When fall rolls along and the colder weather begins, chili starts making its entrance into our weekly food menu. What goes better with chili than cornbread? When going keto, you can no longer make this food item from that little blue carton since corn is off the table. But how can we get a yummy, sweet bread to eat with our chili.

Enter this easy, mock cornbread recipe that I worked to perfect for several months. The way to get the fluffy airy bread texture is to use yeast, yup. If you’ve ever used yeast before it can appear daunting, but I assure you that its sooo easy once you have one or two yeast recipes under your belt.

Yeast and Sugar
You will need to activate your yeast with sugar. Yes sugar. It doesn’t work with any keto sweeteners like Swerve or allulose. It DOES however slightly work with Yacon Syrup but your bread will have a slightly different flavor in the end, not bad, but just different. So back to the sugar. Yes, you will need to use 2 teaspoons of white sugar. Don’t worry because the yeast will consume the sugar and release gas once it “proofs” or activates. This gas is what gives the bread its rise and the delicious air bubbles within the dough. Trust me when I say you can't really replace this, the final product won't really be the same.
 
​Serves:
16
 
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (about 100º F)
2-3 teaspoons sugar
2 ¼ teaspoon Instant Yeast
1 cup almond flour
¾ cup whey protein isolate
3 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons coconut oil
½ teaspoon Xanthan gum
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup Allulose
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon Yacon Syrup
 
Honey Butter Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon Yacon syrup
 
Directions:

1. Proof your yeast to begin. Pour the sugar into the warm water and add the yeast. 
2. Allow the yeast to proof (bubble and activate. If your yeast mixture is not bubbly by 10 minutes, try to proof a new batch of yeast. Make sure your water is not too hot otherwise you will kill your yeast.)
3. In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix with whisk to remove any clumps.
4. Once the yeast is proofed, pour the yeast into the dry ingredients bowl.
5. Add the coconut oil and mix with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes.
6. The “dough” should come together (but not like normal bread dough). This keto dough should resemble more like cake batter. That’s ok.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest and rise for 1-2 hours.
8. After the first rise, mix the dough again—it should have a bunch of air in it.
9. Prep your 8x8 pan by lining it with parchment paper.
10. Pour the dough and smooth it out with a spatula. Cover the dish with a dish towel and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes.
11. Bake in the oven at 400º for 15 minutes. If it is still wet in the center, bake for an additional 2 minutes.
12. Allow it to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before cutting.
13. Prep the honey Butter by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Serve and enjoy!

 
Net Carbs: 1.75g per serving (1 slice)
Net carb calculations are approximate and depend greatly on the brands and ingredients used. Net carbs are provided to provide a ballpark calculation. Use a carb calculator app to find your exact net carb count.​

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This low carb and keto-friendly one pot chicken bacon carbonara pasta is a#ketomoms dream! If you are a parent keto who needs to feed your family a yummy and simple dinner, that is full of healthy fats, this one pot meal is a definite winner.

​Serves:
4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoons avocado oil
4 strips of bacon, chopped
4 chicken thighs, chopped
2 ½ cups Chicken stock, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream (or whole milk)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I like to use a sharp and and medium cheddar)
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
2. Add bacon. Brown, remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
4. Brown, remove from the pan and set aside.
5. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
6. Add remaining chicken stock and heavy whipping cream.
7. Bring this to a boil and add low carb pasta (see my link below to buy the pasta I used).
8. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
9. Once the pasta is al dente, add the chicken and bacon back to the pot.
10. Mix in cheese and egg. Stir to combine and serve!

Net Carbs: 7.0g per serving

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You’ve probably already heard by now about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for weightloss and supporting overall metabolic health, including boosting your immune system which is now being shown to start and center around the gut. 

The Cleveland Clinic writes about several reasons why fermented foods and drinks, as well as ACV helps with our health by specifically aiding your gut microbiome. Here’s three reasons they included in their article. Click here to read the full article.
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• Your body needs help making certain vitamins
Good bacteria are to thank for synthesizing, or producing, many vitamins your body needs. That list includes vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and K.

• A healthy body needs balance
Tiny bacteria in your intestine have full-body effects. Research shows a less diverse gut microbiota is associated with many chronic disease, such as obesity, asthma and chronic inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Research is still ongoing into why this is the case.

• They can help restore your gut health after taking antibiotics
Ever had diarrhea or other digestive problems after taking antibiotics? That’s because they wipe out both good and bad bacteria. Eating fermented foods may help restore your gut bacteria to normal. Be sure to eat a diet high in fiber and plant-based foods, which gut microbes flourish on.
 
Serves:
1

Ingredients:
Tall Glass
2 oz Apple Cider Vinegar (with “Mother”)
½ tsp Ground Ginger
1-2 packets stevia (or to taste)
8oz water
 
Directions:

1. In a tall mason jar, add apple cider vinegar, ginger and stevia.
2. Fill the glass with 8oz of filtered water and add ice.
3. Shake and serve.
4. Add more stevia to taste (if needed)—Enjoy!

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