Chia seeds are an incredible keto superfood. They are loaded with healthy omega-3 fat and fiber while being low in carbs.

Not only are these remarkable seeds nutritious, but they are delicious and simple to use as well. You can easily add chia seeds into all kinds of keto recipes including smoothies, baked goods, and even pudding.

With this amazing Almond Butter Chia Pudding recipe, you can get all of the benefits of chia seeds and more!

In addition to chia seeds, this keto pudding recipe is made with other nutritious ingredients, including almond butter and bee pollen. Our pudding is sweetened with just enough raw honey to add flavor and nutrition without adding enough carbs to knock you out of the Keto Zone.

A scoop of MCT Oil Powder adds healthy fats your body can quickly utilize to form ketones so you can keep burning fat and losing weight.

You can make our almond butter chia pudding as a low-carb dessert or a quick ready-made breakfast. Whenever you eat, we know you are going to love this almond butter chia pudding!

Keto Zone Almond Butter Chia Pudding

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
1 1/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup Living Chia with Probiotics
1 scoop MCT Oil Powder, French Vanilla
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon organic bee pollen
1 teaspoon organic raw honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor.
2. Pulse until all ingredients are well combined. Add extra almond milk if pudding is too thick.
3. Once desired consistency is reached, evenly distribute pudding into 6 serving cups.
4. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight to enhance flavor.
5. Pudding will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
6. Serve topped with chopped almonds, bee pollen, and/or chia seeds.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 6 servings

Per Serving:

Calories: 346 kilocalories

Fat: 25 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 14 grams

Fiber: 8 grams

Net Carbs: 6 grams

Protein: 20 grams

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But you don’t always have to add a smoothie or coffee to get the full benefits!

You can add a scoop of the Shake into your morning oatmeal, sprinkle on apples for an afternoon snack, and even into baking for dessert!

Our Keto Zone No Bake Chocolate Almond Cookies are sweet and delicious, but most importantly, packed with an abundance of quality fat for all your ketosis needs.

The best part about no bake cookies: You can make them to your own liking and preferences. Substitute gluten-free rolled oats for coconut flakes, use peanut butter instead of almond butter, or add extra cocoa powder for dark chocolate cookies. The choice is yours!

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups creamy almond butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 scoop Keto Zone Shake – Rich Chocolate
• 2 cups coconut flakes unsweetened OR gluten-free rolled oats, depending on your preference
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter melted
• 1 teaspoon keto sweetener, like erythritol (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, vanilla extract, melted butted, coconut flakes (or oats), keto sweetener and Keto Zone Shake. 
3. Stir until well combined, the mixture should be dense and sticky.
4. With a spoon, scoop batter onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to gently shape each scoop into a 3″ cookie. 
5. Place in freezer for 30 minutes to set.

Nutritional Facts

Yields about 20 cookies

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Calories: 403 kilocalories

Fat: 33 grams

Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Net Carbs: 11 grams

Protein: 13 grams

Recipe adapted from Green and Keto.

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Did you know you can mix the Keto Zone Shake with coffee?

It’s true!

And since it’s technically still summer, what better way to get your morning caffeine boost and high-quality fats than with a blended iced coffee, with chocolate of course. 

Our Keto Zone Iced Almond Mocha Shake is your very own healthy knock-off version of a Starbucks Mocha frappuccino, without all the extra artificial flavors and sugars. You can take the iced shake on-the-go or enjoy on your patio during a hot summer day. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 scoop rich chocolate Keto Zone Shake
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 2 cups cold brewed coffee
• Ice cubes
• Keto sweetener to taste

Instructions

1. Add almond butter, Keto Zone Shake, almond milk, iced coffee, ice cubes and keto sweetener to blender. 
2. Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 1 glass

Calories: 480 kilocalories

Fats: 39.3 grams

Carbohydrates: 22.5 grams

Net Carbs: 11 grams

Protein: 16.1 grams

Looking for more Keto Zone Shake recipes? Check out:

• Keto Zone Chocolate Coconut Meal Replacement Shake
• Keto Zone Strawberry Avocado Shake

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The answer is no!

You can add both our French Vanilla and Rich Chocolate flavored Keto Zone Shake into smoothies for a quick breakfast boost, an afternoon snack, or a dinner entree option. 

Feel free to mix and match any fruit or veggie ingredients you normally put in your smoothies. 

For a starter, we’ve created a Keto Zone Strawberry Avocado Shake recipe. 

Strawberries are stock-full of antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese, folate or vitamin B9 and potassium. 

Benefits in strawberries include: strengthening your immune system, reduce inflammation, promoting heart health, skin health, tissue growth, and cell function. Strawberries also regulate blood sugar, decrease oxidative stress, improve blood lipid profile, and more (1). 

Avocados are filled with a magnitude of benefits as well, such as promoting eye health, reducing inflammation, and high fiber content, to name a few. For more information about the benefits of avocados, take a look at our 8 Proven Health Benefits of Avocados.

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen strawberries
• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop Keto Zone Shake, French Vanilla
• 1 large avocado
• 1/4 cup keto sweetener

Instructions

1. Add strawberries, almond milk, Keto Zone Shake, avocado, and keto sweetener to blender.
2. Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts 

Serving Size: 1 glass

Calories: 337 kilocalories

Fat 25.2 grams

Carb 34.3 grams

Net Carbs: 12.6 grams

Protein 10.5 grams 

Recipe adapted from Wholesome Yum.

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These cookies are gluten-free, sugar-free, and 100% keto friendly!

Use your favorite low-carb sweetener to make these tantalizing treats taste even better than traditional peanut butter cookies.

Great as a dessert, snack, or holiday gift, these almond butter cookies are sure to be a hit.

Try these cookies out this holiday season and you will know why we are never going back to regular peanut butter cookies again!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons blanched almond flour
1/4 cup keto-friendly sweetener (erythritol works well)
1 cup almond butter
1/4 cup grass-fed butter softened
2 organic/pasture-raised eggs
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a larg mixing bowl, combin all ingredients.
3. Use a hand mixer to mix until a dough forms.
4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Divide dough in to 24 equal sized balls and arrange 12 on each baking sheet.
6. Use a fork to flatten each ball horizontally and vertically leaving fork marks in the cookie.
7. Place cookies in oven and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Makes: 24 cookies

Per Cookie:

Calories: 88 kcal

Fat: 7 g

Total Carbohydrates: 4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Net Carbs: 2 g

Protein: 3g

How did your cookies turn out? Let us know in the comments below!

Recipe adapted from lowcarbyum.com

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