Keto Almost Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Crispy, buttery toast is topped with almond butter and strawberry puree for a keto twist on the standard peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I remember when I was young my mom had a sandwich press to make PB&J sandwiches that would seal in the filling and if you have one this is an awesome time to use it. If you’re like me and you can’t really justify yet another kitchen gadget then feel free to make it stovetop on a regular pan, just prepare to eat this one with a fork! Without the sugar of a traditional jam the strawberries won’t just stay in place–but they still taste great.

You can make this as an open-face sandwich (aka just 1 piece of bread) in order to cut back on the carbs. If you like the taste of bread on both sides like I do you can simply fold your 1 piece of bread diagonally into a triangle. While you may have fond memories as I do of a PB&J being a decent meal keep in mind with keto that this is a fair amount of carbs–so personally I treat this as a dessert. It’s a great dish for those of you doing the #unsweetketochallenge! 

Make sure you get almond butter with no sugar added. The best almond butters come in a glass jar and have only one ingredient: almonds. My favorite by far is the Once Again Natural Creamy almond butter. 

Want an even more delightfully sweet sandwich? Replace the strawberries with a bar of Choczero Milk Chocolate Hazelnut and let it melt into the almond butter.  You’ll have something very similar to a Nutella Sandwich with a bit of a crunch.

Keto Jam

I made this recipe before this product existed, but Choczero now carries Strawberry Jam! I quite like it, but I don’t always have it on hand and it’s not always in stock. Of course, plain strawberries are healthier than a product mixed with sweeteners, but it’s an option.

Keto Almost Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

  1. Place your strawberries into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30seconds-1minute until you can easily smash them with a spoon to create a puree. This will be your “jam”. (If you really need it sweeter you can add a tablespoon of erythritol or erythritol/monkfruit blend and stir).
  2. Turn the stove on to medium. Put the bread directly into the pan with no butter. Wait until the bottom just barely starts to turn brown before you flip it over. (If you’re like me and keep your bread stored in the freezer this can take a few minutes)
  3. As the other side is toasting, drop a knob of butter per each slice of bread into the pan. It’ll start to melt and you can use the spatula to drag the bread over the melted butter. Flip the toast to coat the other side in butter as well. 
  4. Add the almond butter and spoon out some strawberry puree onto the toast. You may wish to let this toast a little longer so the fillings can warm up slightly.

Air Fryer Ribeye

I usually use Costco Ribeye steaks because they are thick, fatty, and inexpensive. Thinner steaks or grassfed steaks will take less time to cook. I often eat these steaks with some cauliflower rice on the side. Overall this is the easiest way I’ve found to cook steak. Just be sure to clean the grease out of your air fryer regularly, anything that drips can be a fire hazard. 

Air Fryer Ribeye

0.) When I bring ribeye home from the market I like to put it into a ziplock bag so that it can be frozen without getting freezer burn. Freeze them 2 per bag next to each other so that they defrost faster. If you stack them they will take longer to defrost.

1.) If the ribeye is frozen it needs to be placed in the refrigerator to defrost. I suggest cooking 2 ribeyes at a time. You can sometimes fit 4 ribeyes in though. This can take a couple of days. I suggest putting it into a fridge drawer so that if the bag leaks it is easy to clean up and it doesn’t spill onto other foods.

2.) On the day of cooking the steak set the steak out on the counter so it can come to room temperature. This allows the steak to cook more evenly and it will be more tender. I like to set out my steak for 3 hrs. Set a timer so you don’t forget.

3.) Set the temperature on the air fryer to 400F and the timer to 5 minutes. This will allow the oven to preheat and cook the steak more evenly. 

4.) Set the air fying rack on top of the pan.

5.) Set the ribeyes on top of the air frying rack.

6.) Place the pan + air frying rack into the air fryer and set the timer for 10 minutes. 

7.) Once the timer goes off use tongs to carefully flip over the ribeyes. 

8.) Set the timer for another 10 minutes.

9.) Pull out the pan and set it on top of the oven. You can press into them with tongs to check for doneness or use a meat thermometer. This time should make them about medium.

10.) Salt alone is already a great seasoning. You can also add black pepper or use a steak seasoning that has no sugar in it. 

 

 

 

Keto Paleo Instant Pot Chili (No Beans) (No Soy)

Recipe Notes

This is a filling dish you can cook and even freeze ahead of time. This will just barely fit into an Instant Pot Duo Mini. If you don’t have an instant pot you can still cook this in a slow cooker or stovetop.

