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Keto Sansrival

Keto Sansrival

May 10, 2018 by 5 Comments

Sansrival is a Filipino classic - crispy, chewy, meringue layered with French buttercream and cashew nuts. Translates to, “without rival.” Aptly so, as this is hands down a crowd favorite. The original recipe calls for a dacquoise, a meringue made with nuts that when cooked long and slow yields a crispy wafer. The keto version, however, will not have the same texture. Instead it’s more sponge-y. Sugar’s hygroscopic, or moisture absorbing, nature lends to the crunch that sweeteners ...

Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet

Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet

September 22, 2014 by 32 Comments

When people are new to the ketogenic diet, they often wonder what type of foods they should and could eat while restricting carbs. Although we do have an in-depth ketogenic food list, it doesn’t cover everything and doesn’t include all of the keto-friendly replacements and recipes that are most commonly asked about. Use our recommendations below to get an idea of the best alternatives for common high-carb ingredients and what foods you can replicate while going the low-carb route. Not only ...

Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl

Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl

January 11, 2018 by 1 Comment

The sesame almond zoodle bowl is the perfect vehicle for this amazing sauce.  Peanut sauce has been one of my favorite dipping and drizzling sauces for everything from low carb egg rolls to an overflowing bowl of stir fry veggies. Sadly, I’ve recently begun reducing my peanut intake. I’ve been focusing on more recipes that incorporate keto friendly nuts and nut butters like cashews and almonds and I have fallen in love! Swapping traditional peanut butter with almond butter for this sweet ...

Almond Lemon Sandwich Cakes

Almond Lemon Sandwich Cakes

February 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Happy Valentines Day to all my ketogenic friends out there! So, I know you've probably not made anything for your significant other, and now you're scratching your head on what epic treat to make. Well, nobody wants roses anymore - it's too easy, so put some work into it and give him/her something they'll really like! Keto-approved, of course. These almond lemon cakes are superb. I had some icing left from the Red Velvet Fried Donuts yesterday and decided to use it. Actually, they inspired me ...

4 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies

4 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies

February 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment

This super easy recipe embodies the perfect balance between chewiness and crunch, offering a delightful cookie experience that's low in carbs and high in satisfaction. The recipe highlights the use of almond butter, an excellent source of healthy fats and protein, and allulose, a popular low-carb sweetener that bakes like sugar. Together with an egg, they create a cookie base that's not only rich and satisfying but also gluten-free and keto-friendly. Whether you're on a keto diet or ...

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

September 12, 2015 by 16 Comments

With school starting and everyone revving up to wake early in the morning, I thought that some peanut butter bars would be the perfect thing to share with everyone. These bars are fantastic to pack in a lunchbox for either school or work, and they double as an extremely tasty dessert. Chocolate and peanut butter is just a plain classic combination. Everyone seems to love it, and it's always a hit when I serve it to guests. The bitter dark chocolate plays with the sweet peanut butter fudge ...

Keto Almond Cake

Keto Almond Cake

July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment

This no-bake cake is every busy person’s dream. A light and creamy almond filling sits on top of a crunchy almond-based crust, creating a perfect combination of textures and flavors. The best part is it takes only 10 minutes of prep time, meaning that even those with the most busy lives can make this cake.  The base is the easiest part to make as it requires absolutely no baking—a rare occurrence for a cake recipe. We like to use allulose as a sweetener in the base, as it provides the ...

Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts

Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts

December 4, 2015 by 13 Comments

Chocolate and peanut butter are just a match that are made to be together (cue Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake). It's rich, it's amazingly tasty, and it's something you just have to try for yourself! These chocolate peanut butter tarts are incredibly rich and filling. Each one is made to share and is full of fat and have lots of fiber. They’re made with a flaxseed crust and a delicious layer of peanut butter. Over top, the key ingredient for the rich, velvety texture is avocado! Avocado is ...

The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet

The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet

February 7, 2018 by 3 Comments

Doesn't it seem like dairy is in everything? From keto recipes to high-carb snacks and candy, there's some kind of milk product in so many things that we eat. This isn't a problem if you're not allergic or intolerant to dairy at all, but what should you do if struggle with lactose or dairy proteins — especially when you are on a diet that typically consists of a lot of dairy like the ketogenic diet? Fortunately, there are a wide variety of dairy substitutions and dairy-free recipes that ...

Homemade Keto Salsa

Homemade Keto Salsa

September 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Fresh homemade salsa might be my favorite keto condiment. It’s so easy-to-make and can save virtually any keto meal from falling flat, whether it features fish, chicken, carnitas, beef, or salad. The combination of fresh garlic, red tomato, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro is the perfect flavor boost, and it is 100% keto-friendly. Try it out for yourself - all it takes is these five ingredients and five minutes. Is Salsa Keto? Fresh tomato-based salsa is typically keto-friendly. I say ...