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Low-Carb-Keto Cinnamon Rolls
Ā Ā Ā Ā I have been eyeballing keto cinnamon roll recipes for a while now. I was under the impression the recipes were all too complicated and it just wouldn’t taste the way I was expecting.Ā I was surprised at how good these cinnamon rolls were. They turned out delightful! The entire family enjoyed them. The only thing I may do differently next time is to add more baking powder to give more fluff.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā The one diet you will be successful with is the one you will stick to and I know if my family and I feel deprived of great foods, we would not stick with it! One of my favorite things to do is find recipes we have grown to love and make them keto/low- carb style. So YES! You can have cinnamon rolls with the keto diet! ENJOY!
The icing is the best part
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup super-fine blanched almond flour
- 2Ā ozĀ cream cheese
- 2 cupsĀ mozzarella shredded (using low-moisture is best)
- 1Ā egg
- 1Ā tablespoonĀ melted butter
- 2+Ā tbspĀ cinnamon
- 1 tbsp aluminum free baking powder
- 3Ā tbspĀ granulated keto approved sweetener (I used Lakanto-Monk Fruit)
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Icing
- 2-4Ā tbspĀ unsweetened almond milk (use more for a thinner icing)
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp keto approved sweetener
- Dash of vanilla
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a large glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
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Remove the mixture from the microwave, add in the almond flour and egg and stir. If it becomes difficult to stir, place back in the microwave for 20-30 second increments (stirring in between) until able to form a smooth dough.
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Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper, spread out with a spoon.
5. Place a second sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough, using your hands and a rolling pin/empty wine bottle š) into a thin layer about 1/4 inch thick.*** Handy Keto Mom Hack– use a clean empty wine bottle as a makeshift rolling pin to roll out the dough.
6. Spread melted butter over the dough using a cooking brush. Sprinkle the cinnamon and keto approved sweetener (Lankanto-Monk Fruit, Swerve Granular,Ā over the dough.Ā
7. Begin rolling the dough using/pulling the parchment paper to form a log with your hands. Slice the dough starting from the middle into about 10 equal pieces.
8. Using a glass baking dish or cookie sheet, place the cinnamon rolls in the oven on 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
9. Remove and let cool before icing.
Icing
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Using a hand mixer, mix the unsweetened almond milk, full-fat cream cheese, keto sweetener, and vanilla until icing forms. For a thicker icing, use less almond milk. When finished, use a spoon to drizzle the rolls with icing.
* For more icing, double the recipe.
Other delicious Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Ideas
23 Easy Low- Carb Breakfast Ideas
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Keto Kitchen Favorites
Do you have some favorite keto kitchen items that make keto living easier?Ā Check out The Keto Family favorites below!
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Instant Pot – quick family dinners- soups, stews, etc.
Mini Food Chopper – for making fat bombs and chopping fine nuts/vegetables
Hand Mixer – great for any recipe really, use for all your mixing needs – keto cheesecake, loaded cauliflower mash
Food Processor – grind up cauliflower for keto sushi or flourless cheese breadsticks, or use for finely chopping block cheese
Pampered Chef Measuring Tools – great for all your measuring needs
Fruit Infuser Bottle – great for just the right flavor in your water without the carbs!
Self Stirring Mug – perfect for blending your Keto Kreme or fat coffee
Shaker Bottles and PTK’s – part of our daily keto regimen
Mini Cookie Scoop – a perfect bite-size scoop for keto cookie dough fat bombs
Veggie Spiralizer – use for creating noodles from zucchini or squash to make for a healthier keto “pasta”
Hamburger Press and Perfect Bacon Bowl – use for filling your burger with all kinds of yummy stuff or create the perfect bacon bowl for a yummy keto breakfast
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet – US made cast iron. Easy, mix together keto meals on the stovetop or in the oven. Our favorite is Keto Cast Iron Lasagna
Keto Kitchen Quick GuideĀ MagnetsĀ / What to Eat Keto Magnets– Easy quick keto eating guides for reference
Change Your Perspective
Doing a little Christmas present wrapping and chatting about perspective on keto.
Keto is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Make the decision to go for it and don’t look back!
Mindset is everything!
Our secret sauce that makes keto life so much more flexible and enjoyable.
Will Smith hits it outta the park with this motivational video. Self-discipline is the definition of self-love.
How to Become More Disciplined – Identify yourself in a new way and make the standard real!
20 Keto Low-Carb Holiday Recipes
Wondering how in the world to stay on track during the holidays and not blow your keto lifestyle? Let The Keto Family help! Get all the best low carb andĀ keto Holiday recipesĀ here for a happy and indulgent celebration! Keto, Low carb, sugar-free recipes ā everything the main course, sides, and desserts.
MAIN COURSE
Keto Holiday Ham and Fixin’s
I love a good holiday ham. It was a tradition in our house to have sliced ham for Christmas and I look forward to it each year after having turkey for multiple holiday parties.