Ingredients

Primal Kitchen Steak Sauce (Optional) – A traditional chili calls for worcestershire sauce, which can often contain soy, sugar, and even vegetable oils. This paleo keto sauce is a much healthier alternative. Don’t sweat it though if you can’t get this ingredient. It adds some definite flavor, but the chili will still taste quite good without it.

Pair With:

  • This recipe goes great with a keto cornbread! Luckily Good Dee’s and High Key have corn-free keto cornbreads to make things easier. Slather it with butter for extra flavor and enjoy warm bread with a cozy bowl of chili.
  • Prefer crunch with your chili? Try the Cheddar Whisps on the side, they’re a great replacement for cheese crackers. Word of warning though: Don’t just dump these into the bowl, they’ll get soggy. Just have one after having a bite of chili for a delightful cheesy crunch.
  • For a more plain traditional cracker try the Fat Snax Almond Flour Keto Crackers. Keto isn’t always about the cheese! That said they do also have a cheddar flavor that I like to eat with this chili.


Keto Paleo Instant Pot Chili (No Beans) (No Soy)

Ingredients

  • 3lbs Ground Beef (I use 85% lean. 80% is also ok.)
  • 1/2 Cup diced frozen onion (I use frozen diced to save time. This is about 1 medium onion)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 6-oz can tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Steak Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef bone broth with no sugar (Like Kettle and Fire) or 2 cups for a more soupy-chili
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • Sour Cream
  • Chives
  • Shredded Cheese
  1. Place your instant pot on the counter and make sure it’s not under a cabinet because steam will come out the top.
  2. Select the “Sauté” setting on the instant pot. Don’t use the lid yet. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onions are see through and slightly brown (carmelized)(approx 15 min). Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the ground beef and break it apart with your spatula. Keep using a chopping motion to break it into smaller and smaller parts and mix in the onions and garlic. Stir and flip the meat until it’s all cooked through (browned). Making smaller pieces will give it a better texture so make sure you break up any clumps of meat.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients except the bay leaf to the pot and stir until everything is combined. Place the bay leaf on top in the middle.
  5. Put the lid on and lock it into place. Press “Keep Warm/Cancel” to stop the saute cycle. Press the “Meat/Stew” button once and leave it. It will say “high pressure”. It will just say “On” while it comes up to pressure. Leave it at the default 35 minutes to cook. Keep in mind it will take time to come up to pressure and also to release pressure so overall it will take longer (about1.5hrs) for it to cook.
  6. You’ll hear a beep when the time is done and pressure will start releasing on it’s own (natural release). In about 30-40minutes you’ll see the knob on top has turned to the venting position and you can try to open the lid. If the lid feels “stuck” leave it alone, it’s still got pressure it needs to release. If you’re in a hurry you can do a quick release (use a long spatula to knock the knob into the venting position, but CAREFUL, a lot of steam will come out!) and it’ll be done in about 5 minutes. However, this will mean the flavors won’t get to mix together quite as well.

 

Stovetop Directions

After cooking the ground beef and mixing all the ingredients together, cover with a lid and turn the temperature to low. Let it simmer for 1hr. 

If you’re in a hurry after cooking the ground beef and mixing it all together you can cook it on medium instead for about 20 minutes, but keep an eye on it and stir it frequently to avoid burning. The flavors won’t come together quite as well, but personally, I don’t think it’s a huge difference. Not something I’d do in a chili cookoff but it’s fine for a nightly meal in a rush.

Slow Cooker Directions

The directions are mostly the same but you will want to cook it for 6-7 hours on low or 3-4hours on high to let the flavors meld together.

 

 

 

Keto Hot Roast Beef Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Base Culture Keto Bread
  • Primal Kitchen Thousand Island Dressing
  • Sauerkraut 
  • Butter
  • 2 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 4 slices thick-cut Roast Beef (try to look for a brand with no sugar/coloring if possible)

Directions:

