keto that are easy to find at the grocery store and can be used in all kinds of lazy keto recipes.

Eggs – I start most days with eggs of some sort, whether that’s fried, scrambled or hard-boiled eggs, and have happily enjoyed a couple of eggs a day though my keto journey as a brilliant, budget friendly protein source.

Protein – tuna, beef, salmon, chicken and other meat can be consumed on keto for your protein intake. You can also keep a keto protein powder in your pantry that makes a great option if you struggle to consume as much protein as you need.

If you’re wanting to follow keto on a budget, check out my full ALDI Keto Shopping List for a great way to shop for healthy food that doesn’t cost a fortune.

Foods To Avoid – if your aim it to get into a metabolic state of ketosis, then your best bet is to avoid foods that contain sugar and high amounts of carbs including food items such as bread, whole grains, sugary baked goods, sugar, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, chips, crisps, crackers, pizza and pasta.

Lazy Keto Meals

Now that you have an idea of what foods are low carb and keto friendly, here are some lazy keto meal ideas to help you with meal planning for your weight loss journey.

Keto breakfast idea - fry up with eggs and 2 vegetables

Breakfast Ideas – enjoy eggs any way with a side of vegetables and healthy fats in the form of cheese, avocado or sour cream. (Here are 7 easy keto breakfast ideas.)

There are also loads of ideas for a Keto Breakfast Without Eggs, such as homemade keto granola, yogurt, a smoothie or even breakfast cookies.

Lunch Ideas – for lunch, I tend to have a salad of some description, with some my favorites being a tuna salad or the above pictured steak salad.

Start with a bed of greens such as spinach, then add a keto friendly protein like tuna, steak, egg or any leftover meat you like and then add in some healthy fats in the form or olive oil, avocado or sour cream.

Lazy keto dinner recipe - spaghetti bolognese

Dinner Ideas – you can easily adapt plenty of dinner favorites into low carb, keto friendly meals.

We enjoy tuna broccoli casserole, cheesy cauliflower rice, an indulgent steak dinner, cheesy chicken bake or even the above pictured keto friendly Spaghetti Bolognese.

Dessert Ideas – I enjoy desserts regularly while following a Lazy Keto lifestyle. Some of my favorite low carb high-fat diet go to desserts are hot chocolate, chocolate mousse and the above pictured strawberry mousse.

Snack Ideas – for lazy keto snacks go for vegetables like cucumber or celery, a handful of nuts (like keto candied walnuts) or berries, salami, pork rinds or cheese. (Here are 17 Keto Snacks On The Go Ideas.)

Lazy Keto For Beginners - What Is Lazy Keto? Low Carb Food List and easy meal plan recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks.

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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 Ganache Recipe

August 6, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe – rich, smooth and wonderfully chocolatey sugar free ganache. Made with low carb chocolate, butter, cream and a keto-friendly sweetener, it’s perfect for frosting keto cakes and cupcakes, drizzling over desserts or dipping fresh berries.

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Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe

This easy keto chocolate ganache is a rich, smooth and glossy chocolate frosting that’s made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s naturally low carb and can be used as a frosting, cake topping, dipping sauce or chocolate dessert.

You can make the ganache thicker for spreading and piping onto cakes and cupcakes, or leave it slightly thinner for pouring over keto desserts, berries or ice cream.

With low carb chocolate, butter, cream and your choice of keto-friendly sweetener, this is a simple keto ganache recipe that’s ready in minutes.

You can use the sugar-free ganache for frosting cakes like an indulgent chocolate cake (like this one) or to enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, like as an indulgent dipping sauce for fresh raspberries or strawberries for a special day like Valentine’s Day.

Low Carb Frosting Ingredients

How to make low carb sugar free chocolate frosting

Here are the simple ingredients that you’ll need for this simple frosting:

Low Carb Chocolate – use a good-quality dark chocolate that’s suitable for your diet, such as 85% or 90% dark chocolate, or sugar-free chocolate chips. The chocolate you use will affect both the sweetness and the final carbohydrate count.

Unsalted Butter – adds richness and helps give the ganache a smooth, glossy texture. You can substitute coconut oil or cocoa butter if preferred.

Keto-friendly Sweetener – add your preferred keto-friendly sweetener to taste. The amount you’ll need will depend on the chocolate you’re using and how sweet you want the ganache to be.

Heavy Cream – A small amount of heavy cream gives the ganache a creamy texture and helps create a smooth, pourable frosting. You can adjust the amount depending on how thick you want your ganache to be.

