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11 Keto Tips and Tricks

July 12, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

11 Keto Tips and Tricks – Hacks to make it easy to strive for success on the low carb ketogenic diet. Great for beginners or long time keto followers.

Tracking tips on Keto

11 Keto Tips and Tricks

Whether you’re thinking about starting the keto diet, a beginner or long time keto dieter, then here are my 11 keto tips and tricks for success for you.

1. Keep It Simple

Keto Tips For Success

Seriously – if you’re starting out, just keep it simple. There’s no need to make every single keto sweet treat, pancake and bread you find on pinterest.

Take it slow and keep it simple by picking a couple of protein and veg options, some healthy fats for cooking and serving and you’re set!

2. Easy Substitute Ideas

Keto hack - use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice

There are loads of easy substitutes for old carby favourites.

For example cauliflower is one of the most versatile low carb vegetables. You can enjoy cauliflower in place of rice, mash and even pasta.

3. Decide How To Take Measurements

Tracking weight and inches on keto

Weighing yourself daily, or even weekly, can be incredibly stressful. So, really think about how often you plan to weigh yourself.

Or, whether you’ll ditch the scale, grab a tape measure and measure your weight loss in inches rather than what the dreaded scale says.

4. Decide Whether To Track

Tracking tips on Keto

You don’t have to track. Simply cook keto meals, measure whether you’re in ketosis with ketosticks and follow more of a lazy keto diet.

I started out by tracking very roughly, simply writing down in a notebook what I was eating each day.

Then, just googling the net carbs in each food. I quickly learned the approximate carbs in regular foods and what I needed to eat each day to roughly hit my macros.

5. Protein Powder To Help Meet Your Macros

Get hold of a low carb protein powder and then enjoy a scoop in a smoothie or shake (like this strawberries and cream shake) when you think you won’t meet your protein macros for the day.

6. Fat Bombs To Help Meet Your Macros

If it’s fat you’re craving then prepare a batch of fat bombs (like these 2 ingredient fat bombs) to snack on when you need a little help meeting your fat targets.

7. Breakfast Can Be Anything

Breakfast of steak and mushrooms on keto

Ditch traditional breakfast dishes and enjoy leftovers or really whatever you feel like to start your day.

Nothing stopping you enjoying a giant steak with some creamy mushrooms (as pictured above) for breakfast!

8. Explore Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting on keto

I got into the habit of intermittent fasting a few months into my keto diet journey. It meant making one meal less a day and I felt great doing it.

9. Enjoy Budget Friendly Meals

Keto budget friendly meal idea - chicken bake

Keto doesn’t have to be expensive! There are loads of easy meals that are also budget friendly – roast a whole chicken, make a chicken bake, pick cheaper cuts of meat, enjoy eggs regularly.

10. Stress Less, Move More & Get Plenty Of Sleep

Get rest, reduce stress and move more on keto

This is just good advice in general, but can have an impact on your weight loss efforts.

Try and find ways to reduce your stress, get out, active and move more and make a concerted effort to go to sleep earlier. (All easier said than done, I know, but do try and address these areas for success with the keto diet.)

11. Stay Hydrated & Manage Electrolytes

It’s more important than ever to be sure you’re drinking plenty of water and keeping your electrolytes in check.

Speak with your Doctor or health practitioner about appropriate supplements to help you with your electrolytes.

11 Keto Tips and Tricks - Hacks to make it easy to strive for success on the low carb ketogenic diet. Great for beginners or long time keto followers.

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Can You Drink Almond Milk On Keto?

June 21, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Can You Drink Almond Milk On Keto? With information about how to pick a low-carb almond milk brand and the grams of carbohydrates in Almond Milk.

Can you have almond milk on the low carb keto diet

Can You Drink Almond Milk On Keto?

Almond milk is quickly becoming one of the most popular plant based alternatives to dairy milk on the market.

So what’s the big deal and can you have almond milk on a ketogenic diet?

Good news. The answer is yes. You can have almond milk on the keto or low-carb diet.

How Many Carbs In Almond Milk?

How many carbs in almond milk

The problem with cows milk is the grams of carbs it contains.

With almond milk being a great alternative for traditional milk so you can keep your daily carb intake low.

At around a hefty 12-13 grams of net carbs per cup (240ml) for regular milk. With no added sugar, unsweetened almond milk only has a low 0.8 -1.5g carbs per cup (depending on the brand) with around 0.4 of a gram of net carbs.

Almond milk is made from blending almonds and water together then removing the pulp leaving a smooth creamy texture, with delicious nutty flavor perfect for keto dieters.

Below is a macronutrient breakdown for each cup of unsweetened almond milk (240ml)

  • Calories 30
  • Grams of fat 2.6g (Saturated fat 0.2g)
  • Total carbs 1.1g
  • Dietary fiber 0.7g
  • Grams of net carbs 0.4g
  • Protein 1.1g

Benefits of Drinking Almond Milk

Benefits of drinking almond milk

While almond milk is a keto-friendly milk perfect for keeping your carb content down, That is not the only positive of almond milk.

Almond milk has lots of health benefits containing many important nutrients.

Nutrients such as minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and magnesium which according to one study has been shown to be involved in over 600 processes in the body.

Almond milk is also full of vitamins like vitamin C, some B vitamins including vitamin B6 which is important for keeping your nervous system healthy.

Another benefit is almond milk naturally contains high levels of vitamin E which has antioxidant properties and helps in the prevention of cancer, arthritis and cataracts as well as has having some anti-aging properties.

In addition vitamin E has been linked to reduce toxicity, reduce free radicals within the body, (so preventing cellular damage) and reduce other types of inflammation. 

Some almond milks are also fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D helps with the immune system and some chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and a deficiency is linked with heart disease.

Almond milk is a good choice for those of you with lactose intolerance or those of you wanting to reduce the amount of dairy products you consume.

How To Pick A Keto Friendly Almond Milk

How to pick a keto friendly milk

Nowadays its easier than ever to buy a good store-bought almond milk that will keep your carb limit low enough if you are on a low-carb or keto diet.

Though you still need to double check the label for the unsweetened variety as not all types will be suitable for a standard ketogenic diet.

Look For Unsweetened

The first thing to look out for is unsweetened varieties.

Some brands and varieties may add sweeteners which can increase the carb content to levels on par with a cup of whole milk (240ml) at around 13g 

So look for the unsweetened almond milk varieties only. So ensuring you keep the carb count as low as possible.

Be Aware Of Added Preservatives

A quick look at the almond milk selection at our local supermarket showed many brands added in unnecessary flavourings and stabilisers including:

  • Maltodextrin,
  • Tri-calcium Phosphate
  • Carob Gum
  • Gellan Gum
  • Emulsifier’s such as Sunflower Lecithin 

For a healthy keto diet, double check which sweeteners and preservatives you are happy to consume, even if its a keto-friendly sweetener for example.

Avoid the flavored varieties like chocolate or vanilla almond milk before purchasing to make sure it suits your carb macronutrient needs.

How To Make Your Own Homemade Almond Milk

If you don’t want the hassle of going through your local grocery store, searching to find the perfect unsweetened almond milk there is another option.

A sure fire way of making almond milk keto-friendly is to make your own almond milk from home.

Below is a simple almond milk recipe. All you need to do is follow these 6 easy steps:

  • Soak a cup of raw almonds (organic almonds ideally) overnight with with four cups of filtered water if possible.
  • You may add some vanilla extract to taste
  • Drain the liquid from the soaked almonds.
  • Put your soaked almonds in a blender with four cups of fresh water.
  • Blend it.
  • Sieve the pulp and pour.

That’s it.

Full of good healthy fats, you have your very own homemade almond milk. An excellent choice as a keto-friendly alternative to traditional whole milk.

How To Enjoy Almond Milk On Keto

Now you’ve picked up or made your own low carb friendly almond milk, what can you do with it?

Well you can drink it, though for some it may be a bit plain so here a a few tips to get you started on enjoying your keto friendly almond milk.

