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Tag Archives: Banting desserts
3 Minute Banting Chocolate Cake in a Mug
This quick recipe is perfect for when you have a yen for something sweet. You don’t want to be tempted by the sugar laden sweet treats in the shopping till aisle, so make sure you have these ingredients on hand … Continue reading
Banting Berry Meringue Dessert
I’ve tried a recipe like this before, but the meringue base didn’t come out as well as I would have liked – it was a bit too chewy. I got this from LCHFplan.com which is a great resource. (Thanks to … Continue reading
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Lemon Coconut Muffins
I really feel like one of these today. They take 1 and a half minutes in the microwave. Easy peasy….break an egg into a regular size mug and give it a good whisk using a fork. When nicely beaten, add … Continue reading
Banting Berry Meringue
I’ve often wondered if you can make meringue with a substitute sugar and the answer is “sort of!” I went onto a couple of meringue websites and then substituting xylitol for sugar, I started experimenting. Just a note, while xylitol … Continue reading
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Banting Lemon Coconut Mug Muffin
Comfort food in winter. It’s hard to resist. Try replacing traditional carbs with a low carb option. These muffins take 1 and a half minutes cooked in a microwave oven. They are a great alternative to the 3 minute chocolate … Continue reading
Banting Chocolate Cake in a Mug – (with costs!)
This is a real tasty winter’s treat. Adapted from a traditional flour & sugar-filled recipe, I changed it to make it Banting friendly. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of almond flour (you can grind your own almonds) – (+/- R10) – you can … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Minute Banting Choc Cake in a Mug, Banting desserts, Eating LCHF
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Banting Milk Tart
The proof is in the pudding and this was a good one! Food 24 published this Banting Milk Tart Recipe (with permission from Jax of the Bushveld) – you can look both up online or follow the links at the … Continue reading
Banting Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Brownies are generally one of life’s delicious treats. When you are low carbing, traditional brownies have whimper out the back door with their high sugar, high carb tail between their legs. This recipe came from Nicoletta‘s website, made by … Continue reading
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Chocolate Nut Butter Balls
This recipe originated with Sally-Ann Creed and were made by a friend of mine. I had them on a day when I hadn’t eaten much. They brightened my eyes and just thinking about them makes my mouth water! Ingredients 4 Tablespoons … Continue reading
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Tagged Banting desserts, Banting treats, LCHF - what to eat
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Banting Chocolate Mousse
Last week when I put up the simple blend of cream and chocolate, Carol posted her version of Banting chocolate mousse as a comment on my Facebook page. It was worth trying out with a few modifications. Ingredients Lindt 70% … Continue reading
Banting Chocolate Mud!
Last Sunday, everyone was having dessert except me! I decided to make myself something with Lindt dark chocolate. I’d seen something online and experimented with it. This is how it turned out. Ingredients Lindt 70% (or 85% if you prefer) … Continue reading
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Banting Milkshakes – Chocolate & Strawberry
9-33am Banting milkshakes are a great way to treat yourself and get some additional healthy fat into your diet. Ingredients Coconut cream x 200ml Full cream milk x 100ml Knob of butter Xylitol to sweeten (optional) 4 squares of 85% … Continue reading
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Festive Berry Meringue Dessert
10-49am I’ve often wondered if you can make meringue with a substitute sugar and the answer is yes you can! I went onto a couple of meringue websites and then substituting xylitol for sugar, I started experimenting. Just a note, … Continue reading