Crunchy oats, sweet berries, and rich, melted dark chocolate make this a truly satisfying yet still healthy indulgence. The berries provide antioxidants key for recovery and (along with the oats) a dose of fiber. Instructions : Dr Megan JustinI’m Dr. Megan Justin With a degree in Nutrition and years of experience working in U.S. hospitals, […]
These individual dishes of sweet-tart roasted apples are a deeply satisfying end to a meal. What makes this so special is the topping: The oats and almonds give this dish a shot of fiber, healthy fat, and antioxidants, while the crunchy texture offers a rewarding contrast to the soft, cooked apples. If you don’t have
This classic Strawberry with Ricotta is summer dessert gets a healthy upgrade by swapping out the whipped cream for protein-rich ricotta cheese. Strawberries get their bright red color from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, which are also found in other red and blue fruits and can help reduce inflammation. Warmth and moisture are strawberries’ worst enemies,
These keto cream puffs are a delicious, healthy treat that melts in your mouth. Enjoy them without any guilt. Delightful, dainty morsels of high-end patisserie now fully and perfect for special occasions. Instructions: For the Choux Pastry: The Vanilla Custard Filling: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until
These make-ahead chocolate clusters are great to grab as you head out the door to work. They will satisfy any mid-afternoon sweet craving. Our version starts with tempered chocolate. Un-tempered chocolate can look dull and taste chewy. Tempering gives a sheen and snap, but the process is typically finicky. So we developed an easy microwave
A peanut butter–based sweet treat is a great source of natural fat for the keto diet. Covered in chocolate, one peanut butter bite is also enough to be a quick sweet fix. But store-bought keto chocolate–peanut butter candies are often dry and chalky in texture and either cloyingly sweet or overly bitter. So we used
A good chocolate chip cookie is moist and chewy, with crisp edges and deep toffee and butterscotch notes. To mimic that keto-style, we swapped in almond flour for a tender crumb, coconut flour for its high absorbency power to bind the cookies together, and xanthan gum for structure. In initial testing, our cookies baked up
Attention all lovers of sour dough apple fritter bread! This recipe blends the taste of sourdough bread that again derives from the fermented dough with sweet apple fritters in bread format. Prepare to change your morning meals or impress your guests with this delicious and very fancy coffee cake. Why You’ll Love This Sourdough Apple
Cheesecakes look impressive and taste satisfyingly indulgent but seem daunting to make. Our mini versions couldn’t be simpler, however, and the fact that they use keto-friendly ingredients like cream cheese and eggs makes them accessible to anyone on the diet. Our goal for this dessert was to find a grain-free flour crust to support our
Other than its warm chocolatiness, the best part of a mug cake is how quickly it comes together and how easy it is to eat—the perfect treat when you crave something decadent. We started by melting butter with keto-friendly chocolate chips. We then added some cocoa powder, powdered erythritol to balance the bitterness of the
