You’re in luck! This Ultimate Keto Holiday Food Swap Guide is the perfect place to find every recipe you’ll need. We have snacks, appetizers, sides, drinks, desserts, and more. You don’t have to look further. This guide has you covered.

Ultimate Keto Holiday Food Swaps

1. Christmas Fudge

To start, one serving of regular fudge is just one square inch. Just one tiny piece. It contains 90 calories and 18 grams of sugary carbohydrates, almost an entire days-worth on keto! Here’s a better option and full recipe with just 2 grams of net carbs.

Keto Hazelnut Fudge:

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups organic 100% dark chocolate, chips or chopped
• 1 cup organic coconut milk
• 1 scoop Keto Zone® MCT Oil Powder – Eggnog Flavor 
• 1 cup toasted hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons keto sweetener or equivalent stevia
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon organic star anise powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Once the coconut milk begins to simmer, add in the dark chocolate and turn heat down to low.
3. Continue to heat and stir, until chocolate is melted and ingredients are well combined.
4. Once melted, remove the mixture from heat and add in the remaining ingredients until all ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined (or well-greased) loaf pan, and freeze for about 2 hours.
6. Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to carefully cut fudge into 12 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition info (per piece): 160 calories, 15 grams fat, 2 grams net carbs (4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber), 2 grams protein

2. Cranberry Jam

Cranberries are on the top of the list when it comes to low-carb, high-antioxidant, nutritious keto-friendly fruits. Then, we dump cups of sugar on it to make Holiday Cranberry Jam – this doesn’t work in the Keto Zone! Just a small portion will kick you out of the Keto Zone in no time. This year, keep the cranberries coming and try our 4-Ingredient Whole-Berry Keto Zone Cranberry Chia Jam. Buy extra and make this favorite, with only 0.4 grams of net carbs, year-round. It’s delish!

4-Ingredient Whole-Berry Keto Zone Cranberry Chia Jam

3. Yule Log Cheese Appetizer

Did you know most commercial cheese “yule logs” contain preservatives like sodium phosphate and sodium alginate, modified foods starch, colorings, and more? Instead of consuming these processed ingredients, deconstruct it and serve a beautiful charcuterie board instead. Try cheese slices, nuts, keto crackers, and olives. Set them out in a beautiful arrangement and you’ll never need a commercial yule log again!

4. Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a Holiday favorite, for good reason. They are a nostalgic comfort food that has deep roots in traditional feasts. However, they are loaded with carbohydrates! Instead, stay in the Keto Zone with Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes.” Not only do they limit the carbs to 2 grams net, they offer tons of nutrients that are great for your body. Cauliflower Cauliflower supports digestive health, brain health, strong bones, and more (1)!

Keto Zone Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

5. Christmas Cookies

There’s a certain kind of nostalgia that accompanies the making, cookie-cutting, and enjoyment of Christmas Cookies. But, if you’re trying desperately to stay on track and in the Keto Zone through the Holidays, Christmas Cookies can be a downfall.

Instead of succumbing to a high-sugar cookie, make one of the best Keto Holiday Favorites around: Keto -Friendly Frosted Christmas Cookies! You won’t believe how great they taste at only 1 gram of net carbs! They take a bit of work, but they are worth it.

Delicious Frosted Keto Zone Christmas Cookies

6. Eggnog

What are the Holidays without a little eggnog? What a treat! However, if you stick to conventional eggnog, you’ll drown yourself in more than 30 grams of sugar and carbohydrates, artificial flavors, and harmful fats. Keto Zone Eggnog on the other hand, contains only 7 grams of net carbs, whole food spices, and other nourishing ingredients! Try it today!

Keto Zone Holiday Eggnog

7. Green Bean Casserole

Traditional green bean casserole may be warm and comforting, but that comfort comes at a price: highly processed “cream” soups laden with harmful fats, high-carbohydrate ingredients, and processed chemicals.

Instead, try this delicious, fresh green bean casserole for only 4 grams of net carbs. It’s flavorful, low-carb, contains good fiber, is easy on digestion, and uses healthy fats. And did I mention it contains bacon?

Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Keto Zone Friendly) 

8. Hot Chocolate

You could just drink empty calories and sugar this Holiday Season. Or, you can nourish your body, support joint health, fight free radicals, and reduce inflammation with Keto Zone Hot Chocolate! This deliciously spicy recipe is loaded with great ingredients. What’s more, it only contains 1 gram of net carbs!

