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Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are brown or golden seeds that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. For baking, do not exceed 350°F (177°C). Flax seeds can be purchased whole and then ground in a blender, food processor, or spice/coffee grinder. Alternatively, you can buy them ground. I rarely use flax seeds in their whole form, but I…
Hemp Hearts and Seeds
Hemp hearts are hulled hemp seeds. They’re loaded with omegas and plant-based proteins, and can be used to replace oats in almost any recipe. Hemp hearts are a “neutral” carb with an equal amount of total carbohydrates to fiber, making them an excellent choice for those of us following a ketogenic diet. Some of my…
Himalayan Rock Salt
Himalayan Rock Salt is packed with minerals often not found in any other form of salt. It is over 250 million years old, which means that it’s absolutely free from toxins and pollutants, and also offers all of the natural elements that are identical to the 84 elements in your body. Think of it as…
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the fat from coconuts. Coconut oil is one of my favorite healthy fats because it’s so versatile. Check out these fabulous ways to use it: Use it as a cooking oil Use it to make fat bombs Add it to your Keto White Chocolate Rocket Fuel Latte Slather it on top of…
Coconut Oil – butter flavored
Coconut oil infused with the flavor of butter. Hooray for a totally dairy-free and keto butter alternative! I like to slather this on Keto Coconut Flour Biscuits or Bread, melt it on top of cooked veggies and meat, and use it in keto baked goods. If your mind is boggled by all of the various…
Erythritol
Erythritol is a keto-friendly, sugar-free sweetener. There are different qualities of the sweetener, and I’m sure I’ve tried just about every one. The one I’m most happy with is Swerve. They have multiple types of the sweetener to make swapping out sugar in your favorite baked goods so incredibly easy (and tasty!). Confectioners style erythritol…
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality and most flavorful olive oil available. It is unrefined, so it has a low smoke point, and should not be used for high-heat cooking. Here are some fabulous recipes using olive oil: Keto Tabouleh Dairy-free Keto Caesar Dressing with MCT Oil The Best! Keto Kale Pate and…
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and keto nutritional powerhouses packed with omegas and fiber that can help balance blood sugar. When added to liquids, they’ll gel up a bit, making them an excellent egg replacement in baked good recipes. My favorite chia recipes include: Keto Rocket Fuel Mocha Keto Overnight “Oats” Keto Granola Dust…
Coconut Butter
Coconut butter is a delicious substance made from ground coconut meat. It’s rich, velvety, and subtly sweet. I love eating it by the spoonful, sandwiched between two pieces of 100% dark chocolate, in fat bombs, or as frosting on my keto baked goods. Try one of these tantalizing recipes using coconut butter: 4-Ingredient Keto Cookie…
Coconut Cream
Coconut cream is a thick and luscious substance– similar to conventional whipped cream–made from blended and strained fresh coconut meat. The oil from the fresh coconut is not removed during processing, so coconut cream is higher in fat than coconut milk. I prefer Aroy-D Coconut Cream because it is free from phosphates, guar gum, xanthan…