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Here is a fantastic healthy treat that is low in carbohydrate and high in healthy medium chain fats. It works as a low carb option or as a ‘fat bomb’ for those following a ketogenic diet.
You can read more about the selective and careful use of ketogenic diets on our site:
- A Little Bit of a History and a Few Thoughts on the Ketogenic Diet
- Cancer, Low Carb Diets and Tumor Keto-Adaptation
- Podcast: Calorie-Restricted Ketogenic Diet for Cancer with Miriam Kalamian CNS
- Two Serious Flaw in the Best Diet Rankings
- On the PCOS, Cardiometabolic Continuum: A Case Report
- David Ludwig, MD PhD, on Ideal Insulin, Ketosis, Calorie Counting and Weight Loss Resistance
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Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 large can Coconut cream 400 ml or about 16 oz
- 1/8 cup Monk fruit powder Or stevia powder
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.8 oz sugar-free chocolate cut up into tiny bits. Such as Lily's stevia-sweetened dark chocolate.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut cream, monk fruit powder, mint extract and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sugar-free chocolate.
- Divide the mixture into 10 muffin cups and freeze for at least two hours.