“Everyone is making halloumi ‘fries’. Many pubs even offer them to those living low carb, which is great. I wanted to try it for myself, but since I never heat any oils to high-frying temperatures, I decided to fry my squeaky pieces in browned butter instead. Brown butter is just regular butter that is heated for a while. The magic happens once the butter stops sizzling and foaming, and the milk solids start browning. This process adds massive flavour to the butter. Once strained from the burnt milk solids, the result is a browned butter that adds a delicious, nutty flavour, It is indescribable! I did this to make my super delicious little halloumi fingers. Dip them in some reduced-sugar ketchup for a quick snack or tapas idea. If you are living clean keto, try my homemade tomato ketchup if you have some on hand. Macros here exclude any dips.” – Monya
“Super easy and deliciously creamy – this easy smoked mackerel pate is an excellent way to increase your intake of Omega-3. I based the macros on a 50g (1.8oz) serving, which is a very generous amount spread over two large crackers, making it perfect to put out for the family as a snack. It kept well (covered) in the fridge for 3 days, and we enjoyed it over my Keto Mixed Seed Crackers, as pictured (cracker’s macros not included). If you have any smoked mackerel to spare, throw it in a lovely fresh salad like I did here. ” – Monya
“Next to biltong and droewors, NUTS are probably the most popular go-to snack in our house. They just tick all the boxes as a perfect keto snack: high in fat, fibre and protein. We try and steer clear of the store-bought roasted nuts for several reasons: many mixed nuts packets (while convenient) usually include peanuts and almost always feature vegetable oil – two things which should be avoided on keto. However… in the spirit of being honest and transparent, I would be lying if I said we didn’t always have a packet kicking about. Anyway, honesty aside… during COVID-19 lock down, I found a packet of halved macadamia nuts in the pantry and got to work straight away when Funnyman said he was craving something spicy as a snack. These did not last long in our house – they were delicious!” – Monya
“These fantastically crispy, mixed seed crackers can be used to scoop up your favourite dip or salsa. Follow the recipe below to yield 10 even-sized slices, because at only 2g carbs per serving (one serving = 2 large crackers), you can now do so completely guilt-free! Don’t omit the salt (as I did in my first trial) because its a necessary addition. Be sure to also cook both sides to achieve maximum crunch and colour. A batch of these lasted several days in a sealed Tupperware and I happily spread my Keto Chicken Liver Parfait on them. I have tried these using ground chia as well. They turn out equally good, but I prefer the flavour of ground flax.” – Monya
“Each slice of this bread – made using almond flour and psyllium husk powder – comes in at 7g carbs per 60g / 2.1oz slice. Its a hefty price to pay for such a small slice, but a great recipe to try on your low-carb journey. Use the best quality, strongest-tasting black olives you can find and don’t omit the sun-dried tomatoes – they add a lovely sharpness. Serve with a thick layer of grass-fed butter and salt flakes. Be sure to also check the other Keto Breads I have on Fats of Life®.” – Monya
“Afternoon Tea, anyone? These lovely little salmon sandwiches are made from slices of my Keto Soda Bread. The macros are calculated using cream cheese, but you could shave off more carbs by using use goat’s cheese. One serving = 2 slices, as pictured.” – Monya
“I blogged about Lo-Dough® (a UK product) a while ago and the delicious Salami Pizzas Funnyman enjoyed. One night I attempted a pita bread – and they turned out fantastic. If you want to make it a more substantial meal, add some good-quality prosciutto after baking.” – Monya
“Nuts are the ULTIMATE fat snack and macadamias are particularly delicious when roasted. If you can spend 15 minutes once or twice a week to prepare a batch of roasted macadamia nuts, you will have plenty of servings. After roasting these super-tasty, satisfying fat bombs, I scatter over a pinch of salt and powdered erythritol as soon as they came out the oven. Be sure to allow them to cool completely before storing in a sealed container. The macros are calculated on a portion size of 35g / 1.2oz – which is ample for a quick snack to crunch on between meals. They smell like popcorn and taste like heaven!” – Monya
“These are so yum! These crunchy kale chips are high in fibre, low in carbs and packed with goodness. It will make you forget all about chip-and-dip while watching the game. Be sure to check out the other snacks and fat bombs on the site.” – Monya
“These crispy keto cheese nachos can be used to scoop up your favourite low carb dip, but I love them with my Guacamole. This recipe was based on using thinly rolled fathead dough where both sides are carefully crisped in the oven. Try this version, then play around changing up the cheese or herbs.” – Monya
“A quick and easy guacamole dip that you can scoop up with my Keto Nachos! Macros have been calculated on the guacamole alone, so its handy for you if you choose to use it in other ways.” – Monya
“Just because you have given up flour doesn’t mean you can’t crumb food anymore! I simply combined blitzed pork crackling with nutritional yeast flakes and fried as normal. Leaner crackling is preferred for this recipe, so I used Mr Porky’s Crispy Pork Strips (a UK product).” – Monya
“In case it hasn’t been clear, I am living in the UK now, but I was born and raised in sunny South Africa. Those that know me will note that this post is way overdue – BILTONG! Biltong is truly the way to my heart, and has been since I first chewed on it while teething as a baby. This is how teething is dealt with in South Africa. It is my favourite keto snack ever! There are numerous stores around the UK that sell excellent biltong, but nothing beats the satisfaction of making your own South African Homemade biltong. You could probably fashion your own biltong maker (box, light, fan) but my trusty one has never let me down. It gets used a lot and has a permanent spot on my kitchen counter. Regarding the spices, go ahead and make your own, but Freddy Hirsch has perfected it! ” – Monya
“Nuts are an ideal keto snack as they are high in fat and fibre. However, the amount you snack on should be monitored. Peanuts are frowned upon as a ‘clean’ keto snack, but there are plenty of other tasty options. These roasted nuts are moreish with a lovely hint of rosemary and a spicy kick from the cayenne pepper which you can adjust according to your preference. I scatter over a very small pinch of powdered erythritol as soon as it comes out of the oven, but this is entirely optional. Since you are roasting and seasoning the nuts yourself, please purchase unroasted, unsalted whole nuts for this recipe. If you like this recipe, you will LOVE the Roasted Macadamia Nuts (my personal favourite).” – Monya
