It’s a fall-favorite pie—in cookie form! These adorable and delicious Sweet Potato Pie Cookies with marshmallow buttercream frosting are definitely worthy of your dessert plate this Thanksgiving. They’re almost (almost) too cute to eat!
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People of all ages, genders, and colors are beautiful in their own unique way. However, according to research, people of mixed races are perceived as a tad more attractive than non-mixed-race people. That’s why we decided to make a compilation of 15 images so we can take a minute and admire their beauty.
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Donuts were never a food we had around the house growing up. Even though my parents were far from low carb, they didn’t buy much that was processed. I would have happily eaten donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance, though. When I started trying to eat healthier years ago, I felt like I was missing out on donuts at the office, so I created this sugar-free keto donuts recipe with almond flour. It’s still one of my favorites, but I’ve improved it over the years.
Whether you call them “keto donuts” or keto doughnuts”, these low carb almond flour donuts taste a lot like regular cake donuts. They make the perfect pairing with your favorite keto coffee or sugar-free hot chocolate!
Want a keto donut recipe that is more pillowy and chewy?
While the recipe below makes the best keto cake donuts I’ve ever had, I have a different recipe in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook that makes more chewy, pillowy ones similar to Krispy Kreme donuts. Try both and let me know which you prefer!
Of all the low carb flours, Wholesome Yum Super Fine Blanched Almond Flour is definitely my favorite. It has the finest grind out there, for the best taste and texture in your baked goods. It makes great pancakes (either my favorite keto pancakes blended with coconut flour, or just almond flour pancakes), almond flour pie crusts, buttery keto cookies, almond flour bread, and more. So, it’s no surprise that almond flour donuts are also delicious!
But there’s more to making excellent sugar-free donuts than the flour. The other important piece is the sweetener! Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend is my sweetener of choice for all my keto baking recipes, and for good reason: It’s the only one that will create a super moist texture, has no aftertaste, and doesn’t crystallize when storing … all with zero net carbs.
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto low carb donuts, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Can’t Have Almond Flour?
If you have a nut allergy, you could try sunflower seed flour as a replacement in your low carb keto donut recipe. The flavor will be a little different and they might turn green, but don’t be alarmed: It’s just a reaction with baking powder. Your sugar-free donuts will still taste good.
You cannot make these donuts with coconut flour, though. It absorbs too much moisture and is too dense on its own.
This section shows how to make sugar-free donuts, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
For the best flavor and texture for keto doughnuts, take note of these tried and true tips:
Just like regular donuts, you can dress this keto donut recipe with a tasty assortment of flavors and toppings!
Find out how good almond flour can be in these recipes, or explore my entire collection of keto dessert recipes here or almond flour recipes here!
This sugar-free keto donuts recipe with almond flour is so easy! They taste like regular powdered cake donuts, but with just 2.8g net carbs.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best), until golden brown.
Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)
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Serving size: 1 keto donut
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Looking for a lot of savory spice with a bite of homemade ketchup to brighten up your day? Buffalo meatloaf is here to save the dinner rush.
From start to finish, it does take an hour, but the prep is kept at a minimum of just 20 minutes, which leaves you plenty of time for other chores or to just simply put your feet up and relax while the oven does all the hard work.
If you have tried the Buffalo chicken drumsticks and thought, “Wow! That really packs a punch!” then one can assume that the flavor suits your style. You do not have to wait for the next Super Bowl to enjoy the explosive flavor; now, you can enjoy it in meatloaf form, any day of the week.
As a side note, a slice of meatloaf is nice next to a ripe avocado with a handful of tomatoes for lunch the following day.
There are many ways to dress up an ordinary meatloaf, to make it a special occasion treat rather than a humdrum meat cake. First of all, you have to add plenty of vegetables and spices when you mix the ground meat by hand.
Secondly, don’t compact it when filling the loaf pan – avoid at all costs the dense brick that may follow. Lastly, make a colorful side dish, such as a carrot and pineapple slaw to help put out some of that heat!
Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min
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Buffalo chicken meatloaf has plenty of hot sauce to keep the fire burning bright. Make sure to have a cooling pineapple coleslaw handy!
Keyword buffalo chicken, meatloaf
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl except the ketchup and the 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce, season to taste, and mix until everything is well mixed.
1 1/2 lbs. ground chicken, 1 egg, 1 carrot, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves minced, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place the meat mixture in a loaf pan.
Combine the ketchup and 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce in a small bowl, and brush on top of the meat.
1/4 to 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce, 1/4 cup of homemade ketchup
Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through.
Let the chicken meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: g | Protein: g | Fat: g | Saturated Fat: g | Polyunsaturated Fat: g | Monounsaturated Fat: g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: mg | Fiber: g | Sugar: g | Vitamin A: IU | Vitamin C: mg | Calcium: mg | Iron: mg
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“Dissociating” has become an internet buzzword, but what does it mean and how common is it really? A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests that this mental disconnect may be very common among people with depressive symptoms.
Dissociation is a word used to describe a mental detachment or separation. It is a popular word on social media now, and it can be used to describe normal forgetfulness, daydreaming, or absent-mindedness. It also has a pathological definition, which can include amnesia, hearing voices, flashbacks, derealization, depersonalization, identity fragmentation and more.
These symptoms can be associated with experiencing trauma or significant stress. Depression, which many people suffer from and can be very difficult to treat, can encompass these pathological dissociative symptoms as well. This study sought to explore the relationships between dissociative symptoms, depression, trauma, and other potential mediating factors.
Hong Wang Fung and colleagues utilized 410 adult participants with self-reported clinically significant levels of depressive symptoms. Participants were recruited online and completed their survey on the web. Measures included questionnaires regarding sociodemographic information, depression symptoms, dissociative symptoms, trauma experiences, interpersonal stress, family support, and perceived benefits of psychiatric medication.
Results showed that the majority of participants reported experiencing clinically significant levels of dissociative symptoms. Some dissociative symptoms, such as disengagement and depersonalization, were very common and were found in over 70% of participants, while others, such as identity dissociation, were much rarer. This study found differences between participants who showed high versus low levels of dissociative symptoms.
Participants reporting higher levels of dissociation also reported higher levels of childhood and adulthood trauma, interpersonal stress, PTSD symptoms, and depressive symptoms. This leads to the idea that dissociative symptoms could potentially be one reason that depression can be difficult to treat. Additionally, emotional constriction, a dissociative symptom, was found to be related to decreased perceived benefits of psychiatric medication, which also has treatment implications.
This study took strides into better understanding the prevalence of dissociative symptoms in people with depression. Despite this, there are limitations to note. One such limitation is that the sample was recruited online and was not a clinical sample. With self-report symptoms, it is difficult to say if all participants would reach diagnostic criteria for depression or dissociative symptoms. Additionally, people going through more severe mental health problems were excluded, and due to the distressing nature of dissociative symptomology, it is possible this limited generalizability.
“This study contributes to the literature by systematically investigating the prevalence and correlates of dissociative symptoms in a sample of people with depressive symptoms,” the researchers concluded. “Dissociative symptoms were positively correlated with trauma, stress and trauma-related symptoms in our sample. People with depression should be screened for dissociative symptoms so as to ensure timely interventions for addressing trauma and dissociation and their related symptoms as needed.”
The study, “Prevalence and correlates of dissociative symptoms among people with depression“, was authored by Hong Wang Fung, Wai Tong Chien, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Colin A. Ross.
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