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10 Best Low-Carb Beverages You Can Drink on Keto

10 Best Drinks Options Keto drinks are those that are low in carbs and, ideally, provide other keto benefits. Below is a list of some of the best drinks to enjoy while on the low-carb lifestyle. You already know what you should and should not eat on a keto diet, but what you drink is just as important. You’re probably familiar with the fact that carbs and calories come in liquid form too. An 8-oz glass of whole milk, for example, has a whopping 11 g of sugar and even flavored water brands can have enough carbs to kick you out of ketosis. And did you know that certain alcoholic drinks have hidden carbs as well? But luckily, there are more than enough keto drinks for you to stay hydrated on (or enjoy). Below are 10 examples of low-carb beverages you can safely enjoy on your keto diet. Many are zero-carb and others are very low in this nutrient. 10. Best Low-Carb Beverages You Can Drink on Keto 1. Water and Sparkling Water This one is pretty self-explanatory. When you’re not sure what to ...

5 Delicious Keto Diet Desserts

5 Easy Desserts You Can Enjoy on the Keto Diet 


1. Keto Cupcakes

A delicious snack option which is lemon cupcakes, topped with raspberry frosting.
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🍽 Servings: 12

Ingredients:

Lemon Cupcakes

2 1/3 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
¾ cup granulated Swerve
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 large eggs
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract

Raspberry Frosting:

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup Swerve
¾ cup unsweetened frozen raspberries
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure:

1) Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with papers.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, salt, xanthan gum, sweetener, and zest until combined.
3) Whisk melted butter into the dry ingredients. The mixture should form into coarse crumbs.
4) Add eggs and stir until incorporated. The batter will begin to stick together.
5) Add almond milk, vanilla, and lemon extract and whisk until the batter is smooth.
6) Carefully fill the prepared cupcake papers until they are about ¾ full—about 2 heaping tablespoons for each cupcake.
7) Place cupcakes in preheated oven and bake for 29-32 minutes or until the cupcake bounces back when pressed.
8) Let cupcakes cool on a rack until they reach room temperature before frosting.
9) In a large bowl, whip together cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer.
10) Blend in sweetener and frozen raspberries until combined. Add whipping cream, lemon juice, and vanilla and blend until smooth.
11) Using a piping bag, frost cupcakes as desired.

Nutritional Information:

Energy - 337 kcal

Protein – 9g

Fat – 30g

Net Carbs – 6g



2. Keto Pancakes

A nice way to start your day is through this keto pancakes for breakfast. Pair with a sugar free syrup and you’re good to go!
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Ingredients:

4 Eggs
2 tbsp Butter
4oz Cream Cheese
Sugar-Free Syrup
1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 scoop of Whey Protein


Procedure:

1) Place eggs, cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a food processor or a blender, then blend until mixture is a liquid consistency.
2) Blend in Whey protein powder.
3) Spray a nonstick flat-bottom pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray and let the pan get warm over medium heat.
4) Pour about ⅓ cup of batter into the pan and let it cook untouched for 2 minutes or until batter starts to bubble.
5) Flip the pancake and let it cook for 1 minute. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to finish all the batter.
6) On a serving plate, stack up all the pancakes, add a slice of butter if preferred, and drizzle with some sugar-free maple syrup!

Nutritional Information:

Energy - 936 kcal

Protein – 43g

Fat – 78g

Net Carbs – 5g



3. Keto No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

A dessert or snack with just the right amount of sweetness that's still low in carbs. So, go ahead and treat yourself by trying this no-bake choco-chip cookie that are packed with goodness!
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🍽 Servings: 6 cookies

4 oz Cream cheese, softened
2 oz Butter, softened
1 Tbsp Erythritol
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/3 cup Almond Flour
1/4 cup sugar-free Chocolate Chips

Procedure:

1) Combine cream cheese, butter, erythritol, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
2) Add in the almond flour and blend until into a smooth dough.
3) Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
4) Divide the dough into balls and gently flatten into shape.
5) Chill until ready to serve.

 Nutritional Information:

Energy - 136 kcal

Protein - 2.7g (8%)

Fat - 13g (87%)

Carbohydrates - 1.8g (6%)

Fiber - 0.7g


4. Keto Choco-Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Another sweet tooth craving of yours will be satisfied with this delectable mug cake. Chocolate chips and peanut butter are mostly everyone's favorite. Who doesn't love both anyway? So combining them is always a good idea!
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🍽 Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp sugar-free Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Coconut Flour
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp sugar-free Chocolate Chips

Procedure:

1) Whisk all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug.
2) Set for 60-90 seconds in the microwave.

Nutritional Information:

Energy - 318 kcal

Protein - 10g (13%)

Fat - 29g (79%)

Carbohydrates - 6g (8%)

Fiber - 2.4g



5. Keto Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait

 Indulge yourself to a creamy goodness with this Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait. In just 5 minutes of preparation, you can have a taste of this appetizing parfait. A heavenly dessert is what you need when you want to treat yourself to delicious and comforting food.

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🍽 Servings: 1

Ingredients:

For the Cheese Layer:

¼ cup Heavy Cream

1 oz Cream Cheese

2 tsp Powdered Erythritol

 For the Fruit Layer:

2 tbsp Frozen Blueberries

½ tsp Powdered Erythritol

 

Procedure:

1) Toss together blueberries and erythritol in a bowl, slightly macerating the berries.

2) Whip all ingredients for the cheese layer in a separate bowl.

3) Layer fruit and cheese mixture in a glass.

4) Chill until ready to serve.

 

Nutritional Information:

Energy - 200 kcal

Protein - 2.7g (5%)

Fat - 20g (85%)

Carbohydrates - 5g (9%)

Fiber - 0.7g

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