White hot chocolate is something special — and a delicious twist to your regular mug of hot chocolate. And white hot chocolate is not only for carb consumers: this very low-carb variation is perfect for ketoers, or anybody who wants to avoid sugar. Scrumptious and satisfying, it contains only real, wholesome ingredients. You can use any natural sweetener you like. My favorite in this recipe is stevia glycerite, but for example, powdered erythritol or luo han guo (monk fruit) are also great options.
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Pork Chops with Mustardy Mayo Topping
Pork chops make an easy and satisfying meal — and this 5-ingredient version is super-satisfying and unbelievably easy, you’ll see why! In this dish, pork chops are baked juicy under rich mayonnaise topping. Mustard perfectly accompanies pork chops, giving piquant flavor to this practically zero-carb meal.
Add a few drops of stevia — it sweetly enhances the palatability. Top the chops with capers, those tasty bits perfect this keto dish that you can serve as an easy dinner to your family and guests.
Don’t like mayo? No worries, I’ve got you covered; see the variations at the end of the post (before my extensive narrative about our product development trip to Eastern Finland).
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4-Ingredient Keto Waldorf Salad
With only 4 ingredients, you’ll get rich, creamy mouthfeel, delicate, fresh sweetness, and lots of crunch in this classic Waldorf Salad — made keto-friendly. It’s super-easy to prepare, too: just combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix, and that’s it! You can refrigerate the salad for a few hours for deeper flavors.
Serve this wonderful Waldorf Salad in your New Year’s celebrations, remember it in the summertime when grilling, or use it as filling in your keto sandwiches — or make it a full meal, see the tips at the end of the post.
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5-Ingredient Keto Snickerdoodles
Meet one of the all-time favorite cookie recipes, snickerdoodles, ketoized. The lovely flavor of cinnamon, all the sweetness without any added sugar, and a slightly tart bite of baking soda will combine into a delicious keto holiday cookie. Scrumptious, but so much better for you than the traditional wheaty and sugary version. Just take a bite and feel the goodness! Not keen on using fiber syrup? No worries: I’ll provide a fiber syrup free variation in the tips for variations section.
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Keto Cranberry Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with Spicy Variations
Holidays are all about warm spices, cozy flavors, and intense scents. This almost zero-carb frosting hits the spot perfectly. Moderately sweet and slightly tangy, it crowns your holiday keto cakes and cupcakes with a beautiful, rosy color and soft, rich — yet airy — consistency. Read more about my seasoning experiments and pick your favorite one — or prepare the mellow 4-ingredient basic version to please the kids’ and adults’ palates alike.
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Fabulous Eggplant and Feta Dip
This simple yet flavorful eggplant and feta dip embraces the pure flavors of typical Greek ingredients: eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, feta, and good-quality extra-virgin olive oil. The thick, smooth texture and rich — slightly tangy — taste makes it a perfect dip. Grab your keto crackers and dig in!
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Flavorful Sauteed Spinach and Shrimp
This keto and paleo dish is simple with just a handful of ingredients — yet it’s big in flavor. In this palatable meal, tasty shrimps are accompanied with fresh, gently cooked spinach. Garlic adds a sharp flavor while ginger lends a zesty bite. This dish is super-quick to make — it takes less than 10 minutes, so it makes just the perfect nosh for the busy weeknights. Serve as is, or over cauliflower rice and a slice of good low-carb bread or some keto crackers.
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Foolishly Easy Layered Cranberry and Meringue Keto Dessert
This pavlova-inspired keto dessert recipe is just the perfect, light ending to your Thanksgiving meal — or to any hearty keto meal. It’s moderately sweet, slightly tangy, and combining different textures: you can feel the crunch of the meringue and the silken, velvety whipped cream, along with the burst of fresh, tart cranberries. This fabulous dessert is easy to whip up in a cinch — remember it when you next time have some surprise guests coming over. Last but not least: would you believe that you need only 4 ingredients to prepare this luscious treat?
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Easy 5-Ingredient Keto Breakfast Casserole
This low-carb and keto breakfast casserole comes in handy when you need a really satisfying breakfast. It’s also perfect for a lazy weekend brunch with your loved ones. You can prepare the casserole even a day or two before: it becomes still better when reheated. Or just prepare it oven-ready, place in the fridge overnight and pop in the oven in the morning.
This keto breakfast casserole is just the perfect way to start the morning. All the sausage, cheese, cream, and eggs provide richness to keep you satiated while fresh tomatoes lend a crisp, fruity boost to balance out all that hearty feeling. I love to top the casserole with fresh oregano that grows wild in my herb garden even in the middle of the cold Finnish fall!
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Craveable Keto Cranberry Custard
Imagine velvety, creamy custard with a delicious caramel note, pepped up with brisk, delightfully tart cranberries. A spoonful of this joy will brighten your day instantly! Serve as a satisfying ending to your autumnal or holiday dinner.
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