Wednesday, May 31, 2017

No-Churn Keto Cookies & Cream Ice-Cream

I haven't done any guest posting for a while and I was excited to share my new ice-cream recipe with the very talented Brenda of Sugar-Free Mom! I have always admired Brenda's blog because it's one of the best sources of healthy low-carb & primal recipes.

To make this creamy No-Churn Keto Cookies & Cream Ice-Cream, I combined two of my recipes: Keto & Paleo Condensed Milk and a keto chocolate cookie that I used to make truffles in my Fat Bombs Book. The big advantage of this recipe is that you won't need an ice-cream maker, it's a simple no-churn technique!

You can check out my new No-Churn Keto Cookies & Cream Ice-Cream on Brenda's blog!

Nutritional values (per serving)
Total Carbs 5.4 grams
Fiber 0.9 grams
Net Carbs 4.5 grams
Protein 4 grams
Fat 37.1 grams
of which Saturated 26.1 grams
Energy 360 kcal
Magnesium 53 mg (13% RDA)
Potassium 239 mg (11% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (4%), fat (91%)

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

A ketogenic diet and ketones have helped many with chronic pain!

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Hi everyone! My story is long however I will try to keep it short. In 2006 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and CFIDS as a result of several chronic infections that had destroyed my immune function.

Over the years it has become better and I could function however my chronic pain was always there. It affected every aspect of my life and my weight along with emotional well being. Fast forward to 5 weeks ago. I started a ketogenic diet and a week later began Keto//OS. The results were astounding. After only 2 days I had no pain, none. The crushing exhaustion was gone, for anyone who suffers they will know what I’m talking about, I felt alive. I am down 14.5 inches and 5 lbs. and I’m not done yet. I am working out again, no cravings and feel wonderful! Looking forward to the Prüvit adventure!

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To take Keto, you simply mix it up with water and ice in a shaker bottle and drink it. People often ask me what they could mix their Keto/os with instead of just water. Keto/os can be mixed with any liquid that is sugar free. I recommend almond milk, coconut milk, LaCroix sparkling water (comes in many flavors) or anything else that is all natural and healthy. Check out KETO DRINK RECIPES!

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Low-Carb Sausages & Mash with Red Wine Gravy

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a good sausages and mash. This low carb Keto-friendly mash made with celeriac and cauliflower is the creamiest, dreamiest alternative to the humble potato. Made with butter and then blitzed in a blender makes it so silky smooth you’ll never crave starchy spuds again!

Topped with a mushroom and red wine jus it’s comfort food at its best. If you’d prefer more of a gravy, simply add a teaspoon of arrowroot to thicken it. Make sure you choose the best quality sausages, without any breadcrumbs, just pure meat, herbs and spices to give the best flavour.

Preparation time
Hands-on:    30 minutes
Overall:      1 hour
Nutritional values (per serving)
Total Carbs 14.3 grams
Fiber 4.4 grams
Net Carbs 9.9 grams
Protein 24 grams
Fat 46.4 grams
of which Saturated 20.4 grams
Energy 584 kcal
Magnesium 52 mg (13% RDA)
Potassium 1,003 mg (50% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (7%), protein (17%), fat (76%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings) Sausages:
  • 4 medium gluten-free sausages (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
  • ¾ small red onion (45 g/ 1.6 oz) - use the remaining onion in the gravy
  • 1 tbsp ghee or other cooking fat for frying
Low-Carb Mash:
  • ⅔ small cauliflower, stalk and leaves removed (177 g/ 6.2 oz)
  • ½ medium celeriac, peeled (80 g/ 2.8 oz)
  • 1 heaped tbsp butter (25 g/ 0.9 oz) or extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom and Red Wine Gravy:
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 ½ fresh wild mushrooms, sliced (75 g/ oz)
  • ¼ small red onion (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock (360 ml/ 12 fl oz)
  • ⅓ cup dry red wine (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
  • Pinch of coarse black pepper
Instructions
  1. Prepare the sausages. Cut the sausages in half lenghtwise (option to leave whole if you prefer) and place on greaseproof lined baking tray.
  2. Peel the onions, slice into wedges and place on the same tray as the sausages. Drizzle the onions in a little ghee or olive oil (approx. 1 tablespoon) and toss.
  3. Roast the sausages and onions in the oven for 30 minutes until cooked through. Cooking times will vary depending on how crispy you like your sausages and whether you cut them in half or left them whole. Just ensure they are fully cooked with no pink meat.
  4. Prepare the gravy. Slice the mushrooms. Peel and finely dice the onion. Heat the butter or olive oil in a pan on a medium heat and sauté the mushrooms for 2 minutes. After 1 minute of cooking time add the onion for 1 minute. Add the stock, herbs and red wine and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes concentrated. This is how you get more flavour. If you prefer a thicker gravy, before you start add a little stock to a cup and mix 1 teaspoon of arrowroot to form a paste, add a little more stock until mixed well, stir into the mushrooms until smooth and then stir in the rest of the stock and allow to reduce as indicated above.
  5. Prepare the mash. Whilst the gravy is cooking, place a boiling pan of water on the hob. Remove the skin, stalks and leaves from the cauliflower and celeriac. Chop into chunks, about 2 cm in diameter and add to the hot water with a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 minutes until soft, but still with a bite.
  6. Once cooked, drain the water, dry off on the heat and then transfer to a high speed blender or food processor. Pulse in short burst until smooth, you may have to scrape the sides a few times with a spatula. Do not blend on full or you will end up with soup! Option to use a hand blender or masher. (It just won’t be as smooth but still tastes good!) Place the low carb mash back into the pan and stir through the butter or olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the Keto mash in a bowl, top with sausages and mushroom red wine gravy.
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Saturday, May 27, 2017

