Resolution Sabotage

Why do you need Keto Scout- Inspired Cookies?  This is the time of the year when those cute kids come out with those cookies that we all know and love one or more types.  The only bad thing about it is that they are full of sugar and will definitely wreck your lifestyle goals.  It’s funny how they release these things, seriously a month after New Years Resolutions.  To be honest how many times have you said I’m going to be good, then you turn right around and say well I worked out so I earned a few of these.  Then a few of these turn into a whole box.  No judging, but it’s a vicious cycle.  Overconsumption is real and with these, I always seem to want to eat just a few then I look down and a whole sleeve is gone.  Shame, Shame, Shame is the game, but what to do? Get some Keto Scout-Inspired Cookies today!

The Dilemma 

Well, you can always go cold turkey, but who is good at that.  For God’s sake, they have patches for nicotine and they have meetings for almost everything else.  Maybe I should join sugarholic’s anonymous if there is such a thing.  Just kidding, but sugar addiction is real and those cute kids in vests have it to a science.  They bring order forms to work, or if you have a little one they bring it to you.  Then you have to keep those things in your house and deliver them.  Or you just see them on your way out of the store, they are everywhere!

Keto Scout-Inspired  Caramel Coconut Delights (AKA Samoas)

Well, there are options, well at least I know of some.  For years Kai’s Baking has been making scout-inspired gluten-free cookies that are buzz-worthy.  There is quite a following and let my dad tell it people are stalking him outside the bakery looking for them.  They move fast, and the season ends fast because Texas is hot and we cannot sell them when the temps go up.  So he always says they freeze well and always have some on hand during scout season.  Kai’s baking makes a few of them that are keto-friendly and at 1 net carb each you will truly think you are cheating, but you’re not.  Did I mention yet that they are quite delicious?  Our Keto Caramel Coconut has become a favorite it’s actually our best seller in the category.  It has the shortbread keto cookie with caramel chocolate and coconut, it’s shocking how close these are to the ones in the purple box. The purple box is trouble if you are low carb they are about 16 carbs per serving with 12g of sugar.  Bye, bye ketosis these cookies will kick you out, so if you are low carb then this is for you 1 net carb, no added sugar! Keto Scout-Inspired Cookies you’re welcome!

Keto Scout inspired Thin Mints

Then there is that green box the chocolate mint.  I’m telling you we can go through a sleeve in seconds and someone is usually looking for another one.  Keto Chocolate Mint Cookies our co-best seller in the scout-inspired line, they go fast if you like cookies chocolate, and mint.  What a combo, if you are into it you know already.  The only difference outside the carbs is Kai’s Baking’s Keto Chocolate Mint Cookie is soft and not crisp.  Everything else is spot on with the flavor, just a sharp reduction in carbs. The Green box has 22 carbs a serving and 10g of sugar, keto sabotage.   Stay low carb, my friends, eat more Kai’s Baking.  There are tons of recipes out there for these, but what if you don’t feel like baking?  What’s easier baking or buying the ones in the green box?  Just being real, know yourself, and plan that’s how you win during scout season.  We have another cookie, but we will only make it if you give them some love on social media #kaisbakingpbchocolate.  Then we might consider making them as well!  Well, we gave you some options for the season if you have goals and a new lifestyle to maintain you should probably try out our cookies, if you have some on hand you are less likely to give in to temptation.  It’s true, when you have options your willpower is enhanced!  You deserve something sweet get yours today!

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Many people are making New Year’s resolutions intended to get healthy and fit.  Part of that may include reducing sweets or reducing consumption of sugar and Carbs.  Is this you or is this something you’ve considered?

No sugar how and why

A month without sugar, what would that mean?  Would you be hangry, frustrated, irritable, most likely, yes?  Our addiction to sugar is real! Sugar is the fuel of the body, but to be honest, we are giving our bodies way too much fuel.  We don’t have to look at obtaining sugar the way a company would.  Southwest Airlines hedges fuel to optimize its operations going forward.  For many, this is exactly how we treat our bodies. We eat a lot more than we should and we consume a lot of sugar and carbs.  Our bodies simply take the excess fuel and store it as fat.  We gain weight in the primary storage areas of our bodies. 