Keto Smoothies With Almond Milk

Keto smoothies with almond millk

You can blend it with your favourite keto friendly fruits such as:

  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Lemon/Lime

You can make smoothies with almond milk. Including adding other nuts or seeds such as macadamia nuts, chia seeds or pumpkin seeds.

You could add almond milk to your favourite protein power to make protein shakes. Just make sure your protein powder is low enough in carbs to fit your own personal macro goals while on your keto journey.

Chia Puddings With Almond Milk

Keto Chia Pudding with almond milk

All you have to do is combine together chia seeds and almond milk. Then, let it thicken for a few hours or overnight.

You can top your chia pudding with your favourite keto friendly fruit.

Low Carb Granola with Almond Milk

Low Carb Granola and almond milk

You can whip up a batch of easy low carb granola to enjoy by the bowl full with almond milk.

Keto Meals With Almond Milk

Keto creamy sauce with zucchini noodles

Almond Milk can also be used to create a delectable creamy sauce.

Simply add a portion of almond milk, along with heavy cream and/or mascarpone, for a creamy sauce that’s perfect with zucchini noodles.

Can You Drink Almond Milk On Keto? With information about how to pick a low carb almond milk brand and the typical carbs in Almond Milk.

So, in answer to can you drink almond milk on keto – overwhelmingly yes you can. It’s low in carbs and one of the best options to incorporate in a low carb diet.

If however you are unsure which cow’s milk alternative to choose from you can click here for the best 5 cow’s milk alternatives while following the keto diet.

More Keto Diet Inspiration:

7 Keto Mistakes To Avoid

10 Keto Breakfasts Without Eggs

17 Keto Snacks On The Go Ideas

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

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Can You Drink Milk On Ketogenic Diet?

May 13, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Can You Drink Milk On Ketogenic Diet? 5 kinds of low carb keto milks you can have – plus the net carb content. Answering whether you can drink milk on the low carb keto diet.

Can you drink milk on keto

Can You Drink Milk On The Keto Diet?

While derivatives of milk such as cream, butter and cheese are keto friendly surely it means milk must be too, right?

First lets be clear, to be in a state of ketosis while on a keto diet usually requires under 50 grams of carbs.

And, my own and many other people’s experience is that it usually requires 30 grams of carbohydrates or even less to maintain a state of ketosis.

So can you have regular cow’s milk on a keto diet?

Well a cup of milk (240ml) usually contains around 12-13 grams of net carbs which may take up most of your allotted carb content. So, unless a single cup of milk will fill you up for the day it’s not the best option to fit in with your macro carb count..

Can you have cows milk on a low carb diet

5 Keto Diet Friendly Milk Options

But, do not fear keto dieters. You can still enjoy these delicious non-dairy milk alternatives while you have your cup of bulletproof coffee or enjoy a luxurious hot chocolate with some added heavy cream.

1. Unsweetened Almond Milk On Keto

Almond milk has quickly become the most popular plant-based keto milk alternative.. So easy to find in local grocery stores.

Made from blending almonds and water then straining the mixture to remove left over pulp, it has a delicious (unsurprisingly) nutty taste to it.

Almond Milk on low carb keto

Nutritionally Almond milk has only small amounts of carbs, with a low 1.5g of carbohydrates per cup (240ml). Perfect for a low-carb diet. It’s also very high in Vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant which can help reduce free radicals that may cause damage to the cells.

Free-radicals have also been linked to increased signs of ageing so almond milk is not only tasty, it possesses potential anti-ageing properties too

2. Coconut Milk On Ketogenic Diet

Coconut milk on keto

Apart from the relatively low 6.35 grams of net carbohydrates per cup (240ml) it is high in MCT’s (medium chain fatty acids) which promote fat and weight loss. And great for a high-fat diet

With its high fat content at around 48 grams of fat per cup it also boasts high levels of magnesium and potassium which are essential minerals to maintain nerve function and help in the absorption of calcium, among other health benefits.

