AmandaB

Amanda B.

About Amanda

My name is Amanda and I am from Syracuse Utah. I now live in Kansas where the military has brought my family. I am married with two kids. I love to spend most of my time in the kitchen or anything outdoors. My favorite food is steak and I love to bake! I like to innovate my favorite foods to make them keto friendly.

Keto Churros

Keto Churros

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Salted Caramel
Keto Chow Flavor: Salted Caramel
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 20 churros
Calories: 36.9kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

Coating

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, water, erythritol, and vanilla. Stir intermittently until it boils.
  • Meanwhile, combine the Keto Chow and almond flour, mixing well until there are no clumps.
  • In a skillet, add enough avocado or coconut oil that it is 1/2 inch deep. Heat on medium.
  • Once the butter mixture is boiling, remove from heat and add in the dry mixture. Stir until well combined. It should form a ball of dough. Let cool for five minutes and then add the egg. Beat until the egg is completely incorporated.
  • Add mixture to a piping bag with a large star tip. A Wilton 1M tip works perfectly.
  • Mix together erythritol and cinnamon in a shallow pan or bowl. Set up an assembly line with your frying pan, paper towels, cinnamon mixture, and then a pan or a plate for your finished churros.
  • Once your oil is hot, start piping in 3-4 inch strings. You can use scissors to cut the batter. Don’t fry more than 3-4 churros at a time in your pan. Use tongs to flip once the top sides of the dough start to bubble and the bottom looks golden brown. Once flipped, it only takes a minute to finish cooking.
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove your churros from the pan and put on paper towels to drain excess oil. Leave them on the paper towel to cool for several minutes (while you continue frying more churros), then place them in the cinnamon mixture and shake them around to coat.
  • Place your finished churros on a dish or platter and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Churros
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
36.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.8
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.9
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.08
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.43
g
Cholesterol
 
13.3
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
47.1
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
103.77
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
5.1
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.65
g
3
%
Sugar
 
0.18
g
0
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
4.04
g
Net Carbs
 
0.42
g
Protein
 
2.2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
48.84
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
43.17
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.23
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 36.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.08g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.43g | Cholesterol: 13.3mg | Sodium: 47.1mg | Potassium: 103.77mg | Fiber: 0.65g | Sugar: 0.18g | Vitamin A: 48.84IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 43.17mg | Iron: 0.23mg | Sugar Alcohol: 4.04g | Net Carbs: 0.42g

By |2021-03-16T13:08:38-06:00May 8th, 2020|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes|Tags: , , , |2 Comments

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Prep Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Cookies and Cream
Keto Chow Flavor: Cookies and Cream
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 157.6kcal
Author: Amanda Balle

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

Cream Filling Ingredients

Instructions

The Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together butter and sweetener.  Add egg and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix in the the black cocoa, baking powder, and Keto Chow, mixing very slow at first so as not to make a mess.
  • With a silicone spatula, scoop all the batter onto parchment paper and make a uniform shape with your hands; dough will be thick and sticky. Put parchment on top and roll out until it’s about 1/16 inch thick everywhere.
  • Leave parchment on top and chill in fridge for at least 1 hour, but preferably longer. The longer you chill it, the easier it will be to cut out.
  • Right out of the fridge, take off the top parchment paper and use a 2-inch round cutter and cut as many circle cookies as close together as you can. Place each cookie on parchment paper on a sheet pan. These do not spread much so you can put them close together if needed.
  • Work with dough right after taking it from the fridge otherwise it will start to stick. If dough sticks too much, cut all the circles and place dough in freezer for 20-30 minutes and then it should come off the parchment much easier. Please note that the dough will be too sticky if it is not chilled properly.
  • With the remaining dough, push into the cutter to create remaining cookies as best you can or you could make into cookie crumbles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Add 2-5 minutes for high altitude. The cookie will firm as they cool.

The Filling

  • Cream together all ingredients. For double stuff style cookies, double the filling!
  • Pipe a circle of filling right in the middle of the cookie and leave room around the edge. Press another cookie on top.
  • Let the cookies set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. You don't have to do this but it sets the frosting so it doesn't all smoosh out when you bite it.

