The creamy deliciousness of hummus is hard to resist. Unfortunately, so are the high-carb ingredients. Most hummus products and recipes rely on chickpeas (garbanzo beans) — a legume with ~5 grams of net carbs per ounce. This renders what could be a keto-friendly dip into something that is difficult to fit into the keto diet. Rather than avoiding hummus altogether, we’ve decided to convert it to the keto side. With this recipe, we’ll show you how to make keto hummus without the chickpeas. Can ...
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Vegetarian Keto “Crab” Cakes
April 16, 2019 by 6 Comments
Crab cakes can easily be made keto with a simple swap for bread crumbs, but today we are going even further to make a keto crab cake that is crab-less! That’s right, a vegetarian-friendly crab cake with absolutely zero meat that still achieves that flakey interior and a crisp buttery crust! Another meatless bite worth keeping around is our vegetarian keto falafel, which swaps the chickpeas for soaked nuts and seeds for the same savory, herb-packed payoff. The secret ingredient in these ...
- April 16, 2019
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Is Greek Yogurt Keto? Carbs & Best Picks
August 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Yes, plain Greek yogurt is keto-friendly. A standard 6-ounce (170g) serving of plain whole milk Greek yogurt contains about 5-8g of net carbs, which fits inside a 20-30g daily carb budget without much trouble. The high protein content - around 15g per serving - is a bonus that makes it one of the more useful dairy options on keto.The key word there is plain. Flavored Greek yogurt is a completely different product from a carb standpoint. A single cup of vanilla or strawberry Greek yogurt can run ...
- August 9, 2026
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Baconscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies
December 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The reaction I get out of people when I say the words chocolate and bacon together is absolutely priceless. They look so disgusted, but they're in the dark on this one. Bacon and chocolate go together extremely well - the salty components playing off the sweet, boosting the flavor of the chocolate. For this recipe, we are using candied bacon. If you need to know how to make it, we have a how-to on candied bacon. You'll also need to know how to make chocolate ganache. If you need, we have a ...
- December 20, 2013
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Delicious Cauliflower Hummus with Harissa Crackers
September 11, 2018 by 6 Comments
A hummus dip is something I often miss since chickpeas are firmly off the menu for me. I set out to recreate a low carb version with classic middle eastern flavors. Enter cauliflower, the keto friendly vegetable that is so versatile! Once blended, the cauliflower takes on the creamy earthy notes that are perfect for this dish. Especially when coupled with the tahini, garlic, and lemon. It won’t matter that this isn’t the real deal. Served with the hummus are these deliciously spicy ...
- September 11, 2018
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Our Top 10 Keto Muffin Recipes
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Ever since the end of the 18th century, American style muffins have been the perfect excuse to have something sweet and cakey for breakfast. It all began with simple ingredients like sugar and flour to make a quick sweet bread, then they started adding sweet treats like fruit and chocolate or savory foods like bacon, cheese, and herbs. The result is a delicious breakfast that everyone loves, but the flour and other carb-rich ingredients make them into a low carb keto dieters nightmare. The ...
- October 1, 2019
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The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet
February 7, 2018 by 8 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 ...
- February 7, 2018
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Garlic Burgers with Cream Sauce and Broccoli
October 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sink your teeth into these garlic burgers with a side of broccoli and delicious cream sauce. Burgers are a classic keto meal, but I always enjoy spicing it up to add more variety into my weekly dishes. One key component of this recipe is when cooking the cream sauce, keep the excess butter and other frying juices in the pan. This really ties everything together, cooking the flavors of the burger into the sauce. Dipping the broccoli into this sauce makes it that much better - bringing a ...
- October 1, 2020
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25 Keto Dessert Recipes for Valentines Day
January 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Valentine's day is coming up and you know what we need? A new recipe round-up post! I've scoured the internet for all of the best chocolate, cakes, and heart colored sweet treats. So while you work out who to send your V-day cards to, know that you don't have to worry about what to serve for dessert. We've found 25 options, so there's something out there that every aspiring cupid is bound to love. 1. Keto Cream Cheese Truffles The recipe is very easy and can be whipped together ...
- January 24, 2017
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Pumpkin Spiced French Toast
October 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
This delightful classic comes back with a vengeance and is packed full of flavor. Keto French Toast made into a fantastic breakfast that will please anyone! The great flavors of pumpkin spice come through to make a decadent morning meal that can be easily topped with a bit of extra keto maple syrup for the finishing touch. The secret here is the orange extract. Not only does it add a hint of citrus, but it really takes this pumpkin spiced french toast to the next level. Coming in just short ...
- October 27, 2014
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