In addition unsweetened coconut milk has great anti-inflammatory properties , can be used in smoothies, or even added to hot chocolate and a good choice while making curries among others

3. Hemp Milk On Keto

Hemp Seed Milk on a low carb diet

Made from whole hemp seeds this plant based milk alternative comes in at a low 1.3g of carbohydrate per cup (240ml) A good option to keep your blood sugar levels down

At moderate fat content of 7.3g per cup it is a great source of nutrition to help keep your carb intake down. .

Plus, it contains all the essential amino acids the body needs, making it a great complete protein source.

4. Pea Milk On A Low Carb Diet

I know. It sounds a little crazy, but its nutritional profile may well change your mind.

Containing almost the same protein content as regular milk at 8g per cup (240ml) – benefits include zero carbohydrates, so obviously making pea milk arguably the best milk in terms of keeping your carbohydrate intake low when it comes to keto-friendly milk options..

Plus pea milk contains 50% more calcium than cow’s milk (45g compared to 30g per cup in cow’s).

Split Pea Milk on a low carb keto diet


Made from soaked yellow split peas, it has a beige colour and has been described to taste like cows milk

It’s also high in vitamin D which is a great antioxidant that helps boost the immune system, smooths the skin, strengthen bones and teeth and recent studies suggest it may play a role in reducing depression.

Just check the nutritional label to check there are no added sugars.

5. Pumpkin Seed Milk On Keto

Pumpkin Seed Milk On Keto

Our final cow’s milk substitute on the list is pumpkin seed milk. It’s made from soaked pumpkin seeds it contains a low 2 grams of sugars (carbohydrates) per cup (240ml).

This creamy, nutty flavoured milk also contains high amounts of magnesium and potassium plus decent levels of iron and zinc.

It can help boost the immune system and decrease inflammation in the body.

So, as you can tell, in answer to can you drink milk on ketogenic diet, there are plenty of cow milk alternatives to choose from, so you don’t need to feel like you are missing out while on keto. 

Can You Drink Milk On Ketogenic Diet? 5 kinds of low carb keto milks you can have - plus the net carb content.

So, as you can tell, in answer to can you drink milk on ketogenic diet, there are plenty of cow milk alternatives to choose from, so you don’t need to feel like you are missing out while on keto. 

More Keto Diet Inspiration:

7 Keto Mistakes To Avoid

10 Keto Breakfasts Without Eggs

17 Keto Snacks On The Go Ideas

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

April 6, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe – Easy Keto Recipes for dessert.

Easy vegan & keto chocolate peanut butter fudge

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This fabulous fudge tastes just like peanut butter cups, yet are wonderfully vegan and keto friendly too. I was inspired to create a vegan sweet treat after spending a day in Galway recently where I challenged myself to go Vegan for a day. (Here’s my Vegan Galway Guide.)

To make sure the fudge is vegan and keto friendly, use dairy free chocolate that’s as low sugar/carb as possible.
(like this one)

Chocolate peanut butter fudge - keto and vegan

You can use whatever peanut butter you usually enjoy. I prefer smooth peanut butter in this fudge for a smooth and creamy sweet treat.

Easy Vegan & Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

  • 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 3.5 ounces/100g Keto Chocolate
  • 1/4 Cup Stevia
  1. In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter, chocolate and stevia over a low heat.
  2. Stir continuously and cook until the chocolate has melted into the peanut butter and the stevia has dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat once the chocolate has completely melted.
  4. Line a small rectangular dish with well greased baking paper, to prevent sticking.
  5. Pour the fudge into the prepared rectangular dish.
  6. Smooth to evenly distribute and then place into the fridge for at least 3-4 hours to fully harden and set.
  7. Once set, remove from the fridge, lift out of the rectangular dish and carefully cut into fudge pieces.
  8. Store in a sealed container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days. (If it lasts that long!)
3 Ingredient Keto & Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Each batch of this easy vegan fudge has only lasted a couple of days in the fridge.

It’s the perfect keto snack – low carb, high fat and rich in vegan protein too.