  1. Heat a large pan on the stove on medium. While it’s heating you can add the butter, as soon as it’s melted lay the bread down in the butter, soak it up on one side, and then flip it over with a spatula so both sides are coated in butter.
  2.  Allow the buttered toast to sit until one side is toasted.
  3. Once one side is toasted flip the bread over and remove pan from heat. 
  4. Make sure the lid is tight and shake the thousand island dressing bottle, it tends to separate a lot.
  5. Carefully pour the thousand island dressing onto the toasted side of both slices of bread, covering each slice.
  6. Lay a slice of swiss cheese on top of the dressing on both pieces of toast
  7. Put the pan back on the heat.
  8. Lay the roast beef slices onto one of the slices in 4 different directions and fold the extra over. That way it all lays out evenly.
  9. Carefully use the spatula to flip over the slice of toast that has meat on it so that the meat is down against the pan and can begin to heat.
  10. Use a spoon to get some sauerkraut out of the jar, pressing it against the side of the jar to drain the liquid. Cover the piece of toast without the meat with sauerkraut. 
  11. Once the meat is warmed up you can use the spatula to lift the meat part of the sandwich on top of the sauerkraut part. Try to line up the toast shapes. Press down with the spatula to hold the bread together, it will allow the cheese to melt together and hold the sandwich together better.
  12. Allow the sandwich to toast a little longer(1-2mins) so the cheeses melt together better. If the bread is already toasted you can remove it from the heat so it doesn’t burn but still melts the cheese.
  13. Place the sandwich on a plate and use the spatula to cut the sandwich into triangles.
  14. Enjoy! Great with a side of pork rinds.

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1. Heat a large pan on the stove on medium. While it’s heating you can add the butter, as soon as it’s melted lay the bread down in the butter, soak it up on one side, and then flip it over with a spatula so both sides are coated in butter.

2. Allow the buttered toast to sit until one side is toasted.

3. Once one side is toasted flip the bread over and remove pan from heat.

 

4. Make sure the lid is tight and shake the thousand island dressing bottle, it tends to separate a lot

5. Carefully pour the thousand island dressing onto the toasted side of both slices of bread, covering each slice.

6. Lay a slice of swiss cheese on top of the dressing on both pieces of toast

7. Put the pan back on the heat.

8. Lay the roast beef slices onto one of the slices in 4 different directions and fold the extra over. That way it all lays out evenly.

9. Carefully use the spatula to flip over the slice of toast that has meat on it so that the meat is down against the pan and can begin to heat.

10. Use a spoon to get some sauerkraut out of the jar, pressing it against the side of the jar to drain the liquid. Cover the piece of toast without the meat with sauerkraut.

11. Once the meat is warmed up you can use the spatula to lift the meat part of the sandwich on top of the sauerkraut part. Try to line up the toast shapes. Press down with the spatula to hold the bread together, it will allow the cheese to melt together and hold the sandwich together better.

12. Allow the sandwich to toast a little longer(1-2mins) so the cheeses melt together better. If the bread is already toasted you can remove it from the heat so it doesn’t burn but still melts the cheese.

13. Place the sandwich on a plate and use the spatula to cut the sandwich into triangles.

14. Enjoy! Great with a side of pork rinds.

Keto Microwave Cheesecake Bars

Recipe Notes

This is an easy recipe you can whip up very quickly, but it does need to set in the fridge for about 3hrs+ in order to set properly. All you need is a microwave and a fridge so it makes it a great meal for the students out there living in dorms. The great news is you don’t even have to add additional sweetener! You don’t want to eat the whole thing at once, I make these in my 3-Cup Pyrex containers so I can easily just pop a lid on and save some for later.

Ingredients

  • Sweetener — If you’d like to add sweetener, you could use 1 tablespoon of erythritol when you’re mixing the cheeses together. However, even for someone used to sweeteners, I think the strawberries and lemon juice in this recipe offer a lot of sweetness.
  • You can also use fresh strawberries and simply slice them and put them on top, laid out flat. Or dice them and microwave them for 1 minute and then spread them on top of the cheesecake similarly to the frozen. Microwaving the strawberries will allow you to spread them more evenly and it will taste a little sweeter instead of tart.

