Why has it taken me so long to do this???
I’ve been playing with a chia seed dessert topping lately, and I’m thinking I can invent a thick milkshake with just ice cubes, chia seeds soaked in water, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and a keto sweetener.
The bun is at most 4 net grams (probably closer to 3, but I like to round up), a cup of milkshake is going to be anywhere from 4-8 net grams, so if you’re OMAD/TMAD, or doing 30-50 net grams for keto, this won’t be a problem. A handful of fries, a loaded burger, and a cup of milkshake will be in the 15-20 net gram and 1200-1500 calorie range, depending on all the things.
1/6 batch of fries + bun + 1/2 lb all-beef burger patty + chia milkshake experiment is approximately 1150 calories and 15 net grams of carbs. Adding toppings (bacon (160 calories), cheese (70 cal 2 carb for American cheese, veggies, etc) will add 0-3 grams of carbs and 0-300 calories. Sounds perfect for OMAD.
Keto Buns
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1/2 cup oat fiber (41g)
- 2/3 cup flaxseed meal (70g)
- 1.25 cup wheat gluten (190g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp powdered sweetener ( optional )
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (2.5g)
Wet stuff
- 1 cup warm water (240ml 50-55C)
- 1 tbsp instant yeast (8g) ( or active, proof first )
- 1 tsp honey (7g) see notes
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tbsp softened butter (30g)
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, add the water, yeast ,honey (proof this if using active yeast), eggs, butter, gently stir it until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients (see below) and mix well.
- Knead well, at least 10 minutes in a stand mixer or 15 minutes by hand.
- Divide into 9 equal portions, roll into bun shapes.
- Place in a bun pan, or parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray cooking oil on the buns, and lightly drape some oiled clingwrap on top.
- Place in a slightly warm oven (115F-ish) with a lot of moisture (pan of boiling water underneath) for 2 hours, and replace the hot water after an hour.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes
Notes
Hamburger patties
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef ( or 100% beef instead of 50% pork )
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely diced onions ( optional )
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce ( optional, replaces vinegar )
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs/ground crackers ( optional - not keto )
Instructions
- Mix well.
- Press/form into shape.
- Let sit in fridge for at least 1 hour before using.
Keto French Fries
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp salt ( I use 1 tsp )
- 1 cup very hot water
- 30 drops potato flavouring ( optional )
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk the ingredients together.
- Knead into a ball, transfer to a sheet of parchment paper, and loosely form a rectangle.
- Sandwich with another piece of parchment paper, and roll out with a pin to about 1/4" thick.
- Cut to desired width, fry in oil at medium heat until golden brown (or a bit darker), dry on a paper towel, and season with whatever tickles your fancy!
Notes
Milkshake: These will vary from 4-7+ net grams depending on everything.
There’s a bunch of versions, anything ranging from a dairy-free milk as a base, keto ice cream, or whipped cream, or blended ice, add your favourite flavours … here’s a few options:
13.5 oz can of coconut milk, discard the water + 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/4 cup sweetener + 2 tsp flavouring + 2 ice cubes. Blend everything other than the ice 30 seconds. Add the ice, pulse a bit to crush the ice. Serves 4
3 cups ice + 1 cup nut milk + 1/2 cup hwc + 3 tbsp sweetener + 1 tsp vanilla extract + optional scoop of your favourite protein powder. Blend until smooth. Serves 4
2 cups almond or coconut milk 3 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 heaping tbsp sweetener + 4 scoops keto ice cream in a blender for 30 seconds, top with whipped cream. Serves 2
1 cup coconut milk + 1/2 cup hwc + 5 tbsp cocoa + 1/4 cup sweetener + 1 tbsp vanilla extract + pinch salt 1.5 cups ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Serves 2
This is what I’m playing with today – never tested before, so wish me luck!
I wasn’t sure if my ice cubes were ready, so I used 1/3 cup of frozen strawberries. Add 4 net grams of carbs, deal with it. It was pretty unreal. The chia seeds need a bit of work, but for a first attempt, I’m thrilled.
Chia Vanilla Milkshake
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seed (1 ounce)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup keto sweetener
Instructions
- Soak the chia seeds and water for 20 minutes.
- Put everything but the ice in a blender and mix for 30 seconds.
- Add the ice and pulse for 10-15 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes