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ONE-INGREDIENT KETO TACOS

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These one-ingredient keto tacos are perfect to have for #TacoTuesday! You’ll only need some cheddar cheese and your favorite taco toppings.

One taco shell has a total of 1 gram net carbs.

The one ingredient you’ll need for these tacos

Yes, you can create a delicious taco with just one ingredient: cheddar cheese. There are some tips I’d like to give you when choosing a cheddar cheese because not all of them are equal when it comes down to the ingredients. Natural cheddar cheese isn’t orange, it usually has some colorant added to it, to make it look more appealing. But some colorants are not harmful, and some are.

Stay clear of cheddar cheese that has artificial coloring listed in the ingredient list like tartrazine (aka Yellow No 5). This is a food dye often used in food products in the U.S. (luckily in Europe this food dye is banned). It’s linked to multiple health issues and even cancer, so check the ingredient list when shopping for cheddar cheese.

Natural food coloring can be listed as Annato or Beta Carotene. These are coming from natural sources such as the seeds of the achiote tree or carrots.

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ONE-INGREDIENT KETO TACOS

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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gluten-free, ketogenic
Servings: 4 taco shells
Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 gram shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place a wooden spoon on top of two cups, creating a bridge.
  • Add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese to a non-sticking pan or griddle and let it melt.
  • Once the cheese is fully melted and starts to harden, flip it with a spatula.
  • Cook for another minute or so and then transfer the taco to the bridge made with the wooden spoon, creating a shell.
  • Let it cool down for a few minutes and fill it with your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco shell | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g
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one-ingredient keto tacos
one-ingredient keto tacos
one-ingredient keto tacos

What toppings can I add that are keto-friendly?

  • Ground beef
  • Chicken
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Red onion
  • Tomato
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuce
  • Lime
  • Cilantro, and any other herbs
  • Spring onion
  • Jalopeno

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CRUNCHY KETO CHOCOLATE BARS

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These crunchy keto chocolate bars kind of remind me of the Toblerone bars I used to have. They are such a nice treat to have after dinner. Plus, they’re super easy to prepare and you will only need three ingredients.

Half a bar has a total of only 3.5 grams of net carbs.

crunchy keto chocolate bar

The ingredients for these crunchy keto chocolate bars

Keto dark chocolate: When choosing chocolate, I like to use pure, at least 70% cacao dark chocolate because the darker the cacao content, the higher anti-oxidants. Also, I want the first ingredient in the list to be chocolate and not a sweetener. My favorite keto chocolate to use is the one from Funky Fat Choc. I love this brand so much because it makes chocolate with clean ingredients that are healthy and taste delicious. (Get 10% off your order when you buy from them with code “EVY”) This brand is only available in Europe.

If you’re living in the US, I’d recommend the 70% dark chocolate from Lily’s when it comes down to clean ingredients.

Pork rinds: To create a crunch in these chocolate bars, I used pork rinds which I turned into crumbs in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can put them in a ziplock bag and hit them with a rolling pin to turn them into crumbs. And if you want to skip this process altogether, you can use pre-made pork crumbs.

The almond butter: When choosing a nut butter, always check the ingredient list to make sure the only ingredient is the specific nut. For almond butter, only almonds should be listed in the ingredient list. Nothing more. You’ll often find nut butter with added oils like sunflower oil, canola oil, palm oil or soybean oil, and even sugar. You’ll want to avoid these since they can cause inflammation in the body or spike your blood sugar.

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CRUNCHY KETO CHOCOLATE BARS

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: dairy free, ketogenic, paleo
Servings: 3 chocolate bars
Calories: 113kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
  • Once the chocolate is melted add the almond butter and mix with a spoon.
  • Mix in the pork rind crumbs.
  • Transfer the mixture into the chocolate mold.
  • Let the chocolate harden out in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5bar | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 0.5g
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How do I store these crunchy keto chocolate bars?

It’s best to store them in a glass container in the fridge. They’ll last up to 2 weeks.