Keto Approved Fresh Garden Salsa: PICO de Gallo

Make some fabulous Salsa, also know as PICO de Gallo! This is an easy recipe to make the perfect, delicious tasting salsa!

Fresh Garden Salsa

It doesn’t get an easy then this to make fresh garden salad at home! I love the taste of fresh veggies straight out of the garden! This is great for baked chicken, scrambled eggs, making bell pepper nachos and for dipping veggies.

Makes 2 1/2 cups salsa and keeps in the fridge for about a week.
10 servings of 1/4 cup salsa
Calories 10, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 0 g, Sodium 120 mg, Fiber 1 g

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Keto Grilled Cheese Made With 90 Second Bread

This is what was for lunch today! A delicious grilled cheese with the easiest keto bread ever! So simple and quick to make!

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I decided to make some 90 second bread today because it’s super simple to make and tastes amazing! I wanted to make a yummy grilled cheese and I knew this keto approved bread would be perfect!

For the grilled cheese, I made my 90 second bread first and then cut it in half. I usually make it in a round dish, but today I make it in a sandwich shaped container so that it actually had the same shape as a regular piece of bread. If you are using a small container when you microwave your keto bread it turns out thick enough to cut in half with a bread knife to easily make two pieces.

I then spread some butter on each piece. I placed the first slice in the frying pan, butter side down. I placed some cheddar cheese on it and put the second piece on top, butter side up, for when I flip it. Cooked a couple of minutes on each side and done! Overall this made a nice quick lunch that was amazing and delicious!

Yesterday I made my 90 second bread into a sandwich. I toasted it as well, before making my sandwich. It turned out perfect!

You don’t have to toast your 90 second bread, you can eat it as is, out of the microwave. It’s all about personal preference. You can top it with anything you like that is keto approved. Makes great egg, bacon and cheese breakfast sandwiches as well! Use your imagination, there are so many options!

This bread is keto approved, low carb and diabetic friendly as well!

Macros for 90 Second Bread

Calories: 343

Carbs: 2g

Fat: 33g

Protein: 11g

Sugar: 1g

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

5-Ingredient Keto Ham & Cheese Pockets

These 5-ingredient keto breakfast pockets are filled with ham and melty cheese. They're easy to prepare, nut-free, grain-free and egg-free and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Just like my Keto Spanakopita, this recipe is adapted from Keto Morning Hot Pockets which went viral over the social media. If you can eat nuts, you can follow the original recipe that is made with almond flour - you will only need 4 ingredients: shredded mozzarella, almond flour, ham and cheese - that's it!

Preparation time
Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     30 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Total Carbs 7.3 grams
Fiber 3.9 grams
Net Carbs 3.4 grams
Protein 32.5 grams
Fat 31.3 grams
of which Saturated 15.4 grams
Energy 432 kcal
Magnesium 86 mg (22% RDA)
Potassium 494 mg (23% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (31%), fat (66%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella (85 g/ 3 oz) - use low-moisture, part-skim, shredded mozzarella cheese; not fresh mozzarella.
  • 1 heaped tbsp cream cheese (30 g/ 1 oz)
  • 4 tbsp flax meal (28 g/ 1 oz)
  • 85 g quality ham (3 oz )
  • 85 g slices provolone cheese (3 oz) - you can use any cheese you like: cheddar, smoked mozzarella, etc.
Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough: melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave oven for 1 minute, checking half way through.
  2. Add the flax meal. Stir until the dough is well-combined.
  3. Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper (I used a silicon mat and silicon rolling pin).
  4. Add the ham and cheese slices.
  5. Fold over like an envelope and seal the dough.
  6. Poke some holes for releasing the steam while baking. Bake at 400 F (200 C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy while still hot ... ... or let it col down and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Sunday, May 21, 2017

Italian Zucchini Boats

These are so simple to make and delicious! Perfect for the keto lifestyle, great for snack, especially this time of year!