Optional Ingredients – A pinch of salt can enhance the chocolate flavour, while a little vanilla extract can add extra flavour.

Easy keto chocolate ganache on a low carb cake

What Is Keto Chocolate Ganache?

Chocolate ganache is a rich chocolate mixture traditionally made with chocolate and cream. For a keto-friendly version, use low carb or sugar-free chocolate and a keto-friendly sweetener if needed.

The consistency can be changed depending on how you want to use it. A warm ganache can be poured over desserts, while allowing it to cool makes it thicker and suitable for spreading or piping onto cakes and cupcakes.

This recipe also uses butter for extra richness and a smooth, glossy finish.

How to Make Keto Chocolate Ganache

Add the chocolate, butter, cream and sweetener to a small saucepan.
Place the saucepan over low to medium-low heat.
Gently heat, stirring regularly, until the chocolate and butter have melted.
Continue stirring until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
Remove from the heat and allow the ganache to cool.
Use immediately while it is still pourable, or allow it to cool further until it reaches a thicker frosting consistency.
Spread or pipe the cooled ganache over your favourite keto cake or cupcakes.

Recipe Tips

You’ll find that the longer you leave the cooked easy chocolate ganache to cool at room temperature, the thicker it will become.

You can also move the cooled, smooth ganache to a piping bag to swirl indulgently over your chosen sweet treat.

So, it really depends on how you’ll be enjoying the best chocolate treat, whether you use the thinner ganache straight away at pouring consistency or wait a little bit longer for a thick, indulgent chocolate frosting.

If you’d like to adjust the texture, simply add a little cocoa powder to thicken or a little more cream to thin to more of a pouring consistency over ketogenic diet treats for a special occasion like a keto chocolate cake.

Can You Make Keto Ganache With Cocoa Powder?

Yes, cocoa powder can be used to help thicken or intensify the chocolate flavour of ganache. However, cocoa powder on its own doesn’t create the same smooth, rich texture as melted chocolate.

For the smoothest ganache, I recommend using low carb or sugar-free chocolate as the main chocolate ingredient and adding a small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder if you want a deeper chocolate flavour or slightly thicker consistency.

Ways to Use Keto Chocolate Ganache

Frosting for keto chocolate cake
Keto cupcakes
Drizzled over strawberries or raspberries
Dip for fresh berries
Topping for keto ice cream
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Filling for low carb cookies
Piped onto cupcakes
Drizzled over keto cheesecake

Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe

1.76/50g ounces Low Carb Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Chips
0.88/25g ounces Unsalted Butter
1-2 Tablespoons Keto-friendly Sweetener
3 teaspoons Heavy Cream

Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan.
Move the saucepan to the stove top over low to medium heat.
Gently heat the saucepan until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and you have a glossy rich chocolate ganache.
Allow the warm ganache to cool and thicken at room temperature, then pour over a cake, chocolate cupcakes, ice cream or enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.

How to Make Keto Ganache Thicker or Thinner

The consistency of chocolate ganache changes as it cools.

For a pourable ganache, use it while it is still warm and fluid.

For a thicker frosting, allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it has thickened enough to spread or pipe.

If your ganache is too thin, allow it to cool for longer. You can also stir in a little additional melted chocolate or cocoa powder.

If your ganache is too thick, gently warm it again and stir in a small amount of cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.

For piping, allow the ganache to cool until it is thick enough to hold its shape.

How to Store Keto Chocolate Ganache

Store leftover ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

It will become considerably firmer when chilled. Allow it to come toward room temperature before spreading, piping or pouring, or gently warm it until it reaches the desired consistency.

Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe – How to make easy low carb sugar free chocolate frosting with video.

Keto Ganache Recipe Video Tutorial

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

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Yield: 8

Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe

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Make easy keto chocolate ganache with just a few simple ingredients. This rich, smooth sugar free ganache is perfect for cakes, cupcakes and desserts.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

1.76/50g ounces Low Carb Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Chips
0.88/25g ounces Unsalted Butter
1-2 Tablespoons Keto-friendly Sweetener, to taste
3 teaspoons Cream

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan.
Move the saucepan to the stove top over low to medium heat.
Gently heat the saucepan until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and you have a glossy rich chocolate ganache.
Allow the warm ganache to cool and thicken at room temperature, then pour over a cake, chocolate cupcakes, ice cream or enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 2.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.7gProtein: 1g

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chocolate ganache keto?