Equipment

Keto Microwave Cheesecake Bars

Crust:

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 6 Tablespoons Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Cheesecake:

  • 8 Tablespoons Ricotta Cheese
  • 4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Large Egg
  • ~10 Strawberries

Directions:

  1. I use the 3-cup Pyrex rectangular glass containers(7.25” wide x 5.5” deep x 1.75” high).
  2. Microwave the butter for 45seconds or until it’s melted.
  3. Add the almond flour and pumpkin pie spice and stir with a spoon.
  4. Use the back of the spoon to flatten out the mixture into the bottom of the container.
  5. In a separate bowl (or use a glass measuring cup so it’s easier to pour) microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds to soften it.
  6. Add the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract and stir.
  7. Add the egg and stir. Try to get the mixture as smooth as possible. You can press the cheeses against the side of the bowl to break them down further.
  8. Pour the mixture on top of the crust.
  9. Microwave for 3 minutes. The center of the cheesecake will probably still be runny, that’s OK.
  10. While that’s microwaving wash the bowl you mixed the cheeses in and place the frozen strawberries in the bowl.
  11. Take out the cheesecake and microwave the strawberries for 2 minutes.
  12. While the strawberries are still hot you should be able to easily chop and smash them in the bowl using just the spoon to turn it into a sort of jam-like consistency.
  13. Pour the strawberries on top of the cheesecake and try to even out the layer with the back of the spoon.
  14. Cover the container with a lid and put in the refrigerator to chill and set. The cheesecake must cool completely for the texture to be correct. (About 3 hrs)
  15. Enjoy. Makes 2 servings to split or save for later.

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  1. I use the 3-cup Pyrex rectangular glass containers(7.25” wide x 5.5” deep x 1.75” high).
  2. Microwave the butter for 45seconds or until it’s melted.
  3. Add the almond flour and pumpkin pie spice and stir with a spoon.
  4. Use the back of the spoon to flatten out the mixture into the bottom of the container.

5. In a separate bowl(or use a glass measuring cup so it’s easier to pour) microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds to soften it.

6. Add the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon juice, and stir.

7. Add the egg and stir. Try to get the mixture as smooth as possible. You can press the cheeses against the side of the bowl to break them down further.

8. Pour the mixture on top of the crust.

9. Microwave for 3 minutes. The center of the cheesecake will probably still be runny, that’s OK.

10. While that’s microwaving wash the bowl you mixed the cheeses in and place the frozen strawberries in the bowl/measuring cup.

11. Take out the cheesecake and microwave the strawberries for 2 minutes.

12. While the strawberries are still hot you should be able to easily chop and smash them in the bowl using just the spoon to turn it into a sort of jam-like consistency.

13. Pour the strawberries on top of the cheesecake and try to even out the layer with the back of the spoon.

 

14. Cover the container with a lid and put in the refrigerator to chill and set. The cheesecake must cool completely for the texture to be correct. (About 3 hrs)

15. Enjoy! Serves 2, or save half for later.

KetoAim Crispy ‘N Juicy Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

 

Recipe Notes

These chicken tenders result in a crispy lightly “breaded” chicken tender that you just can’t get from a regular oven. Instead of bread crumbs, it uses a mix of crushed pork rinds and cheese to keep this recipe low-carb and keto friendly. With a simple egg wash this recipe is even fine for those of you doing carnivore (though carnivore folks may wish to skip on the seasoning). 

Ingredients

  • Pork Panko — which is really just crushed-up pork rinds. If you have some plain/salt-only pork rinds at home you can blend them up yourself to make some yourself, but I personally really hate cleaning the blender. I thought they were kind of expensive at first but after blending up some pork rinds myself I realized there is a LOT of air in pork rinds so you don’t really get that much out of a bag of normal pork rinds. Add to that the fact that keto can involve a lot of cooking to get a clean healthy meal and I’m happy to buy something more convenient. It’s a great breadcrumb replacement and also works great in keto meatloaf.
  • Parmesan Cheese – This is optional, and if you’re dairy-free or paleo feel free to leave this out. It is mostly to add some flavor, saltiness, and variance in the texture of the “breading”. Freshly grated parmesan is delicious but you can use the cheap pregrated stuff too. Be aware that many of the pre-grated brands use cellulose powder mixed in as an anti-caking agent and bulking agent. This is basically refined wood pulp. I am unsure of the effects of this, but I have read a few anecdotes from folks that say this makes them feel worse when they eat it. As always, listen to your body and buy what you can afford. I personally avoid it most of the time because I feel better with less dairy, but I do sometimes mix it in just to eat something different.

Pair With

Equipment

  • Air fryer, I recommend the Ninja Foodi XL 6-in-1 air fryer because it doubles as a grill and has a smoke containment system so you can easily use it indoors. It’s also one of the easier ones to clean. The XL size means you can easily do some batch cooking as well. Use the basket attachment instead of the grill attachment for this recipe.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer follow the regular oven instructions below

KetoAim Crispy ‘N Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

  • 1 bag of Costco Chicken Tenders (Approx 4oz / 113g)
  • 1.5 Cups of Pork Panko
  • .5 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, leave out if paleo or dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 egg

1.) There will be 3 stations: the egg wash, the “breading”, and the air fryer pan + basket.