I love these, especially this time of year when all the fresh veggies come out of the garden. The perfect summer snack for your keto lifestyle!

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Cheesy Bacon Roasted Cauliflower

This recipe is to die for!  All your favorite flavors infused into one amazing recipe perfect for your keto diet!

This was originally a high carb potato recipe that I use to eat sometimes. With my keto lifestyle I don’t eat like that that anymore so I converted it to a low carb recipe. The best part is, it tastes even better made this way! This is so simple to make and tastes amazing! I am quite sure you will love it!

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Keto Turkey Meatballs with Dairy-Free Pesto

Meatballs are one of my favourite low carb dinner go-tos... and these ones will not disappoint. Packed with flavour and super easy to make. Serve with the dairy free basil pesto for a real crowd pleaser.

Can be baked or pan fried and freeze really well so you can make up a big batch for when you’re busy and need something Keto-friendly on the quick.

Enjoy as a side or picnic food now the weather’s getting warmer or why not serve with some low carb mash or courgette (zucchini) noodles? Weekday winner dinner right here!

Preparation time
Hands-on:    20 minutes
Overall:      30 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving, 4-5 meatballs)
Total Carbs 4.5 grams
Fiber 1.3 grams
Net Carbs 3.2 grams
Protein 25.6 grams
Fat 40.7 grams
of which Saturated 9.5 grams
Energy 479 kcal
Magnesium 65 mg (16% RDA)
Potassium 517 mg (26% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (21%), fat (76%)

Ingredients (makes 4 servings, 16-20 meatballs) Meatballs:
  • 300 g good quality ground turkey (10.6 oz)
  • 250 g good quality ground pork, 20% fat (8.8 oz)
  • 1 small red onion (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (15 g/ 0.5 oz), plus extra for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • Optional: fresh chilli to taste
  • pinch sea salt and black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil or duck fat for frying
Dairy free basil pesto:
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • 1 cup fresh basil (35 g/ 1.2 oz)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (45 ml)
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • pinch sea salt

Note: you can try other keto-friendly pesto sauces.

Instructions
  1. Simply place all the ingredients in a high speed food processor. Blitz until combined. It should still have textured, so not too smooth.
  2. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Zest the lemon. Finely chop the parsley.
  3. Place the mince, onion, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, paprika and optional chilli in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well with your hands. Shape into 16 to 20 meatballs.
  4. To pan fry - Add a little olive oil to a non stick frying pan. When hot add the meatballs. Fry for 15 minutes, turning regularly until golden on the outside and cooked through. Alternatively you can place on a greaseproof lined baking tray and roast in the oven (190 C fan assisted/ 375 F) for 20 - 30 minutes until lovely and golden brown.
  5. Drain the juices after about 15 minutes and turn. Serve the pesto over the meatballs or on the side for dipping.
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Friday, May 19, 2017

5-Ingredient Keto Spanakopita

This is my simplified, low-carb version of a Greek favourite - Spanakopita, a delicious savoury pie filled with spinach and feta cheese.

It's adapted from Keto Morning Hot Pockets which went viral over the social media. Based on several requests, I made the pockets nut-free by using flax meal instead of almond flour. Because flax meal is more absorbent than almond flour, I also added some cream cheese. If you can eat nuts, you can follow the original recipe that is made with almond flour - you will only need 4 ingredients: shredded mozzarella, almond flour, spinach and feta - that's it!

In the next few weeks, I'll share even more variations of this recipe, plus a video recipe - stay tuned!

Preparation time
Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     30 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Total Carbs 10 grams
Fiber 5.4 grams
Net Carbs 4.5 grams
Protein 22.4 grams
Fat 28 grams
of which Saturated 14.2 grams
Energy 366 kcal
Magnesium 110 mg (27% RDA)
Potassium 326 mg (16% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (25%), fat (70%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella (85 g/ 3 oz) - use low-moisture, part-skim, shredded mozzarella cheese; not fresh mozzarella.
  • 1 heaped tbsp cream cheese (30 g/ 1 oz)
  • 4 tbsp flax meal (28 g/ 1 oz)
  • 85 g cooked & drained spinach (3 oz ) - squeeze out as much moisture as possible
  • 85 g feta cheese, crumbled (3 oz)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough: melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave oven for 1 minute, checking half way through.
  2. Add the flax meal. Stir until the dough is well-combined.
  3. Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper (I used a silicon mat and silicon rolling pin).
  4. Add the cooked and drained spinach and crumbled feta.
  5. Fold over like an envelope and seal the dough.
  6. Poke some holes for releasing the steam while baking. Bake at 400 F (200 C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy while still hot ... ... or let it col down and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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