Showing posts with label Keto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Keto. Show all posts
I have been trying to eat more low carb things recently in an effort to be kinder to my liver. No sugar, very little salt, lower carbs (which turn to sugar). Its not easy when you are a bit of a carboholic!
Potatoes and pasta have always been my favorite thing, and don't get me started on bread. I am quite surprised and amazed at the options that are available out there now for people who are trying to cut back on these things.
Just a few years ago, when I was diagnosed as a type 2 Diabetic this was a lot more difficult! There was not much available that was keto friendly, low carb, or sugar free. I am happy to say that is not the case anymore.
I have been able to find quite a few products in the local grocery stores and online that are very diabetic and keto friendly. I am not sure I could ever embrace totally Keto.
I have been conditioned to watch the fats my whole life, thinking they were super bad for you. And while they aren't that good for you . . . sugar is the real enemy.
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I have found a bread that is very low carb friendly and that actually tastes good! Carbonaut. Their bread is quite nice actually. And they also have hot dog buns, burger buns, etc.
It is a bit pricey, but you can keep them frozen and use only what you need at any given time. Save the regular stuff for the family!
I have been using Swerve sweetener in most of my baked goods. It measures one for one like sugar and is made from totally natural ingredients, produced from natural sources that exist in nature.
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You can even get sugar free, keto friendly chocolate chips. Sweetened with Stevia, which is a natural plant ingredient. They come in dark, semi sweet, and milk chocolates as well as white chocolate and butterscotch. Who knew!!!
I am enjoying discovering these new things and testing them out in recipes such as this low carb double chocolate mug cake recipe which I am sharing with you today!
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I adapted the recipe from one I found in a magazine called Keto Made Easy by the people at Delish. It looked really good and I happened to have everything in my cupboard to make it.
Low carb, keto friendly, fudgy and loaded with chocolate. What more could you want for a bit of an indulgence. The recipe makes enough for one deliciously decadent mug cake!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
They are not ordinary ingredients that most people have in their kitchen, but I dare say if you are following a low carb or keto diet you will have them. And if you are trying to watch your carbs, you should have them!
This is a delicious way to have a bit of an indulgent treat without going overboard!
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For one mug cake you will need a microwave safe mug and the following:
- 2 TBS (29g) butter
- 1/4 cup (24g) almond flour
- 2 TBS (13g) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 large free range egg, beaten
- 2 TBS (23g) sugar free keto friendly chocolate chips (Lily's or Krisda)
- 1 tsp Swerve granular sweetener
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)
- whipped cream to serve
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I found all of these ingredients at my local superstore. (Loblaws) You can also find them in Sobey's and purchase the online from Amazon and other online retailers that cater to the low carb market.
I took great care to measure everything out in grams to that my UK family and friends could also enjoy this fabulous mug cake!
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HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
These microwave mug cakes are some of the easiest cakes to make. You simply stir everything together in a microwave safe mug and bake in the microwave for almost instant satisfaction.
If it takes five minutes total (measuring, mixing, cooking) I would be surprised!
I did measure everything into a bowl and mixed it up separately and then put it into the mug to cook, but that is only because I wanted my mug to look neat and not messy. Normally you would mix it all together right in the mug.
Place the butter into a microwave safe mug. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder, almond flour, swerve, baking powder, salt and beaten egg to combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. (optional)Cook on high in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until cake is set but still fudgy in the middle. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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This was not overly sweet, decadent, fudgy and filled with lovely chocolate flavors. I think when I make it again I am going to add a touch of vanilla extract, but that is only because I enjoy the flavor of vanilla in my chocolate bakes and makes
All in all I give it two thumbs up!
Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake
Yield: 1
Prep time: 4 MinCook time: 1 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Watching your carbs? Now you can have your cake and eat it too!