Yield: 12

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Easy vegan & keto chocolate peanut butter fudge

Keto Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Easy Low Carb Desserts

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 3.5 ounces/100g Keto Chocolate
  • 1/4 Cup Stevia

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter, chocolate and stevia over a low heat.
  2. Stir continuously and cook until the chocolate has melted into the peanut butter and the stevia has dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat once the chocolate has completely melted.
  4. Line a small rectangular dish with well greased baking paper, to prevent sticking.
  5. Pour the fudge into the prepared rectangular dish.
  6. Smooth to evenly distribute and then place into the fridge for at least 3-4 hours to fully harden and set.
  7. Once set, remove from the fridge, lift out of the rectangular dish and carefully cut into fudge pieces.
  8. Store in a sealed container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days. (If it lasts that long!)

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82
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More Keto Chocolate Desserts:

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Dairy Free Chocolate Brownies

Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

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Keto Vegan Breakfast Smoothie

March 17, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Recipe – easy low carb & vegan friendly smoothies with berries, healthy fats and high in protein.

Easy Vegan & Keto Diet Friendly Breakfast Smoothie

Keto Vegan Breakfast Smoothie

When you’re looking for an easy keto and vegan friendly breakfast, you can’t go past a breakfast smoothie.

It’s really easy to create a perfectly balanced breakfast smoothie with keto and vegan approved ingredients – low in carbs and high in nourishing fats.

Vegan Smoothie Ingredients

Essential to a vegan smoothie is finding a keto friendly protein powder that’s also dairy free. I’ve found this one to be perfect and I keep it on hand for smoothies to for days when I need a protein boost.

You can include as little as or much berries as you like, depending how many carbs you want to allocate to your vegan breakfast smoothie.

Ingredients for vegan smoothie for breakfast

Also, you could choose to include just strawberries, raspberries or blueberries. Or, buy a bag of mixed frozen berries – which is what I do. So the smoothie is unique every morning with a different combination of nutritious berries.

A word of caution – if you’re new to the world of coconut and MCT oil, then start small with half a teaspoon. Enjoy and see whether you have any side effects. (They can cause upset stomachs.) Work your way up to a tablespoon once you’re happy the ingredient agrees with your body.

You could turn this smoothie into a peanut butter and berry smoothie by adding in an (optional) tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.

Blending a keto and vegan smoothie for breakfast

Vegan Keto Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 Cup Dairy Free Milk
  • 1 Scoop Vegan Protein Powder (Like this one.)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Cup of Frozen Berries
  • 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil or MCT Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Stevia (or more, to taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Peanut or Almond Butter (Optional)
  1. Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth, taste and then add more stevia if needed, to sweeten to your liking.
  3. Blend again and then enjoy.
Keto Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Recipe - easy low carb & vegan friendly smoothies with berries, healthy fats and high in protein.

Whichever way you choose to enjoy this recipe, you’ll love how easy, adaptable and delicious it is.

More Easy Keto Smoothie & Shake Recipes

Keto Chocolate Smoothie

Keto Raspberry Smoothie

Keto Strawberry Milkshake

Low Carb Chocolate Milk

Keto Vegan Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Easy Vegan & Keto Diet Friendly Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dairy Free Milk
  • 1 Scoop Vegan Protein Powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Cup of Frozen Berries
  • 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil or MCT Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Stevia (or more, to taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Peanut or Almond Butter (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth, taste and then add more stevia if needed, to sweeten to your liking.
  3. Blend again and then enjoy.
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Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto

March 3, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto With Zucchini Noodles – an easy low carb & paleo friendly pasta replacement.

Vegan Keto Avocado Pesto and Zucchini Noodles

Vegan Keto Avocado Pesto Recipe

If you’ve been missing a rich, creamy sauce since going keto and you’re looking for a dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly pasta dish, then this Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Noodles is just for you.

This dish comes together in mere minutes. Simple blend together the pesto ingredients and then spiralize some zucchini into pasta.

You can enjoy this dish raw or heat briefly and serve as is or topped with nutritional yeast or a vegan/dairy free cheese alternative.

