Fallen off the keto wagon? Wondering how to get back on Keto? Ten easy tips to get back on the Low Carb diet once again.
If you plan to adopt a ketogenic/ low carb way of eating for the rest of your life, there will definitely be times when you will fall off the wagon. In my case, that’s usually off the wagon and face-first into cupcakes.
For those of us who follow keto for serious health issues, this can be dangerous, and the consequences are beyond my professional ability to discuss so I won’t touch those.
But for those of us who follow keto for weight loss/overall wellbeing reasons, I think this is not unusual. This happens to the best of us.
The difficulty often is that one cupcake leads to another, followed by other high-carb things, and before you know it, you’re slowly drifting back to your old, bad-for-you eating habits.
Over the last 5 years, I’ve definitely had to take myself in hand and get back on Keto or low carb again.
What Are The Basics Of The Keto Diet? 10 Tips And Tricks To Get You Back On Track
1.Learn To Distinguish Real Hunger From Mouth Hunger
- We eat for a lot of reasons other than hunger. You have to discover your own reasons for why you eat. I know I tend to munch if I’m happy or bored, and I am easily bored and often very happy so that’s a problem. I’m a lot less likely to eat mindlessly when stressed, so if I wanted to be skinny, I’d just have to stress myself out a lot I guess. But I’ve found an easier and healthier way than this.
- I’ve learned to distinguish between real hunger and mouth hunger , where I just want something good tasting to munch on. I do this by asking myself two questions:
- Are you hungry enough to eat a piece of dry chicken breast? (which is the least exciting thing I can think of to eat). If the answer is yes, then I’m really hungry.
- Are you craving something in particular to eat? Or will you eat just about anything reasonable? If it’s a particular craving, I’m not really hungry, I’m just wanting to munch. If I’d eat just about anything reasonable, then I’m truly hungry. So when I say, “I need to eat something now”, I’m really hungry. When I say to myself, “Let’s see, what sounds good to eat?” Yeah, not really hungry then.
- You may need to find your own hunger litmus test questions, but here are the ones that work for me. But learning why you eat is critical, not just to get back on Keto, but also to help you maintain healthy eating habits in the long run.
GET THE FREE PRINTABLE CHART FOR 4 WEEKS TO KETOSIS BY CLICKING HERE!
2. Go Back To PrePlanning and Tracking
- There’s nothing worse than doing well all day, and then discovering that you ate something that had a lot more carbs than you expected–and there goes your well-planned day. It’s a lot easier to just plan what you’re going to eat, enter it into your tracking app, and ensure that you will be on point if you follow the plan.
- I find it also helps me to not have to worry all day about what to eat. It’s already planned. I just have to eat it–which I am usually more than happy to do. Most of us have to track carbs and calories while on keto, and pre-planning helps with both.
- This pre-planning is essential for me when I try to get back on Keto.
- Use my Keto Macro Calculator to help you stay on track.
3. Drink Lots Of Liquid
- Often when I think I’m hungry, if I drink a little bit, the hunger goes away.
- In fact, for years I used what I called a “water loading” trick. An hour before I was scheduled to eat, I would drink a large glass of water . You’d be surprised how long you can feel full with a large glass of liquid sloshing about inside you.
- Fluids also do help with weight loss , so drinking adequately is essential when you are trying to get back on Keto.
4. Weigh All Of Your Food
- After you’ve been doing this for a while, you may think you’re pretty good at being able to guesstimate food quantities. But if you go over an ounce or two at each meal, that adds up to several hundred more calories than you should be eating.
- I also know that sometimes when I’ve gone back to weighing my food, I’ve been eating LESS than I should have because what I considered a 4 oz piece of chicken actually turned out to only be 3 ounces.
- So, weighing or measuring out your portions really helps you stay on track . It also introduces a disciple around meals that I may have lost then I fell off the wagon, and is essential for me to reintroduce to get back on Keto.
5. Fast Between Meals
- NO grazing. This is critical on keto. Remember you’re trying to reduce insulin and reduce spikes in blood sugar. Nothing reduces insulin secretion as well as fasting.
- I usually set my clock to 4 hours between meals . If I get hungry within 3-4 hours of my last meal, I drink something instead because it was really unlikely be real hunger. Not only does it limit calories, but it also reduces my insulin response. I have to remember that I am either feasting (eating) or fasting (going without food). And your body doesn’t burn fat when feasting, so the longer I fast, the more I burn.