Notes

The thicker the cookie, the more time is needed to bake. For higher altitude, add 2-5 minutes for bake time.
Yield may vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Serving Size
 
1 Cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
157.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.5
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
 
9.5
g
59
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.47
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.44
g
Cholesterol
 
41.9
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
80.4
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
106.48
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.4
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.49
g
6
%
Sugar
 
0.15
g
0
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
7.09
g
Net Carbs
 
0.78
g
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
368.85
IU
7
%
Calcium
 
64.65
mg
6
%
Iron
 
0.17
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 157.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 15.5g | Saturated Fat: 9.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.47g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.44g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 41.9mg | Sodium: 80.4mg | Potassium: 106.48mg | Fiber: 1.49g | Sugar: 0.15g | Vitamin A: 368.85IU | Calcium: 64.65mg | Iron: 0.17mg | Sugar Alcohol: 7.09g | Net Carbs: 0.78g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

Chocolate Mint Cookie Thins

Chocolate Mint Cookie Thins

Chocolate. Mint. Cookie. Thins. Need we say more?
Prep Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 hour 57 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Chocolate Mint
Keto Chow Flavor: Chocolate Mint
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 125.5kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Cream together butter and erythritol. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix in the cocoa, baking powder, and Keto Chow.
  • With a silicone spatula, scoop all the batter onto parchment paper and make a uniform shape with your hands; the dough will be thick and sticky.
  • Put parchment on top and roll out until it’s 1/8 inch thick everywhere. Leave parchment on top and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Once chilled, take off the top parchment and use a two inch round cutter to cut as many circles as close together as you can. You should be able to make between 20-24, rerolling once or twice as necessary. If the dough starts to get too sticky as you roll or cut it, let it chill in the fridge again.
  • Place each cookie on parchment on a sheet pan. These do not spread much so you can put them close together if needed.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. (Add 2-5 minutes for high altitude.) They will still be a little soft when they are done, but will firm as they cool.
  • Melt chocolate in 1/2 cup increments for 45 seconds and add in roughly 10-15 peppermint chips per 1/2 cup. (Or add in 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract/flavoring.)
  • Once cookies are completely cooled, dip into chocolate and place back on parchment. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mint Cookie Thins
Serving Size
 
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
125.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.3
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.9
g
37
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.42
g
Cholesterol
 
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
70.4
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
165.43
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
0.6
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
6.18
g
Net Carbs
 
1.64
g
Protein
 
3.1
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
164.81
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
6.83
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
55.08
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.37
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 125.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.42g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 70.4mg | Potassium: 165.43mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 0.6g | Vitamin A: 164.81IU | Vitamin C: 6.83mg | Calcium: 55.08mg | Iron: 1.37mg | Sugar Alcohol: 6.18g | Net Carbs: 1.64g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff
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Beef Stroganoff

A hearty companion for any keto noodles.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Beef Soup Base
Keto Chow Flavor: Beef Soup Base
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 6
Calories: 238.3kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 16 oz. sliced mushroom
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 serving Beef Soup Base Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, season the ground beef with salt and pepper and then brown over medium high heat until cooked through; this should take about 10 minutes.
  • Remove beef with a slotted spoon, leaving grease in the skillet. Add the garlic and let brown for a minute or two. Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • While they are cooking, blend together the sour cream, water, and Keto Chow. (An immersion blender makes this easy.)
  • Once mushrooms are tender and have reduced by about half, add in the sour cream mixture and the browned ground beef. Stir until combined and heat until boiling.
  • Serve with your favorite low carb noodles.