There are plenty of choices for adaptations – you can choose the type or greens, nuts and oil you use, depending on your tastes and what’s available near you.

Using avocado oil results in a luxuriously rich pesto that’s perfect if you’re an avocado lover.

Creamy zucchini noodles with vegan paleo pesto with avocado

Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto Recipe

  • 1 Avocado, Peeled and Chopped
  • 1 Cup Of Greens – spinach, basil or kale
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 1/3 Cup Cashews, Pine Nuts or Walnuts
  • Juice from 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Nutritional Yeast or Vegan Cheese (Optional)
  1. Place the avocado, greens, garlic, oil, nuts, lemon and salt and pepper into a mini food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides and then blending until you have a creamy pesto.
  3. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles. (Where to find a spializer.)
  4. Enjoy in a bowl, raw, topped with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
  5. Or, heat together briefly until warmed through.
  6. Consume immediately or within a few hours.
Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto With Zucchini Noodles - an easy low carb & paleo friendly pasta replacement.

This is such a delicious meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner and is the perfect vegan keto dish to enjoy when you’re craving a creamy pasta.

Easy Keto Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

Vegan Keto Avocado Pesto and Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients

  • 1 Avocado, Peeled and Chopped
  • 1 Cup Of Greens – spinach, basil or kale
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 1/3 Cup Cashews, Pine Nuts or Walnuts
  • Juice from 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Nutritional Yeast or Vegan Cheese (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the avocado, greens, garlic, oil, nuts, lemon and salt and pepper into a food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides and then blending until you have a creamy pesto.
  3. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  4. Enjoy in a bowl, raw, topped with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
  5. Or, heat together briefly until warmed through.
  6. Consume immediately or within a few hours.
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Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli

February 2, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli and Cheese Recipe – easy keto breakfast omelet idea with broccoli, cheese and ideas for other perfect ketogenic diet omelette fillings.

Low Carb Omelette with broccoli and cheese

Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli

Omelettes are a great way to start the day and this low carb omelette with broccoli and cheese is a perfectly balanced dish.

You could of course enjoy an omelette any time of the day or day of the week for a great breakfast, lunch of breakfast for dinner.

To make this easy breakfast, start by sauteing a couple of broccoli florets in a frying pan, in a generous portion of butter or coconut oil.

Keto Omelette Ideas - with broccoli and cheese

You could also fry up 1/2 to 1 onion and a couple of garlic cloves – depending on how many carbs you want to allocate to your breakfast.

Once the broccoli has cooked, remove to a bowl and then get started with the omelette. Simply whisk together 2-3 eggs and a couple of tablespoons of cream, per person.

Clean out the frying pan, add more butter and cook the omelette until starting to set. Then, simply fill with the cooked broccoli and your cheese of choice. A mix of mozarella, parmesan and feta works well together.

Adding in vegetables

All that’s left to do is gently fold over the omelette and cook until done to your liking. This low carb omelette makes a satisfyingly fulling breakfast and one you can easily adapt to include whatever vegetables you like.

More Easy Keto Omelette Recipe Options

There are so many different omelette recipes that are low carb and ketogenic diet friendly. Here are some easy recipe ideas for you:

Vegetables – as mentioned, you can add any low carb diet vegetables in addition to or instead of the broccoli in veggie omelettes. Choose from mushrooms, red peppers, green peppers, green onions, spring onion, cauliflower, asparagus or even nutritious avocado to create an avocado omelette.

Cheesy Keto Omelette

Cheese Omelette – pick a cheese slice or three to make a delicious keto omelette filled with cheesy cheese goodness. Choose from cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese or even luxuriously creamy cream cheese.

Meaty Omelette – fill your omelette with high protein options such as cooked sausages, leftover cooked chicken or roast beef or even crispy bacon to make a keto bacon omelette.

Flavor – flavor your breakfast recipe with your own personal preferences for seasonings and herbs. Choose from simply including a bit of salt and pepper or adding in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for the best omelette to your own tastes.

Healthy Fats – add in more heavy cream than needed or add a few spoons of sour cream inside your omelette or serve a dollop on the side for the perfect keto meal.

