B R E A K F A S T || Latte & Egg'wich
Keurig Coffee: Brewed as an Espresso Shot, Dark Roast
Creamer: Califia Hazelnut (No Sugar Added) 2/3 cup, Frothed
Sweetener Used: Ideal Sweetener (Xylitol) 1 teaspoon
Egg'wich: Jimmy Dean Breadless Breakfast (assorted flavors)
L U N C H & S N A C K S || Fruit, Protein, Dairy, & Fiber
Entree: Keto Meatloaf & Green Beans (meal prepped over the weekend)
Fruit: 1 Whole Peach, washed
Protein: 1 Frigo Beef Salami Stick
Dairy: 1 Frigo Mozzarella String Cheese
Fiber: 2/3 cup (100g) Dry Roasted & Lightly Salted Pumpkin Seeds
(0.4 net carb per 100g serving)
D I N N E R || Protein, Vegetable, Dessert
Protein: Pulled Pork with G. Hughes Sugar Free Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce
Vegetable: Sauteed Cabbage in Butter with Slivered Onions & Bacon Bits
Dessert: Sugar Free, Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding (made with Almond Milk)
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DISCLAIMER CENTRAL
My approach to Keto is not due to Dietary Restrictions, Inflammation, Allergies, or Sensitivities. So, my tolerable/acceptable ingredient list may be much, much longer than others on a more restrictive Keto plan. Now, going in order of appearance, I'll add my two-cents for each section:B R E A K F A S T
- COFFEE - I have the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition. So, when it comes to how I make my coffee every morning, this is why it may seem different. The "milk frother" has measurement lines for Latte & Cappuccino and the Latte is actually 3/4 cup, but I rarely go all the way to the line (that's a lot of creamer). Also, I have tried the regular Hazelnut Creamer by the same brand, but the sugar content is gigantic in comparison, which is why I get the unsweetened version and just add my own sweetener.
- EGGWICH - it has an incredibly Keto Friendly nutrition panel, and while they are pretty tasty, the real reason behind my choice is -- I can't beat the non-existent cook time in a Keto Friendly breakfast. This is purely a 100% convenience option for me. I keep these stocked in my freezer pretty much all the time. Luckily, they have a variety of flavors with comparable macros.
L U N C H & S N A C K
- PROTEIN & VEGETABLE - This portion is always a meal prep from the weekend. Whether it's Pulled Pork & Cabbage, Meatloaf & Green Beans, Chicken & Sauteed Greens. I make sure I have something that qualifies as a "hot meal" for my lunch at work.
- MEAT & CHEESE - I have seen a few versions of these Meat & Cheese snacks. Fancy roll-up versions, Stick style, but honestly, again... convenience is key (for me). I don't have to prep these, I literally throw them in my lunch bag and walk out the door.
- PUMPKIN SEEDS - I have started a trend at work and we all rotate bringing a gigantic bag of Pumpkin Seeds and we share.
- FRUIT - I realize the Peach has the highest content of sugar out of anything I consume. But it's a 100% natural source of sugar, so I allow it. Plus, lets be real - it's only seasonal. I will switch it up when they slowly disappear from the grocery store.
- PROTEIN - Habitually, this is my main source of protein. Luckily, I use my crockpot or my air fryer to make whatever recipe I've had my eye on. I will offset the fats with a vegetable side for fiber. I keep dinners small, with only a proper portion of Protein & large vegetable side.
- VEGETABLE - My current favorite is buttery green beans with bacon bits and sauteed onions. I will also pan sauteed cabbage with onions and bacon also. I can't quite get the "Cauliflower Mash" figured out and its completely grossed me out at this point (think gluey, goopy major fail)
- DESSERT - This is a specific buy. If you try to buy the pre-made Sugar-Free Pudding Cups, the carb content will skyrocket. You have to make it from the box in order to use your own milk (Almond Milk) to control the carbs! Also, I tend to get the "Heat & Serve" in order to cook out any lumps. Almond Milk will also make the jello set "thin" but I think it gives it a lighter flavor. Heavy Cream makes it very, very rich and incredibly dense, so use caution.
I like to do my cooking on Saturdays and Sundays, which leaves me fresh cooked meals on the weekends (when I'm off of work) and due to the typical servings of 4, it leaves me enough portions to pack and save for lunch & dinner through my work week.