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If you’ve been keeping your keto game strong, it’s time to belly up to Thanksgiving soon. If you’ve been on the ketogenic diet for a while, you know the struggle is going to be real during the Holidays. Not to worry, I’ve found the best and easiest keto Holiday recipes that have been keto-fied to help you stick with your diet.
These keto recipes will not only taste amazing, they will fool your family and friends into thinking it’s the real deal. Seriously, last year, I made loaded mashed cauliflower and no one could tell the difference!
Check out these recipes and tell me what you think in the comments!
Cauliflower is pretty much a hero when it comes to the keto diet. It’s so versatile because it pretty much conforms to whatever flavor you are going for. It can be part of pizza dough, it can be part of mac and cheese, and it can be mashed potatoes. If you want the ultimate comfort food side dish, you have got to try this loaded cauliflower mash by Low Carb Maven.
Another hero of the keto diet is pork rinds. This low-carb replacement for potato chips is pretty much the topping for every crunchy casserole I make. This green bean casserole by Keto Connect is no exception. With a 5 minute prep time and amazing flavor, you won’t be missing that old cream of mushroom soup green bean casserole recipe. Your guests will gobble up this keto-friendly veggie side with no complaints.
A huge pantry staple for the keto diet is xanthan gum. This handy little powder acts as a thickening agent. You can purchase this at most local grocery stores or get it on Amazon. It may look expensive, but you will only need a little bit so it will go a loooong way. This amazing keto-friendly turkey and gravy dinner from Ruled.me is super easy to make and the consistency is spot on close to that brown gravy packet you make every year. The gravy will taste so good, you’ll barely have enough for the leftovers.
This is a new twist to a holiday favorite and it’s literally the best keto stuffing recipe out there. This amazing keto stuffing recipe from All Day I Dream About Food is delicious and nearly indistinguishable from its carb-heavy counterpart. If you thought you had to skip out on the stuffing this year, think again!
Thanksgiving is not complete without some great cornbread on the side of your plate. Especially in the south! The cheesy almond bread mixture will mimic that cornbread taste without any weird extra ingredients. You can even add in garlic, ranch, or jalapenos depending on your style.
Cauliflower saves the day again in this classic Thanksgiving dish. Growing up, I remember those heating up those Stouffer’s dishes with the super cheesy Mac & Cheese. If you liked the loaded mashed cauliflower, you’ll love this comfort food favorite Bacon Mac & Cheese from Tasty.co
Along with some good cornbread, you need some soft buttery dinner rolls in that bread basket too. You could even use those rolls for mini turkey sandwiches for tomorrow’s leftovers. This dough is similar to the famed Fat Head Pizza Dough and it will only take you 5 minutes to prepare!
This is a tricky recipe to keep keto but Wholesome Yum nailed it with her sugar-free low-carb version of cranberry sauce. With the 10 minute prep time and super sweet taste, you won’t be missing that can shape for long!
Keto recipes have to get super creative when it comes to sweets. To mimic this Holiday favorite, you’ll combine cauliflower with some pumpkin and top with sweet buttery pecans.
Psst, if you love your air fryer like me, make sure to check out these easy keto air fryer recipes!
Last but not least, the pumpkin pie! I had to give more props to Keto Connect because they are amazing at what they do. Cheesecake is one of those staples on the keto diet so why not combine it with pumpkin to make a delicious pumpkin pie cheesecake? Keto Connect does it again with this super easy-to-make dessert. No one will know even know it’s low-carb. Pile on the sugar free whipped cream and serve it up super cold!
Need help surviving the rest of the year on the ketogenic Diet? Make sure you check out my Holiday survival guide packed with really great tips!
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Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.
In a high MCT diet, ketosis occurs without restricting carbs as drastically as in the classic ketogenic diet. Other research has found that a high MCT diet containing around 20% of calories from carbs produces effects similar to those of the classic ketogenic diet, which provides fewer than 5% of calories from carbs.
A few general tips for making your Thanksgiving keto-friendly: Swap out mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower, nix adding any flour to thicken recipes like green bean casserole or creamed spinach, and load up on the low-carb veggies like Brussels sprouts, spaghetti squash, and mushrooms.
Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.
A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.
To maximize weight loss on a ketogenic diet, get adequate sleep, reduce stress, be more active and consume whole, nutritious, low-carb foods whenever possible.
Following the keto diet requires limiting carb intake to up to 50 g a day. A person generally replaces high carb foods with fatty foods, such as eggs, dairy products, and fresh meat and fish. Wheat products and some fruits, vegetables, beans, and legumes can be high in carbs, so checking food labels is key.
Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.
"Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70 to 80 percent fat from total daily calories, 5 to 10 percent carbohydrate, and 10 to 20 percent protein."
Increase the size of your meals with nutrient-dense foods. This will promote a sense of fullness and reduce the urge to snack in between meals. Include plenty of fibre in your meals. While fibre from foods like green leafy vegetables is considered a carbohydrate, we don't digest it, so it doesn't count.
Monica Chan, supervising dietitian with Riverside University Health System in California, recommends transitioning off a keto diet by “slowly decreasing your fat intake, especially saturated fat, while increasing lean proteins, vegetables and wholesome carbohydrates like fresh fruits, whole grains and beans.”
You do not have to limit vegetables if you are on the keto diet or are considering it. Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.
Following the keto diet requires limiting carb intake to up to 50 g a day. A person generally replaces high carb foods with fatty foods, such as eggs, dairy products, and fresh meat and fish. Wheat products and some fruits, vegetables, beans, and legumes can be high in carbs, so checking food labels is key.
Eating too much protein on Keto is largely a myth - gluconeogenesis leads to a small increase in glucose production, but we need that to survive. If you are generally active and not in a calorie deficit, you may want to shoot for 1.6 g/kg body weight per day, and prioritize protein on Keto with healthy sources.
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