Notes

Freshly sliced zucchini noodles are pictured.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stroganoff
Serving Size
 
198 grams (about 3/4 cup)
Amount per Serving
Calories
238.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12.4
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.3
g
33
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.45
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4.41
g
Cholesterol
 
78
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
253.9
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
498.42
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2.1
g
9
%
Sugar
 
0.9
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
0.04
g
Net Carbs
 
1.2
g
Protein
 
27.1
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
260.31
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
0.17
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
87.56
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2.55
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 198grams (about 3/4 cup) | Calories: 238.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.3g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.45g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.41g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 253.9mg | Potassium: 498.42mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 0.9g | Vitamin A: 260.31IU | Vitamin C: 0.17mg | Calcium: 87.56mg | Iron: 2.55mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.04g | Net Carbs: 1.2g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

Keto Chow Dirt Cake

Keto Chow Dirt Cake

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Set Time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Cookies and Cream
Keto Chow Flavor: Cookies and Cream
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 375.2kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

CAKE INGREDIENTS

PUDDING INGREDIENTS

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all of the cake ingredients with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into an 8x8 pan that has been lined with parchment paper and greased. Smooth batter to all edges and shake out air bubbles. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
  • Place the cake in the freezer to cool completely. Roughly 30 minutes. While the cake cools, you can prepare the pudding filling.
  • Whip together softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, vanilla and Swerve until creamy and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, blend together 1 cup heavy cream, water and Keto Chow until thick and pudding like. Fold together cream cheese and Keto Chow pudding mixture. Place in the fridge.
  • Pull cake from the freezer and add to a food processor, pulse to break down into crumbles.
  • Layer cake crumbles and the pudding mixture in your favorite glass dish until nothing remains. It’s easiest to pipe in the pudding if you can. Refrigerate to let set overnight or preferably 24 hours. 

Notes

A 7 cup dish was used to make the trifle. Cronometer figured for 8 servings.
Individual dishes are approx ½ c in size with tiny spoons and toddler hands for size reference. 
Nutrition Facts
Keto Chow Dirt Cake
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
375.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
 
20.4
g
128
%
Trans Fat
 
1.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.57
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8.93
g
Cholesterol
 
160.4
mg
53
%
Sodium
 
494.3
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
635.96
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
21.5
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
 
3.3
g
4
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
14.6
g
Net Carbs
 
4.5
g
Protein
 
12.2
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
3617.15
IU
72
%
Vitamin C
 
0.91
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
246.62
mg
25
%
Iron
 
0.91
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.5g | Protein: 12.2g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.57g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.93g | Trans Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 160.4mg | Sodium: 494.3mg | Potassium: 635.96mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 3617.15IU | Vitamin C: 0.91mg | Calcium: 246.62mg | Iron: 0.91mg | Sugar Alcohol: 14.6g | Net Carbs: 4.5g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

By |2021-02-02T10:37:42-07:00March 19th, 2020|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes|Tags: , , , |3 Comments

Root Beer Float Chews

Root Beer Float Chews

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Set Time (at least)1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Root Beer Float, Rootbeer Float
Keto Chow Flavor: Root Beer Float
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 16
Calories: 58.4kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a bread pan with parchment paper, or prepare your silicone molds.
  • Add all ingredients into a saucepan on medium heat. Whisk continuously for 15 minutes. The mixture should begin to boil at 8-10 minutes and will start to thicken, but keep whisking. When it’s ready, it will be thick and shiny, and will pull away from the pan.
  • Add to your lined bread pan or silicone molds. It’s easiest to transfer it into the pan or molds with a Ziploc piping bag, but be sure to let the mixture cool for a bit first.
  • Put in the freezer for at least an hour or until set. If they do not pull away easily from the parchment paper, they need more time in the freezer.
  • Once set, cut into 16 squares to serve. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

You can cover these in chocolate once set! 
Nutrition Facts
Root Beer Float Chews
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
58.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.4
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.4
g
21
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.23
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.35
g
Cholesterol
 
17.9
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
57.4
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
112.82
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.5
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
3.54
g
Net Carbs
 
0.45
g
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
233.1
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
8.63
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
52.32
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.12
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 58.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.35g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17.9mg | Sodium: 57.4mg | Potassium: 112.82mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 233.1IU | Vitamin C: 8.63mg | Calcium: 52.32mg | Iron: 0.12mg | Sugar Alcohol: 3.54g | Net Carbs: 0.45g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Spicy Taco Soup Base
Keto Chow Flavor: Spicy Taco Soup
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 12
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 serving Spicy Taco Base Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Blend everything together. If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce water.