Ketosis in simple terms

Ketosis, what is ketosis, I am not going to get super technical but in layman’s terms, it is a state where your body reaches a point that leads it to become efficient.  I would call it a reset to factory standards.  Fat is a fuel source that our bodies can use quite efficiently for energy.  Our bodies have become lazy, and it does not have to utilize fat. Our bodies are constantly being fed sugar and carbs.  So, our bodies take what it needs for the moment and store the rest.  Ideally, we would eat a larger portion in the morning, and we go out to complete the tasks of the day. 

For example, you eat a big breakfast, and you go out looking for food, you have no more food available, so your fat reserves from overconsuming get utilized because you are out walking for miles and miles looking for your next meal.  This is kind of how our bodies were designed to function.  Fat is fuel to keep going during food scarcity, now there is still food scarcity, but for many, this is just not true.  Food for many is not scarce it is just not what you want to eat.  All-day we snack on crackers, chips, candies, cheese, etc., but our bodies are often not getting the activity it needs to utilize the excess that we have consumed.

Give your body instructions, don’t let it rule over you.

Our bodies have become storage units, not the efficient biological masterpieces they were designed to be.  There are so many options, and there are good sugars and good carbs, but with all good things, we should do them in moderation.  Part of removing sugar from your diet and seeking something like ketosis is the effect on our bodies and minds.  Many times, you are sitting there working and what are you thinking about, what’s in the vending machine or what you will eat next.  Food is on your mind, and you lose focus, our bodies have the fuel, but we’ve trained our bodies to be lazy.  Why would I utilize this fat when I know they will give me carbs if I keep pushing the button?  Our bodies will go for the easy route just like we will in most cases.  Having options and a plan is how you can succeed.  Trust me this is challenging, but with a plan and a little bit of discipline, it can be done.

Prep for Success

Start off by meal prepping, eating right in the morning it sets up your day in the right direction.  If you start with doughnuts, you will finish with something like it for the rest of the day.  Plan with proteins, vegetables, low glycemic fruits, nuts, cheeses, and things that will nourish your body.  When you count the calories, you can usually eat a lot more when you eat healthily, but you usually don’t have to because it’s filling.

For example, I start a day that is busy with a keto low carb bagel, a fried egg, two slices of bacon, and some cheddar cheese.  This meal gives me enough energy to work out and get well into my busy day.  I grab a protein shake to have after I work out and I am usually good and have to remind myself to eat lunch.  Then I have some nuts and berries as an afternoon snack.  Then I have a low-carb meal ready to go for example I make a low-carb chili and put it in the crockpot before I leave in the morning.

You could also have a sweet tooth, tho be honest who doesn’t.  How to handle this most sweets have sugar right?  There are options, such as mixes, cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls.  Maybe you need a set it and forget it try a subscription box.

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When you go on the keto diet, it can be such a challenge to give up your favorite meals. Thankfully, there are ways to alter the foods you love into the perfect keto meal that will satisfy your cravings, keep you in ketosis, and make you dig in for a second helping.

What could be more satisfying of a keto meal than chili? Now, before you point out that chili has beans, this keto meal is a three-meat chili without a single bean in it. So, you can indulge in the warming delights of chili on a chilly night without guilt!

This hearty keto meal is a winner for dinner on any winter night. You can also make a big batch on the weekend for meal prep or to freeze for busy nights, so you will always have a keto meal ready to go when you are.

How to Make Keto Three Meat Chili
It’s so simple to make this keto meal that is sure to stay in your rotation throughout these long, cold months. You will use ground beef, brisket, and beef sausage links to get a wonderful meaty flavor. Like regular chili, you will brown the beef first and drain off the fat.

But then the fun begins with the other 2 portions of meat, the tomato sauce, and the vegetables. Once it all comes to a boil, you get to let it simmer and develop a rich and delightful texture. You can also choose to brown that ground beef and then add everything to your slow cooker, so you have this delicious keto meal waiting for you when you come in from the cold.

When it’s ready, serve it with sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, and jalapenos if you desire. Those keto-friendly toppings will only serve to enhance this keto meal. No more chili FOMO for you. You can try it with one of the savory keto-friendly options at Kai’s Baking to fully round out the meal.

Keto Three Meat Chili
The best keto meal to warm you up, loaded with protein and plenty of flavor without any beans yet with all the taste you love from chili!

