Low-Carb Mocha Lace Biscuits

Low-Carb Mocha Lace Biscuits

It was my husband’s birthday recently and I made him a stupendous (if I do say so myself) keto cheesecake to celebrate. As I was putting it all together I realised that I wanted something to place on top, a thin, chocolatey biscuit.

So, I quickly made up a batch using butter, almond meal and coconut as the base. I was in a rush and added a bit of this, a bit of that, a touch more of this…

THEY WERE THE BEST BISCUITS I’VE EVER MADE! Sorry about the shouting, but they really were. Did I write it down? Of course not! That would have been way too sensible of me.

It’s taken me quite a few experimental batches to get these just right but I’ve captured the crispy on the outside, chewy in the centre, bitter with a rich chocolate taste, goodness of those biscuits.

My original batch were made with an Australian spice called Wattleseed. If you can get your hands on some, do try it. I wanted to make this recipe accessible to everyone, so I used instant coffee in its place. They have very similar flavour profiles.

I hope you love them as much as we do.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     30 minutes

Nutritional values (per biscuit)

Total Carbs	6	grams
Fiber	4.4	grams
Net Carbs	1.6	grams
Protein	1.9	grams
Fat	8.5	grams
of which Saturated	3.8	grams
Energy	95	kcal
Magnesium	28	mg (7% RDA)
Potassium	86	mg (4% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (7%), protein (9%), fat (84%)

Ingredients (makes 18 biscuits)

• ½ cup grass-fed butter or virgin coconut oil (114 g/ 4 oz)
• ¼ cup powdered Swerve or low-carb sweetener of choice (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
• 4 tbsp low carb maple syrup, you can make your own) or yacon syrup (80 g/ 2.8 oz)
• 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond meal (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
• ½ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch process (43 g/ 1.5 oz)
• ¼ unsweetened shredded coconut (19 g/ 0.7 oz)
• 2 tsp instant coffee powder
• ¼ tsp Himalayan rock salt

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 190 C/ 375 F. Place butter, Swerve, low-carb maple syrup and vanilla in a pan on the stove over medium heat and melt together.
2. Meanwhile, place all dry ingredients into a bowl and mix to break up any clumps. Line two large baking trays with ovenproof paper.
3. When melted, pour butter mixture into dry ingredients and mix well. The mixture will seem quite liquid at this point, but don’t panic. Keep stirring for about 30 seconds and it firms up.
4. Using a teaspoon, drop small spoonful’s onto your baking trays.
5. Leave some space between them as they spread quite a bit. Flatten the balls slightly using wet fingers. Bake for 12 minutes.
6. The biscuits will not crisp up until completely cold so remove from oven and let cool on the trays. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Hi Friends, I have great news for you!

With our major update in August, we've made KetoDiet available on Android! All major features of the iOS version are supported on Android devices, including planning & tracking features.

Our next milestone was to provide an upgrade path for KetoDiet Basic on Android and I'm happy to announce that you can now enable all the advanced features without having to buy KetoDiet.

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What are the Advanced Features in KetoDiet Basic? Tracking, Planning & Monitoring

Planning and tracking your diet, monitoring your progress, creating custom meals, custom ingredients, searching through restaurant meals, etc.

Integrated Keto Calculator

Our Keto Calculator is fully integrated into the planner to help you calculate your ideal macros based on your goals and help you stay on track.

How Much Does the Upgrade Cost?

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What if I don't want to enable the advanced features?

Let's make this clear: you don't have to upgrade. We know it's a popular request by KetoDiet Basic users to be able to enable them. For that reason, we made this option easily accessible on the Settings screen.

What's Next? 1. Data Sync for Android

We are currently testing data sync for Android. It took us a bit longer but we want to make absolutely sure we get it right. You will soon be able to sync data across multiple devices and platforms. What this means is that if you, for example, have an Android phone and an iPad, you will be able to sync data between them.

2. Barcode Scanning (iOS and Android)

Barcode scanning will soon go to beta testing and will be released in a few weeks.

