SUPER LOW CARB ~ KETO Friendly Quick Bread

One Slice Of Super Low Carb Bread.

Ingredients:
Parchment paper
butter or coconut oil spray for greasing loaf pan
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Baking Sweetener** (or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 eggs
6 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method:
Preheat oven to 350*. Line the bottom of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides with butter or coconut cooking spray. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, blend together the cream cheese and butter. Add the sweetener and vanilla. Beat to blend well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each one, to blend and incorporate air into the batter. Add the the coconut flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix until blended. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes, in the pan. Remove and finish cooling on a rack. Makes 10 slices. Serve warm or cold with or without butter.

**Lakanto Baking Sweetener has a finer texture than the regular Classic Sweetener. If you do not have the Baking Sweetener in your pantry, you can process the Classic Sweetener in a food processor, to create a finer texture.

Nutritional info per slice, approximately: 
204.2 calories ~ 18.58 grams fat ~ 2 grams net carbs ~ 2.32 grams protein

Notes: 
Half way through baking, if needed, make a tent with foil to prevent the top of the loaf from becoming to dark.
I like the texture and taste of this bread. (The flavor is similar to the flavor of a pancake.) 

Homemade Taco Seasoning ~ KETO Friendly and Chemical Free

Homemade taco seasoning is easy to make and so much 

better than packaged seasonings that contain chemicals.

 Ingredients:

2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper 

1/2  teaspoon sea salt (optional)

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

½ teaspoon instant minced garlic (or garlic powder)

Method:

Combine all ingredients and use immediately or store for later use. (Mixture can be stored in a small container or a 6 inch square of aluminum foil, folded and sealed, to make airtight.) Label container or foil pouch: “Taco Seasoning”. Makes one portion.

To make taco meat: 

1 pound cooked ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, or 1 pound cooked shredded chicken.
1 portion of taco seasoning

Place meat in a skillet. Add a 1/2 cup of water and taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium-low heat, simmering about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes: A chemical free seasoning is part of Keto "clean eating". Make several packets, or containers ahead of time, to have on hand as needed.

Nutritional info for one portion of seasoning: 28.6 calories ~ .6 grams fat ~

4.2 grams net carbs ~ 1.3 grams protein (When mixed with a pound of meat, the net carbs for individual  portions is a fraction of the total.) 

Salted Lime Rickey (With Or Without Vodka) KETO Friendly

A Simple, Tasty & Refreshing drink.
(With or without vodka)

Ingredients:
10 fresh pitted bing cherries or frozen pitted dark cherries (room temperature)
1 lime, sliced in half circles
2 tablespoons Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener (or sweetener of choice)
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
8 ounces (1 cup) chilled club soda
6 tablespoons vodka (optional)
extra lime slices for garnish (optional)

Method:
Place the cherries, lime slices, sweetener and salt in a cocktail shaker, or measuring cup. 

"Muddle" together, by pressing and twisting the handle of a wooden spoon, lightly. (Just press down and twist your wrist, then release, 2 or three times., until the juices are released.) If muddling in a measuring cup, transfer to a shaker container. Add ice cubes to the shaker, cover and shake well. Strain into two ice filled highball glasses, dividing evenly between the glasses. Stir 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of club soda into each glass and stir. Serve as an alcohol free beverage. Or, if desired, stir 3 tablespoons of vodka into each glass. Serve and enjoy. Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional info per serving: 
114.6 calories ~ 4 grams net carbs ~ .6 grams protein ~ .25 grams fat

Notes: 
The "Salted Lime Rickey" is inspired by a Vietnamese style salted limeade and is a very refreshing beverage with or without vodka. 
Other lower carb fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries or blackberries, can be used in place of the cherries. 
If you are not following a low carb meal plan, sugar (or extra fine sugar) can be used instead of an alternative sweetener.

KETO Friendly "Christmas Cookie" Coffee Mix

Make this sugar and spice mixture and store in the refrigerator, 

or  give as a gift with the directions attached.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter, softened 

1 cup Lakanto Golden Monkfruit sweetener (or other brown sugar substitute)

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

hot coffee

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 cups MCT or coconut oil (optional)

Method:

Cream butter, sweetener and spices to make spiced sweetener base. Store in a covered container in refrigerator. Add 2 teaspoons of the base to each coffee cup. Add 8 ounces of hot coffee, 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon of MCT oil. Serve. Makes enough flavoring for 24 cups of coffee.

