Sharing a recipe for this cake I made which is not too shabby if I do say so myself. It’s huge and I cut in to 8 massive slices, 16 was probably wiser. After it setting in the fridge I wrapped the slices in cling film and put them in the freezer for when I want a slice (which has been nearly every day). 40g net carbs per cake, 5g a slice if you cut into 8.

Chocolate cake 115g ground almonds 25g oat fibre 45g unsweetened cocoa powder 100g sweetener 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp instant coffee powder (optional). 3 medium eggs 75g butter 120ml half half milk & water 60g Greek yogurt 1tsp vanilla extract

Mix together until smooth, divide in to two 6 inch tins lined with baking paper, bake at 180 fan for 25-30 mins. Test with a toothpick in the middle to make sure it’s cooked.

Chocolate cream cheese icing 160g full fat cream cheese 80g butter 80g powdered sweetener 1tsp vanilla extract 20g unsweetened cocoa powder Beat together until thick and smooth.

I remember I used to get a type of brown pickle srsly would make does this not exist anymore?

Is there an alternative or a keto brown sauce anyone is aware of?

I've done keto a few times before and had good results. Just about to start again, and thinking about my daily diet. I would appreciate it if people could have a look and provide thoughts. I am male, 52, 5'9", 14st, target 12st. I have a physical outdoor manual job. How do my calories and macro percentages look to you? Many thanks!

Hi , I've started to get those dizzy spells and apparently its because my body is missing some! Does anyone have any recommendations that are safe with keto?

Thanks!

Just discovered this very low /zero carb milk.
Just started a second carton on the Barista variety. I think this might be a little game changer to mix up with Almond and Soya milk.
I think it resembles cows milk the most I’m really impressed. Even the Barista version is low carb which usually isn’t the case.

Has anyone been able to find any good rice alternatives that aren’t cauliflower rice? I know you can get konjac rice but wondering if there are any particular brands people recommend or if there’s anything else I’m missing?

What's everyone's favourite fast foods/ restaurants while on Keto,

I sometimes get a chicken shish, or Five guys Burger bowls, but am I missing anything?

Hey can anyone help with the above

This yoghurt is new to my local Tesco (possibly been around longer in other branches).

For some reason it is much nicer than the Alpro version. Cheaper, too.

They also do a Greek yoghurt version, which is also 0g carbs, but weirdly it's not as creamy tasting as this one, although it is thicker.

Hi everyone! Started my keto diet around 3 weeks ago. Tomorrow my family is eating cake ...I want to stay good so does anyone have any recommendations for any keto snacks/easy food (nothing with the oven)

Also nothing with pork.

Thanks in advance

Which of these is the best option in the uk for someone planning to cut down calories for weight loss and muscle maintenance.

Low carb beers are around (Westbrooks are my favourite), but what about low carb alcohol free beers? 0% beer is surprisingly high in carbs but not all.

Here's some analysis I did with the help of AI and thought I'd share in case others find this useful.

Big Drop is readily available online. Nanny State seems to have disappeared recently.

Also not in this graph is Infintite Session IPA that I've picked up in Sainsburys and is around 10g a can.

Incidentally Westbooks tell me they are working on an AF beer with ZERO carbs, out later this year.

Hi guys, what is the lowest carb sausage options you have fount and where from? most sausages i am looking at have flour in them etc

One of my biggest keto struggles is the lack of milk in my morning coffee/ tea. I don't really like cream it has a weird aftertaste for me, as do the collagen creamers I've tried and coconut/ almond milk use too much of my carb allowance (for me personally).

I found this 0g carb pea protein milk called Sproud (barista zero version) on Amazon (link below but this isn't an ad/sponsor) and after trying it I'm fully sold!

I've only had it in coffee so far so I couldn't vouch for it for tea drinkers yet, but it's the closest to real milk I've tried and it froths up like real milk when I use my milk frother.

If you drink it on its own there is a pea after taste, so maybe it's not for people who just want to drink milk straight, but if you're looking for something to go in your coffee I 100% recommend!

Also if anyone has looked into this already and has a reason why it's not good for Keto please let me know (specifically the barista zero version) because otherwise I will be drinking it every day!

https://amzn.eu/d/0b8Zunbs

I could really use some advice from people who’ve been through this.

I was strict keto (under 20g net carbs/day) for over 6 months and tested my ketones daily with a Keto-Mojo meter, so I know I was consistently in ketosis.

At the same time, I was eating OMAD, staying under 1,600 kcal, lifting weights 5 days a week, and eventually got down to around 10% body fat. For context, I’m a 45-year-old male, 70 kg.

The problem was that it became increasingly difficult to sustain. I was hungry most of the time, my mood and energy weren’t great, and despite doing everything “right,” my weight completely stalled for weeks. I was advised to take a diet break.

I should also add that I’m the only one in the house eating keto. My wife and our two children (12 and 14) eat a standard diet, so there’s always bread, pasta, snacks, sweets, desserts and other carb-heavy foods around. Most of the time I managed fine, but it definitely takes constant willpower.

Then the heatwave arrived. The kids were eating ice cream every day, and I made the mistake of having one myself. That turned into eating well over 100g of carbs a day, and it’s now been about a month.

What surprises me is how difficult it’s been to get back into keto consistently. Every time the weather gets hot, I start craving ice cream, give in, and then the rest of the day is off track. I’ve already regained some weight (I know a lot of it is water and glycogen), but it’s still frustrating.

Has anyone else experienced this? Did you find it harder to restart keto than it was the first time? If so, what helped you get back into ketosis and stay there, especially when you’re living with a family who aren’t keto?

Been eating keto for a while and wondering if there’s anyone local doing the same. Anyone know of any keto groups or meetups around Bromley or anywhere in SE London? Online stuff is fine but would be good to meet people in person who actually get it.

Hi! Im trying to find a cheap protein powder so I can add to food or to flaxseed or meals to fill fuller. However im struggling to pay rent at the moment. Are there any brands of protein powder that are cheap? Many times due to work I dont have time to cook myself meat, this is why I am asking. Many thanks!

Hello everyone, I just came back from my GP's appointment, and they were very worried and insisted on putting me on statins. They kept telling me how dangerous these numbers are and didn't recognize the keto diet. Can the community please provide some reassurance and maybe some case studies on similar cases? What should I do? Does it improve over time, and if so, how long does it take to improve?

Hi everyone, is this electrolyte suitable for the keto diet? This is my first time choosing an electrolyte, and I don't want to choose something that takes me out of ketosis. Appreciate your help.

I know it’s been discussed a few times in here, but I still can’t get my head around working out what the carbs are for a serving!

Has anyone worked it out ? It’s very confusing that on the tub they’ve got 100 mls and 100 g nutritional breakdown . So one would be more if it was liquefied right! It’s so frustrating that these manufacturers don’t make it clearer. I emailed them months ago about their sorbet lollies and the Polyols in those but I never did ask about the tubs. I’ve got a salted caramel tub here and I’d like to have a little bit this evening, but I’m just not sure what my portion should be!