Whey Almond Chocolate Eclairs | Keto Dessert

Whether on diet or not, who doesn't crave desserts? Iam very fond of sweets and after embarking on Keto diet, I could find that the intense craving for sweets had gone. I feel, its one of the best thing about this particular diet. Science behind this is, Carbs aggrevate your Carb cravings, the reason behind one could not stop with just a few chips or French fries. You will in turn eat more and more. That is not your problem, its the action of Carbs. Instead, when you are on an Off-carb diet, consisting of adequate amounts of Protein and healthy Fats, you don't give in to temptations at all. And, Iam the best example to prove this Science! 

In spite of that, very rarely, I do feel like eating something sweet. I came across this recipe and tried out one weekday night. Just whip up a few ingredients, and you are done. Cool, isn't it?

PS: Though its absolutely safe, Whey protein is a dietary supplement and is not advisable for kids below 16years. So, this recipe is not for kids. 

Wk 4 - BM #84 Day 3
New Year Challenge

Preparation time - 10mins

Yields - 5 Chocolate Eclairs

Keto / Paleo Pizza | Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Today's recipe is one of the amazing recipes which I bumped into, after embarking on this Keto journey in 2017. It all started with me reading about Paleo Diet on Gayathri's blog, which claimed to be one of best Diet plans to lose weight, especially within short period of time.Her write-up was just enough to trigger a spark in me and spent the whole year reading and exploring a lot about Nutrition and Low Carb diets and how they work. I should say, I was on a roll and nothing could stop me. Oh man, it worked like a miracle. I could discover a NEW ME which I had not even dreamt in life. Losing oodles of kgs and more than that,so many inches, on a sustainable Diet plan was fantastic. Would share more about my Keto journey in coming days, maybe as a separate series.. 

Coming back to the recipe, it is one recipe which I never expected to turn out so well. Many recipes shared for Keto or Paleo diet are based on Cauliflower. It is swapped mainly with Potato to make a Low-Carb food which originally is high in Carbs. Cauliflower Rice is doing the rounds in the Diet world. In the same way, this Cauliflower Crust Pizza turns out really so well and definitely a perfect replacement to regular Pizza. Best thing is my kids loved it so much and I have done this Keto Pizza a few times already. Come, let enjoy a guilt-free Pizza.

Wk 4 - BM #84 Day 2
New Year Challenge

Preparation time - 5mins
Baking time - 15-20mins

Serves - 4

Healthy Plantain Chips | Vazhakkai Chips, Baked Version

This week, I would be sharing some healthy / Diet-specific Recipes under New Year Challenge. I had long back started cutting junk food and all things unhealthy for my kids from Cornflakes to white sugar to deep-fried snacks. I replaced Deep-fried ones with either baked or Shallow fried version using Appe pan. This crispy, flavourful Raw Banana Chips is one such recipe which is very healthy, yet so addictive. It uses very little oil and within minutes, comes out perfectly crispy, just like its deep-fried counterpart. I stopped using Refined oils as well, so this Chips is made using Organic Cold-pressed Coconut Oil, which makes it even more flavourful and yummy. 

Wk 4 - BM #84
New Year Challenge

Preparation time - 10mins
Baking time - 12-15mins
Serves - 4

Papaya Herbal Smoothie Recipe

For the second day of this week, I have yet another Herbal Breakfast Smoothie recipe which is loaded with an array of health benefits from the herbs used. Tulsi, a variety of Basil is a great immunity booster and Betal leaf is known for its digesitive power and healing and is extensively used in Ayurveda. Curry leaves and the Greens are great sources of Iron. I have used Papaya in this Smoothie. You could swap any of your favourite fruit. Since Iam not used to Herbal drinks, I found it little hard to take in the taste. But, I felt this Herbal Smoothie light and refreshing and have incorporated it into my diet. Drinking Smoothies after a good workout and a hot shower feels great. Try this and lemme know how you liked it.

Banana Greens Smoothie - Weight loss diet Recipe

This space had been silent for a year now due to some personal commitments and Iam now back for good. It was a hard time for me to stay away from blogging which I was passionate about. With my hubby and girls' support and encouragement, I could now get back on my toes. And it is very much exciting and motivating to start with a Mega Blogging Marathon which will last for this month of Sep. Blogging Marathon is the brain child of Srivalli who comes up with innovative themes every month. This month, we, a bunch of blogger friends will be coming up with an array of yummy recipes on all days with only Sundays as holidays. Come, join me for a Cooking Carnival at IndianVegKitchen. I have picked up Indian Veg Diet Recipes as my theme with Sub-themes for each week.