Ingredients
- 2 TBS (29g) butter
- 1/4 cup (24g) almond flour
- 2 TBS (13g) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 large free range egg, beaten
- 2 TBS (23g) sugar free keto friendly chocolate chips (Lily's or Krisda)
- 1 tsp Swerve granular sweetener
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)
- whipped cream to serve
Instructions
- Place the butter into a microwave safe mug. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, almond flour, swerve, baking powder, salt and beaten egg to combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. (optional)
- Cook on high in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until cake is set but still fudgy in the middle.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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I love using our outdoor grill in the summer months as much as we can. We get such lousy weather the rest of the year, when the sun is shining, I want to make the most of it. Next Thursday we have all the Missionaries invited over for a BBQ, so it will be dogs and burgers (I hope the sun shines!). Today we took advantage of the glorious weather and I cooked some fabulous Red Snapper which I had gotten from The Fish Society.
It has been at least 20 years since I have had Red Snapper. Its not a fish that I have seen readily available over here in the UK, which is a shame since it is a really beautiful fish, with sweet succulent flesh. I love it. I was so excited when I discovered it at The Fish Society!
Todd had never had Red Snapper. Did you know there are over a hundred species of Snapper? There are only twenty five that are red. The Fish Society sources their snapper from Indonesia, and comes flash frozen, descaled and ready to cook! I knew we were in for a real treat!
Because of the lovely weather we are having I decided to grill it on the BBQ grill. We don't have a fish basket so I did it in foil packets. Its so easy to cook in foil packets, there is no fuss, no muss and no cleanup!
I added some lovely Mediterranean flavours . . . with a mix of olives, both black and green . . . I used pitted Kalamata and Green Halkidiki olives. Yummy!
I added some sliced unwaxed lemons for a bit of an acidic hit. Lemon and fish go so very well together. I also added some halved cherry plum tomatoes . . . you can't get more Mediterranean than using olives, tomatoes and lemons . . .
I tucked in a few torn basil leaves, and sprinkled them with some Italian garlic seasoning and coarse black pepper. You could also sprinkle with salt, but I didn't think with the seasoning mix that we needed any.
I also added some sliced Shallots for a bit of sharpness . . . peel them first. A drizzle of good quality olive oil and we were ready to seal up the packets and go!
Make sure when you seal them up you leave some air space in the packets so that the fish can steam and absorb all of those aromatic and delicious Mediterranean flavours!
From between 12 and 18 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fish) on the grill and your fish will be perfectly cooked. Sweet, succulent . . . tender and yes, really delicious!
Todd enjoyed his with a baked potato and some green beans! He really loved the flavour of the fish. Some of the best he has ever eaten! I concurred!
This was a real taste treat, and oh so healthy as well! The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world!
Yield: 4
Foil Pack Mediterranean Red Snapper
White succulent sweet fleshed fish cooked in a foil packet on the grill with plenty of Mediterranean flavours. Deliciously healthy!
ingredients:
- 4 Red Snapper Fillets (each about 3.5 ounces/99g)
- 2 TBS good quality olive oil
- 240g pitted olives (1 cup) (a mix of green and kalamata)
- 2 large unwaxed lemons sliced
- 4 shallots, peeled and sliced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
- torn fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp Italian garlic seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh basil to garnish (optional)
instructions:
How to cook Foil Pack Mediterranean Red Snapper
- You will need four large squares of heavy duty aluminium foil. Place one fish fillet in the centre of each. Top each fillet with 1/4 of the olives, lemon slices, shallots and cherry tomatoes. Tear a few basil leaves and scatter over each filled. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, season to taste and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Bring up the foil to cover completely, folding the top together and each side together, to completely seal, leaving some air space over the top of the fish giving it room to steam.
- Grill over a moderately hot grill for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with the tines of a fork. (It all depends on the thickness of your fish. Mine took about 18 minutes, but it was quite thick. Alternately you can bake it in the foil packs on a baking sheet in a hot oven. (200*C/400*F/ gas mark 6) for the same length of time. Serve garnished with some fresh basil if desired. You can serve in the packets if you want, or using a spatula scoop out onto heated plates.
- I had a salad with mine, Todd had a baked potato and green beans.
I enjoyed mine with a salad on the side. Oh, I would have loved to have a baked potato too . . . but I am really trying to be good! This is a very healthy, Low Carb and Keto Friendly Recipe. Coming in at only 269 calories and a very low carb count (5.9 total) it is also perfect for anyone doing the 800 fast diet.
Fish from the Fish Society
comes straight to your door, with an overnight delivery, and it is
beautifully packaged. Ready to throw right into your own freezer. I
highly recommend!
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