How to Stay Low-Carb During the Holidays

Staying Low-Carb on Holidays: Surviving and Thriving The holiday season is full of joy, celebrations, and delicious food—but it can also be a challenging time for those committed to a low-carb lifestyle. From carb-heavy comfort foods to tempting desserts, staying on track might feel impossible. Fear not! With a few smart strategies, you can navigate the festivities, enjoy the season, and stick to your low-carb goals. Set Yourself Up for Success 1. Plan Ahead Before attending a holiday gathering, check the menu (if available) or plan your strategy. Look for protein-rich dishes and low-carb sides, and consider bringing a dish to share that fits your dietary needs. 2. Eat Before You Go Arrive at events with a satisfied stomach by having a low-carb meal or snack beforehand. This will help you make better choices and avoid overindulging in carb-heavy appetizers or desserts. 3. Focus on Protein and Veggies    At holiday dinners, center your plate around turkey, ham, or fish, along w...
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Delicious Brownies, But They Fell Apart

 


These Keto Avocado Brownies taste amazing,
but they fell apart. Maybe I need to add something...

These brownies are so rich and chocolately, without a super sugary taste and yet not at all bitter. They're made with mashed, ripe avocado and unsweetened cocoa powder. The only problem is that they fell apart. Either I need to bake them longer, bake them in individual portions (like muffin tins) or add something to the recipe to make them stick together better (like xanthan gum). I will make a new post when I figure out what went wrong. In the meantime, they are absolutely scrumptious!

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed avocado
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons almond butter (or any unsweetened nut butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol (or your choice of sweetener)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/3 cup sugar free chocolate chips

Nutritional information per serving (6 servings): fat 8 g (saturated 1.3 g, cholesterol 12.5 mg); sodium 46.5 mg; carbohydrates 4 g (fiber 1.4g, sugar 2 g); protein 1.6 g

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Add wet ingredients to food processor and mix until blended.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and stir/mash with fork until there are no lumps.
  • Add dry ingredients to food processor. Pulse 6 times, scrape sides, then pulse 4 more times. Don't overmix.
  • Stir in nuts and chocolate chips and pour batter into a silicone loaf pan (or individual mini loafs, or muffins).
  • If using loaf pan bake 25 to 30 minutes or until fully set.
  • Cool in pan and cut into 6 pieces.
  • Store in fridge up to 1 week.

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