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FAQs

What keto flour is closest to regular flour? ›

Almond flour is one of the few keto flours that can be swapped 1-to-1 in place of traditional flour. Some recipes call for ¾ cup almond flour, though, since the higher fat content of almonds make the flour more dense. Almond meal: This type is made from whole almonds, skins and all, which makes it higher in fiber.

Carbquik is a processed flour alternative made from wheat flour. It's designed to work in recipes calling for all-purpose flour and has been popular in dirty keto communities as an easy substitution.

The most commonly used flour which is the lowest in carbs is coconut flour. Note: Psyllium has the lowest carbs, however, psyllium is generally not used to bake entire cakes or cookies, it's used in smaller quantities to add bulk, fiber, and elasticity.

Almond flour , the most commonly known and used nut flour – is available in most grocery stores and relatively simple to use when replacing high-carb flours. Due to its high fat content, and lack of gluten, you may require additional eggs or baking powder to give your baked goods more structure.

However, some carbs can't be broken down into individual sugars, whereas others are only partially broken down and absorbed. These include fiber and sugar alcohols. Because of this, most fiber and sugar alcohols can be subtracted from total carbs when calculating net carbs.

What helps cancel out carbs? ›

Protein slows the release of sugar into our blood stream, which leads to less insulin release. So the trick to blunting the effect of your high-carb treats is bumping up your protein. For best results, eat equal amounts of protein and carbohydrates during meal times (like 20 to 25 grams of both protein and carb).

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness.

The bottom of the carton has an emobssed/indented (no ink) Best Used By Date, that is 12 months from the date the product was produced and packed. It is not an expiration date, just a guideline, because there is nothing in Carbquik that truly expires. As long as the product tastes fresh to you, it is fine.

Oatmeal is high in net carbs, which doesn't fit the low carb, high fat strategy needed to achieve ketosis. Chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts, and almonds are all possible substitutes for oatmeal, whether you make them into porridge or enjoy mixing them with other foods.

Sweeteners like stevia, sucralose, erythritol, xylitol, monk fruit, and yacon syrup can easily fit into a low carb or ketogenic diet. However, you may need to limit your intake of other sweeteners high in carbs or sugar on a low carb diet.

Either cake flour or pastry flour can be used as a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour in most baking recipes. Steer away from cake flour for chewy bread baking, though, and opt instead for bread or whole-wheat flour for your no-knead and sourdough loaves.

You can usually use the same ratio of lupin flour to wet ingredients as you would for plain flour. In bigger batches, you might like to add 5% more wet ingredients. Lupin flour is great for making recipes especially dense – ideal to substitute in for your brownies, biscuits and cakes to get the chewy texture.

Almond flour works well when substituted into carb-heavy recipes that usually call for all-purpose flour. While the result may be a bit more dense and chewy than you're used to, it will be much lower in carbs and still taste delicious. A small trade-off for being able to enjoy some of your favorite foods.