Bacon Wrapped Turkey
Whether you enjoy this bacon wrapped turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas or anywhere in between, it will be sure to make your mouth water. After all, everybody loves bacon!
Keto Garlic Butter Prime Rib
Buttery, tender, juicy, flavorful prime rib is a great addition to any holiday meal. Can you tell I am in love with this recipe?
SIDES & APPETIZERS
Low Carb Buttery Cauliflower Mash
Super simple side dish to replace those mashed potatoes. This recipe is so versatile, mix it up and add what you wish.
Low-Carb Green Bean Casserole
It’s not the holidays without some green bean casserole. There are a few recipes out there but this one just looked so tasty we had to include it in our top picks.
Keto Broccoli Salad
This has become a family favorite and I cannot wait to share it with other people at our holiday gatherings. It is so easy and something a bit different than what’s always at the holiday party.
Low Carb Christmas Tree Platter
Pinwheels or rollups are one of my favorite things to sneak at the holiday dinner party. This recipe could be made in so many ways and is such a cute, tasty, and festive idea to share with friends.
Keto Sausage Balls
You will be lucky if these make it to the holiday party before everyone in the family sneaks them and they are gone before you go!
Prosciutto Wrapped Brie
This delicious cheesey holiday appetizer will have you sticking around that buffet table. Use nuts for dipping or create your own keto cracker.
Cheese, Ham, and Broccoli Casserole
Your guests will be drooling over this tasty recipe with broccoli, ham, and three kinds of cheese. This ooey, gooey side is cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor.
Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac-n-Cheese
What are the holidays without mac-n-cheese? With this yummy recipe, you will never miss the old noodle mac-n-cheese loaded with carbs. You will thank us later.
Keto Deviled Eggs with Bacon
A holiday staple, with š„BACONš„! Yes, you heard me right! GO MAKE THEM RIGHT NOW!! Your aunt Edna will thank you.
Low Carb Cheddar Biscuits
You can’t holiday meal without a biscuit or a roll where I am from, so finding keto/low-carb alternatives is a must. These are delightful and just like Red Lobster’s cheddar biscuits.
Ultimate Keto Gravy
Don’t forget the keto gravy to smoother all those holiday goodies in.
DESSERTS
Keto Sticky Buns
Who wouldn’t want to wake up to these treats during the holidays? Try out these Cinnamon rolls with a caramel pecan topping.
Low-Carb Santa Pancake
So looking forward to surprising the kiddos with these for breakfast on Christmas day! How festive and fun!
Keto Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin roll is a staple at my momma’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas, only momma makes it Southern style. Here’s a keto alternative that looks just as good.
Low-Carb Classic GingerBread Men
I am pretty excited to find a low-carb GingerBread Man recipe as my kiddos are really looking forward to our holiday tradition of making some and decorating them.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Balls
There’s something about Snickerdoodles that puts me in the holiday spirit. Even better when they are satiating and low-carb.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
You can’t have a keto holiday without some cheesecake, whether it is pumpkin flavored or the classic.
Alright, our work here is done. If yours is just starting with prepping for the holidays, grab a keto eggnog and a handful of these recipes and get moving! You got this!
Happy holidays to you and yours from š„š„The Keto Familyš„š„. We hope you are blessed with time with family and friends and enjoy everything there is to love about this season.
Happy Thanksgiving Keto Style
š¦Thanksgivingš¦Ā got you stressed about derailing the keto train? š„
Don’t worry, we’ve got you coveredš.
Ā Ā Ā Photo byĀ Charles Deluvio
We have put together a Thanksgiving keto meal planš¦š„šš„§ to give you some options for the upcoming feast.Ā Whether you are traveling to visit family and need a keto dish or planning your own, at home meal, these are some great recipes that will warm their hearts and fill their belly without the guilt.
Photo byĀ Gabriel Garcia Marengo
š¦Happy Thanksgivingš¦Ā from The Keto Family!!
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Enjoy thisĀ Keto Family Holiday Meal Plan
Sugar-Free Candied Pecans
Here’s a very easy and delicious holiday treat to take along to those parties to treat yourself and avoid temptations. Check out our girl, Tiff’s original post.Ā Follow her on Facebook for some great recipes and keto lifestyle tips.
This sweet treat is perfect for the holidays and can easily be incorporated as a topping for other keto dessert recipes. SCORE!
If your sweet tooth goes beyond the holiday season and must be kept in check year-round, this recipe will be the perfect remedy. It is high in healthy fats and extremely low in carbs.Ā It delivers that sweet/savory flavor with a nice roasted crunch.
