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Weight LossFavorite Category: Food Essentials
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…
Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is made from dried and ground coconut meat. It’s an uber absorbent, low-carb, keto, and high-fiber alternative to your standard wheat flour. Some of my favorite coconut flour recipes include: Keto Lemon Cake Coconut Flour Biscuits or Bread Keto Paleo Low-Carb Stuffing Healthy Chicken Pot Pie If your mind is boggled by all…
Coconut Aminos
Coconut aminos are a soy-free alternative to soy sauce. It bumps up the “umami” of dishes by adding a rich, salty, and slightly sweet flavor. Try these recipes using coconut aminos: Sticky Keto Sesame Chicken Wings Low-Carb Keto Spring Rolls with Ginger Dipping Sauce Dairy-free Ranch Dressing Fresh N’ Raw Pad Thai Salad Keto Popcorn
Coconut Milk – full-fat
Full-fat coconut milk is made from blended and strained fresh coconut meat. It’s creamy and smooth, and contains less fat per serving than coconut cream. I prefer Aroy-D Coconut Milk because it is free from phosphates, guar gum, xanthan gum, water, polysorbates, extracts and flavors. It’s also low in carbohydrates, high in fat, and contained…
Alcohol-Free Stevia
Stevia is a keto-friendly and sugar-free sweetener that is 40-300 times sweeter than sugar. Sounds magical, right? Well, if you’ve ever had stevia you know it can be gross. The metallic taste that stevia provides is most off-putting and totally unnecessary. There are good brands, and there are bad. This alcohol-free stevia is my very…
Almond Flour
Almond flour is made from blanched, ground almonds. It’s perfect for making keto baked goods and fat bombs. Check out these delicious recipes using almond flour: Flourless Keto Chocolate Chai Mug Cake Keto Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies No Dairy! “Cheddar” Drop Biscuits Breaded Shrimp Salad with Chipotle Mayo Ultimate Low-Carb Vegan Seed Loaf Savory “Corn”bread…
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is pressed from the flesh of avocados and packed with health benefits, such as high levels of oleic acid, which can help lower fasting glucose and insulin levels. Here some tasty keto recipes using avocado oil: Keto Popcorn Keto Bombay Sloppy Joe on Low-Carb Buns Keto Grain-free Soft Tortilla Tacos Keto Salmon and…
Cacao Butter
Cacao butter is the antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory keto component of the cacao bean, AKA the fat in chocolate. It’s rich with calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Think of cacao butter as the less processed, more nutrient-dense version of cocoa butter. When choosing cacao butter, I look for a raw, organic, and food-grade variety. My favorite recipes…
Cacao Nibs
Cacao nibs are small bits of cacao beans that have been dried and fermented. They’re crunchy and taste like extremely dark chocolate—very rich, a little bitter, and slightly nutty. Use them as a naturally sugar-free alternative to chocolate chips in baked goods, as an ice cream topping, or added to Keto Granola Dust. I also…
Cacao Powder
Cacao powder is the raw, unprocessed version of cocoa powder. Unlike cacao butter (which is pure fat), cacao powder has had the fat removed. Use it to add an antioxidant punch and delightful chocolatey flavor to desserts and drinks. My go-to cacao powder-containing recipes are: Keto Fudge Overnight “Oats” Keto Double Chocolate Haystacks Keto Rocket…