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef
1/2-pound smoked brisket
2-3 beef sausage links
1 large can of tomato sauce 29oz
1 cup of water
1 large can of diced tomatoes with peppers
2 packs of chili seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, onions, and jalapeño

Instructions:
1. Start this keto meal by adding the ground beef to a large deep pot and cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. After it is fully cooked, drain that fat out of the pan.
2. Dice the sausage and brisket.
3. Add the sausage and brisket, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with peppers, water, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir it all together well.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour for the best taste and texture.
5. You can also make this keto meal in your slow cooker. Simply brown the ground beef and drain the fat first, then dice the sausage and brisket and add it all to your slow cooker.
6. When your keto meal is ready to eat, serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheddar, onion, and jalapeno.

Missing something like bread check these out Keto Cornbread or Keto Texas Cornbread

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We did a little bit of research on this, and this is what we came up with when we decided to kick sugar to the curb.

Sugar-free sweeteners may be free of sugar, but they will impact your body just like sugar.  It is possible for something to get a label and just because it’s sugar-free does not mean it won’t impact your blood sugar or kick you out of ketosis.  Technically it’s sugar-free but it will impact your body like sugar.  Check out the good and the bad of sweeteners for a low carb lifestyle

A few you might want to check out.

1. Monk Fruit Sweetener is a natural sweetener, that comes from the monk fruit grown in East Asia and Southern China

• It can be very sweet especially if you consume a lot of sugar, it can be 100 times or sweeter than sugar
• Contains no carbs, no calories and it is a no brainer for keto lifestyles
• Read your nutrition labels, a quick look at the nutrition and the ingredients could show sugar, molasses, and other items that can raise the carb and calorie count
• Monk Fruit can usually be used 1:1 as a replacement for sugar

2. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia plant.

• Stevia can be found in powdered and liquid forms and comes in various brands and store brands it is a keto-approved sweetener and if you like the taste of it, it can definitely be a go-to for you
• On the sweetness scale, it is significantly sweeter than traditional sugar, check your recipes it is not a cup to cup or gram to gram comparison

3. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and it can pass through your body without being digested.

• It can sometimes have a bitter taste
• The brand in the yellow bag has been known not to have a bitter taste and they have the option that seems to be the most palatable
• Sucralose usually contains maltodextrin and dextrose which can sometimes spike your blood sugar a little and it accounts for 1 to 2 carbs per serving
• Not always best for baking you can sometimes find a brown sugar sucralose blend, but it has plenty of carbs so this is usually better for cooking and drinks not always baking
• This is one of the sweetest sugar alternatives often times 500 or more times sweeter than table sugar

4. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that your tongue will think is sugar

• Often paired with Monk Fruit
• Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol that stimulates the sweet taste receptors on your tongue to imitate the taste of sugar.
• It can have a cooling aftertaste
• It does not dissolve well in liquid, but it can be used in cooking, and for baking.
• There are a few carbs in erythritol, but studies have shown it has little to no effect on blood sugar
• For some, this is more digestible due to its small molecular composition

5. Allulose is a simple sugar sometimes called a rare sugar as it is found in nature in small quantities

• Not as sweet as sugar but you shouldn’t notice the difference it’s about 67% less sweet than sugar
• This product bakes and freezes well like sugar making it a viable substitution.
• It is absorbed by the body but not metabolized

6. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in candies, and sometimes sugar-free gum

• There are carbs present but like most sugar alcohols they are subtracted out to calculate net carbs
• Usually, can be used as a 1:1 replacement for sugar
• Can be used in cooking or baking, but be aware that xylitol will suck the liquid out of a recipe you may need to adjust your liquids to keep from having a dry baked good
• Has been known to cause digestive concerns in cases where larger quantities are consumed
• Also, an additional warning for dog lovers this sweetener is toxic to dogs

Sweeteners to Avoid on a low carb lifestyle

These sweeteners may be marketed as sugar-free, but they mess with ketosis and are not keto-friendly according to studies.

1. Maltodextrin is a sweetener and it contains the same number of calories and carbs as regular sugar
2. Honey  is a better choice than refined sugar, but it is carb-laden and usually not a viable option on keto
3. Coconut Sugar, can be paleo-friendly but not keto viable it’s high in fructose and it can raise blood sugar
4. Maple syrup is delicious on pancakes it is just high in sugar and carbs not an option for keto or low carb lifestyle
5. Agave Nectar has been known to impair your body’s sensitivity to insulin it’s fructose-laden, so it can actually be more harmful than regular sugar.
6. Date Sugar another sweetener from nature drinks and desserts can be made sweet with this sugar it does contain fiber it is carb-laden and will kick you out of ketosis.