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Our To-Do List (iOS and Android)

• More free recipes and articles. We will keep adding even more free recipes and articles more frequently via our fully integrated blog!
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• Adding "favorites" to the Planner so you can quickly add frequently used meals
• Universal search across all recipes when adding them to the Planner (blog meals, KetoDiet meals, custom meals, etc)
• Adding new restaurant chains to our database to quickly find keto-friendly options when eating out
• Adding new meals into the Starter pack and existing optional recipe packages (once you get any package, any recipes added in the future are always free!)
• Data export, especially progress stats
• Apple Watch support
• Activity tracking & Health App integration
• Ketone tracking, glucose tracking, and more tracking options
• Integration with KetoDiet meal plans (free and premium 7-day, 14-day and 28-day diet plans directly in the Planner with just one click)
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Low-Carb Cream of Broccoli & Coconut Soup

Low-Carb Cream of Broccoli & Coconut Soup

We don’t often think of soup so much in Summer but this low-carb Cream of Coconut and Broccoli Soup is perfect. It’s packed with flavour, rich, creamy and yet still feels nice and light for summer. It’s also ideal if you’re tailoring your keto journey to include more vegan or vegetarian recipes.

No soup is complete without a sensational topper in my book so today i’ve added some coconut chips and seeds for a little crunch and a sprinkling of Dukkah. I hope you enjoy it.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    30 minutes
Overall:     30 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, about 1 ½ cups/ 360 ml)

Total Carbs	11.1	grams
Fiber	3	grams
Net Carbs	8	grams
Protein	4.8	grams
Fat	29.5	grams
of which Saturated	23	grams
Energy	311	kcal
Magnesium	58	mg (15% RDA)
Potassium	768	mg (38% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (10%), protein (6%), fat (84%)

Ingredients (makes 4 servings) Soup:

• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (30 ml)
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 shallots (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
• 1 head broccoli, cut in florets (300 g/ 10.6 oz)
• 4 cups vegetables stock or chicken stock (960 ml/ 32 fl oz)
• ⅓ tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
• Optional: handful of watercress
• ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk (180 ml/ 6 fl oz)
• 2 tbsp coconut cream (30 g/ 1.1 oz)

Optional toppings:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tbsp full-fat yogurt or coconut yoghurt (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
• 1 heaped tbsp pumpkin seeds (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
• 1 heaped tbsp sunflower seeds (10 g/ o.4 oz)
• ⅓ cup coconut chips (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
• 1 tbsp dukkah spice mix
• few watercress leaves

Instructions

1. Place the stock in a saucepan and simmer on a medium heat for 20 minutes until the stock reduces to almost half its volume. Concentrating the stock like this is my top tip to making the tastiest soup!
2. Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a new saucepan and sweat the onion for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 further minute. Turn off the heat.
3. Once the stock is reduced, chop the broccoli Add the raw broccoli and remove from the heat. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Place back on the heat and add the coconut milk, onion and garlic mix, salt and pepper and heat through, takes 1 - 2 minutes.
4. Place the soup in a high speed food blender like a Vitamix. Add the coconut cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and optional watercress. Blitz until smooth. Place back in a pan and heat through.
5. To serve, place in your favourite bowls and top with coconut chips, seeds, coconut yoghurt, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of dukkah spice blend, and season to taste. Option to toast the coconut chips in the oven for 3 - 4 minutes until golden (170 C/ 340 F). My favourite way to enjoy coconut chips is toasted!

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Keto Olive & Herb Focaccia

Keto Olive & Herb Focaccia

If there’s one thing everyone misses on a low-carb diet I would bet it’s bread. Am I right? I know it’s one of the things that I miss, especially with a meal that has Italian flavors.

This Keto Olive and Herb Focaccia is a dream come true for a keto dieter. The bread can be used for sandwiches, cut into pieces and double baked for croutons, and eaten as is or with some seasoned olive oil for dipping (my favorite!).