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Sugar-Free Candied Pecans
3 tablespoons liquid egg whites
1 cup granulated Lakanto monk fruit sweetener (use this link for 20% off)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
3 cups raw pecan halves
Directions
1. Preheat oven toĀ 300ĀŗF.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Add Swerve Sweetener, spices, and pink Himalayan salt. Whisk the mixture until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Add the pecans and gently toss to coat with a large spoon or spatula.
5. Once coated, spoon the pecans onto the parchment paper. Spread pecans evenly over the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pecans are toasted a golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely so the Sweetener hardens.
6. Remove pecans from the baking sheet and break up clusters into individual pieces
7. If youāre not using the candied pecans right away, store in a ziplock baggie or airtight container in the freezer.
Here are some other delightful ways to enjoy pecans!
Keto Candied Pecans – GNom GNom
Candied Pecans – Swerve Sweet
5 Minute Low Carb Candied Nuts – The Harvest Skillet
Sugar-Free Sweet Bourbon Pecans – Sugar-Free Mom
Pecan Pie Cheesecake; Low-Carb Pecan Toffee Bars – All Day I Dream About Food
Low-Carb Keto White Chocolate Butter Pecan Fat Bombs – Tasteaholics
Caramel Pecan Pie Squares – Low Carb Maven
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This dessert was surprisingly on point!! I can’t wait to take it to a holiday party and blow people’s minds with a keto friendly treat that they would never guess was keto. The cheese ball is so easy to make. Paired with the keto graham crackers, guests will have no idea it is a keto dish. I was also very surprised the graham crackers were crispy after cooling and taste better than the carby ones on the grocery store shelf. This recipe isĀ must try! You will not believe how tasty it is. If you make it for the holidays, please let us know!
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Ingredients
1 pack full-fat cream cheese softened
1/3 Keto Sweetener (we use Lakanto- get 20% off)
1/2 stick grass-fed butter softened
3/4 cup Lilly’s Chocolate Chips, you can also get them on Amazon
Instructions
Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips together with a hand mixer. After mixed well,Ā then stir in 3/4 cup Lilly’s Chocolate Chips. Serve or refrigerate. When taking to a holiday party, set out for a bit to get it to room temp and stir so the consistency is spreadable for the low carb keto graham crackers below. This recipe pairs so well with the low carb graham crackers below.
Low-Carb Keto Graham Crackers
Low-Carb Keto Graham Crackers Recipe
Ingredients
- 2Ā cups superfine blanchedĀ almond flour
- 1/3Ā cup Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener or other keto friendly sweetener
- 1 1/2Ā tspĀ cinnamon
- 1Ā tsp aluminum-freeĀ baking powder
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1Ā large egg
- 2.5Ā tbsp grass-fedĀ butterĀ melted
- 2Ā tspĀ Lakanto maple flavored syrupĀ (optional, but improves color and flavor)
- 1 1/2Ā tspĀ pureĀ vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 300F.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, cinnamon, aluminum-free baking powder and pink Himalayan salt. Add liquid ingredients next. Stir in egg, melted butter, monk fruit syrup and vanilla extract until smooth dough forms.
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Place dough on a large piece of parchment paper and pat out shaping into a rectangle. Top with another piece of parchment. Roll out dough as evenly as possible to about 1/4 inch thickness pressing in the edges to maintain rectangular shape.
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Remove top parchment paper and cut into 2×2 inch squares using a pizza cutter. Transfer the entire piece of parchment onto a baking sheet.
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Bake 15- 20 minutes, watching closely until just beginning to brown and firm up. Remove crackers and let cool 30 minutes then break up along score marks. They will crisp up as they cool.
If you are looking for a tasty ketoĀ cerealĀ letĀ graham crackers cool then crumble them into a bowl and add some unsweetened almond milk. It tastes just like cinnamon toast crunch and it’s actually good for you! MY KIDS LOVED IT! We have found a new favorite.
Delightful Holiday Recipes
30 Low-Carb Christmas Recipes
Get a keto cookbookĀ to prep for the holiday meal or use Pinterest for some great ideas of what to take along to those holiday parties. A little Google search and effort goes a long way.
Here are a few holiday survival tips from yours truly
Need help to fight those cravings, stay the keto course, and possibly even lose weight during the holidays? Here’s our little secret hack. Trust us, you will be THANKFUL for having these in your keto toolkit.Ā This holiday season remember to enjoy family and friends and don’t beat yourself up forĀ indulging a little. Make the best choice in each situation. There’s always the next meal to get back on track.
š¦šHappy Holidays from The Keto Familyšš¦Ā keto peeps!
Keto Holiday Ham and Fixin’s
In this video we make a holiday hickory smoked ham and fixings using our Instant Pot. Sides included Brussel Sprouts with bacon and loaded cauliflower. The cauliflower dish is LOW-CARB due to the Velveeta ingredients, it is best to shred your own cheese to make the dish a true keto side.Ā However, it was delicious.Ā Velveeta also tends to have a bit more carbs than block cheddar so you want to be sure to limit the amount used, if you choose to go that route.
