Keto Zone Spiced Snickerdoodle “Oatmeal”

Need more low-carb breakfast ideas? Here’s your new go-to. It’s super filling, full of fat, and offers loads of energy to get you through the day. To add extra sweetness, feel free to chuck in a tablespoon of keto-friendly sweetener, like erythritol.

Ingredients

1/2 cup organic full-fat coconut milk

1/4 cup organic hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)

1 tablespoon organic flax meal

1/2 tablespoon organic chia seeds

1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon organic ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon organic ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 tablespoon organic almond butter

Instructions

1. Stir together all of the above ingredients except for the almond butter in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Transfer to serving bowl, top with almond butter and extra cinnamon if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 1

Per Serving:

Calories: 449

Fat: 36.2 g

Total Carbohydrates: 14.1 g

Fiber: 11.7 g

Net Carbs: 2.4 g

Protein: 20 g

Recipe adapted from wholesomeyum.com

7 Reasons to Add Cloves

Cloves are more than just a spice to toss in your oatmeal. They’re essential to the Indian cuisine, and for good reason, too. Here are 7 reasons to add more cloves to your diet.

1. Helps Diabetes

Clove extract has proven to help regulate blood sugar, boost insulin production, and promote healthier insulin-creating cells. (2,3) This means adding more cloves to your diet could help diabetics manage blood sugar levels and in turn, enhance their quality of life.

2. Increases Liver Health

Cloves and its internal compound, eugenol, may be able to improve overall liver health by preventing liver scarring and signs of liver cirrhosis. (4) And because of its high antioxidant content, it can reduce liver inflammation and enhance its functions. (5)

3. Rich in Antioxidants

Since cloves contain such high amounts of antioxidants, they can also help prevent chronic disease and damage from free radicals. (6) In one review, cloves proved to be 5 times more effective than vitamin E, another antioxidant. Some even recorded that they slowed down multiple types of cancer growth. (7)

4. Benefit Oral Health

Cloves can help maintain oral health. Its antibacterial properties lower the number of harmful bacteria and lessen toothache pain. (8,9) You can sometimes find cloves in toothpaste!

5. Regulates Hunger

Just one teaspoon of cloves has close to 1 gram of fiber, which can help you feel full for longer and aid the digestive system. (10,11) This in mind, consuming it may help you lose weight if you’re less inclined to eat more. However, if you’re really struggling to drop pounds, I recommend you read How You Can Lose Weight on a Ketogenic Diet and How to Start the Keto Zone Diet in 5 Simple Steps.

6. Promotes Bone Health

One teaspoon of cloves also contains 30% of the recommended daily amount of manganese, which is directly involved in bone creation and overall bone health. On top of that, an animal study discovered that clove oil increases bone strength and lessens signs of osteoporosis. (12,13)

7. Lowers Inflammation

By regulating blood sugar, increasing liver health, and providing antibacterial and antioxidant properties, cloves can lower inflammation in your body, providing some relief to those with chronic illnesses like eczema and arthritis.

How to Use Cloves

Cloves can be beneficial in more ways than one, but as with anything, it’s important to not overdo your intake. Eugenol, one of the main compounds in cloves, can slow blood clotting, which could create dangerous situations for some people. However, if you’re adding normal amounts (a teaspoon here and there) to your diet, there’s no reason to be alarmed.

Here are some other ways to incorporate cloves into your meals:

• Add it to chai tea, like this Keto Zone Super-Antioxidant Chai Latte recipe.
• Add it to a pumpkin recipe, such as Keto Zone Pumpkin Cheesecake.
• Add it to baked goods, like Keto Zone Cinnamon Banana Detox Muffins.

Bottom Line

Keto Zone Spiced Snickerdoodle “Oatmeal” is a fantastic way to not only add cloves to your meal, but to also stay in ketosis, burn fat, and feel good! Try adding MCT Oil Powder to your coffee along with your morning “oatmeal.” Shop here.

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As the temperatures drop, our immune systems need an extra boost to help protect us from catching a cold or the flu.

This all-natural ginger tea recipe has whole food immune boosting ingredients that will keep you healthy without knocking you out of the Keto Zone.

Ginger and cinnamon are loaded with antioxidant and immune boosting compounds that will keep your body strong enough to fight off any pathogenic bacteria and viruses you might come across.

Lemon juice contains vitamin C which also helps to strengthen your immune system and promote healthy digestion. Apple cider vinegar has probiotics which act to counteract the unhealthy bacteria that can cause the common cold.

Additionally, this recipe has pumpkin spice MCT powder which provides a delicious fall flavor as well as healthy fats to fuel the mitochondria in your cells. To top things off we added a small amount of raw honey which is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and immune factors. A quarter teaspoon of raw honey only adds a few grams of carbohydrates which is not enough to prevent ketosis.

Ingredients

2 cups filtered water
2 tablespoons fresh organic ginger root, chopped
1 organic cinnamon stick
1/2 organic lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon raw honey
1 scoop MCT Powder (Pumpkin Spice)

Instructions

1. Add 2 cups of water to a pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped ginger and cinnamon stick to the water.
3. Cover the pot and bring water to a simmer.
4. Allow water to simmer for at least 5 minutes.
5. Remove water from the heat.
6. Pour water through a fine mesh strainer in to your favorite tea cup.
7. Add in lemon, apple cider vinegar, MCT powder, and raw honey.
8. Stir until well combined (or blend for a frothier consistency).
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 1 Serving

Per Serving:

Calories: 110 kilocalories

Fat: 10 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 8 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Net Carbs: 5 grams

Protein: 1 gram

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