Category: Keto

Low-carb Jam

Thaw 1 cup frozen berries, then combine with 1 Tbsp each chia seeds, sweetener and lemon juice. Mash the mixture, or blend with stick blender until desired consistency. Refrigerate overnight before using. 

Fathead Danish

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz 230g
• 3 tbsp cream cheese 1oz 80g
• 1 tbsp butter
• 50g Lakanto Sweetener
• 2 egg whites 60g
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup almond flour 3oz 90g 
• 1/2 tbsp baking powder 
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place mozzarella, cream cheese and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 45 seconds. Remove, stir with a fork until blended, microwaving 30 seconds at a time as needed. Mix in sweetener, vanilla and egg whites until incorporated. 
Combine dry ingredients and add to cheese mixture. Stir well, then knead for about 60 seconds. 
Divide into 10-12 balls and arrange on parchment lined baking sheet. Create a well in each pastry using a tablespoon and small piece of parchment. Fill each with low-carb jam or cream cheese filling. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired. 
Bake 18-24 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking. Cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling

Combine 100g softened cream cheese and 100g powdered sweetener (Lakanto or Swerve) until smooth.

Low-carb Jam

Thaw 1 cup frozen berries, then combine with 1 Tbsp each chia seeds, sweetener and lemon juice. Mash the mixture, or blend with stick blender until desired consistency. Refrigerate overnight before using. 

Fathead Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz 230g
• 2 tbsp cream cheese 1oz 50g
• 3/4 cup almond flour 3oz 90g 
• 1/4 cup flax meal 1oz 30g
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning

Method:

Place pizza stone or cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees.Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 45 seconds.Remove, stir with a fork until blended, microwaving 30 seconds at a time as needed.Combine dry ingredients and mix into cheeses. Stir well, then knead for about 60 seconds. Place on a piece of parchment paper, and shape as desired for round or square, thin or medium crusts. (I shape it by hand)
Place dough (including bottom parchment) directly onto the pizza stone or cookie sheetBake under watchful eye for 2-4 minutes or until edges get brownRemove from oven by holding the parchment at the edgesPierce bubbles with a fork or knifeFlip over onto second piece of parchmentBrush top (which should be golden brown) with olive oilAdd pre-cooked toppings, cheese, herbs, etc.Place back in oven for another 5-8 minutes or until toppings have cooked and/or cheese is bubbly. 

Fathead Breadsticks

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8oz 230g
• 2 tbsp cream cheese 1oz 50g
• 2 egg whites 60g
• 3/4 cup almond flour 3oz 90g 
• 1/4 cup flax meal 1oz 30g
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
• Garlic salt or cheese for topping

Method:

Place pizza stone or cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 45 seconds. Remove, stir with a fork until blended, microwaving 30 seconds at a time as needed. Mix in egg whites until incorporated. 
Combine dry ingredients and add to cheese mixture. Stir well, then knead for about 60 seconds. 
Place on a piece of parchment paper, and shape into 1“ x 5” sticks. 
Place sticks, on  bottom parchment,  onto the pizza stone or cookie sheetBake under watchful eye for 5-7 minutes or until edges begin to brown. 
Brush sticks with melted butter and sprinkle toppings on.
Place back in oven for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown.