“These nutty white chocolate bars are lovely treats that will hold for a long time in the fridge as a grab-and-go, very sweet, high-fat bomb. You will notice I scatter sea salt flakes over the mixture before it sets. This adds great little bursts of salty flakes which complement a sweet treat beautifully. A company called Funky Fat Foods asked me to try out some of their products. While none of the posts on this blog are sponsored, I agreed I would play around a little and share a creation. I selected their ‘white chocolate’. On it’s own, a coconutty flavour comes through, so I melted it down and added more vanilla and a variety of nuts, resulting in a white-choc-rocky-road-type treat!” – Monya
“This is my version of a sugar free Steelworks – possibly one of the most refreshing drinks ever! Traditionally, Cola Tonic is used to make a Steelworks, but it is packed with sugar so I had to steer clear. I went in search for a sugar-free Cola Tonic, but only found ones coming in at £129 per bottle! I couldn’t believe my eyes, so I got to work playing around with what I could. There are two versions below, one using diet coke and the other using cola essence. Both are great, but I love the one using diet coke (the darker one in the picture) the most. The most important aspect in both is a generous couple of drops of Angostura Bitters! So yum!” – Monya
“There were several dud keto lemon meringue pies here in casa de Palmer before I got this version just perfect! Zingy and refreshing, this is the perfect low carb dessert to serve at your next BBQ. Please pay attention to my tips in the method. They are all there for a reason, inspired mostly from my own failures. You will notice I add desiccated coconut to the base, and that is because back in South Africa we would make a lemon meringue tart base using crushed “Tennis Biscuits”. These are delicious store-bought biscuits that have a subtle, yet lovely coconut flavour.” – Monya
“This sharp, sweet and tart keto lemon curd has myriad uses. Funnyman loves a spoonful folded through plain yogurt. Remember, we aren’t working with familiar ingredients here. I found that my ratios of elements used (pretty standard for a curd) solidifies in the fridge and I suspect its the erythritol. Fear not, it can easily be brought to a lovely texture by staying at room temperature for a bit. A good stir is always helpful. As with most things, it is best enjoyed soon after making.” – Monya
“I have always loved the combination of lemon and poppy seeds so I am thrilled with this keto lemon and poppy seed cupcakes recipe. The recipe took a few trials to get here (don’t even ask how many zested lemons were sitting in my fridge!). But, in the end, it is dead-easy. They have a beautiful texture and a delicious flavour. They also come in at only 3.4g carbs per cupcake (including the cream cheese frosting!). Be sure to check out the other Desserts and Sweet Treats on this site. UPDATE: I have taken this recipe off this blog because I worked hard to bring you a new-and-improved version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen.” – Monya
“Sweet, acidic, creamy! Whip this superstar out at your next dinner party, or simply freeze the slices like I often do. This keto lime cheesecake is just too delicious! UPDATE: I have taken this recipe off this blog because I worked very hard to bring you a new-and-improved version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen.” – Monya
“These raspberry rose water lollies were made using raspberries and rose water and I added a drop or two of pink food colouring to make them pretty! Fragrant and creamy with little tart raspberry bits throughout, you should definitely give these a try!” – Monya
“Bribing Funnyman with my keto brownies is a nifty way to get him to do stuff around the house. He loves them! They are the perfect size to hit the sweet spot and also make great fat bombs. I don’t have a sweet tooth at all, so making a batch of these along with other sweet treats is my way of showing him how much I love him. Cooking is my language of love! The brownies store well in the fridge, but can be frozen individually after cooling and slicing. We always have double cream in the house, so Funnyman reheats the brownies slightly and pours a little cream over. Happy Husband = Happy Wifey. UPDATE: I have taken this recipe off this blog because I worked very hard to bring you a new-and-improved version that now features in my cookbook Keto Kitchen.” – Monya
“Funnyman wasn’t entirely convinced when I broached the subject of doing keto with me. He has a massive sweet tooth and the thought of giving up his after-dinner treats didn’t sit well with him. These keto blueberry lollies were the first thing I made him when he joined me on our keto journey. I soon become a lolly-making machine!” – Monya