What is a double boiler?

A double boiler also called ‘Bain-Marie’ is a large pot filled with water, heated on the stove, with a smaller pot inserted in the water in which you’ll add the chocolate to melt. This prevents the chocolate from burning.

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KETO CHRISTMAS GARLIC BREAD

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keto christmas tree garlic bread

This keto Christmas garlic bread puts me straight into the Holiday mood. It’s perfect for your next Christmas dinner to add as a side to share with the whole family. This garlic bread reminded me of the taste of the breadsticks that you get at Olive Garden! Absolutely delicious!

One portion has a total of 1.5 g net carbs.

keto christmas tree garlic bread

The ingredients for this keto Christmas garlic bread

I made this Christmas tree garlic bread with the fat dough I use to make keto lasagna noodles or keto pizza. And it works great for any kind of bread-like recipe.

Mozzarella cheese: The base of this ‘bread’ is made with shredded mozzarella cheese. I wouldn’t recommend substituting this cheese with any other cheese, since you need the firm consistency to hold everything together and create a dough.

Almond flour: I use almond flour in the process of making the lasagna noodles. I don’t recommend substituting this with any other nut flour. I’ve tried it with coconut flour before. It didn’t turn out well.

Baking powder: Some say baking powder is not keto-friendly because it’s high in carbs. But for me personally, I don’t mind using it in a small amount. As it does not affect the total amount of carbs that much. I do recommend using a gluten-free one. You can choose to leave this ingredient out, but then you higher the chances of the tree, becoming flat.

keto christmas tree garlic bread

KETO CHRISTMAS TREE GARLIC BREAD

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Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: ketogenic, low carb
Servings: 1 garlic bread tree
Calories: 118kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large glass bowl, add the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Melt in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
  • When the mozzarella cheese is melted, add the egg and mix with a spatula.
  • Preheat the oven to 190 °C or 375 °F.
  • Add the almond flour and the baking powder to the mozzarella and egg mixture and start kneading with your hands until you have a firm dough. This could take a few minutes.
  • When you have a firm dough, lay out parchment paper on a baking tray.
  • Shape 17 balls out of the dough and lay them out next to each other. (see photo and video)
  • In a cup, mix the melted butter, salt, minced garlic and fresh chopped parsley.
  • Evenly spread out the garlic butter mix on top of the tree with a kitchen brush.
  • Bake the tree in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g
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KETO MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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keto meatballs in tomato sauce

These keto meatballs in tomato sauce are one of my family’s regulars. It’s easy to prepare (even with kids), it tastes delicious and it’s full of nutrients. One portion has a total of 8 grams of net carbs.

I used to make tomato sauce with a bechamel sauce, made with flour, to prepare the tomato sauce. Ever since I went gluten-free and low carb, I needed to find a way to make a tomato sauce that was nice and thick but also tasted good of course.

You can use regular tomato sauce without added sugars to make it really really simple, but I’m a foodie, so for me, I like to add in some extra vegetables and spices.

keto meatballs in tomato sauce

For the ingredients

Ground beef: I like to use organic grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef because this meat is free of antibiotics and hormones and it’s higher in nutrients. But you can use any of your preferred ground meats such as pork, chicken, lamb, etc.

Coconut oil: I used coconut oil to sautee the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. You can use any of your preferred healthy cooking fats.

Chopped tomatoes: For the tomato sauce I used organic chopped tomatoes from a can. You can also use any other tomato sauce without added sugars. Make sure to check the ingredient list. It should only have tomatoes listed.

The spices: I like to use the basics like salt and pepper but also cumin, paprika powder, and dried oregano. These spices taste so good combined with ground meats and tomato sauces.

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Tips for making the keto meatballs in tomato sauce

I used an air fryer to prepare the meatballs. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can just bake them in a pan with some coconut oil until they start to brown. To get them nicely baked on the inside, you can let them simmer in the tomato sauce for a few minutes before serving.