Chocolate ganache can be keto-friendly when it is made with low carb or sugar-free chocolate and a keto-friendly sweetener. Always check the nutritional information of the specific chocolate and sweetener you use.

Is ganache the same as chocolate frosting?

Ganache can be used as a chocolate frosting, but the consistency can vary. A warm ganache is thin and pourable, while cooled ganache becomes thicker and can be spread or piped onto cakes and cupcakes.

How do you thicken keto chocolate ganache?

The easiest way to thicken ganache is to allow it to cool. You can also add a little more melted chocolate if you need a firmer consistency.

How do you thin chocolate ganache?

If your ganache is too thick, gently warm it and stir in a small amount of cream until it reaches the consistency you want.

Can I make keto ganache with cocoa powder?

Yes. A small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder can be added to keto ganache for a deeper chocolate flavour or slightly thicker texture. For the smoothest ganache, however, use low carb chocolate as the main chocolate ingredient.

How long does keto chocolate ganache last?

Store leftover ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow it to soften toward room temperature before using, or gently warm it to return it to a smoother consistency.

Can I use ganache to frost cupcakes?

Yes. Allow the ganache to cool until it becomes thick enough to hold its shape, then spread or pipe it onto cupcakes.

Can I use sugar-free chocolate chips?

Yes. Sugar-free chocolate chips can be used instead of a low carb chocolate bar, although the exact texture and sweetness will depend on the brand you use.

Helpful Products for Making Keto Chocolate Ganache

A few simple kitchen tools can make this recipe even easier:

Small saucepan – ideal for gently melting the chocolate, butter and cream together.
Silicone spatula – useful for stirring the ganache and scraping every bit of the chocolate mixture from the saucepan.
Measuring spoons – handy for accurately measuring the cream and sweetener.
Piping bag – if you’re using the ganache as a frosting for cupcakes or want to pipe decorative swirls onto a cake.
Small offset spatula – useful for spreading thickened ganache smoothly over cakes and cupcakes.

Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe - rich, smooth and wonderfully chocolatey sugar free ganache

Updated in September 2026 with additional recipe tips, FAQs and improved instructions.

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 Yogurt Breakfast

July 19, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Yogurt Breakfast Bowl Ideas – How to construct a low carb friendly breakfast parfait with lots of options for toppings. With the video.

Keto breakfast yogurt parfait or bowl recipe with strawberries, raspberries or blueberries

Keto Yogurt Breakfast

This keto yogurt breakfast can easily be adapted to your own tastes, macros and what’s easy for you to find at your local store.

This is the perfect bowl full to start your day with when you don’t feel like eggs for breakfast.

When choosing an appropriate ket friendly yogurt, your best bet is a Greek, plain or natural variety without sugar or other added carbs.

If the yogurt you have found is low fat, then you can raise the fat content by mixing through some cream. Or, topping your bowl with plenty of healthy fat loaded whipped cream.

Keto friendly yogurt it usually unsweetened and can be more sour than you’re used to. So, you can sweeten your yogurt, if need be, with stevia or your sweetener of choice

You can top yours with a couple of teaspoons of chia seeds, which is a great source of low carb fibre plus a host of essential vitamins and minerals.

Low Carb Yogurt Toppings Ideas

Here are heaps of keto toppings ideas for you to top or layer with your yogurt:

Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Chia Seeds
Chia Seed Jam (Here’s the recipe)
Nuts – almonds, macadamias, brazil nuts or your choice of nuts – you could add whole, chopped or even in nut butter form (Here’s a list of the best keto nuts and seeds.)
Keto Candied Walnuts
Keto Chocolate Ganache
Seeds – pepitas, sunflower seeds, flax seeds
Shredded Coconut
Flavour – you can mix through vanilla, orange or even mint essence for a flavoured yogurt
Chocolate – create a chocolate yogurt creation with cacao or even a little bit of grated dark chocolate
Cheesecake – you could mix through of layer cream cheese or mascarpone cheese for a cheesecake yogurt experience

Keto Yogurt Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Low Carb Yogurt
Chia Seed Jam
Strawberries, Blueberries or Raspberries

If you’re wanting to layer your breakfast, in a glass or jar, place a few teaspoons of jam on the bottom.
Top with a few teaspoons of yogurt and a handful of blueberries.
Finish with a final few teaspoons of yogurt and top with raspberries and any other optional toppings of choice.
Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for a few hours before consuming.

