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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This autumn, you can count on this delicious Keto Zone Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe to scratch your pumpkin spice itch.

Made with pumpkin puree, MCT Oil Powder, and organic spices, this recipe is full of flavor and nutrition.

With an almond flour crust and erythritol used as a sweetener, our Keto Zone Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is both gluten-free and low-carb.

You can enjoy this tasty treat while still burning fat in the Keto Zone!

Keto Zone Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

2 cups blanched almond flour
1/4 cup grass-fed butter, melted
1 teaspoon organic ceylon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Cheesecake:

2 cups organic cream cheese, softened
1 cup erythritol
2/3 cup organic heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup organic pumpkin puree
1 scoop Unflavored MCT Oil Powder
1 teaspoon organic ceylon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon organic ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon organic clove powder
1/4 teaspoon organic nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all of the ingredients for the crust in a food processor.
3. Pulse until ingredients are well combined into a dough.
4. Form dough along the edges of a pie pan.
5. Bake dough for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
6. Remove crust from oven and set aside.
7. Combine cream cheese with the erythritol and heavy whipping cream in a large mixing bowl.
8. Use a mixer to mix until well combined.
9. Add in the pumpkin puree, MCT Oil Powder, vanilla, and spices, and continue to mix until well combined.
10. Evenly distribute cheesecake filling into the crust.
11. Refrigerate the cheesecake for 2-3 hours before serving.
12. Serve with a cup of keto coffee or tea and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Yields: 12 Slices

Serving Size: 1 Slice

Per Serving:

Calories: 350 kilocalories

Fat: 35 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 8 grams

Fiber: 4 grams

Net Carbs: 4 grams

Protein: 6 grams

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Even though autumn has already begun, the weather is still warm. You shouldn’t have to wait until it cools down outside to enjoy pumpkin season. 

You can easily add pumpkin spice MCT Oil Powder to your morning smoothies and still get your pumpkin fix! 

Try our cool and refreshing Vanilla Pumpkin Pie smoothie recipe; it’s perfect for the transition between hot summer and crisp fall.

Keto Zone Vanilla Pumpkin Pie Shake

Ingredients

• 1 scoop MCT Oil Powder (Pumpkin Spice), OR ½ cup organic pumpkin spice purée
• 1 scoop Keto Zone Shake (Vanilla)
• 1 cup keto-friendly yogurt
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 serving Homemade Pumpkin Spice mix

Instructions

1. Combine MCT Oil Powder, Keto Zone Shake, yogurt, ice, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to a blender.
2. Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 400 kilocalories

Serving Size: 1 

Per Serving:

Fat: 28 grams

Carbohydrates: 26 grams

Net Carbs: 15 grams

Protein: 29 grams

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com

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