- I usually set my clock for mealtimes to be 8 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, and a snack at 8 pm . This also has the benefit of letting me fast for 12 hours overnight. You may prefer other times, but clock watching at first, when you have been eating at all times of day or night, is a good way to introduce some discipline into your life. Fasting is actually a great way to get back on Keto, and also helps you get into ketosis faster.
4. Identify carb levels for weight loss, weight gain, and maintenance. Then plan accordingly.
- In my case, I have to keep carbs below 20-40 gms for weight loss, and below 75 gms for maintenance. I am super carb sensitive. While others can eat a lot more than 75 gms for maintenance (after all, 100-150 gms is considered low carb by American standards), I didn’t win the genetic lottery on this one.
- You will have to experiment to find the appropriate levels for you, but once you know the levels, it makes planning a lot easier.
- Typically, I give myself 2-3 weeks at a particular level of carbs to see if I’m losing, gaining, or maintaining.
- Click here to find a keto macro calculator that you can use to set your macros .
5. Eat More Protein
- Not eating enough protein is what got me in trouble in the first place. I’m a reluctant carnivore and would rather eat carbs than meat. But that doesn’t work for me. I know keto is positioned as fat, fat, fat, and yes eating fat to satiety is important–but so is protein.
- I try to get my protein in first, and then “fill around the edges” with fat.
- I also find that protein fills up my stomach really fast, and stays with me for a really long time, so that’s another reason why ensuring I get my protein in daily is helpful, not just for overall muscle health but also for weight loss. So when you’re trying to get back on keto, it’s not just fats, but also moderate protein that helps you get back on track.
- Click here to find a keto macro calculator that you can use to set your macros .
6. Accepting Hunger And Not Thinking It Needs To Be Fixed Immediately
- We believe that if we are hungry and don’t eat, we will keep getting hungrier and hungrier until we just faint away like a Victorian lady. But most of us do not find that to be the case. Instead, hunger comes and goes in waves.
- Often if I am hungry and I drink something, or I distract myself with something, or if I tell myself I need to wait for 2 more hours, the hunger goes away.
- The truth is, there’s no way to lose weight without being hungry. Keto makes you less hungry than just restricting calories while continuing to eat carb-laden foods, but most of us have to learn to embrace the hunger when we get back on Keto.
- When I feel like I’m starving, I tell myself my body HAS to be burning fat if I’m that ravenous, and that makes it easier to deal with.
9. Be Patient
- Rarely if ever, have I lost more than a pound every other week. Sometimes, I’ve stalled for 6-8 weeks. So, If I want to lose 10 lbs–the same 10 pounds that only took a week in Italy to jump onto my body– it could be close to 4 months before I can lose them. It’s not fair, but it’s my reality, so I just need to get into that medium- to long-term mindset, rather than expecting miracles each time I jump on the scale in the morning.
- This is easier said than done I know, especially when the interwebz are full of people telling you how they lost 50 lbs in a month. I hate envy those people. But that is not how it works for me, and that is not how it works for thousands of other, silent sufferers.
10. Allow Yourself Some Treats So You Don’t Feel Deprived–But Make Them Keto Treats
- This is where Keto Sweets, Treats, and fat bombs come in really handy. What works for me is to have something planned and ready so that when the craving hits, I can grab a quick little keto treat , and not feel deprived. Most of the keto desserts on this blog also serve as fat bombs , so you will be satisfying your taste buds, your hunger, and your macros all in one fell and delicious swoop as you get back on Keto.
Recipes To Help You Get Back Into Ketosis
- Keto Recipes
- Low Carb Recipes
- Fat Bombs
- High Protein Recipes
Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
Fallen off the keto wagon? Wondering how to get back on Keto? Ten easy tips to get back on the Low Carb diet once again.
If you plan to adopt a ketogenic/ low carb way of eating for the rest of your life, there will definitely be times when you will fall off the wagon. In my case, that’s usually off the wagon and face-first into cupcakes.
For those of us who follow keto for serious health issues, this can be dangerous, and the consequences are beyond my professional ability to discuss so I won’t touch those.
But for those of us who follow keto for weight loss/overall wellbeing reasons, I think this is not unusual. This happens to the best of us.
The difficulty often is that one cupcake leads to another, followed by other high-carb things, and before you know it, you’re slowly drifting back to your old, bad-for-you eating habits.
Over the last 5 years, I’ve definitely had to take myself in hand and get back on Keto or low carb again.
