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7/20/20

Cast Iron Keto Cornbread - sugarfree, low carb



I knew I had posted this recipe on An American Housewife previously (because this site is actually my personal space to save and collect recipes - but I leave it public for everyone else too).  I knew it.  But I'll be darned... I couldn't find it in my search box.

Finally I went back to my editor 'post' list and skimmed through the titles of my posts and?  There it was.  Posted in February.  But for whatever reason, Google didn't index it so it's hard to find.

I'm posting it again.  Because I make this all the time but I look for my handwritten index card each time and I wanted to be sure it was on my site.  It is.  Twice now.  But it's twice as good as you would expect for a keto, lowcarb, sugarfree cornbread, so there's that.

Almond Flour Corn Bread
 
1/2 stick butter, melted
3 eggs
1/4 heavy cream
2 c almond flour
2 T ground flax seed
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2-3 t granular sweetener of your choice
1/2 t vanilla
1-2 T cornmeal (optional) or 1/2 t sweet corn extract flavoring (also optional) 

Melt your butter in a bowl in a microwave.  Pour about 2 T of it into your skillet, swirl it around and place it in the oven.  Preheat your oven to 375 degrees with the pan in it.  Meanwhile, add the eggs, cream, vanilla and the extract (if you are using it) to the rest of the butter in the bowl and whisk to blend.  

In a 'dry' bowl, place your almond flour, flax seed, baking powder, salt, sweetener and the cornmeal if you are using it.  Blend it and then stir into the egg mixture.  If it seems too thick, just add about 2-3 tablespoons of water to thin a little bit so it's a nice thick batter, not a dough.  

Pour into the hot skillet and return it to the oven to bake about 25 minutes until golden brown and a crust forms on the top.  Serve hot or cold with butter, syrup, whatever you wish!






The batter spread in the hot skillet
Into the oven with you!



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7/19/20

National Ice Cream Day - sugar free and low carb, keto version of my favorite COFFEE ICE CREAM, starting with a KETO SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK




Today I got a text from one of my siblings saying he hadn't found a keto 'sweetened condensed milk' option he liked so he made up his own today by using cream, butter, vanilla, sweetener and a bit of xanthan.  I laughed, opened my refrigerator, pulled out two jars of my keto 'sweetened condensed milk' and took a picture to send him.  "Great minds...."  he replied.

What do I use it for?  Mostly, for certain versions of cheesecake bars, key lime bars, iced coffee flavoring and...ice cream!  Lots of yummy, soft ice cream.

Do you know the version of 'easy no churn ice cream' that was a fad about 10 years ago?  It made another fadish round on social media in 2018/2019, maybe you caught it then?

Here is one of my posts regarding this 'recipe' - from 2018 - which is not a low carb or sugar free version.

Homemade Ice Cream
No machine or bags of ice needed!

16 oz. heavy whipping cream  (2 cups liquid)
1 can sweetened condensed milk  (not evaporated milk)
*optional items for whatever you flavor you like

Whip the heavy cream just to stiff peaks.
Fold in 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
Any flavorings or additions you like.
Place in a freezer safe container.  Freeze til firm.  Serve! 

FLAVOR IDEAS:
Vanilla:  Add 1-2 t vanilla extract
Chocolate:  1/2 c chocolate syrup, 1-2 squares melted Baker's chocolate
Caramel:  1/2 c Caramel syrup
Cherry Nut:  1 t almond extract, fresh chopped cherries, chopped walnuts or pecans
Chocolate Mocha Nut:  1/2 c chocolate syrup, 1 melted square Bakers unsweetened chocolate, 1/4 c strong coffee, 1/3 c toasted chopped almonds
Cookies and Cream:  1 c crushed or chopped Oreos, 1 t vanilla extract
Lemon:  1 t lemon extract
Try:  Marshmallow creme, mini chocolate chips, candies, crushed cookies, nuts, butterscotch, strawberries, raspberries, maple extract, mint extract with mini chocolate chips, 1/3 c dry cake mix with colored sprinkles, espresso, melted caramel with a sprinkle of sea salt, bits of chopped brownies or cake, spoonfuls of cheesecake, bits of apple pie filling and a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped candy bars... the options are endless!!!!

More posts about ICE CREAM on An American Housewife:

Coffee Almond Fudge Ice Cream - (sugar free, gluten free and low carb option)
Irish Cream Ice Cream - 4 recipes for 4 different versions and flavors!
Homemade Ice Cream - without an ice cream machine (made in a Ziploc Baggy)
Homemade Shamrock Shake like McDonalds


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Lately, my favorite go-to ice cream recipe is based on the one above... only sugar free and keto.  By keeping some homemade sweetened condensed milk (keto, sugar free) on hand, I just add that to 1 1/2 - 2 cups of heavy whipping cream that I've whipped with about a tablespoon or two of sweetener, some extract or flavoring of choice, and a dash of vodka to keep it from turning to rock in the freezer.

1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 c sweetener of choice mixed with a second 1/3 cup sweetener of choice
2 T butter
dash of vanilla
dash of salt
xanthan gum (about 1/4 teaspoon or about 2 tablespoons isopure why protein powder to thicken)

Mix all in a saucepan on the stove over medium high heat.  As soon as it almost boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.  Be sure it's a constant simmer, adjust heat as needed to keep it simmering.  This thickens it up by reducing it a bit.  Let it cool about 10 minutes before pouring into a mason jar.  Leave the lid off and let it cool to room temperature before putting the lid on and popping it into the refrigerator to keep for whenever you need to use it.

To make ice cream (I made coffee ice cream, as you can tell from my site that coffee ice cream and vanilla ice cream are my two favorites).

To the batch of homemade sweetened condensed milk add 1 tablespoon vodka.
Let that set while you whip about 1 1/2 - 2 cups heavy cream with a tablespoon of instant espresso powder, a half teaspoon of vanilla and about 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sweetener of choice.
When it's reached soft peak stage, add the homemade keto sweetened condensed milk/vodka mixture.  Whip briefly to blend.  Either place into a freezer container and freeze for 6 hours, then scoop to serve, or if you are in a hurry for ice cream and have an ice cream maker, churn according to the directions.

Here is my coffee ice cream starting to church in my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker.




 

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Spiralized Zucchini to Substitute for Spaghetti (a low carb, keto, Atkins option)



There is no 'recipe' as all you need is fresh zucchini.




Spiralize as much as you wish (keeping in mind it will cook 'down' for your dish).
To 'cook' your faux pasta, you can simply put it in a microwavable dish and microwave it as-is for a minute or two (depends on how much you are cooking) or my favorite way; a brief boil.

Simply heat some water to boil, add the zucchini, cook for a minute, and strain in a colander.



That's it!  Ready to use with your favorite spaghetti or alfredo sauce, or any dish that calls for pasta that you are making low carb or keto.   

NOTES:

The only thing I'd note is remember NOT TO COOK THEM TOO LONG.  You don't want them mushy.  And if your dish is going to be baked or cooked after adding the zucchini noodles, you don't have to heat them first at all.  Just add to the dish and bake as usual (like for lasagna.  You could use your ribbon spiralizer blade, a sharp knife or a potato peeler to slice... add to the dish as you would pasta and then bake).



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