Easy Keto Broccoli Omelette with cheese

Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli Recipe

  • Chopped Broccoli
  • Chopped Onion and Garlic
  • Salt, Black Pepper and Seasoning, to taste
  • 2-3 Eggs, per person
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Cream
  • Grated/Crumbled Cheese (Mozarella, Parmesan, Feta or any, to taste)
  • Butter, olive oil or Coconut Oil, for frying
  1. Heat butter, olive oil or coconut oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add the chopped broccoli, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and any other seasoning, to taste.
  3. Cook until the broccoli has softened and browned to your liking.
  4. Remove to a bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together in another small bowl for the omelette.
  5. Heat more butter, olive oil or coconut oil in the frying pan and pour in the beaten eggs mixture.
  6. Cook until starting to set and then fill with the cooked broccoli and your grated/crumbled cheese of choice.
  7. Gently fold the omelette over and cook until the cheese has melted and omelette cooked to your liking.
Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli and Cheese Recipe - easy keto breakfast idea with broccoli, cheese and ideas for other ketogenic diet omelette fillings.

Low Carb Omelette With Broccoli

Low Carb Omelette with broccoli and cheese

Ingredients

  • Chopped Broccoli
  • Chopped Onion and Garlic
  • Salt, Pepper and Seasoning, to taste
  • 2-3 Eggs, per person
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Cream
  • Grated/Crumbled Cheese (Mozarella, Parmesan, Feta or any, to taste)
  • Butter or Coconut Oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat butter or coconut oil in a frying pan.
  2. When hot, add the chopped broccoli, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and any other seasoning, to taste.
  3. Cook until the broccoli has softened and browned to your liking.
  4. Remove to a bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together for the omelette.
  5. Heat more butter or coconut oil in the frying pan and add the whisked egg mixture.
  6. Cook until starting to set and then fill with the cooked broccoli and your grated/crumbled cheese of choice.
  7. Gently fold the omelette over and cook until the cheese has melted and omelette cooked to your liking.
© Easy Keto Living

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Corned Beef Breakfast Hash

January 27, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Corned Beef Breakfast Hash – How to make an easy, low carb and keto diet friendly breakfast idea with Irish Corned Beef, cauliflower and other Ketogenic ingredients.

Keto Breakfast Idea - Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Breakfast Hash

A Corned Beef Breakfast Hash is one of my favourite ways to enjoy leftover corned beef.

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Easy Keto Brownies Recipe

January 20, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe – How to make simple dark chocolate brownies that are low carb, dairy free, paleo and that are the BEST Keto Dessert.

Freshly baked easy keto brownies

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe

When you’re after a dark, chocolatey baked treat that’s easy to prepare, this keto brownies recipe is perfect.

These brownies also happen to be completely dairy free too, so if you’re following a dairy free diet or want a sweet treat without dairy then this will fit the bill too.

These brownies are as easy as combining the chocolate and coconut oil together over a low heat and melting until smooth.

Low Carb Brownies Recipe

Then, stir through the remaining ingredients until you have a beautiful brownie batter. Bake your brownies for 10 to 15 minutes for chewy brownies or 15 to 20 minutes for a more cakey texture.

Regarding the chocolate, use whatever dark, low carb chocolate you usually use. 85% or 90% (like this one) usually contain very little sugars and carbs and are keto diet friendly.

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe with coconut flour

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe

  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 150g/5 ounces Dark Chocolate
  • 3 Eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 Cup Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour
  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F, get out a baking tin and line it with well greased baking paper.
  2. Place the coconut oil and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and chocolate together until smooth.
  4. Once melted, remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl.
  5. Whisk through the eggs, stevia and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Finally, stir through the coconut flour until you have a smooth brownie batter.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Place into the preheated oven for 10-20 minutes, depending on whether you want chewy or cakey brownies.
  9. Remove from the oven, cool and enjoy.
Easy Keto Brownies Recipe - How to make simple dark chocolate brownies that are low carb, dairy free, paleo and that are the BEST Keto Dessert.

As you can see, these brownies are easy to prepare and produce a decadent chocolate dessert.

Easy Keto Brownies Recipe

Freshly baked easy keto brownies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 150g/5 ounces Dark Chocolate
  • 3 Eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 Cup Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F, get out a baking tin and line it with well greased baking paper.
  2. Place the coconut oil and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and chocolate together until smooth.
  4. Once melted, remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl.
  5. Whisk through the eggs, stevia and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Finally, stir through the coconut flour until you have a smooth brownie batter.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Place into the preheated oven for 10-20 minutes, depending on whether you want chewy or cakey brownies.
  9. Remove from the oven, cool and enjoy.
© Easy Keto Living

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10 Keto Valentine’s Treats

January 10, 2019 by Easy Keto Living

10 Keto Valentine’s Treats – Easy Low Carb Friendly Chocolate Valentines Day Desserts Ideas and the perfect Sweet Treat Dessert Recipes.

2 ingredient keto chocolate fat bombs for Keto Valentine's Treats

10 Keto Valentine’s Treats

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are heaps of easy ideas for treats to enjoy on the loved up day.

To be taken to any of the full recipe for the Keto Valentine’s Treats made with simple ingredients, click on the below recipe title or photo.

1.Keto Valentine’s Treats Strawberry Mousse

Strawberry mousse - Keto Valentine's Treats

A sweet berry mousse that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s really simple to prepare and you can make it a day in advance so it’s ready and waiting in the fridge for you.

All you do is whisk together heavy cream, cream cheese, sweet berries and your ketogenic diet friendly sweetener of choice to create a creamy, dreamy dessert that’s low in net carbs.

2. Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Irish cream hot chocolate

A hot chocolate is a warming dessert to enjoy after a Valentine’s Day meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe has Irish Cream Essence in place of carb heavy Baileys.
(Here’s where to find Irish Cream Essence.)

3. Chocolate Sauce with Strawberries

Keto Valentine's Treats - strawberries and chocolate sauce

An easy, rich chocolate sauce to enjoy with low carb friendly ice cream or strawberries to enjoy on Valentines Day.

4. Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Strawberries and whipped cream - Keto Valentine's Treats

Keto Valentine’s desserts don’t come much easier than fresh strawberries and whipped cream. You could even splurge on a selection of strawberries and raspberries for a simple Valentine’s sweet treat.

5. Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

Chocolate whipped cream frosting

You can enjoy this great dessert as a mousse, dipping for strawberries or pop it into a piping bag to use as a frosting for your favorite delicious low carb baked treat.

6. Mint Chocolate Truffles

Mint chocolate truffles

If you’re wanting to enjoy an indulgent sweet treat after your romantic dinner, then the easy recipe for these mint chocolate truffles are the decadent answer to satisfy your sweet craving.

7. Strawberries and Cream Shake

Strawberries and cream shake

A delicious way to enjoy strawberries and cream – in a lovely pink milkshake. You can blend your choice from unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk into the low carb recipe and can even add a little protein powder to turn the shake into a speedy, indulgent breakfast.

8. Dark Chocolate Bark

Dark chocolate bark

Chocolate bark is another easy, make ahead sweet treat that you can easily adapt to include your favorite low carb keto diet friendly chocolate, nuts and other simple dessert ingredients.

9.Keto Valentine’s Treats – Chocolate Mousse

Keto Valentine's Treats - chocolate mousse

This sugar-free chocolate mousse makes the perfect dessert, is dairy free and inspired by a recipe from a Nigella Lawson cookbook.

10. 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fat Bombs

Keto Valentine's Treats - chocolate fat bombs

You can make flavorful tasty fat bombs with just 2 ingredients, and these are the perfect treat when made as a heart shape, especially as a keto valentine’s day dessert.

10 Keto Valentine's Treats - Easy Low Carb Friendly Valentine's Day Desserts and Sweet Treat Recipes.

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Low Carb Cheesecake

Keto valentines day desserts - low carb cheesecake

Keto Chocolate Ganache

Keto chocolate valentines day ganache
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