Keto Yogurt Breakfast Bowl Ideas - How to construct a low carb friendly breakfast parfait with lots of options for toppings. With the video.

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More Easy Keto Breakfast Ideas

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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 Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

June 10, 2020 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe – Easy 3 Ingredient Low Carb Budget Dinner Ideas with Ketogenic friendly ground beef meat sauce and a low-carb pasta option. Including the video.

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese

This easy keto spaghetti bolognese has only 3 ingredients and is quick to prepare. (And enjoy!)

You may wonder how just 3 ingredients can create an (almost) authentic spaghetti bolognese dish.

Each of the 3 elements plays an important part in helping the meal taste almost identical to a carby version but is significantly lower in grams of net carbs. This keto spaghetti recipe really is that simple!

The three ingredient, basic recipe includes only the following low carb diet foods –

Beef Mince – I tend to use the highest fat ground beef mince I can find, which is usually economically budget friendly. You could mix it up and use any mince you’d like such as ground pork, ground turkey or lamb for a different meaty flavor. (For more budget inspiration, here’s my cheap keto grocery list.)

Low Carb Pasta Sauce – find the lowest carb pasta sauce you can, one without added sugars or hidden carbs. The tomato sauce brings plenty of flavor without the need for additional ingredients.

You can of course add in chopped onion or a couple of peeled and chopped cloves of garlic, a half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or basil to flavor your keto bolognese sauce further.

You can just as easily make your own sauce by combining together a can of chopped tomatoes with your seasoning and flavoring of choice, then storing in mason jars in the fridge to use in this and other low carb alternatives. (Here are more keto sauces that are easy to make.)

Cabbage – is my keto friendly pasta alternative of choice, simply slice the cabbage into traditional spaghetti sized pieces and then cook until softened to create the perfect keto noodles.

You can feel free to swap the cabbage noodles for other popular keto diet friendly pasta alternatives such as zucchini noodles, Shirataki noodles, miracle noodles, hearts of palm noodles. spaghetti squash or any other low-carb spaghetti that you can get hold of at local grocery stores.

You can go beyond the three simple ingredients if you want to and include as many of the following keto friendly foods in your dish as you’d like in the ragu sauce:

Onion
Garlic
Mushrooms
Red peppers
Broccoli
Cauliflower – chopped or cauliflower rice
Red wine
Heavy cream
Tomato paste
Bay leaves

I like to top my low carb spaghetti bolognese bowl full with plenty of grated cheese, including a mix of one or more of cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. You can also top your homemade bolognese sauce with fresh herbs and seasoning to taste.

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

500g/1.1lbs Beef Mince
Jar of Low Carb Pasta Sauce
1/4 to 1/2 Cabbage or Low-Carb Noodle Substitute

Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil, coconut oil or butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
When hot, add the beef mince.
Cook the ground meat until browned on all sides.
Once the meat has browned, add the jar of pasta spaghetti sauce.
Bring the bolognese up to the boil.
Meanwhile, slice the cabbage into noodles and then add to the bolognese sauce.
Reduce to medium heat, then cook until the cabbage noodles have softened and the sauce has reduced.
Serve as is or topped with grated parmesan or cheese, moving leftovers into airtight containers to enjoy the next day.

The homemade keto spaghetti dish is also a brilliant meal prepping recipe that you can portion out into individual glass containers to grab through the week for speedy meals to help you stay on track with your ketogenic diet when there’s no time to cook.

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe – Easy 3 Ingredient Low Carb Budget Dinner Ideas with Ketogenic friendly ground beef meat sauce and pasta. Including the video.

Keto Pasta Bolognese Recipe Video Tutorial

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

More Easy Keto Dinner Recipes

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Yield: 4

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

4.5 Stars (10 Reviews)

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe – Easy 3 Ingredient Low Carb Budget Dinner Ideas with Ketogenic friendly ground beef meat sauce and pasta. Including the video.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

500g/1.1lbs Beef Mince
Jar of Low Carb Pasta Sauce
1/4 to 1/2 Cabbage

Instructions

Melt coconut oil or butter in a large frying pan.
When hot, add the beef mince.
Cook the mince until browned on all sides.
Once the meat has browned, add the jar of pasta sauce.
Bring the bolognese up to the boil.
Meanwhile, slice the cabbage into noodles and then add to the bolognese sauce.
Cook until the cabbage noodles have softened and the sauce has reduced.
Serve as is or topped with grated parmesan or cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123

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