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INGREDIENTS

Keto CRUST

• 5 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 large egg, beaten

Pumpkin Filling

• 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree (watch the sugar content do not get pumpkin pie in a can definitely not keto!)
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 c. keto-friendly sweetener. (The brown or golden variety seems to work the best)
• 3 large eggs gently beaten
• 5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp.
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (if you’d like to garnish it)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl or your stand mixer bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and egg and mix until a dough forms (try not to over mix it and it will look crumbly). Press dough evenly into a 9” pie plate, then use a fork or a pie roller to place several holes all over crust.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 10 or so minutes depending on your oven. (Tip 1 Gently wrap the pie crust in foil just enough to cover the outer rim of the pie crust this will keep it from over-browning.
• Wait about 10-20 minutes before adding the filling in the meanwhile let’s get the filling going
• In a large bowl, or your stand mixer bowl mix together pumpkin, heavy whipping cream, keto sweetener, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth (don’t mix it too high just get it to be nice and smooth). Pour pumpkin filling into crust.
• Bake until filling is slightly wiggly in the middle and the crust is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. (if you chose to forgo tip 1 and you notice your crust is browning to fast cover the edges of the crust in foil)
• Take the pie out of the oven and let it sit for one hour minimum
• Garnish with whipped cream

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Keto Fudge

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 Cup of erythritol/monk fruit
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups low carb chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• Medium saucepan
• 9X13 pan
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil

This keto fudge will change your mind about fudge.  It will be hard to believe that this is low carb, but ir is.  Traditional fudge is usually about 19 carbs a serving and this recipe yields about 3 net carbs per serving.  That’s how you make carbs count!

1. Place the heavy whipping cream in the saucepan and heat on med/high heat
2. Add the erythritol, butter, and vanilla extract continue to sur with a whisk until its incorporated
3. Let it cook until it starts to condense, keep stirring until it thickens
4. Remove from the heat and give it about 15 minutes to continue to thicken
5. Once its thickened add the chocolate chips into the saucepan and continue to cook until the chocolate is melted, and it is incorporated.
6. Once it is mixed and smooth like pudding its time to pour it in the lined pan it can be lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil smooth it out and garnish with the pecans or walnuts.
7. Let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour its done cut and enjoy!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 5 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 7 tbsp cold butter chopped into cubes
• 1/4 cup cream cheese cold
• 1 egg lightly (beat the egg)
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (add to the beaten egg)

Instructions

1. Place the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, salt into the food processor mix until combined.
2. Now add the cubed cold butter and the cream cheese mix until combined it might form a ball and that’s a sign to stop the food processor
3. Next, add the egg and vinegar mixture into the dough again take it slow and mix it until it comes together once it starts to pull together stop the food processor.
4. Do not over-process the dough it may not look like you expect it may resemble crumbly cookie dough that’s fine
5. Get some plastic wrap and form a ball, add a little coconut powder to your hands to keep it from sticking place it in the plastic cover it, and work it into a disc shape
6. Put in the fridge at least one hour
7. Roll out the crust between parchment paper. It’s more fragile trust me don’t skip this step this crust is something to work with and it needs to be cold. You can leave it in the fridge for a few days if necessary
8. Get the cold dough out of the fridge, it being cold is your friend if it gets warm it will be a sticky mess.
9. Get two sheets of parchment paper and some coconut flour for dusting, dust the bottom and the top of the pie crust so it won’t stick so bad (yes it sticks!)
10. Once it’s rolled out you can flip the dough into your pan of choice, we are using a 9-inch pie pan
11. Now the fun part, it doesn’t come out easy but be patient if it’s too warm it’s a good time to pop it in the freezer to make it easier to separate from the parchment paper and it will go into the pan easier
12. Now it’s time to put the pieces together this crust does not behave like its carb-laden cousin, but it is manageable. Fill in the areas without dough with the excess dough and form the crust around the pie pan.  Again, if it gets too warm the freezer is your friend
13. Put it back in the fridge for a few minutes and then bake it at 375 for 10-12 minutes if it is a wet pie such as apple etc. if it is pumpkin. or something that won’t soak the dough just cook it for about 5 minutes just enough to lightly cook the dough to accept the filling
14. Follow the recipe for the filling and bake the pie