What Are The Basics Of The Keto Diet? 10 Tips And Tricks To Get You Back On Track
1.Learn To Distinguish Real Hunger From Mouth Hunger
- We eat for a lot of reasons other than hunger. You have to discover your own reasons for why you eat. I know I tend to munch if I’m happy or bored, and I am easily bored and often very happy so that’s a problem. I’m a lot less likely to eat mindlessly when stressed, so if I wanted to be skinny, I’d just have to stress myself out a lot I guess. But I’ve found an easier and healthier way than this.
- I’ve learned to distinguish between real hunger and mouth hunger , where I just want something good tasting to munch on. I do this by asking myself two questions:
- Are you hungry enough to eat a piece of dry chicken breast? (which is the least exciting thing I can think of to eat). If the answer is yes, then I’m really hungry.
- Are you craving something in particular to eat? Or will you eat just about anything reasonable? If it’s a particular craving, I’m not really hungry, I’m just wanting to munch. If I’d eat just about anything reasonable, then I’m truly hungry. So when I say, “I need to eat something now”, I’m really hungry. When I say to myself, “Let’s see, what sounds good to eat?” Yeah, not really hungry then.
- You may need to find your own hunger litmus test questions, but here are the ones that work for me. But learning why you eat is critical, not just to get back on Keto, but also to help you maintain healthy eating habits in the long run.
GET THE FREE PRINTABLE CHART FOR 4 WEEKS TO KETOSIS BY CLICKING HERE!
2. Go Back To PrePlanning and Tracking
- There’s nothing worse than doing well all day, and then discovering that you ate something that had a lot more carbs than you expected–and there goes your well-planned day. It’s a lot easier to just plan what you’re going to eat, enter it into your tracking app, and ensure that you will be on point if you follow the plan.
- I find it also helps me to not have to worry all day about what to eat. It’s already planned. I just have to eat it–which I am usually more than happy to do. Most of us have to track carbs and calories while on keto, and pre-planning helps with both.
- This pre-planning is essential for me when I try to get back on Keto.
- Use my Keto Macro Calculator to help you stay on track.
3. Drink Lots Of Liquid
- Often when I think I’m hungry, if I drink a little bit, the hunger goes away.
- In fact, for years I used what I called a “water loading” trick. An hour before I was scheduled to eat, I would drink a large glass of water . You’d be surprised how long you can feel full with a large glass of liquid sloshing about inside you.
- Fluids also do help with weight loss , so drinking adequately is essential when you are trying to get back on Keto.
4. Weigh All Of Your Food
- After you’ve been doing this for a while, you may think you’re pretty good at being able to guesstimate food quantities. But if you go over an ounce or two at each meal, that adds up to several hundred more calories than you should be eating.
- I also know that sometimes when I’ve gone back to weighing my food, I’ve been eating LESS than I should have because what I considered a 4 oz piece of chicken actually turned out to only be 3 ounces.
- So, weighing or measuring out your portions really helps you stay on track . It also introduces a disciple around meals that I may have lost then I fell off the wagon, and is essential for me to reintroduce to get back on Keto.
5. Fast Between Meals
- NO grazing. This is critical on keto. Remember you’re trying to reduce insulin and reduce spikes in blood sugar. Nothing reduces insulin secretion as well as fasting.
- I usually set my clock to 4 hours between meals . If I get hungry within 3-4 hours of my last meal, I drink something instead because it was really unlikely be real hunger. Not only does it limit calories, but it also reduces my insulin response. I have to remember that I am either feasting (eating) or fasting (going without food). And your body doesn’t burn fat when feasting, so the longer I fast, the more I burn.
- I usually set my clock for mealtimes to be 8 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, and a snack at 8 pm . This also has the benefit of letting me fast for 12 hours overnight. You may prefer other times, but clock watching at first, when you have been eating at all times of day or night, is a good way to introduce some discipline into your life. Fasting is actually a great way to get back on Keto, and also helps you get into ketosis faster.
4. Identify carb levels for weight loss, weight gain, and maintenance. Then plan accordingly.
- In my case, I have to keep carbs below 20-40 gms for weight loss, and below 75 gms for maintenance. I am super carb sensitive. While others can eat a lot more than 75 gms for maintenance (after all, 100-150 gms is considered low carb by American standards), I didn’t win the genetic lottery on this one.
- You will have to experiment to find the appropriate levels for you, but once you know the levels, it makes planning a lot easier.
