Though many keto eaters say the high-fat diet pretty much frees them of cravings, sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a chewy cookie or the gooey, cheesy goodness of chicken parm. With these recipes, created by the power couple behind @keto.connect, you can!
Whether you’re yearning for something sweet or savory, we’ve got a keto-friendly eat for you. They’ll satisfy any craving and rev your inner fat-burning engine at the same time.
Everything Keto Bread
Have you been daydreaming about hearty sandwiches and buttery toast since going keto? With this Everything Keto Bread recipe, you can have it all! It’s the best thing since…sliced bread.
*makes one loaf (14 slices)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 Tbsp warm water
- 6 large eggs, room temperature and separated
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 Tbsp psyllium husk
- 4 Tbsp ghee, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 pinch Sunfood Superfoods Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt
- 6 drops plnt brand Liquid Stevia
- 1 Tbsp Everything seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, combine yeast and warm water and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
- In another large bowl, combine the egg yolks, melted ghee, almond flour, psyllium husk, stevia, baking powder, and salt. Combine with a hand mixer.
- Fold the yeast and whipped egg whites with cream of tartar into the rest of the ingredients. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined and buttered loaf pan. Sprinkle with Everything seasoning.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Use a toothpick to check that the bread is cooked through. Let cool, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition for one slice: Calories: 136 • Fat: 12g • Carbohydrate: 3.3g • Fiber: 1.7g • Protein: 5g
Keto Macadamia Nut Butter Cookies
Itching for something sweet and keto-friendly? Whip up a batch of these macadamia nut butter cookies! Made with almond flour, beef gelatin, nut butter, and MCTs, they’ll be your new go-to.
*makes 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 Tbsp beef gelatin
- ¼ cup Now Foods Erythritol
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 packet FBOMB Sea Salt Macadamia Nut Butter
- ¼ cup The Vitamin Shoppe brand MCT Oil
- 1 large egg
- 20 drops plnt brand Liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Now Foods Dry-Roasted Macadamia Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, beef gelatin, erythritol ,and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the MCT oil, nut butter, stevia, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two batches and combine until evenly mixed. Then, fold in the macadamia nuts.
- Divide dough into 12 cookies. Roll and flatten each cookie onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown on top. Cool for at least 20 minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition for one cookie: 139 calories • 16 fat • 3.5g carbs • 1.9g fiber • 3.6g protein
Fudgy Keto Brownie Batter
When you’re craving something rich and chocolatey, this Fudgy Keto Brownie Batter is just what you need. It’s loaded with fat, low in carbs, and oh-so delicious.
*makes four servings
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna
- 1 packet FBOMB Sea Salt Macadamia Nut Butter
- 20 drops plnt brand Liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp Sunfood Superfoods Raw Organic Cacao Powder
- 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp Now Foods Erythritol
Instructions
- Stir the coconut manna and add to a medium glass bowl. Microwave until soft and golden, about 90 seconds to two minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix until smooth.
- Cool in the fridge until set, about 30 to 60 minutes. Then, scoop out and enjoy!
Nutrition for one serving: Calories: 196 • Fat: 19g • Carbohydrate: 6g • Fiber: 3.75g • Net Carbs: 2.25g • Protein: 2.3g
Keto Chicken Parm
Craving something ooey, gooey, cheesy? This Keto Chicken Parmesan will totally hit the spot. While mozzarella and Parmesan work their usual magic, almond flour fills in for the usual breadcrumbs for a comforting, keto-friendly dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast filets
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
- Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Transfer to a plate.
- Add olive oil to another shallow bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil and dredge in the almond flour mixture.
- Place each breast on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven and top each with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake for an additional three to five minutes, or until cheese has melted and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Top with more Parmesan and basil, as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition for one serving: Calories: 697 • Fat: 49g • Carbohydrates: 9g • Fiber: 3g • Net Carbs: 6g • Protein: 56g
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