Keto Zone Super Spice Hot Chocolate

9. Dips for Snackin’

Most traditional dips are made with conventional mayonnaise. The issue? Most mayo is primarily soybean oil; a cheap oil that increases inflammation and degrades health! It is extremely high in omega-6s, which compete in the body with omega-3s. It is associated with metabolic disorders (2), detrimental levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (3), and increases in inflammation (4). In addition, preservatives come with their own health concerns. Instead, try making your own dips and using avocados (or avocado mayo). 

Our Spicy Ginger Dip is a great alternative. Not only will you avoid harmful ingredients, you will promote health with ginger!

Keto Zone Spicy Ginger Dip 

9. Peppermint Mocha

Did you know the peppermint mocha at your local coffee house likely contains more than 50 grams of sugar? That’s almost ¼ of a cup, in one drink. 

This is no way to spend your Holidays! You can have great drinks, treats, and great health. This year, make our Keto Zone Peppermint Mocha. It contains nourishing  Keto Zone® Collagen Powder (Chocolate Flavor) and Keto Zone® MCT Oil Powder (Vanilla). Be determined to stay the course through the end of the year and don’t sabotage your health with sugar!

Keto Zone Peppermint Mocha

11. Appetizers

If your normal Holiday appetizers are fried, sweet, or include bread, they will likely kick you right out of the Keto Zone. But, you can make a wiser choice. We have appetizer recipes that not only keep you in the Keto Zone, but taste delicious as well.

In fact, we have Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts, Kebabs, and Smoked Salmon appetizers that are easy to make and will please any crowd. Don’t settle for bread. Instead, lose the carbs and keep amazing flavor with Keto Zone Appetizers.

3 Can’t Get Enough Holiday Appetizers

12. Decadent Keto Chocolate Cake

Take any meal to the next level by finishing with this Decadent Keto Chocolate Cake. IBelieve it or not, it contains less than 3 grams of net carbs per serving! With its delicious chocolate flavor, you’ll never believe it’s good for you.

Decadent Keto Chocolate Cake

Bonus: Lifestyle & Nutrition Swap

You have the opportunity to swap out poor food choices, unhealth, and fatigue year round! There’s no better time than now. If you’re ready to live in the Keto Zone, flood your body with nutrients each day, meet your weight gains, and promote health throughout your body, get your hands on all things Keto Zone. Try:

Keto Zone Diet Book

Keto Zone Starter Kit

Keto Zone Maintenance Kit

Bottom Line

You won’t miss a thing with our Ultimate Keto Holiday Food Swaps! Eat delicious foods, enjoy the festivities, and stay right in the Keto Zone. Take it a step further: Get everything you need to stay in the Keto Zone year round. Make this your Holidays, and your year, for great health!

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But believe it or not, you can make your entire Turkey Day meal keto-friendly! That’s right– the entire meal. From stuffing to pumpkin pie to leftovers, every top Keto Zone Thanksgiving recipe you need this year is down below.

1. Keto Zone Stuffing

Secret Ingredient: Keto Zone Thanksgiving Stuffing uses hemp heart seeds to replace the grains found in a typical stuffing recipe. These low-carb seeds offer amazing health benefits, like promoting anti-inflammatory processes, improving metabolic conditions, and providing a healthy dose of protein, vitamin E, and minerals. (1,2)

2. Keto Zone Green Bean Casserole

Green beans are very nutritious and can even go on to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses and cancer. (3) They’re easy to digest, aid bone health, and are a great keto-friendly vegetable to add to your diet. (4, 5) However, the standard green bean casserole recipe is loaded with ultra-processed soups and high carbs, diminishing its overall nutritional benefits.

Try this keto Healthy Green Bean Casserole recipe!

3. Keto Zone Thanksgiving Gravy

Unfortunately, most gravy recipes call for flour or starches as thickening agents, and although it makes for some thick gravy, those ingredients aren’t keto-approved. You’re in luck though! This Keto Zone Thanksgiving Gravy recipe uses chopped onion and egg yolks instead, and it tastes just as good. (If not better!)

4. Keto Zone Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

We all know potatoes are a no-go for keto, but this doesn’t mean you have to cut out your favorite side dish completely.

