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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You probably live a busy and active life. This means you do not always have the time and energy to make a whole foods keto meal from scratch.

Now, with Keto Zone Shake, you can make a delicious and nutritious meal replacement shake made from high quality real food ingredients.

Our Keto Zone Chocolate Coconut Meal Replacement Shake combines the Keto Zone Shake formula with coconut milk, coconut butter, chocolate powder, and chia seeds, to make an amazingly rich and creamy keto shake that is low in carbs and full of flavor!

Ingredients

1 cup organic full-fat coconut milk
1 scoop Keto Zone Shake – Rich Chocolate
2 teaspoons organic cacao powder
1 tablespoon organic coconut butter
1 tablespoon organic coconut flakes
1 tablespoon Living Chia Seeds with Probiotics
1 tablespoon organic cacao nibs
4 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a high powered blender.
2. Pulse blender until ingredients are well combined.
3. Top with extra coconut flakes, cacao nibs, and chia seeds if desired.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 shake

Calories: 275 kcalories

Fat: 21 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 6 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Net Carbs: 3 grams

Protein: 16 grams

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Our bodies need fiber for good gut health, disease prevention, preventing constipation, and more. Since a keto diet is very low in carbs, it cuts out common fiber sources—but not to worry! There are still great options, which we’ll cover below, for how to get enough fiber on a keto diet.

How to Get Enough Fiber on a Keto Diet

keto fiber- Before we get into the best fiber sources on keto, let’s address how fiber grams factor into total carbs on the diet.

Fiber is a carbohydrate, but the body doesn’t digest and absorb it like other forms of carbs. So when calculating carbs on a keto diet, you don’t need to count fiber towards your total daily carbs.

Take the total carbohydrates in a food and subtract the fiber grams. For example, if a food has 10 grams of carbohydrates but 7 grams of fiber, the net carbs would be 3 grams. This is what you count. Learn more about counting net carbs here.

Good Sources of Fiber on a Keto Diet

And now, here are the best ways to get plenty of fiber on the Keto Zone diet.

1. Low-Carb, High-Fiber Vegetables

The easiest and quickest way to get more fiber on keto is by eating more leafy greens. Other low-carb, high-fiber keto vegetables like onions, garlic, herbs, and leeks are good too. Avocados are also great for getting fiber plus healthy fats.

See a list of the best low-carb vegetables to eat on keto here (including their net carbs amounts).

Vegetables are important for not only fiber but also vitamins and minerals and anti-inflammatory antioxidants.

2. Low-Carb Nuts and Seeds

Nuts contain fiber, but some contain too many carbs to eat regularly on keto. Stick with low-carb nuts like pecans, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, or any of these.

Low-carb, high-fiber seed options include:

• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Pumpkin seeds

Almost all of the carbs in chia seeds come from fiber, meaning the net carbs per tablespoon come out to about one gram. Dr. Colbert’s Living Chia ground chia seeds also include beneficial probiotics!

Our Seed Bread from the Keto Zone Diet book—which is rich in seeds—is also a delicious way to boost your daily fiber intake.

3. Keto-Friendly Fiber Supplements

Finally, supplementing with fiber can be a good option. The best fiber options include:

Living Chia

As mentioned above, Living Chia combines fiber-rich and heart-healthy chia seeds (ground for easier digestibility) with gut-healthy probiotics. Living Chia is also a good substitute for other forms of fiber that might aggravate the gut in some people.

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium husk is a type of soluble fiber that soaks up water in the gut to encourage better digestion. You can buy it powdered to use as flour in keto baked goods or in capsule or liquid form.

Acacia Fiber

Rich in soluble fiber like psyllium husk, acacia fiber is taken from a native plant of Pakistan, Africa, and India. Its powder form can be stirred into water or mixed with smoothies or other drinks.

keto fiber- Make these foods a regular part of your diet to support your gut and ensure the best success on your keto diet!

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