2.) Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk it together. This goes to the left.

3.) Get a plate and mix the pork panko, parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic together with a fork. This is in the middle. The air fryer basket/pan goes on the right.

4.) Dip each chicken tender into the egg, and then put it into the crumbs mixture. Press down on the chicken tender, then flip it over and press it down again. It might not feel like there’s a lot of coating but that’s okay. Lay the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket. It’s okay if they touch, in my air fryer they definitely do in order to fit. Repeat for all the chicken tenders.

5.) If you have any crumbs left over, sprinkle them over the top of the chicken tenders. 

6.) Cook in the air fryer at 400F for 15 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer that the biggest chicken tender has reached at least 165F inside the thickest piece of chicken. Cook it longer if necessary to reach the temperature. 

REGULAR OVEN INSTRUCTIONS
Although the air fryer will definitely give you the most crispy results, this recipe can be cooked in a regular oven as well at 400F for approx 18-20 minutes or until the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165F. This is useful if you’re trying to cook larger batches. I find it matters less for meal prep because these tenders tend to be a little less crisp when they aren’t fresh anyways. But if you’ve got the time the air fryer does make a difference. 

Microwave Keto Strawberry Egg Loaf

This recipe tastes like a bread pudding and you may notice some jiggle in the middle still. Be careful to let the food sit in the microwave for a minute afterward–I’ve had this recipe explode on me when I moved it because of the air pockets. 

If you’re used to sweeteners you can certainly add a little of your choice to this recipe (before you add the strawberries). A tablespoon of erythritol would probably do for most folks. Or 15 Monkfruit Drops.

Why No Sweetener? #UnsweetKetoChallenge

Even keto sweeteners can have negative effects. Many of them cause an upset stomach, and they can still spike insulin thanks to the sympathetic nervous system. In 2019 I tested going without any kind of keto sweetener except berries or tea for a month–and was surprised to lose the most weight I had ever lost in a month, my skin cleared up, my energy was up, my inflammation was down, and I could think more clearly. 

Although I don’t think I’ll ever completely cut out keto sweetener desserts I almost never have them now. Desserts like this keep me on track and are satisfying now that I’m used to no sweetener. 

Microwave Keto Strawberry Egg Loaf

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Butter

2 tablespoons Cream Cheese

2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

1 Egg

5 or so frozen strawberries

1.) Put the butter and cream cheese in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to soften it.

2.) Add the heavy cream and stir the ingredients. It won’t be completely smooth.

3.) Add the egg and stir until it’s an even consistency, it probably still won’t be completely smooth.

4.) Add the strawberries, spread them out.

5.) Microwave 2 minutes. Let sit in the microwave 1 minute, then enjoy!

Keto Strawberry Cereal aka “Stuff in Milk”

Even keto sweeteners can have negative effects. Many of them cause an upset stomach, and they can still spike insulin thanks to the sympathetic nervous system. In 2019 I tested going without any kind of keto sweetener except berries or tea for a month–and was surprised to lose the most weight I had ever lost in a month, my skin cleared up, my energy was up, my inflammation was down, and I could think more clearly. 

Although I don’t think I’ll ever completely cut out keto sweetener desserts I almost never have them now. “Desserts” like this keep me on track and are satisfying now that I’m used to no sweetener. 

Although this is a far cry from my old days of Captain Crunch, I find this cereal to be quite similar to corn flakes with berries.

For a sweeter version that is similar to Special K’s chocolate cereal, you can do something like Choczero’s Chocolate Chips instead of Strawberries. You could also sprinkle about a tablespoon of erythritol over the cereal to make it more similar to frosted flakes, although I personally find the aftertaste fairly strong from doing this. 

Keto Strawberry Cereal aka “Stuff in Milk”

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup coconut flakes

1 tablespoon almond butter

5 or so frozen strawberries

Almond milk, as much as you like for your cereal

1.) Put the frozen strawberries in a bowl, microwave for 1 min. Microwave longer if needed to get them defrosted enough to eat. I like mine still a little cold.