Nutrition Stats generated by a nutrition calculator based on the ingredients listed

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 31mg

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Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes – 5 medium or 3 large
• Butter- 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) melted
• 1 cup granular monk fruit/erythritol or another keto-approved sweetener such as Stevia or allulose
• 2/3 cup to 1 cup of no sugar added Evaporated Milk

1. check the label they hide sugar in regular evaporated milk it might say 2g per serving but there are 24 grams in a 12 oz can just saying!)
2. I would suggest heavy whipping cream or half and half if you cannot find the sugar free variety

• 2 Eggs
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tsp Ground Nutmeg (you may need to add more based on your sweet potatoes)
• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Bake or boil the sweet potato your choice until it is soft enough to mix
2. Mash or blend the sweet potatoes
3. Add the monk fruit/erythritol and evaporated milk Add in the cinnamon and nutmeg and mix until smooth. You can add more or less spice according to your taste
4. Add in eggs and blend until incorporated
5. blend slowly until smooth

Sweet Potato pie is not an exact science, if you’ve watched Almost Christmas, he tried numerous times to get it right, but make sure you smile while you’re creating this low carb sweet potato pie

Check out our Keto Pie Crust to complete the treat

Nutrition Stats generated by a nutrition calculator based on the ingredients listed

Nutrition Calories: 164 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 298mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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Don’t miss out on your favorite holiday foods

The hardest part of the holidays is staying on track with your keto plans. But Kai’s Baking Studio is happy to let you know that you CAN have your favorite dishes this holiday season, with a few simple tweaks to make them low-carb-friendly without taking away from the taste!

Everyone’s favorite holiday dishes done low-carb

If trying to resist those holiday side dishes and desserts that you love feels like torture, now you can simply make low-carb replacements for these 5-holiday favorites. Best of all, no one else will know these have healthier swaps because they’re so delicious!

1. Cranberry Sauce

First up, everyone’s favorite saucy side, cranberry sauce gets a low-carb makeover to make it keto-friendly. You’ll only need a bag of fresh cranberries, water, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar-free sweetener (we like powdered erythritol/monk fruit for this recipe). It simmers up in 10 to 15 minutes for a splendid side that gives you only 4 net carbs per ¼ cup serving, which comes from the cranberries and not the sweetener.

Watch how to make low-carb cranberry sauce!

2. Cornbread

Cornbread is usually a big “NO” for keto dieters. That is until you try this keto-safe recipe that will let you indulge in that sweet and delicious flavor without the corn to trip up your good intentions. Made without any corn, you won’t miss a kernel with this flavorful recipe that lets you dress up your corn-less cornbread with heat from jalapeno, added cheese, or even bacon. Even those that don’t avoid carbs will want to eat every last morsel of this divine not-so-cornbread. It comes together quickly and the results are so good, everyone is going to want the recipe.

How does it taste so much like cornbread? Simple! We use a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum with butter, eggs, salt, and erythritol/monk fruit sweetener that comes together to recreate the taste in a way that makes it keto compliant.

Watch how to make not-so-cornbread!

3. Cornbread Dressing

Is dressing your favorite part of the holiday meal? If you’re tired of wistfully watching as everyone loads their plate up with savory holiday dressing, then tell the family you’ll be bringing this not-so-cornbread dressing to share this year. Simply make that not-so-cornbread recipe and cut it into smaller pieces. You’ll add broth or stock, poultry seasoning, rubbed sage, celery, onions, and bell peppers. You can also add some meat if you like. Dark meat from the turkey works beautifully though you can add your favorite keto-friendly sausage to it to really enhance the taste. It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to bake up this amazing low-carb holiday side that will go fast so make sure you get a serving first!

Watch how to make cornbread dressing!

4. Mac & Cheese

If you popped into just about any house across the country for Thanksgiving dinner, you’re likely to find a bubbling casserole dish filled with luscious mac & cheese. Made with pasta though, it’s something a keto dieter must stay away from or else risk falling out of ketosis. However, if you let cauliflower come to the rescue, you’ll have a delicious mac & cheese to share that lends more healthful benefits thanks to this versatile veggie.