Alternatively, use cauliflower with this Keto Zone Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe. Not only is it the perfect low-carb substitute, but it also includes a high fiber content that increases digestive health and helps weight loss. You definitely won’t be missing real potatoes anytime soon. (6,7,8)

5. Keto Zone Pumpkin Pie

To some, pumpkin pie is one of those staples that have to make it to the table, otherwise, it’s no Thanksgiving. However, it contains ingredients that can spike your blood sugar and knock you out of ketosis, ruining your fat-burning state.

Thankfully, the Keto Zone Pumpkin Pie recipe is here to save the day. With only 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving, you can still enjoy your favorite dessert without any nasty health concerns.

6. Keto Zone Carrot Cake

Fresh veggies, anyone? This Keto Zone Carrot Cake is a two for one: a delicious dessert with health benefits. If you’re not a pie fan, this should be your ultimate go-to sweet treat on Thanksgiving Day, as it only has 3.9 grams of carbs per serving and is made with freshly shredded carrots. You can even have it for breakfast!

7. Keto Zone Pecan Pie

Who would’ve thought a sugar-free, low-carb dessert could taste so good? Keto Zone Pecan Pie is made with keto-friendly sweeteners like xylitol or erythritol that add the yummy effect without sacrificing your carb intake for the day.

On top of that, pecans have health properties through the roof with benefits like improving Type 2 diabetes and heart well-being. (9,10)

8. Keto Zone Turkey Casserole

The leftovers after Thanksgiving Day are no joke. Everyone can agree that figuring out what to do with all of the extra food is a challenge, especially when you’re either trying to get back on track or continue on in ketosis.

Keto Zone Turkey Casserole is your solution. You won’t have to worry about throwing out turkey or staying in ketosis, because this casserole does it all. It’s brimming with healthy fats, high amounts of protein, and little to no carbohydrates. Perfect!

Bottom Line

Don’t let Turkey Day knock you out of ketosis. You’ve come too far to look back! Instead, stock up on keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipes like the ones listed above for a healthy, ketogenic holiday. No regrets!

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If you are currently overweight or actively trying to shed pounds, this may affect you most. In an unfair twist, it seems that Holiday weight gain affects those who are overweight more than those who are already lean.

But it doesn’t have to be your fate. Here are 5 Ways You Will Gain 5 Pounds this Holiday Season if you’re not careful, how to avoid them, and reasons avoiding holiday weight gain is harder for some than others.

5 Ways You Will Gain 5 Pounds this Holiday Season

1. Enjoying a Week or Month-Long All-You-Can-Eat Carbohydrate Buffet

Simply put, there is no better way to pile on pounds than to start eating a lot of carbohydrates and sugar. Unfortunately, many “Holiday foods” are loaded with them. Cookies, cakes, candy, mashed potatoes, and more.

To make this worse, many individuals who normally avoid high amounts of carbs, indulge for the entire season rather than just 1 or 2 days.

To avoid it, make a commitment to only indulge on the actual Holiday date, and not the entire season, if any. One or 2 days of eating rich foods will not make or break your weight. A month of indulgence? It can sabotage all the work you’ve put in during the year.

To stay on track, join our Keto Zone Challenge! It’s free, and it will get you started with tips, recipes, and more. You can also fast-track with the Keto Zone Diet Book. It is your comprehensive guide to ketogenic eating. It will help you omit the carbs that cause most fat gain issues. As you do so, you will work towards a healthy weight rather quickly, which will inspire you to stick with it.

In addition, try these Keto Zone recipes and The Quick & Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook.

2. Losing Track of What You’ve Eaten Will Help Holiday Weight Gain

I get it. It can be a lot of work to stay on top of what you eat and to keep caring. But this matters! In fact, keeping a food diary is a great tool for reaching a healthy weight. Many studies have shown significant results in fat loss in those who keep a diary versus those who don’t (1).

If you don’t want to keep a food diary and track all your numbers, just track your carbohydrates and fiber. Aim to keep your net carbs at 25 grams or below each day (carbohydrates minus fiber) to get into the Keto Zone. You can simply use pen and paper, or an online program or app. For more tips to get into the Keto Zone, see our Tips to Stay on Track with Keto Zone from real Keto dieters!

There’s nothing magic about food diaries, but they are a very useful tool. They will help you take ownership of what you eat, provide self-accountability, and allow you to make needed adjustments based on the numbers. And last but not least, studies show they work. You will stay on track and move towards a healthy weight with a food diary.