There’s also no super complicated steps, it’s a one bowl wonder and will be on your table in less than 30 minutes! The toppings are really customizable too. Olive and herb is my favorite but roasted garlic, jalapeno, or even cheese all work really well! What toppings will you choose?

Preparation time

Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     25 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Total Carbs	4.8	grams
Fiber	3	grams
Net Carbs	1.8	grams
Protein	6.6	grams
Fat	10.9	grams
of which Saturated	3.4	grams
Energy	144	kcal
Magnesium	11	mg (3% RDA)
Potassium	123	mg (6% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (20%), fat (75%)

Ingredients (makes 6 servings) Focaccia:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 heaped tbsp plain whole milk yogurt (50 g/ 1.8 oz) - see note for paleo
• ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
• 2 ½ tbsp whole psyllium husks (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder

Toppings:

• ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives (36 g/ 1.3 oz)
• 2 tbsp minced herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, etc)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• pinch of salt

Note: For dairy-free, try plain coconut yogurt, or try coconut cream mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and yogurt. Stir in the dry ingredients until a thick ball of dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and form into a rectangle about ½-inch (2 cm) thick.
4. Add the herbs, a pinch of salt, and the olive oil to a small pot and place over low heat just until the herbs become fragrant.
5. Top the dough with the olives and drizzle the olive oil over the top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes then slice to serve. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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To take Keto, you simply mix it up with water and ice in a shaker bottle and drink it. People often ask me what they could mix their Keto/os with instead of just water. Keto/os can be mixed with any liquid that is sugar free. I recommend almond milk, coconut milk, LaCroix sparkling water (comes in many flavors) or anything else that is all natural and healthy. Check out KETO DRINK RECIPES!

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Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Chasseur

Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Chasseur

It’s winter here in Australia and I live in the southernmost state of Tasmania, so it is cold!

There is nothing more comforting on a chilly night that sitting down to a bowl of rich, warm Chicken Chasseur.

I can find that tomato based casseroles don’t agree with my system, so I added some heavy cream to this one and the whole family loved the change. The cram gives it a decadent richness that is a great change from the traditional chasseur recipes.

This recipe is fragrant, creamy, full of flavour and really easy to make. We love to have it served over a bowl of simple herbed cauliflower rice.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    20 minutes
Overall:     35 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Total Carbs	6.6	grams
Fiber	1.4	grams
Net Carbs	5.2	grams
Protein	31.7	grams
Fat	24	grams
of which Saturated	11.1	grams
Energy	422	kcal
Magnesium	52	mg (13% RDA)
Potassium	689	mg (34% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (6%), protein (35%), fat (59%)

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

• 4 chicken bone-in thighs (about 500 g/ 1.1 lb) - will yield about 60% meat
• 4 chicken bone-in drumsticks (about 500 g/ 1.1 lb) - will yield about 60% meat
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (70 g/ 2.5oz)
• 1 medium onion, sliced (110 g/ 3.9 oz)
• 2 ½ tbsp sugar-free tomato passata (40 ml)
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon white wine (250 ml)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 ½ tbsp chopped tarragon
• 2 cups good quality chicken stock (480 ml)
• ½ cup heavy pouring cream (120 ml), or coconut cream for dairy-free
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 xanthan gum (see note below for alternatives)
• Serving suggestion: 1 to 1 ½ cups cauli-rice per serving

Note for primal: you can use 1 teaspoon of glucomannan powder (use just like you would xanthan gum), or 1-2 tablespoons of ground chia seeds sprinkled over the surface and mixed in the sauce until it thickens.

Instructions

1. Heat a deep sided pan on the stove and brown the chicken pieces in batches until golden in colour. Remove chicken and place aside.
2. Using the same pan, gently cook the onions, mushrooms, garlic and tarragon until softened.
3. Add the tomato passata, white wine, lemon juice and cream and stir through. Add the chicken stock, place the pan back on the heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the xanthan gum. Once gum is combined and sauce is thickening, return the chicken to the pan and cook gently until chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve on a bed of herbed cauliflower rice.

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