- Typically, I give myself 2-3 weeks at a particular level of carbs to see if I’m losing, gaining, or maintaining.
- Click here to find a keto macro calculator that you can use to set your macros .
5. Eat More Protein
- Not eating enough protein is what got me in trouble in the first place. I’m a reluctant carnivore and would rather eat carbs than meat. But that doesn’t work for me. I know keto is positioned as fat, fat, fat, and yes eating fat to satiety is important–but so is protein.
- I try to get my protein in first, and then “fill around the edges” with fat.
- I also find that protein fills up my stomach really fast, and stays with me for a really long time, so that’s another reason why ensuring I get my protein in daily is helpful, not just for overall muscle health but also for weight loss. So when you’re trying to get back on keto, it’s not just fats, but also moderate protein that helps you get back on track.
- Click here to find a keto macro calculator that you can use to set your macros .
6. Accepting Hunger And Not Thinking It Needs To Be Fixed Immediately
- We believe that if we are hungry and don’t eat, we will keep getting hungrier and hungrier until we just faint away like a Victorian lady. But most of us do not find that to be the case. Instead, hunger comes and goes in waves.
- Often if I am hungry and I drink something, or I distract myself with something, or if I tell myself I need to wait for 2 more hours, the hunger goes away.
- The truth is, there’s no way to lose weight without being hungry. Keto makes you less hungry than just restricting calories while continuing to eat carb-laden foods, but most of us have to learn to embrace the hunger when we get back on Keto.
- When I feel like I’m starving, I tell myself my body HAS to be burning fat if I’m that ravenous, and that makes it easier to deal with.
9. Be Patient
- Rarely if ever, have I lost more than a pound every other week. Sometimes, I’ve stalled for 6-8 weeks. So, If I want to lose 10 lbs–the same 10 pounds that only took a week in Italy to jump onto my body– it could be close to 4 months before I can lose them. It’s not fair, but it’s my reality, so I just need to get into that medium- to long-term mindset, rather than expecting miracles each time I jump on the scale in the morning.
- This is easier said than done I know, especially when the interwebz are full of people telling you how they lost 50 lbs in a month. I hate envy those people. But that is not how it works for me, and that is not how it works for thousands of other, silent sufferers.
10. Allow Yourself Some Treats So You Don’t Feel Deprived–But Make Them Keto Treats
- This is where Keto Sweets, Treats, and fat bombs come in really handy. What works for me is to have something planned and ready so that when the craving hits, I can grab a quick little keto treat , and not feel deprived. Most of the keto desserts on this blog also serve as fat bombs , so you will be satisfying your taste buds, your hunger, and your macros all in one fell and delicious swoop as you get back on Keto.
Recipes To Help You Get Back Into Ketosis
- Keto Recipes
- Low Carb Recipes
- Fat Bombs
- High Protein Recipes
Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
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Low Carb Pumpkin Pie is a keto-friendly pumpkin pie dessert made with a superfine almond flour crust, pumpkin purée, eggs, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and a low carb sweetener like powdered Swerve. It’s celebratory and works well for a keto or low carb Thanksgiving dessert when you still want classic pumpkin pie vibes. Unlike traditional pumpkin pie recipes made with a sugar-and-wheat crust, this version uses an almond flour and coconut oil crust plus a sugar substitute to keep it low carb while staying creamy and spiced.
What Makes This Low Carb Pie Stand Out?
When I think about Thanksgiving and holiday meals, two things come to mind: Turkey and pumpkin pie. Since I’m someone who lives a low carb lifestyle, turkey is no problem as it’s SO low carb that you might as well not count the carbs.
Pumpkin pie, however, is a completely different story. Just one slice can have about 46 grams of carbs, which is impossible for anyone who is trying to stay in ketosis.
But here’s the problem: Pumpkin pie is just too dang irresistible! I mean, can you even call it a successful Thanksgiving without devouring what is arguably the best holiday treat of all time?! The answer to that question is most certainly “NO”.
So armed with this knowledge I tasked myself with making the best dang pumpkin pie I could possibly make, and I must say, I outdid myself with this one.
Is Low Carb Pumpkin Pie As Good As Regular?
This pumpkin pie is truly a keto-ers fantasy come true. It hits all of the points of a perfect low carb dessert without making you feel like you need to fast for the next few months/years.
It’s wonderfully creamy, delightfully spiced, perfectly sweet, and the crust has that combination of crumbliness and crunch that you’d expect from a good holiday pie.