As a bonus, some studies have also found that daily weighing, just through the Holidays, helps those looking to lose weight stay on track (2).

3. Staying Indoors

If you want to add pounds and inches, feel grouchy, and let vitamin D levels dive, stay indoors this Holiday Season.

In fact, don’t be active at all.

Sedentary lifestyles and overeating often go together. When you feel frumpy and sedentary, it’s easy to give up and overeat. But, when you feel strong, lean, and active, it can inspire you to keep up healthy eating, too.

Getting outside will likely also help you sleep better during the night, support your mental health, and improve your mood.

4. Isolating Yourself

It’s easier to gain weight when you don’t have support. This year, many people feel isolated and unsupported.

Reach out to friends and family. Find online groups for Keto Zone, Keto Recipes, healthy eating and weights, and more. Call or text a friend.

You don’t have to be on your healthy-weight journey alone. Take the steps to find another person, in-person or online, for support and accountability. Offer the support back. It can make a world of difference.

5. Giving Up on The Year and Waiting for New Year to Start Again

Have you ever heard of “quitters?” I don’t mean people who quit. I mean the cozy pajama pants we put on at the end of the day when we’re simply done for the day. These are “quitters.”

This time of year, many people put on their proverbial quitters for the rest of the year. They are done. They’ve lost their fight. They figure they will just veg out, wait until the New Year, and then they’ll start aiming for a healthy weight again.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t turn out too well. They often gain weight at the end of the year, start and give up on New Year’s resolutions and goals throughout the year, and see the weight creep up year after year.

Don’t put on the full-time quitters!

Enjoy the Holidays, relax with family, but keep pushing toward your goals. You’ll have a much easier time continuing with a healthy lifestyle in the New Year if you don’t quit now!

Why Do Overweight Adults See the Most Weight Gain During the Holidays?

There are many reasons adults gain weight during the Holidays. Most studies show a gain of 1-5 pounds, with a lesser amount among young people, such as those who are college-aged (3).

Most adults gain weight because they eat more food, richer foods, more sweets, and more convenience foods than usual. In addition, they may be more sedentary due to busy schedules and winter temperatures. But, why might overweight adults gain more? The reasons include:

• Carbohydrate-rich sugary foods are even worse when your body is overweight, and your cells are insulin resistant. For many overweight adults, sweets are a downward spiral of fat storage and insulin resistance. More sweets equal more fat storage, more fat storage equals more insulin resistance, which equals more fat storage when you eat sweets. See how this could be especially problematic during the Holidays? Of course, Keto Zone removes the sugar.
• Our bodies fight for homeostasis. When you make changes to an overweight body, unless drastic such as Keto Zone, it will fight to resist weight loss and maintain its mass. In fact, studies show that even if you’ve worked hard all year and achieved some weight loss, various neuroendocrine, metabolic, and behavioral mechanisms are set in motion to counteract it (4, 5). Unless, you’ve used a method that completely changes the way your body produces energy and metabolizes food, as with Keto Zone.
• Frustration can easily set in when you don’t see results. If overweight, and barely seeing the scale move, it can be especially tough to stick to a plan during the Holidays, when seemingly everyone else can eat what they want. Thankfully, the Keto Zone lifestyle produces results effectively and efficiently.
• The holiday season is hallmarked by food traditions. It can be especially tough for anyone who grew up or is accustomed to the celebrations centering on overeating and foods.

Bottom Line

If you want to be successful at yearly holiday weight gain, eat all the carbs and sugar you can, lose track of what you eat, stay indoors, isolate yourself, and give up on the year.

And if not, do the opposite. You don’t have to gain weight this year. Instead, get a jump-start on 2021, with a healthy lifestyle and great outlook.

If you’d like to join us, sign up for the 21-Day Keto Challenge today. You’ll enjoy guidance, tips, recipes, and more. You can do it!

The post 5 Ways You Will Gain 5 Pounds This Holiday Season appeared first on Keto Zone® | Dr. Don Colbert, MD.

And what’s more, it’s not just regular sugar sweetening your commercial eggnog. Instead, it’s cheap, harmful high fructose corn syrup along with artificial flavors. This list is worth checking twice and putting down.

Where do your Holiday favorites stand? If on the wrong side of the nutrition facts, don’t be dismayed. We have 5 of our favorites transformed into delicious, no-guilt Keto Holiday Favorites!

5 Lethal Holiday Treats Transformed to Keto Holiday Favorites

1. Christmas Fudge

To start, one serving of fudge is just one square inch. Just one tiny piece. It contains 90 calories and 18 grams of sugary carbohydrates, almost an entire days-worth on keto! Here’s a better option with just 2 grams of net carbs.

Keto Hazelnut Fudge:

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups organic 100% dark chocolate, chips or chopped
• 1 cup organic coconut milk
• 1 scoop Eggnog MCT Oil Powder (NEW!) OR hazelnut MCT powder
• 1 cup toasted hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons keto sweetener (like erythritol)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon organic star anise powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Once the coconut milk begins to simmer, add in the dark chocolate and turn heat down to low.
3. Continue to heat and stir, until chocolate is melted and ingredients are well combined.
4. Once melted, remove the mixture from heat and add in the remaining ingredients until all ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined (or well-greased) loaf pan, and freeze for about 2 hours.
6. Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to carefully cut fudge into 12 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition info (per piece): 160 calories, 15 grams fat, 2 grams net carbs (4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber), 2 grams protein

2. Green Bean Casserole

Traditional green bean casserole may be warm and comforting, but that comfort comes at a price: highly processed “cream” soups laden with harmful fats, high-carbohydrate ingredients, and processed chemicals.

Instead, try this delicious, fresh green bean casserole for only 4 grams of net carbs. It’s flavorful, low-carb, contains good fiber, is easy on digestion, and uses healthy fats. And did I mention it contains bacon?

Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Keto Zone Friendly) 

3. Cranberry Jam

Cranberries are on the top of the list when it comes to low-carb, high-antioxidant, nutritious keto-friendly fruits. Then, we dump cups of sugar on it to make Holiday Cranberry Jam – this doesn’t work in the Keto Zone! Just a small portion will kick you out of the Keto Zone in no time. This year, keep the cranberries coming and try our 4-Ingredient Whole-Berry Keto Zone Cranberry Chia Jam. Buy extra and make this favorite year-round. It’s delish!

4-Ingredient Whole-Berry Keto Zone Cranberry Chia Jam

Ingredients

• 1 lb cranberries
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup chia seeds
• 1.5 cups granular erythritol or xylitol (if using xylitol, take great care to keep it away from dogs as even small amounts can be fatal)

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil on the stovetop.
2. Add cranberries.  Once boiling again, reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries pop open.
3. Cool slightly for 5 min. Add erythritol and chia seeds. Stir well.
4. Pour into jars, and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours to thicken.
5. Makes about 5 cups.  Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition info (1 Tbsp.): 17 calories, 2 grams carbs, 0.4 grams net carbs, 1.6 grams fiber, 0.4 grams protein 

4. Christmas Cookies

There’s a certain kind of nostalgia that accompanies the making, cookie-cutting, and enjoyment of Christmas Cookies. But, if you’re trying desperately to stay on track and in the Keto Zone through the Holidays, Christmas Cookies can be a downfall.

Instead of succumbing to a high-sugar cookie, make one of the best Keto Holiday Favorites around: Keto -Friendly Frosted Christmas Cookies! You won’t believe how great they taste at only 1 gram of net carbs! They take a bit of work, but they are worth it.

Delicious Frosted Keto Zone Christmas Cookies

5. Eggnog

Last but certainly not least, we have our cup of eggnog. This year, you can drop the 30 grams of processed sugars and artificial flavors, and enjoy your eggnog in the Keto Zone!

Keto Zone Holiday Eggnog

Ingredients

• 2 cups organic heavy cream
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 6 organic/pasture-raised eggs
• 3 scoops hydrolyzed collagen protein
• 3 scoops Eggnog MCT Oil Powder (NEW!)
• 3 tablespoons keto sweetener
• 1 tablespoon organic vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon organic cinnamon powder
• 2 teaspoons organic allspice powder
• 2 teaspoons organic nutmeg powder

Instructions

1. Separate egg whites and egg yolks. Add egg whites to a saucepan and yolks to a mixing bowl.
2. Add cream to the egg yolks in the mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
3. In the saucepan combine the milk, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg with the egg whites and whisk until very well combined.
4. Put the pot over medium heat and bring to simmer, stirring frequently.
5. Once simmering, turn heat to low.
6. Continue to heat the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Remove pot from heat and pour the mixture into a large blender. Combine all of the ingredients in the blender; pulse mixture until frothy.
8. Pour in a large pitcher and place in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours or longer.
9. Serve and enjoy! Consume within 3-4 days.

Nutrition info (1/6 of recipe); 560 calories, 50 grams carbs, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 10 grams protein

Bottom Line

This year, enjoy delicious Keto Holiday Favorites, and rid yourself of harmful, chemical, processed holiday “treats.” Choose health, vitality, and wellness – what amazing gifts to give yourself. Finish this year strong in the Keto Zone!

The post Drop the Eggnog: 5 Lethal Treats Transformed into Keto Holiday Favorites appeared first on Keto Zone® | Dr. Don Colbert, MD.

These Keto Zone Cranberry Orange muffins are hands down one of the best ways to start Christmas day, especially when topped with soft butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

As keto-friendly as can be, almond and coconut flour substitute out unhealthy wheat/white flours and keto sweetener outs unhealthy sugar.

You don’t even have to be on Keto Zone to enjoy, which is perfect for the whole family.

While you’re here, check out the 8 other healthy Christmas breakfast ideas below the recipe. Let the Christmas cooking begin!

Keto Zone Cranberry Orange Muffins

If coconut flour isn’t an option, use 3 cups of almond flour and only 3 eggs. Don’t forget to buy blanched almond flour instead of almond meal. Almond meal has a much finer consistency that can create less dense muffins. You can also use granulated monk fruit sweetener in place of swerve or sour cream in place of Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

4 large organic eggs, beaten

1/2 cup full-fat organic Greek yogurt

1/3 cup granulated swerve sweetener

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon orange extract

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 cups organic almond flour

1/4 cup organic coconut flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

3/4 cup fresh organic cranberries, lightly smashed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and fill muffin pan slots with liners.
2. Combine eggs, Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute, or until combined.
3. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix for another minute. Using a spoon, stir in cranberries until fully incorporated into the batter. (If mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon water as needed.)
4. Spoon batter into each lined cup until about 2/3 full, then bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Best served warm.

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 12 muffins

Per 1 Muffin:

Calories: 84

Fat: 4.7 g

Total Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fiber: 2.9 g

Net Carbs: 3.1 g

Protein: 4.3 g

Recipe adapted from howtothisandthat.com

8 Other Healthy Christmas Keto Breakfast Ideas

Start off Christmas day with a hearty, healthy (and festive) breakfast with any of these 8 easy, family-approved recipes. Pick one, and Christmas morning can’t go wrong!

1. Keto Zone Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a classic Christmas breakfast, and thankfully, with this Keto Zone Cinnamon Rolls recipe, you won’t be missing out on tradition.

Instead of unnecessary carbs and sugars, you have homemade rolls, stuffed with cinnamon and butter, then coated with a sweet cream cheese glaze.

2. Keto Zone Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Casseroles are a holiday staple for a reason, and Keto Zone’s Christmas Breakfast Casserole doesn’t disappoint.

Garlicky sausage, rich cheddar cheese, and fresh broccoli load this casserole with plenty of healthy, low-carb foods.

3. Keto Zone Biscuits & Gravy

Who would’ve thought biscuits and gravy could have a keto version?

This Keto Zone Biscuits and Gravy Recipe lets you enjoy your favorite breakfast with yummy almond flour biscuits, tasty, high-fat gravy, and ketosis to boot.

4. Keto Zone Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

If you have any extra hydrolyzed collagen protein powder in your cabinet, Keto Zone Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are a must for Christmas morning.

These fluffy, spiced pancakes topped with a satisfying slide of butter ensure you leave the table feeling full and nourished. And you won’t even need syrup.

5. Keto Zone Chocolate-Covered Bacon

If there’s any day to eat chocolate for breakfast, it’s Christmas.

Keto Zone Chocolate Covered Bacon will be a guaranteed family hit, especially with that extra hint of keto-friendly cinnamon sugar mix.

Just cook the bacon, melt the chocolate, and dip!

6. Keto Zone Spiced Snickerdoodle “Oatmeal”

Christmas morning is all about eating dessert for breakfast, and this Keto Zone Spiced Snickerdoodle “Oatmeal” is the perfect medium for those looking to stay in ketosis during the holidays.

