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Desainagar Tongaat beachkwazulunatal, South Africa
February 24, 2025
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Agree with Margaret here, most of the "flours" you can sub in (coconut, almond, resistant starches) do not rise or bind the way real flour does so more baking powder or more yeast (or even yeast when you wouldn't have used it like in pizza dough - keto dough needs yeast or you end up with flat and hard pancake like products😁

In place of Sugar (brown, table or icing) a product like Swerve is a 1:1 replacement but if you use Stevia or one of the artificial's they are all over the map requiring trial and error and while the Swerve (and Lakanto) products will "caramelize" the others will not

I have found if you want to make a Keto recipe, google the (meal) and get the ingredients list from a (keto) source instead (somebody has worked it out) of trying to take an established recipe and swap things out - it doesn't work out most times because the ingredients sometimes react much differently

February 24, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Generally the keto recipes have higher ruffage and lower carbohydrates than the original i usually need to up the baking powder as well

February 24, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Any recipe that I make I plug all the ingredients into fitness pal recipe builder and calculate the nutritional content. I’m notorious for changing up recipes to make it a bit healthier. Cutting back on fat, salt, and I do substitute oat fiber for psyllium as I have issues with psyllium. I sometimes add in sour cream to add moisture.

March 3, 2025
DiabetesTeam

When baking with keto-friendly ingredients for diabetes management, it's important to carefully track portions and servings. While recipe serving sliders can be helpful guides, they may not always be accurate when substituting ingredients. It's best to calculate the nutritional content yourself based on the specific Show Full Answer

When baking with keto-friendly ingredients for diabetes management, it's important to carefully track portions and servings. While recipe serving sliders can be helpful guides, they may not always be accurate when substituting ingredients. It's best to calculate the nutritional content yourself based on the specific ingredients you use.

Some DiabetesTeam members have found success making keto-friendly desserts by experimenting with alternative flours like almond meal and oat flour, along with sugar substitutes like sucralose or xylitol. To ensure proper portion control, consider making smaller batches - just enough for one serving to avoid temptation from leftovers. Always work with your healthcare provider or dietitian to create a meal plan that matches your specific calorie, carbohydrate and fat requirements. Remember that when adapting recipes, you're not just dieting - you're developing sustainable, long-term eating habits that work for your health needs.

February 24, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you dear Graham

February 24, 2025

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