To blend the tomato sauce I used an immersion blender. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can also transfer the tomato sauce to a regular blender and then transfer it back into the pot.

keto meatballs in tomato sauce

KETO MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: dairy free, ketogenic, paleo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 521kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Immersion blender

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the meatballs

Instructions

Start by preparing the sauce

  • In a large pot, melt the coconut oil on medium to high heat.
  • Saute the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, ground cumin, paprika powder, and dried oregano. Stir, lower the heat and let simmer.

In the meantime prepare the meatballs.

  • Season the ground beef with the listed spices. Mix and shape into balls.
  • Air fry the meatballs for 15 minutes in the air fryer at 180 Celsius or 355 Fahrenheit.

To finish

  • Mix the tomato sauce with an immersion blender until you have a smooth thick sauce without pieces.
  • Transfer the air-fried meatballs into the tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 34mg
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EASY KETO SOFT-BAKED COOKIES

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It doesn’t have to take too much to create a delicious easy keto-friendly cookie. These easy keto soft-baked cookies are such a nice treat and are ready within 20 minutes at only 3 grams of net carbs per cookie.

These cookies were one of the first treats I made when I started the ketogenic lifestyle. I was very much hooked on sugary treats and these saved me from my cravings. They are also perfect to make with kids.

The ingredients for the keto soft-bakes cookies

Almond flour: The main flour for this keto soft-baked cookie is almond flour which makes these cookies gluten-free and keto-friendly.

Coconut oil: for coconut oil, I prefer to use extra virgin coconut oil.

Granulated erythritol: to make these cookies nice and sweet, I used erythritol which is a keto-friendly sugar substitute with a glycemic index of zero. This means this sugar will not cause a spike in your blood sugar or knock you out of ketosis.

Coconut milk: In this recipe, I use coconut milk, but you can use any other keto-friendly nut milk. Unsweetened almond milk, macadamia milk, hazelnut milk, or walnut milk.

Vanilla extract: For extra flavor, I added vanilla extract. You can add in any other of your preferred extract.

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Easy keto soft-baked cookies

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: dairy free, ketogenic
Servings: 6 cookies
Calories: 135kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190 Celsius or 325 Fahrenheit
  • Line out a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix with a spatula until creating a cookie dough.
  • Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough and shape them into balls.
  • Put the shaped balls onto the parchment paper, press them down into circles and place them in the oven
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • Take them out of the oven and let them cool 10-20 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g
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Optional you can get more creative with these cookies by dipping them in some keto-friendly melted chocolate.

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If you liked this easy cookie recipe, then you might also like my latest keto-friendly chocolate mousse recipe.

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KETO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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keto stuffed bell peppers

Looking for an easy recipe for dinner that is keto-friendly? You found it! These keto stuffed bell peppers are super easy to make and taste delicious! You’ll have dinner ready in just a blink of an eye.

This recipe is perfect for a ketogenic lifestyle. Two of these nutritious stuffed bell peppers have a total of 14 grams of net carbs.

For the ingredients

Ground beef: I used grass-fed ground beef in this recipe, but you can use any ground meat of your liking.

Mozzarella cheese: You can use mozzarella cheese or any other shredded cheese you prefer.

Bell peppers: I used fresh organic bell peppers

The spices: I used some basic spices that I usually use in ground meats to give it some extra flavor. Of course, you can add more or leave out the one you don’t like. If you don’t want to use fresh garlic and onion, you can substitute with garlic powder or onion powder.

keto stuffed bell peppers

KETO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: glutenfree, ketogenic
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 648kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 gram ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon paprika powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 bell peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190 Celsius or 375 Fahrenheit.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the listed spices, egg, and 1 cup of mozzarella with your hands until everything is nicely incorporated. Set aside.
  • Wash the bell peppers and cut off the top, deseed them, and cut off a little bit of the bottom so they stand stable up straight.
  • Fill the bell peppers with the ground beef mixture, place them in a baking dish and top them off with the leftover mozzarella.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bell peppers | Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 3g
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