Instead of using high-carb oats, this recipe takes the high road with hemp hearts, flax meal, and chia seeds to rack up the fats and kill the carbs– all with that Christmas cookie flavor!

7. Keto Zone Christmas Fruitcake with Berries, Lemon, & Poppyseeds

You aren’t limited when it comes to baked goods on Keto Zone. Take Keto Zone Christmas Fruitcake for example.

With a few recipe adaptions, you have a delicious keto fruitcake made even better than before. The lemon, poppyseeds, and berries make will make a great pop for Christmas morning.

8. Keto Zone Coffee

Pair any of the recipes above with a Keto Zone Coffee, and you have a foolproof breakfast to keep you full and thriving on ketosis for the entire day.

The great part is that Keto Zone MCT Oil Powder comes in flavors like Pumpkin Spice, Hazelnut, and Chocolate, which means there won’t be any shortage of festivity in your cup of keto joe.

Bottom Line

Christmas morning should be enjoyed, even in the Keto Zone. And there’s no doubt that the above recipes can bring both positive Christmas and health results.

Follow Keto Zone on Instagram to be updated when all NEW recipes are posted!

The post Keto Zone Cranberry Orange Muffins & 8 Other Healthy Christmas Breakfast Ideas appeared first on Keto Zone® | Dr. Don Colbert, MD.

Whether you’re at the beach or in the snow, you can still stay on the Keto Zone diet without your own trusty kitchen. Use the tips down below as the ultimate guide to traveling on keto this Christmas.

1. Eat Before you Go

It’s always easier to eat better at home. So, before you head out the door, fill up on a large keto-friendly meal that will tie you over for as long as possible. For example, hardboiled eggs, bacon, and plain Greek yogurt with cream, nuts, and berries are great breakfast options to keep you full and satisfied.

Read Best-Ever Keto Zone Waffles and Breakfast Favorites for some other delicious ideas.

2. Pack Storable Keto Zone Meals and Snacks

Eating right on vacation calls for some preparation ahead of time, but it doesn’t have to be anything crazy. Just make some easily portable keto meals and snacks, pop them in a storage container, and take them with you on the plane or in the car.

Portable Keto Zone Meals:

• Quick and Easy Keto Zone Egg Salad
• Spicy Keto Zone Chicken Salad
• Large salad with toppings like chicken, avocado, cheese, hardboiled eggs, oil dressing, and other low-carb veggies
• Lettuce wraps with chopped chicken or turkey breast, cheese, and low-carb mayo
• Deli meat with cheese, cucumbers, and low-carb dressing
• Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
• Apple Quinoa Detox Salad

Easy Keto Zone Snacks:

• Keto Zone Coconut Fat Bombs
• Crispy Keto Zone Kale Chips
• Celery sticks and nut butter
• Cashews
• Grain-Free Keto Granola Bars
• Keto Zone Shakes
• Keto Zone Guacamole and bell pepper slices

For even more ideas, shop the Quick and Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook. It includes everything you need and more to eating right on Keto Zone and makes a great Christmas gift!

3. Call Restaurants Ahead of Time

Before you leave, call potential restaurant choices at your destination and ask how they can accommodate you. Even though this might seem like a lot of work, it can help ease the stress of not knowing your options.

Usually, restaurants can serve up a chicken or steak salad, beef burger or chicken sandwich without the bread, and grilled/stir-fried veggies instead of rice or fries.

Keep an eye out for fried foods as they’re usually breaded and be picky with salad dressings as most of them can contain large amounts of sugar. Stick to what you know: no grains, legumes, root vegetables, or fruits (except for berries).

4. Drink Keto Coffee

Coffee already boosts your metabolism. But turning your regular cup of joe to keto amplifies the effects. Take MCT Oil Powder with you to add to your morning coffee, and it can help you stay full for longer, increase ketone production, and suppress appetite.

For even better versions, try Keto Zone Coffee or Dr. Colbert’s Keto Coffee. All of the ingredients are easy to pack or easy to buy when you arrive. Perfect!

5. Shop for Hotel Food

Almost all hotels carry a refrigerator in the room (some even have a full-on stove and oven), and chances are there’s either a grocery store, health food store, or farmer’s market nearby as well. This means you can easily cook up a keto-friendly bite to eat in your hotel room. Salad mixes, rotisserie chicken, full-fat yogurt, berries, cheese, avocados, and bacon are great keto foods to purchase to make an easy, low-carb meal.

