Cream cheese pancakes (keto + gluten free)

Makes 3 servings @ 4.7g carbs each; if cooking for the family simply scale up the recipe to suit. These are very popular with children and adults alike!

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Whizz the eggs, cream cheese, sugar free syrup, coconut flour, almond flour, and baking powder together until smooth.
  2. In a non-stick frying pan / skillet, melt a small amount of butter over a medium heat. Pour in some of the mixture and watch until it starts to bubble. Flip and cook on the other side (approx. 30 seconds).
  3. Transfer to a plate and repeat!

Tip: If you have the time, you can whizz the pancake ingredients (apart from the baking powder) and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 30-60 mins to thicken; then mix in the baking powder just before cooking.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Based on 3 servings per recipe; nutritional breakdown is approx:

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Average Quantity
per Serving
Energy1018.9 kJ (243 kcal)
Protein8.7 g
Fat, total20.4 g
– saturated10.3 g
Carbohydrate4.7 g
– sugars2.2 g
– lactose0 g
– galactose0 g
– starches1.1 g
Dietary Fibre2.3 g
Sodium360.3 mg
Calcium124.7 mg

Tip: The stated butter is included in the nutritional information; you can of course use more but I find small / medium pancakes cook and flip more easily (whereas excess butter will brown in the pan).

Tip: Although nutritional information is for 3 servings, the recipe makes either 3 medium pancakes or 6 small ones.

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Easy Cheesy Taco Mince (Keto + Gluten Free!)

Served with konjac fettucine and broccoli; yum!

Makes two servings @ 10.2 carbs each; if cooking for the family simply scale up the recipe. For keto eaters, this is great served with konjac noodles and green above ground veggies; for gluten free families consider serving with brown basmati rice or wholegrain gf corn chips.

Note: Those on keto can reduce carbs further by making their own spice mix; calculations for this recipe are based on Farrahs Taco Spice Mix.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Lightly brown mince in a frying pan/skillet.
  2. Add tomato paste, spices, salt, dried onion and cook for a few more minutes.
  3. Turn off heat (leave on hot element) and stir in cream cheese + colby cheese.
  4. If using konjac noodles: rinse them, stir in, and return pan to low heat for a few minutes until noodles are cooked.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Based on 2 servings per recipe; nutritional breakdown is approx:

Average Quantity
per Serving
Energy2337.2 kJ (558 kcal)
Protein41.8 g
Fat, total38.9 g
– saturated21.1 g
Carbohydrate10.2 g
– sugars5.4 g
Dietary Fibre1.8 g
Sodium822.2 mg
Calcium206 mg

Caesar Salad (Keto + Gluten Free)

A satisfying version of a classic treat that balances a range of healthy vegetables, tasty proteins, and filling fats with only 10g carbs per salad.

Ingredients

  • 100g fresh green beans
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce (romaine or cos)
  • 80g fresh tomato (sliced)
  • 30g colby / cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 100g bacon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp Caesar dressing (store bought).

Note: Bacon seems to mean different things in different countries, in New Zealand bacon has a wide selection so feel free to use whatever you prefer.

Allergies: free from gluten and soy.

Directions

  1. Start a small pot of water boiling. Using a spoon, carefully slide in the eggs. Reduce heat to a simmer and set timer. The BBC have a helpful guide on timings; I tend to remove after 6 minutes. Tip: Keep in mind that the yolk will keep setting the hot shell until you peel it.
  2. Start the bacon cooking. If you’re using a frying pan / skillet and on keto than you may wish to use the bacon grease to saute the green beans. I prefer to cook bacon in the air fryer.
  3. Cook your green beans while the bacon is cooking; if you want to boil them (after removing the eggs) they will only take 2-3 mins.
  4. Layer your salad with lettuce, green beans, and tomato. Peel the hardboiled eggs and chop in half. Cut the cooked bacon into strips (or even better, use kitchen scissors and snip it directly onto the salad). Sprinkle over the grated cheese. Drizzle the dressing.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1 full recipe

Average Quantity
per Serving
Energy2367 kJ (565 calories)
Protein42.1 g
Fat, total38.3 g
– saturated13.9 g
Carbohydrate9.7 g
– sugars7.8 g
– starches1.2 g
Dietary Fibre5.2 g
Sodium1240.6 mg
Vitamin C22.6 mg
Vitamin A1864 µg
Calcium319.8 mg
Iron2.6 mg