I have been trying to eat low carb for a couple of months now. It is challenging, but not impossible. Hubs and I have had some success, but it is slow going now. I had a cheat day on Saturday, but it was pre-planned and I thouroughly enjoyed it!
The most challenging part is to find keto recipes that we both like. There are a few recipes I will share that have been staples for us. This keto pudding is DELISH! I eat a half serving every day. I have always craved a sweet cheat after dinner and even with low carb/keto, I can still have it without the guilt.
Here is a 6 ingredient
chocolate pudding that is easy to make and tastes so amazing! I eat this every day and make a double batch when I make it.
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/low-carb-keto-sugar-free-chocolate-pudding-recipe/
Ingredients:
* cocoa powder
* unflavored gelatin powder
* sea salt
* heavy whipping cream
* swerve
* vanilla
Just a few comments with the above recipe. That first step in combining the gelatin powder with heavy cream doesn't look like what the picture shows in the above link. Mine looks like a runny white mush, and that's OK. It all gets mixed together in the end and works out just fine. I also don't bother with the plastic wrap right on the top of the pudding to prevent the film on top like the recipe mentions. There's not much of a film to speak of anyways and I don't want to waste the pudding with it clinging onto the platic wrap. Just skip that step....it's just not necessary. I also put just a touch of water in the heavy cream containers to get the last of the cream out of the container and add it to the chocolate mixture. I think just that touch of water makes the pudding a little fluffier when it's done. It also adds to the amount of pudding you end up with and it doens't take away from the taste at all. Instead of ending up with 4 half cup servings, I end up with 5 half cup servings. I usually only have half of a serving per day since it is loaded with calories and fat (included in above link), but even at a half serving, it is satisfying.
When we try out fancier recipes or faux recipes (like low carb pizza) it is always on the weekends when we have more time.
Here's a quick
pizza recipe that I love! The crust is so simple and tastes amazing! In fact, if I were to abandon low carb, I'd still make this pizza. I'm so glad I found it.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-pizza
Who would've thought that 4 eggs mixed with 6 oz. of shredded cheese would make a great pizza crust? Seriously, THATS IT! Mix those two ingredients together and pop it in the oven and 15 minutes later you have crust that you top with whatever you want. I like ham, pepperoni and mushroom, but you can have whatever keto toppings you want. I love pizza and I do not feel the need to go elsewhere for pizza b/c this is so good, simple, and cheap too.
Now, if I can only find a good recipe for keto friendly McDonalds french fries........