Friday, 24 April 2020

Lo-Dough Manchester Tart

Think we used to eat this at school - was very tasty


Serves 4

Net Carbs 6 /Calories 220


1 piece Lo Dough
3 Eggs
150 ml creme fraiche
unsweetened jam
3 Tbsp coconut
2 tsp vanilla essence


Preheat oven to Fan 120 / Gas Mark 1
Grease a 7 inch pie tin / dish and work lo dough in to fit
Spread enough jam to cover pastry case

Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Coconut
Whisk eggs, vanilla and creme fraiche
Pour into case and sprinkle remaining  coconut on top

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes till set

Sunday, 19 April 2020

Zucchini Fritters

Didn't have any Parmesan or scallions so used cheddar & onion powder - would add chopped onion next time.

Makes 4
Net Carbs 3 / Calories 81


2 small-med zucchini (250 g)
1/2 tsp salt
1 Egg
Chopped scallions (20 g)
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 cup Almond Flour
1 Tbsp Coconut Flour
15 g Parmesan Cheese
Oil of Choice for frying

1.         Grate the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor. Put the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt. Mix the zucchini gently to distribute the salt and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Squeeze the zucchini out with your hands and place into a medium sized mixing bowl.

2.        Add the eggs and scallion to the zucchini and mix together. In a small bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir together. Add the zucchini and mix thoroughly. Use an ice cream scoop to help form patties of the mix. 

3.        It helps to freeze them for 30 minutes before frying.

4.        Heat a medium to large pan over medium - high heat. Dump the patties into the pan and cook for three minutes adjusting the heat up or down as needed, then flip, cooking for another three minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.

5.        Drain the zucchini fritters on a paper towel before serving

Saturday, 11 April 2020

Keto Burger Bun

Not too bad - 2 Net Carbs / 180 Calories


1 Egg
1 Tbsp Oil
1 Tbsp Almond Flour
1 Tbsp Coconut Flour
1/2 Tbsp Milk
1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Combine all ingredients
Place into greased ramekin
Microwave 90 seconds
Flip out and slice in half

Found alternative
1 Egg White
2 Tbsp Butter
4 Tbsp Almond Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Saturday, 4 April 2020

Bounty Brownies

Adapted a non-Keto version. 



1 Lo-Dough Brownie Mix
1 cup shredded coconut
2 Large Egg Whites 
1 Tbsp Swerve
125 grams keto chocolate chips
2 Tbsp Cream


1. Put oven to Gas 5 / Fan 160
2. Line 7 inch pan with grease proof paper
3. Make Lo-Dough mixture as per packet and cook for 10 minutes
4. Whisk egg whites till frothy
5. Slowly blend in coconut and sugar
6. Cover Brownies and cook for another 8-10 minutes, remove and allow to cool
7. Melt chocolate and cream till nice and runny
8. Cover Brownie and chill for 2 hours
9. Cut into 8 pieces

Estimated: Net Carbs 6 / Calories 350

Thursday, 2 April 2020

Marzipan and Cherry Bakewell Scones

Made 3 ordinary & 3 KETO (darker ones) scones.




For KETO  I replaced the S.R Flour with Almond Flour, left out the Almond Extract, added 1 Tsp Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp Milk and 1 tsp Xanthum Gum.

2 Tbsp Swerve or Truvia Sugar
60g soft butter
1 Medium Egg
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
110g Self Raising Flour
80g Marzipan chopped into small cubes
80g Glace Cherries quartered

1. Preheat oven to Gas 5/Fan 160
2. Using an electric mixer beat butter and sugar
3. Add egg and almond extract whisking well
4. Slowly stir in flour
5. Fold in Marzipan and Cherries
6. Scoop out 6 small balls 
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until done in the centre