Notes

For the Keto Chow photos, I only used ¾ c of water, which made the whole recipe 16 oz. 
Chicken enchiladas made with Keto Chow savory chicken crepes
Nutrition Facts
Enchilada Sauce
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.05
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.08
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.05
g
Cholesterol
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
214.9
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
200.45
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
2.2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
 
0.8
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
0.03
g
Net Carbs
 
0.93
g
Protein
 
2.4
g
5
%
Vitamin A
 
372.52
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
11.56
mg
14
%
Calcium
 
36.39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.2g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.08g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 214.9mg | Potassium: 200.45mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 372.52IU | Vitamin C: 11.56mg | Calcium: 36.39mg | Iron: 0.6mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.03g | Net Carbs: 0.93g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

By |2021-02-02T12:29:52-07:00February 24th, 2020|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Keto Nacho Chips

Keto Nacho Chips
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Keto Nacho Chips

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Spicy Taco Soup Base
Keto Chow Flavor: Spicy Taco Soup
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 389.9kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 10 oz canned chicken keep liquid, do not drain
  • 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 serving Spicy Taco Base Keto Chow (43 grams or 1 scoop)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Blend together all ingredients until creamy, about one minute. Both a blender and food processor work great.
  • Add mixture to a 17x11 inch cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and then greased. Take your time to spread evenly in the pan. Shaking and pounding it down helps to make it even.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for a couple of minutes. Cut into triangles or preferred shapes. I have found the easiest way is to do lines and then squares and then triangles. Use a silicone spatula to help release chips from parchment paper.
  • In small batches, so they don't touch or fold, add into a pre-heated air fryer at 400 degrees. Fry for 3 minutes and then flip. After the initial flip, you can shake or flip every couple of minutes until they are your desired crispness.
  • They turn quick so watch closely and they also can cook at different times depending on thickness.
  • These can also be baked in the oven on 400 degrees, after 5 minutes flip and bake until fully crispy. Air frying is preferred method for ultimate crisp. 
  • Serve with your favorite dip!!!! 

Notes

I have made these in a 15X10 cookie sheet with great results, they just take longer to crisp up! 
It’s best to eat immediately or within a couple of hours. You can store chips in the fridge and re air fry if needed. 
KETO CHOW NOTES: 
A buttered silicone baking mat works instead of parchment paper. Spread to approx 1” from edges.

If the chips do not release from paper or mat, score with knife/pizza cutter in desired shapes and place upside down (chips down between foil and paper/mat) on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for an extra 10-15 min or until chips can release with ease using a silicone spatula. Then bake at 400 degrees to crisp, removing crisped chips every few minutes so that edge chips don’t burn. 
Letting chips cool completely before scoring for “second bake” or “crisping” allows for much cleaner cut edges. 
White dip pictured is a french onion dip using the french onion soup dry mix in sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Nacho Chips
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
389.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.7
g
27
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.9
g
49
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.73
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.26
g
Cholesterol
 
286.3
mg
95
%
Sodium
 
1398.8
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
1042.84
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.4
g
2
%
Fiber
 
4.1
g
17
%
Sugar
 
0.7
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
0.03
g
Net Carbs
 
3.31
g
Protein
 
51.4
g
103
%
Vitamin A
 
1131.74
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
60.67
mg
74
%
Calcium
 
410.95
mg
41
%
Iron
 
2.45
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 389.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Protein: 51.4g | Fat: 17.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.73g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 286.3mg | Sodium: 1398.8mg | Potassium: 1042.84mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 1131.74IU | Vitamin C: 60.67mg | Calcium: 410.95mg | Iron: 2.45mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.03g | Net Carbs: 3.31g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

By |2021-02-02T12:32:17-07:00February 21st, 2020|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes|Tags: , , , , , |1 Comment

Holiday Recipe Challenge: Amanda Balle’s Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin Roll
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5 from 1 vote

Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin cake with a cream cheese frosting rolled inside.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Pumpkin Spice Caramel
Keto Chow Flavor: Pumpkin Spice Caramel
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 12
Calories: 131.58kcal
Author: Amanda Balle

