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  • 🍫 Something for Keto Sweet Tooths – The Perfect Brownie!

    Just because you’re on a ketogenic diet doesn’t mean you have to give up desserts. In fact, with the right ingredients, you can enjoy rich, chocolatey treats without breaking your carb limit. Here’s a delicious keto brownie recipe that’s perfect for any low-carb lifestyle – rich in flavor, sugar-free, and truly satisfying.

    ✅ Why you’ll love it:

    • Sugar-free and gluten-free – suitable for keto and low-carb diets
    • Low glycemic index – better for blood sugar control
    • High in healthy fats – helps keep you full and energized
    • Quick and easy to make – ready in under 30 minutes
    • Freezable and fridge-friendly – perfect for meal prepping or sweet cravings

    📋 Ingredients (for a 24×24 cm baking dish):

    • 7 eggs (room temperature)
    • 150 g dark chocolate (minimum 85% cocoa or sugar-free)
    • 100 g unsalted butter
    • 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 100 g erythritol (or your preferred keto sweetener)
    • 140 g almond flour
    • 150-160g almonds or coconut milk (for extra moisture)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • A pinch of salt
    • 250g blueberries
    • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract, chopped nuts

    🧁 Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F) and line the pan with parchment paper.

    2. Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.

    3. Whisk eggs and erythritol in a large bowl for 2–3 minutes until slightly fluffy.

    4. Slowly pour in the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.

    5. Add cocoa powder, almond flour, salt, baking powder, and almonds or coconut milk. Mix until smooth.

    6. Fold in any extras (vanilla, berries, nuts).

    7. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

    8. Bake for 15–20 minutes until edges are set but the center is still soft.

    Cool completely before cutting — they will firm up as they cool.

    💡 Tips:

    • For a fudgier brownie, bake closer to 15–20 minutes.
    • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • These brownies freeze perfectly – ideal for portion control or unexpected guests!

    ❤️ For Whom?

    • Anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle
    • People managing blood sugar or insulin resistance
    • Anyone who simply wants a healthier, guilt-free dessert

    ✨ Healthy feet start with a healthy lifestyle – and that includes treats you can feel good about. Stay tuned for more low-carb recipes and wellness tips on LifestyleForHealthyFeet.co.uk!

  • 🌿 Discover Bamboo Fiber Flour: A Low-Carb Boost for Your Baking!

    Bamboo fiber flour is a unique, plant-based ingredient growing in popularity among low-carb and keto dieters. Made from the inner fibers of bamboo plants, this flour is extremely low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and naturally gluten-free. It has no strong flavor of its own, which makes it a perfect base for both sweet and savory bakes.

    Bamboo flour adds bulk and structure to baked goods without increasing the carb count – ideal for anyone watching their blood sugar, managing diabetes, or following a ketogenic lifestyle.

    🧁 Bamboo & Almond Flour Muffins (Keto-Friendly)

    These muffins are light, fiber-rich, and fully low-carb thanks to bamboo fiber flour and almond flour. Perfect for people following a keto or diabetic-friendly diet.

    Ingredients (makes approx. 12 muffins):

    • 2 cups bamboo fiber flour (approx. 80g)
    • 1 cup almond flour (approx. 96g)
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ cup melted butter (approx. 113g)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup erythritol or xylitol (approx. 100g)
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240ml)
    • 2 eggs (approx. 100g total)

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
    2. In a large bowl, mix bamboo fiber flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sweetener, eggs, and almond milk.
    4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
    5. Divide batter into 12 greased muffin cups.
    6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and firm.

    🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Muffin — 1/12th of batch):

    NutrientAmount
    Calories~145 kcal
    Protein~5.5 g
    Fat~12 g
    Carbohydrates~5 g
    Fiber~6 g
    Net Carbs~<1 g

    ✅ These muffins are low in digestible carbohydrates and high in fiber, making them ideal for keto or diabetic diets.

    💡 Why Bamboo & Almond Flour?

    Both flours are:

    • Gluten-free
    • Low-carb
    • Blood sugar friendly
    • Rich in fiber (bamboo) and healthy fats (almond)

    This makes the combination perfect for people who want to enjoy baking without compromising their health goals.

    🦶 Foot Health Tip

    If you’re diabetic or at risk, limiting carbs while boosting fiber helps stabilize blood glucose – reducing the risk of nerve damage and foot ulcers. Recipes like these are not just tasty – they’re a step toward better foot health.