I have been meaning to write this up for a few weeks now, but each time I made it, there was something not quite right. It was all to do with ratios: the ratio between almond flour and butter for the base, as well as the ratio between the base, caramel and chocolate. I think … Continue reading #4: Chocolate Salted Caramel Shortbread
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#3: Pizza (Egg Free Base)
We have a rule in our house - no meat/eggs/alcohol for 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. Was not really a problem in my carb eating days, but without carbs it was going to be a struggle. I had heard of fathead pizza, but that needed an egg, so was a non-starter for me. Once … Continue reading #3: Pizza (Egg Free Base)
#2: Pecan Pie Bites
It is said that once you start going low carb, your taste buds will change, especially in terms of sweet foods. This is the case for me, where before I would quite happily have a chunk of say Bournville dark chocolate, I now find this too sweet, so now seek out 85%-100% dark chocolate for … Continue reading #2: Pecan Pie Bites
#1: Flax Seed Crackers
I love cheese and biscuits so was delighted when I learnt that cheese is a low carb food. During the early days I had a sneaky cream cracker and then added it to my food tracker - the amount of carbs in a single cracker was a shock. I was gutted that I would now … Continue reading #1: Flax Seed Crackers