Bottom Line

Don’t let travel plans kick you out of ketosis! If you stay committed, use the above tips, and bring Keto Zone supplements like MCT Oil Powder and Keto Zone Shakes, you can still enjoy your vacation while burning fat along the way. Wouldn’t that be the ultimate vacation?

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But not to worry! You can make Thanksgiving entirely keto-friendly, starting with the low-carb stuffing recipe down below. And if you’re stressing out about staying on track for the rest of the holiday season, you’re covered there too! All of the tips you need are below the recipe to help you get through Thanksgiving and beyond.

Keto Zone Thanksgiving Stuffing

This keto recipe easily replaces traditional stuffing by removing high-carb grains and adding in low-carb vegetables. It’s easy, nutritious, and won’t ruin your ketosis progress. Win!

Ingredients

8 tablespoons grass-fed butter

1/4 cup organic minced onion

1 organic celery stalk, thinly sliced

1 organic clove garlic, minced

1 large head organic cauliflower (roughly chopped)

1 cup organic chopped mushrooms

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup organic bone broth

1/4 cup chopped fresh organic parsley

2 tablespoons fresh chopped organic rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh chopped organic sage

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Over medium heat, melt butter in a large skillet.
2. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft.
4. Stir in bone broth, parsley, rosemary, sage, and pecans.
5. Cover with lid and let cook another 5-7 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and bone broth is completely absorbed.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 8

Per Serving:

Calories: 297

Fat: 31 g

Total Carbohydrates: 6.1 g

Fiber: 3.8 g

Net Carbs: 2.3 g

Protein: 4.1 g

Recipe adapted from betterthanbreadketo.com

How to Stay in Ketosis During the Holidays

‘Tis the season for sugary, processed eats that don’t agree with the Keto Zone diet. Some may think it’s impossible to get through the holiday season without slipping up on festive foods. But this isn’t the case, especially when you implement the following tips.

1. Focus on Sleep

Lack of sleep can put hunger and appetite hormones like leptin and ghrelin out of whack, which means it’s extra important to get your 7-9 hours every night during the holidays. (1) You already have enough temptations as it is, and a bad night’s sleep will only boost the cravings.

2. Use Keto-Friendly Holiday Recipes

It might seem like nothing can compare to the standard carb-loaded Thanksgiving foods like mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. But recipes like Keto Zone Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes and Keto Zone Pumpkin Pie tell a different story.

Instead of eating foods that can knock you out of ketosis, make keto-friendly substitute recipes that will keep you enjoying both the holiday favorites and fat-burning benefits.

3. Fuel Before You Go

Holiday parties are often the culprit of keto slip-ups. To avoid a social binge, eat a high-protein, high-fat meal along with lots of water before you head out the door. This way, you’re too full-on healthy, keto-friendly foods to even consider those holiday cookies.

As an easy before-party fix, drink a Keto Zone Shake!

4. Eat When You’re Hungry

During the holidays, eating unhealthy foods becomes a social ritual. All of a sudden you find yourself grabbing a slice of cake because everyone else is– not because you’re hungry.

Combat this by becoming more in tune with your appetite cues and only eating when you’re hungry.

5. Move

The holidays are crazy busy, and as a result, exercise is often thrown out the window. However, it’s actually one of the most important times of the year to keep up with physical activity as we tend to eat more food in general.

You can make time to move by going for a relaxing walk after a meal or by making an effort to play with the little ones in your family. Any movement counts!

6. Keep Up with Keto Zone Supplements

The festive season means your routine will be out of balance, which is okay! It doesn’t mean to throw all of your healthy habits to the curb.

Stick to the basics, like using Keto Zone MCT Oil Powder in your coffee and including supplements like Keto Zone Instant Ketones and Keto Zone Hydrolyzed Chicken + Marine Collagen with Probiotics in your diet. Not only are they gentle reminders to stick to your keto plan, but they’ll also aid in continuing fat loss throughout the holidays.

Instead of leaving the season feeling down about gaining weight, leave it feeling ecstatic because you shed pounds!

Bottom Line

The challenge of eating healthy throughout this upcoming season hopefully seems a little less worrisome.

Have you added Keto Zone supplements to your holiday cart yet? Now’s the time you’ve been waiting for!

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