2.) Stir up the strawberries and slice them with a spoon so they’re smaller. This will give you more bites of cereal with strawberries. 

3.) Add the almond slices. Then add the almond butter. Then add the coconut flakes. Add about half the amount of almond milk you’re going to want and stir the ingredients to bring it all together. Then add the rest of the almond milk as you like.

KetoAim Microwave Keto Pizza

This is a take on a fathead pizza — the mozzarella cheese provides the chewiness that is normally derived from gluten in traditional baking. This recipe doesn’t really work well in the oven– if you have the time and oven I recommend finding a oven-based pizza recipe, but this is great if you’re in a hurry! If you’re doing keto in a dorm or on the road this one is for you.


P.S. I spent a month developing this recipe and getting the consistency right for my boyfriend’s birthday! ♡


KetoAim Microwave Keto Pizza
For the Crust:
1 Tablespoon cream cheese
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 Tablespoon almond flour
1/4th teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup shred mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon shred parmesan cheese
1 egg
Optional Garlic Powder

Toppings
4 Tablespoon Rao’s Marinara Sauce (Or other low/no sugar tomato sauce)
1/4 cup shred mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shred cheddar cheese
Pepperoni

Make it a Meat Lover’s Pizza Also Add
Diced Ham
Cooked Crumbled Bacon (google microwave Bacon, it’s easy)
Sausage Crumbles (you can buy them precooked)

INSTRUCTIONS
1.) Microwave the butter and cream cheese for 30 seconds in a glass container. (We use 7.5 x 5 inch pyrex)
2.) Add the almond flour, italian seasoning, baking powder, heavy whipping cream, and mix into a paste.
3.) Add the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg. Stir until well combined and flatten in the dish. It will be chunky but it will melt in the microwave.
4.) Sprinkle garlic powder on top of crust to taste. (You don’t need a lot)
5.) Microwave 4 minutes. Microwave time may vary but be careful to not overcook as it will make the crust tough. Spoon inserted in the middle should come out clean. Let crust cool for 2 minutes. (This helps with texture.)
6.) Pour the tomato sauce on top of the cooked crust and spread it evenly with a spoon.
7.) Add the cheese and any desired toppings evenly across the top.
8.) Microwave 1:30 to melt the cheese and warm the toppings.
9.) Enjoy!

Recipe Progress Notes:
Tried 1 tbsp coconut flour,  1 tbsp almond.  Too biscuity and you can taste the coconut. I think I may need to stick with almond or mostly almond.

Too much cheese in the crust = too chewy, makes it hard to eat.

Cook the crust too long = burns the cheese and it becomes tough.

You do need the mix of mozerella and cheddar to have the correct texture. But the parmesean isn’t necessary, it just adds a nice flavor and salt.

KetoAim Keto Microwave Hotcake / Pancake

This creates a soft pancake that goes great with eggs, bacon, and sausage. It makes a great base to a breakfast bowl by layering a low-carb syrup, eggs, bacon/sausage/whatever meats, and cheese. My favorite toppings are butter and sugar free syrup but you can also do a few berries and sugar-free whip cream. Butter and erythritol is good if you’re used to sugar pancakes as well.


KetoAim Keto Microwave Hotcake / Pancake
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese

3 tablespoons superfine blanched almond flour
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/4th teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon erythritol
1 egg
1/4th teaspoon vanilla extract

Low carb syrup/toppings of choice

INSTRUCTIONS
1.) Microwave the butter and cream cheese for 30 seconds in a glass container. (We use 7.5 x 5 inch pyrex)
2.) Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth.
3.) Microwave for 2 minutes. Done!

KetoAim Keto Microwave Hotcake / Pancake Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Sugar Alcohol Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
1 Tablespoon Butter 102 12 g 0 0   0 0.1
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese 50 5 0.5 0   0.5 1
3 Tablespoons superfine blanched almond flour 120 10.5 4.5 2.3   2.2 4.5
1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream 50 5.4 0.4 0   0.4 0.4
1/4th teaspoon baking powder 0.6 0 0.3 0   0.3 0
1 Tablespoon erythritol 6 0 12 0 12 0 0
1 egg 77 5.3 0.6 0 0 0.6 6.3
1/4th teaspoon vanilla extract 3 0 0.1 0 0 0.1 0
KetoAim Keto Microwave Hotcake / Pancake Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Sugar Alcohol Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
Total 408.6 26.2 18.4 2.3 12 4.1 12.3