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How To Make Keto Trail Mix

February 27, 2019 by officially gluten free 11 Comments

With this Tutorial on How To Make Keto Trail Mix, You’ll get the low-down on what to include and how to customize your homemade trail mix to your needs and wants. I give you an easy recipe for Crunchy, Salty Keto Trail Mix, that’s perfect for Hiking, Driving or Just for Snacking on while at Work or at Home watching Netflix. The recipe has many variations so if you prefer your trail mix sweeter… I’ve got you covered.

What to Add:

Nuts

Feel free to use any kind of nuts. I prefer to use Pecans and Walnuts but you can use any kind of nut you like. Other options include Almonds, Cashews Peanuts, Pistachios and Macadamia Nuts.

Seeds

Don’t Forget the seeds! Seeds are actually packing a serious nutritional punch and are often loaded with fibre. I used Pumpkin and Chia Seeds but again you can use any type of seeds you like. Sunflower, Flax, Hemp, Squash and Sesame Seeds are other great options.

The Extras:

Dried No Sugar Added Berries

Dried Berries add some extra sweetness, chewy texture and irresistible fruity flavour. Cranberries and Blueberries are my two favourites but you can use any Low Carb Berries you like. Strawberries, Blackberries and Raspberries are also great options.

Other Optional Mix-Ins

Some other optional mix-ins are Low Carb Chocolate, Low Carb crackers, Pork Rinds, Unsweetened Coconut.

The Coating:

Egg White

Coating the trail mix with frothy egg white before baking with help give it some extra crunch.

Butter

A little melted butter or coconut oil drizzled over the trail mix before baking will help the slow roast.

Molasses (optional)

Molasses does have 5g net carbs per Tsp but it’s also rich in vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium. I like the flavour it adds and 5 net g of carbs over 14 servings isn’t too bad in my books.

Optional Trail Mix Flavours:

Savoury

A little Pink Himalayan Salt with a hint of Garlic makes an Amazing Savoury Trail Mix, that’s a perfect low carb substitute for Salty Popcorn or Chips.

Cinnamon

If you prefer a Sweeter Trail mix…skip the molasses, salt, garlic and onion powder. Instead add 1 Tsp of Cinnamon and 2 Tbsp of Powdered Swerve or Granulated Sweetener to the frothy egg white.

Chocolate

Cocoa powder is another great option, if you like your trail mix sweet. Again…skip the molasses, salt, garlic and onion powder. Instead add 1 Tbsp of Cocoa powder and 2 Tbsp of Powdered Swerve or Granulated Sweetener to the frothy egg white.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is another great trail mix flavour option if you like a sweeter trail mix. To make peanut butter trail mix you skip the molasses, garlic and onion powder and salt. Instead add 2 Tbsp of Natural Peanut Butter and 2 Tbsp of Powdered Swerve or Granulated Sweetener to the frothy egg white.

How To Make Keto Trail Mix

To make this Keto Trail Mix Recipe, you start by preheating your oven to 325 F. Then, on an un-greased cookie sheet, roast the pumpkin seeds for 2 minutes or until you hear them start pop. Remove from the oven, stir them around then return to the oven until you start to hear the pop again(approx. 2 mins). Remove from the oven, then set aside. Spread the pecans, walnuts and chia seeds on the baking pan. Roast until aromatic, approx. 4 – 5 minutes.

Then in a large mixing bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Add the molasses, sweetener, 1/2 a tsp of salt, garlic and onion powder to the beaten egg white. Mix until well combined. Reduce oven to 250 F. Spead the trail mix evenly over the baking pan, then drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the remaining salt. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, stirring a few times throughout.

What is the Ketogenic Diet?

The ketogenic diet (often called keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source, that’s when you hit ketosis.

While on the Keto diet you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from fat, 15 to 25 percent from protein, and 10 percent from carbohydrates. You’re supposed to avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

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How To Make Keto Trail Mix

An easy recipe for Crunchy, Salty Keto Trail Mix, that's perfect for Hiking, Driving or Just for Snacking on while at Work or at Home watching Netflix.

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Course: Keto Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, Keto, Low Carb, snacks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Lyndsay Baker

Ingredients

1 Cup Pecans
1 Cup Walnuts
3/4 Cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 Egg White
1 Tsp Molasses
3/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Onion Powder
2 Tsp Sweetener powdered swerve
2 Tsp Melted Butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Roast Pumpkin seeds for 2 minutes or until you hear them start pop. Remove from the oven, stir them around then return to the oven until you start to hear the pop again(approx. 2 mins). Remove from the oven, then set aside. Spread the pecans, walnuts and chia seeds on the baking pan. Roast until aromatic, approx. 4 - 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Add the molasses, sweetener, 1/2 a tsp of salt, garlic and onion powder to the beaten egg white. Mix until well combined. Pour the trail mix into the bowl with the egg whites, them mix until the trail mix is fully coated.
Reduce oven to 250 F. Spead the trail mix evenly over the baking pan, then drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the remaining salt. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring a few times throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14.7g | Fiber: 2.4g

Nutritional Info

1 Batch of Keto Trail Mix = 14 Servings

Each Serving / 1/4 Cup of Keto Trail Mix =

155 Calories | 14.7 g Fat | 4.6 g Carbs | 2.4 g Fibre | 4 g Protein

Note: Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake

February 13, 2019 by officially gluten free 40 Comments

This Low Carb No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake is incredibly Light and Fluffy! It’s much lighter than Traditional Cheesecake and is really Quick and Easy to Make. It only uses a few Ingredients and can be made with any flavour of Sugar Free Jello, making it Perfect for any Occasion. We made Cherry for Valentine’s Day!

How to Make a No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake

To make this delicious No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake, you use a food processor, ground the pecans until very fine. Then in a frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground pecans with the almond flour. Stir continuously until aromatic, approx. 4-5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the sweetener and melted butter. Mix until combined. Line a springform pan with parchment or wax paper (tin foil or plastic wrap will work too) Then press the nut mixture into the bottom of the pan. Place the prepared crust in the fridge while the cheesecake is prepared.

Then in a large mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream and 1/4 cup of the cream cheese, until stiff. Next, use a saucepan over high heat to bring the water to a boil. Add the jello packets and stir until dissolved.

In a blender, mix the jello with 1/2 cup cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Then slowly mix the jello mixture into the whipped cream using a mixer. Mix until thoroughly combined. Pour the jello cheesecake over the prepared crust, then refrigerate for 1 hour.

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

The ketogenic diet (often called keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When in ketosis, your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source.

On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

WHAT IS DIRTY KETO AND WHAT IS CLEAN KETO?

Dirty keto means sticking to keto macros, but without emphasizing on whole foods in particular. This is essentially the same thing as the “If it fits your macros” approach. This means that your 20 g net carbs could come from anything. People who are doing dirty keto tend to have things like diet soda and sugar free Jello.

If you’re Clean Keto, it means you generally only consume food with natural ingredients. Both people on Dirty and on Clean Keto try to stick to 20 g net carbs a day.

No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake

This recipe for No-Bake Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake is super quick and easy to make and can be made with any flavour of Jello. It’s a family friendly recipe that has no added sugar and is naturally Gluten free, Low Carb and Dirty Keto. (What is Dirty Keto? Dirty keto means sticking to keto macros, but without emphasizing on whole foods in particular.)

Looking for some more delicious Keto Recipes? You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav is this Keto Bacon and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla. I love that it’s so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, is this tasty Keto French Toast Casserole. It’s perfect for impressing dinner guests or for spoiling someone special.