Enjoy!
Looking for some other keto/low carb holiday meals?
Rosemary- Mustard Crusted Baked Ham
Low Carb Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
12 Keto Halloween Treats
Ā Ā Halloween is fast approaching and some of you already have anxiety thinking of all that candy flooding in with your kiddos and tempting you. Or maybe you are the one handing out the candy and secretly stashing some for yourself to unconsciously derail your keto train. Do yourself a favor and try the Switch Witch. She will fly in on her broomstick and save you the dreaded temptation of those sugar filled treats. If the temptation is not there, it won’t be so easy to cave. GET THE CANDY OUT of the house and you won’t fall off the keto wagon. Your little monsters will thank you as well, because they won’t wake up after Halloween with a tummy ache or even worse, get sick from the sugar intake. It’s a win-win!
Try out these awesome Halloween recipe ideas and replace those treats with healthy alternatives. We promise you can enjoy these without the guilt and sugar hangover!
Pumpkin Spice Keto Kreme Rocket Fuel
Ditch that sugar infused Starbucks drink and start your day off right by curbing those cravings and turning fat into fuel with our full-fat Pumpkin Spice Keto Kreme.
Bloody Brain Gelatin
This recipe will have your guests totally amazed by your creativity. Use this as the center of your Halloween masterpiece to draw them in.
Low Carb Candy Pumpkin Truffles
Mmmm, these pumpkin ganache-filled treats will make your mouth water. The perfect combination of chocolate and delight.
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Fall won’t be the same withoutĀ thisĀ tasty KETO apprĆ¼ved Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. Looking for a little spice in your life? GET some.
Keto Halloween Deviled Eggs with Spiders
These delicious spiders will make your skin crawl. A family favorite and a creepy Halloween alternative.
Yummy Gummy Candy
Can’t go wrong with homemade gummies that are keto friendly. The kiddos will love them and never know they are actually good for them without all of the unwanted junk from the jello jigglers at the store.
Snickerdoodle Fat Bombs
Snickerdoodle fat bombs are Da bomb!!š£
These fat bombs are great snacks with healthy fats that will satisfy any craving! The best part is you can freeze them and eat them instead of that Halloween candy.
Halloween Bat Cookies
These sugar-free bat cookies are sure to be a hit with your little cookie monsters. Be sure to make plenty because they will fly off the plate.
Pumpkin and Orange Cheese Bread
This is sure to be a delectable holiday delight for family and friends with a sweet combination of pumpkin bread and cheesecake.
Pizza Eyeball Snack
Fulfill that pizza craving on Halloween night with a quick and easy, gory treat everyone is sure to love.
Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Mummies
How cute are these jalapeno popper mummies? Probably a little too spicy for the kiddos- but hey, the adults need a treat too right?
Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Rolls are a Halloween favorite. You can feel good about people eating these because they are made the right way- without the guilt!
Low-Carb Keto Chili
šIt’s fall ya’ll!š
The temperature changed to cold here in CO pretty quickly. As soon as the seasons start to transition our minds go straight to fall goodies, one of those favorites being chili! We experimented with a couple different recipes settling on this one as a favorite so far.
Just a heads up, my husband really likes to spice up his chili so sometimes I will make a separate dish for the kiddos without so much spice to it. This recipe really had just the right amount of kick though. It can be made on the stovetop or in the crockpot give or take some of the ingredients depending on your preference.
Tips: If you are concerned about carb count, lower the amount of tomatoes and increase the amount of radishes- use half a can of tomatoes instead. Use more chicken or bone broth to give additional volume and a thinner base. This chili is the perfect warm and savory recipe for slipping into fall.
Ingredients
2 lbs. grass-fed beef
1 can tomato sauce (can also be found here on Vitacost) – tomato paste can also be used here, just look for no added sugars.
1 canĀ diced Roma tomatoes
1- 4 oz can diced green chiles
1/2 white onion- diced
1 bundle organic radishes- washed and quartered
1/2 cup organic chicken broth
1/2 bundle sprigs of cilantro
Seasoning (add desired seasonings of choice- what we used is below)
2 tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Pink Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp pink Himalayan Salt and Herb blend
2 tsp Mrs. Dash garlic and herb
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Additional toppings as desired
shredded cheese
sliced avocado
sour cream
Directions
1. Brown the grass-fed beef and diced onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the beef and set aside.
2. On the stove top, use a large pot to add in all ingredients and seasoning. Add the beef last, to prevent sticking.
3. Cook on low-medium, stirring often for about an hour. Let simmer on low for 2-3 hours, the longer it cooks the more flavorful it will taste. If you are impatiently waiting, you can enjoy a bowl about an hour after cooking but for the best tasting chili wait it out.
Mmm…. CHILI