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cake

Cream Cheese Filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Prepare a jelly roll pan by lining it with a piece of parchment paper that fits the pan and grease the top side of the paper.
  • Add eggs, sweetener, pumpkin, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, and Keto Chow together in a bowl and blend everything with an electric mixer or stand mixer until it's nice and creamy. Your cake mixture will be thick.
  • Spread around on previously prepared greased parchment paper until evenly dispersed over the whole surface of the pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. When cake is finished baking, let it cool for 1-5 minutes and then roll it up WITH the parchment paper. Let cake cool for 30 minutes while rolled up with parchment paper.
    Photo of the Pumpkin Roll cake rolled in the parchment paper waiting to cool
  • While your cake cools, you can prepare your filling by adding the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener. Beat slowly to incorporate powdered sweetener then speed up and beat for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape sides of the bowl and then beat for another minute.
  • After 30 minutes of cooling, unroll the cake and let it cool for another minute or two.
  • Spread your cream cheese filling over the entire cake and then roll up the cake, this time without the parchment paper.
  • Wrap with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least an hour. When serving, you can dust with more powdered sweetener, if desired.

Notes

If you do not have parchment paper, you can dust a thin kitchen towel with powdered sweetener and roll your cooked cake up with the towel instead of the parchment paper, but be sure to grease your baking pan very well.
 
Photo of completed Pumpkin Roll
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Roll
Serving Size
 
63 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
131.58
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.88
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.91
g
43
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.58
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.21
g
Cholesterol
 
71.6
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
280.82
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
183.97
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
15.58
g
5
%
Fiber
 
0.89
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1.04
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
13.21
g
Net Carbs
 
1.49
g
Protein
 
4.58
g
9
%
Vitamin A
 
1999.96
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
 
11.87
mg
14
%
Calcium
 
85.55
mg
9
%
Iron
 
0.49
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 63g | Calories: 131.58kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.58g | Protein: 4.58g | Fat: 11.88g | Saturated Fat: 6.91g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.58g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71.6mg | Sodium: 280.82mg | Potassium: 183.97mg | Fiber: 0.89g | Sugar: 1.04g | Vitamin A: 1999.96IU | Vitamin C: 11.87mg | Calcium: 85.55mg | Iron: 0.49mg | Sugar Alcohol: 13.21g | Net Carbs: 1.49g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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4 from 1 vote

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Keyword: Amanda Balle, Chocolate Peanut Butter
Keto Chow Flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter
Recipe Creator: Amanda Balle
Servings: 16
Calories: 175.9kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

PEANUT BUTTER BARS

FROSTING

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees 
  • Cream together butter, peanut butter, egg, sweetener, and vanilla for about 1 minute with a mixer on low to medium speed. Add baking soda and Keto Chow and mix again until combined. 
  • Spread mixture in a greased 9x13 baking dish or a ¼ size cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. The mixture will not spread while baking so make sure to spread to the edges.
  • While your bars are cooling, mix together frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Once the bars are cooled, spread on chocolate frosting. 

Notes

I softened my frosting for about 10 seconds (watch carefully it melts quick) in the microwave before frosting the bars so that it spread easier. I then set them in the fridge for roughly 30 minutes to set the frosting back up. 
If you wish, you can add a layer of peanut butter between the bars and frosting. 
 
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
175.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.2
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
8.7
g
54
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.53
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.69
g
Cholesterol
 
45.7
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
115.4
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
223.04
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
10.8
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
 
0.5
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
8.25
g
Net Carbs
 
1.1
g
Protein
 
4.5
g
9
%
Vitamin A
 
438.14
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
8.56
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
78.58
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0.51
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.8g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 17.2g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.53g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.69g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45.7mg | Sodium: 115.4mg | Potassium: 223.04mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 438.14IU | Vitamin C: 8.56mg | Calcium: 78.58mg | Iron: 0.51mg | Sugar Alcohol: 8.25g | Net Carbs: 1.1g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung Photography

By |2021-02-08T10:12:15-07:00January 23rd, 2020|Categories: Recipes, Keto Chow Recipes|Tags: , , , , |2 Comments