One of the best things about a low carb diet is the wide variety of foods. While certain items are restricted, you can still eat many of your favorite meals and snacks simply by replacing high-carb ingredients with low-carb ones. Here are some helpful ideas for preparing tasty carbohydrate meals.
You can still enjoy muffins, cakes, or cookies while on a low-carb diet. Just bake them yourself using almond flour (ground almonds) instead of wheat flour. Professional bakers have traditionally used almonds to produce a moist and flavorful sponge. A typical blueberry muffin made with almond flour and sugar substitute contains about 3.5 grams of carbohydrates.
If you have a sweet tooth, you don’t have to deprive yourself while eating low carbs. A wide range of artificial sweetener products are available that can replace sugar in almost any recipe. Sweetener tablets are useful for coffee or tea. They can also be used to sweeten cold drinks or desserts. Simply dissolve the tablets in a little hot water. For baking, use a granular product that can be measured such as sugar.
Crepes are a convenient substitute for sandwiches or omelettes. They can be made with less than one carb each. Put 100 grams of cream cheese in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add four large eggs and continue to beat to form a smooth dough. Pour a quarter of the mixture at a time into a lightly oiled skillet and cook over medium heat. The crepes can be filled with cold meats, seafood, cheese or salads.
Make low-carb soups, sauces, and broths by thickening them with yogurt or heavy cream instead of cornstarch or flour. Cheese sauce is a great way to liven up vegetables or fish, and it’s so easy to make. For about two tablespoons of cream in a pan over low heat. Gradually add the grated cheese until the sauce reaches the perfect consistency.
Mashed potatoes are a familiar comfort food banned on low-carb diets. Mashed cauliflower made with lots of seasoning and butter can be just as satisfying, especially when served alongside roast meat and gravy. Cut the cauliflower into florets and boil until very tender. Transfer to a sieve or colander with small holes. Press down with the back of a spoon to mash and drain the cauliflower simultaneously.