And above all, it’s low enough in carbs that you can still enjoy the rest of your holiday without that feeling of dread that you just consumed enough carbs to put you off track until the new year.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For The Pie Crust
- 1 Cup Superfine Almond Flour - Superfine mades for a smooth, traditionally textured pie crust.
- 2 TBSP Powdered Swerve
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil - This will need to be melted to easily incorporate all of the other pie crust ingredients.
For The Filling
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream - You can also use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- 2/3 Cup Powdered Swerve - Or you can use any low carb sweetener of your choice.
- 15 Ounces canned pumpkin puree - Make sure you grab canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix.
- 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For The Topping
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream - to make your own homemade keto whipped topping.
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How To Make Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
- Preheat the oven . Set your oven to 350F
- Make the pie crust. In a small bowl , mix together the almond flour and powdered Swerve .
- Pour in the melted coconut oil. Mix the pie crust ingredients until you have a crumbly mixture.
- Dump the mixture into a 9-inch shallow pie pan . Use your fingers to pat the pie crust evenly into the bottom and then work your way up the sides.
- Poke the crust. Once the mixture is evenly spread through the pan, use the tines of a fork to prick the bottom of the crust.
- Make the filling. Whisk together the eggs. Add cream, Truvia , canned pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and whisk it all together. Pour it into the pie crust.
- Bake it. The center will still be a little jiggly. You may need to cover the sides with foil if the sides of the crust start to brown too much.
- Chill it. Place it in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours and serve with homemade keto whipped topping.
How Many Net Carbs Are In Pumpkin Pie?
A single slice of your run-of-the-mill pumpkin pie has about 46 grams of carbs, with only 2.4 of those being dietary fiber. That makes for a staggering 43.6 net carbs per serving of pumpkin pie ! That is certainly far too many carbs for anyone trying to keep it low carb for the holidays.
A single slice of my delightfully Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie , however, only has 9 grams of carbs, with 3 of those being dietary fiber. That means there are only 6 net carbs in this pumpkin pie recipe! If that isn’t a cause for some serious celebration, I don’t know what is.
That means this low-carb pumpkin pie is low enough in carbs that, depending on what else you eat this Thanksgiving, you could probably get away with eating a second slice of pie. That makes this the ultimate keto holiday win, without a doubt.
Tips And Tricks
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your low carb pumpkin pie turns out perfectly smooth, flavorful, and satisfying without the extra carbs:
- Use foil. You may need to cover the sides with foil if the sides of the crust start to brown too much.
- Prebake. If you prefer a firmer crust, bake the crust by itself for 10 minutes before adding the mixture to the crust.
- Don’t overwhip. Try not to whip too much air into the pumpkin pie mixture, or you may get a pie with cracks on top.
- Don’t skip chilling. Make it ahead of time and chill it, since that will help it set properly.
Variations
Here are some tasty variations you can try when making a low-carb pumpkin pie, each offering a unique twist while keeping it keto-friendly:
- Whipped Cream Clouds - Sweeten heavy whipping cream with keto-friendly sweetener.
- Chai Spice Pumpkin Pie - Replace pumpkin pie spice with a chai blend (cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves) for a warm twist.
- Pecan Praline Topping - Toasted pecans mixed with butter and sweetener create a crunchy, caramelized layer.
What To Enjoy With It?
Low carb pumpkin pie is delicious on its own, but pairing it with the right sides and toppings can make it even more satisfying while keeping your meal low in carbs. Here are some ideas:
- Whipped Cream - A dollop of homemade sugar-free whipped cream (made with heavy cream and a keto-friendly sweetener) balances the warm spices of the pie with a light, creamy finish.
- Low Carb Ice Cream - A scoop of low-carb vanilla, cinnamon, or butter pecan ice cream creates a decadent contrast in both flavor and temperature.
- Toasted Nuts - Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for a little crunch and nutty flavor.
- Coffee or Tea - A cup of hot black coffee, chai tea, or herbal tea complements the pie’s rich, spiced filling.
How Long Does It Last?
Low carb pumpkin pie typically lasts about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. After baking, allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store it in an airtight container.
Because the filling contains eggs and dairy, refrigeration is essential to maintain freshness and food safety.
Can You Freeze It?
If you’d like to extend its shelf life, low carb pumpkin pie can also be frozen for up to 1 to 2 months. To freeze, wrap individual slices or the whole pie in plastic wrap and then in foil, or place in a freezer-safe container.
When ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
A low carb pumpkin pie often does not set in the middle because it was underbaked or cooled too quickly, since a keto pumpkin pie filling is a custard that firms up as it cools and chills. Using too much liquid such as heavy cream, a larger pie pan, or a shallow dish can also leave the center soft, and low oven temps or uneven heat can prevent the custard from reaching a proper set. For best results, bake until the edges are set, and the center has a slight jiggle, then cool completely and chill several hours before slicing, and make sure you are using pumpkin purée rather than pumpkin pie mix.
You often do need to blind bake an almond flour crust for low carb pumpkin pie because the keto pumpkin pie filling is a wet custard that can make the crust soggy if it goes in raw. A short blind bake helps the crust set and hold its shape, especially for a keto pumpkin pie with almond flour crust baked in a standard pie plate. If your crust recipe includes enough fat and binds well, you can sometimes skip it, but blind baking is the most reliable way to get a crisp, sturdy slice.
No, you do not have to blind bake an almond flour crust for low carb pumpkin pie because almond flour crusts can firm up and bake through while the keto pumpkin pie filling cooks, especially if the crust has enough fat and a good binder like egg. Blind baking can help with extra crispness, but it also increases the chance of overbrowned edges and a crumbly crust, so many people skip it and still get clean slices by baking the pie fully, letting it cool completely, and chilling it before cutting.
An almond flour crust for low carb pumpkin pie usually falls apart because it lacks enough binder or moisture to hold together, or it was handled while still warm. Almond flour has no gluten, so a keto pie crust needs a strong binder like egg, adequate fat like butter or coconut oil, and fine blanched almond flour to reduce crumbliness, plus firm packing into the pan. For cleaner slices, chill the crust or the fully baked pie before cutting, and use a sharp knife, since a keto pumpkin pie with almond flour crust sets up and becomes sturdier after cooling.
More Low Carb Holiday Recipes
- This spicy, sweet, and tangy Cranberry Chutney will wow your guests and make a wonderful addition to your cheese tray, besides providing an exotic flavor at your dinner table!
- This Keto Green Bean Casserole is an absolute must for your family get-togethers this holiday season! Enjoy this holiday time favorite guilt-free!
- This Keto Eggnog Custard is rich with the eggnog flavors you’ve come to love in a rich and creamy custard form. It’s a fantastic low carb dessert option for a holiday party and it’s quite simple to make. Best of all, it’s keto-friendly!
- This Keto Stuffing recipe has got to be one of the best low carb holiday recipes I’ve ever created! Enjoy all that beautiful bready goodness without overindulging in carbs when you make this low-carb stuffing recipe!
- Looking for more low carb holiday recipes? Check out my post on the Best Keto Holiday Recipes !
Low Carb Pumpkin Pie | Easy Keto Dessert
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9 Inch Pie Pan
- Fork
- WHISK
Ingredients
For The Pie Crust
- ▢ 1 cup Superfine Almond Flour
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Powdered Swerve
- ▢ 1/4 cup Coconut Oil , melted
For The Filling
- ▢ 3 Eggs
- ▢ 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream , or almond milk for dairy-free
- ▢ 2/3 cup Powdered Swerve , or low carb sweetener of choice
- ▢ 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
- ▢ 1.5 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For The Topping
- ▢ 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
Make The Pie Crust
- In a small bowl , mix together almond flour and powdered Swerve .
- Pour in the melted coconut oil and mix well until you have a crumbly mixture.
- Tip the mixture into a 9-inch shallow pie pan . Use your fingers to pat the pie crust evenly into the bottom and then work your way up the sides.
- Once the mixture is evenly spread through the pan, use the tines of a fork to prick the bottom of the crust.
Make The Filling
- Whisk together the 3 eggs. Add cream, Truvia, canned pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and whisk it all together. Pour it into the formed pie crust.
- Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes. The center will still be a little jiggly. You may need to cover the sides with foil if the sides of the crust start to brown too much.
- Chill for 6-8 hours and serve with additional whipped cream.
Watch The Video
- You may need to cover the sides with foil if the sides of the crust start to brown too much.
- If you prefer a firmer crust, bake the crust by itself for 10 minutes before adding the mixture to the crust.
- Try not to whip too much air into the pumpkin pie mixture or you may get a pie with cracks on top.
- Make it ahead of time and chill it, since that will help it set properly.
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Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