Note: When I made this for my husband, Gregory, he said it reminded him of Christmas cookies. I say, "A coffee by any other name would taste as sweet."

Nutritional info per cup (with MCT oil): 19.26 calories ~ 1.77 grams fat ~
.15 grams net carbs ~ o.189 grams protein

Natural Migraine Headache, KETO Flu & Sore Throat Relief ~ IT WORKS!!

A soothing, natural & effective remedy!

I had an opportunity to test this recipe, when my husband had a migraine headache. He had a throbbing headache and had been vomiting the previous evening. I thought that in addition to fluids he probably needed electrolytes. Because he is not following a sugar free diet, I mixed the lemon juice, hot water and salt with a tablespoon of honey. By the time that he finished the drink, the headache was gone!

Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced (2 to 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
6 ounces water, hot or cold

Method:
Stir all the ingredients together & drink. Makes one serving.

If desired, stir in honey, or sweetener of choice, to suit your taste.
To treat a head cold, or if you need to sleep, add an ounce or two of whisky.

KETO Coffee & Bulletproof ~ Chocolate Marzipan ~ Chocolate Mint ~ Cinnamon Spice

This coffee tastes so good and
satisfies hunger!

Chocolate Marzipan:
Add to a blender container:
2 cups freshly brewed coffee
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon MCT or regular coconut oil
3 twists of pink Himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder (or regular unsweetened cocoa powder)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 - 3 teaspoons Monkfruit sweetener or Pyure (or sweetener of choice)
Use high speed to blend. Pour 8 ounces into a coffee mug. Stir in:
1 tablespoon heavy cream (in each 8 ounce serving)
Makes two servings.
Nutritional info per serving:
166.6 calories ~ 18 grams fat ~ 1.25 grams net carbs ~ 1.7 grams protein

Chocolate Mint:
Add to a blender container:
2 cups freshly brewed coffee
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon MCT or regular coconut oil
3 twists of pink Himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder (or regular unsweetened cocoa powder)
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 - 3 teaspoons Monkfruit sweetener or Pyure (or sweetener of choice)
Use high speed to blend. Pour 8 ounces into a coffee mug. Stir in:
1 tablespoon heavy cream (in each 8 ounce serving)
Makes two servings.
Nutritional info per serving:

167.35 calories ~ 18 grams fat ~ 1.28 grams net carbs ~ 1.7 grams protein

Cinnamon Spice:

Add to a blender container:
2 cups freshly brewed coffee
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon MCT or regular coconut oil
3 twists of pink Himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 - 3 teaspoons Monkfruit sweetener or Pyure (or sweetener of choice)
Use high speed to blend. Pour 8 ounces into a coffee mug. Stir in:
1 tablespoon heavy cream (in each 8 ounce serving)
Makes two servings.
Nutritional info per serving:

169.5 calories ~ 17.95 grams fat ~ .75 grams net carbs ~ .8 grams protein

Notes: These flavored coffees taste delicious and are filling enough to be all I need to be satisfied for breakfast. (I admit that I drink both servings, myself, throughout the morning, and typically am not hungry until later in the day.

QUICK & EASY KETO Friendly Blueberry Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener (or other granulated sweetener)
3 large organic eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Method:
Add all of the ingredients, except for the blueberries, to a blender container. Blend on high speed until a well blended smooth batter is created. Pour the batter into a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. 
Lightly grease a non-stick skillet.  (I use coconut oil spray) Heat over a low-medium heat. Pour 1/4 batter into the pan. Sprinkle a few blueberries over the batter. Cover the pan for 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes, when the edges are set and slightly golden, flip the pancake and cook for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter and berries. Serve immediately, or cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.  Makes eight 4 inch pancakes.

Notes: 
These pancakes are so simple to make and quite tasty!
They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster oven or quickly in a skillet.

Nutritional info per pancake: 108.4 calories ~ 9 grams fat ~
2.5 grams net carbs ~ 2.1 grams protein