It takes a head of cauliflower and 3 kinds of cheese – Velveeta, shredded gouda, and extra sharp cheddar. You can (and should!) add Colby jack too if you want to make it even cheesier. Butter, an egg, and heavy whipping cream round out the ingredients. You can use milk if you prefer, though the cream gives it that rich and delightful finish that will have this side dish gobbled up faster than you can say, “Happy Thanksgiving!” Adding bacon bits is optional but absolutely recommended to make everyone completely forget that this side is totally low-carb!

Watch how to make keto-friendly mac & cheese!

5. Pumpkin Pie

And finally, everyone’s favorite dessert for Thanksgiving (Christmas too!) is pumpkin pie. It’s the dessert that we all save room for, that special indulgence. But you don’t want to throw out all that work you’ve done on your keto diet, do you? That’s why you should make this keto-friendly pumpkin pie.

The flavors are the same that you love from the original with a few low-carb tweaks that make it safe for you to enjoy a slice and even a second slice without getting knocked out of ketosis. It all starts with the crust which you’ll make from almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, melted butter, egg, and kosher salt. The filling is made with pumpkin puree, but the most important part here is to choose something with low sugar content. Don’t mistake it for pumpkin pie in a can which is NOT keto-friendly.

This filling also uses heavy whipping cream, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and your favorite keto-friendly sweetener. Brown or golden varieties will work best in this recipe. In just about an hour, you’ll have a homemade from-scratch keto pumpkin pie that you can share with anyone and everyone.

Watch how to make pumpkin pie the keto way!

Stay in ketosis for the holidays

With these 5 recipe swaps that make your favorite dishes low-carb, you’ll be able to get through the holidays without falling off track. Then you can move into the New Year and on to summer looking and feeling amazing. A good keto diet lets you enjoy the foods you love with a little creativity to make them work for you and your keto lifestyle. Happy Holidays!

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Avoiding what you crave

Why do so many people fail when they start a diet? It’s because they’ve had to restrict themselves. Avoiding the foods they love like cake and cheesecake. Depriving yourself of something you crave is never a good idea since you’ll only wind up overindulging. It’s far better to have a little of what you desire than to completely cut yourself off so have a little Keto Low Carb Cake and Cheesecake. What a great way to keep your sweet tooth in check!

Lifestyle changes

That works for those on the keto diet, but what about people with diabetes that can’t have sugar? What about those with celiac, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity? Even just one bite of dessert can cause a serious health problem, but low carb cakes and low carb cheesecakes are great replacements.

Yes there are options

Thankfully, you can have your cake and eat it too, no matter your dietary requirements. Kai’s Baking Studio proudly makes keto cakes, keto cupcakes, keto cheesecakes, and plenty more that you can eat without guilt. Don’t celebrate your birthday with just a candle to blow out! Our cakes are gluten-free, have zero added sugar, and are diabetic-friendly so you can have a slice safely and without ruining your diet.

Finding diabetic-friendly desserts has gotten even easier because we ship our keto cakes to you. You can celebrate your next milestone with keto cupcakes or keto cheesecakes too. Our low-carb cakes and cheesecakes don’t have a cooling after taste and won’t raise your blood sugar. You’ll only get an average of 4g of net carbs too if you’re on keto so you won’t have to worry.

All of our keto cakes and keto cupcakes are made with almond flour, coconut flour, and a blend of monk fruit and erythritol. And they come in the flavors you love the most! Choose from red velvet, Italian cream, chocolate, and many more.

We make our keto cheesecakes with almond flour and a blend of monk fruit and erythritol. So if you’ve loved cheesecake all your life but miss it, now you can indulge that craving. All your favorite cheesecake flavors are in a low-carb, keto version that lets you have your cake and eat it too. In addition to plain cheesecake, you’ll find caramel pecan, pecan pie cheesecake, blueberry lemon, and red velvet, just to name a few.

Whether you’re trying to get your health back on track or you can’t have sugar or gluten, Kai’s Baking Studio can ship you the keto cakes, and keto cheesecakes you need to complete your special occasion celebrations. From birthdays to anniversaries and everything in between. Get the sweet treats you deserve without guilt or consequences and you’ll truly have something to celebrate!

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