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Taco Chaffle Recipe: Delicious Crispy Keto Taco Shells

This Crispy Taco Chaffle Recipe is absolutely mouth-watering delicious! It was such an incredible addition to the Very Best Taco Meat, and the crispy taco shells were better than I imagined.

Taco Chaffle Recipe: Crispy, Not Eggy, and Delicious!

Taco salads are one of our very favorite easy family meals. All four kids love tacos. They can enjoy theirs on tortillas, while the hubs and I eat taco salads or sometimes keto taco cups. I’ve tried making taco shells just out of cheese, and even though I love the crunch, they are always a bit greasy.

Then, enter all the Keto Chaffle craziness that has set the keto world on fire lately. As I was cooking dinner last night, I knew that I could create a Chaffle Taco Shell easily. While there are many chaffle recipes online, I knew that this one needed to be extremely crispy and not eggy at all or it would never pass as a taco shell.

My oldest daughter and I started experimenting and came up with the absolute perfect and crispy taco shell chaffle. It was so good; I had to make more because we loved it so much. I’ve included all the info you need below in case you aren’t quite up to date on this chaffle crazy.continue reading…

Easy Keto Cheesy Garlic Chaffle Bread

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Easy Keto Cheesy Garlic Chaffle Bread will satisfy your cravings for an Italian style bread that can be enjoyed as a side or appetizer. The mouthwatering cheesy garlic goodness on a delicious crunchy chaffle come together to make the best keto garlic chaffle bread you’ve ever put in your mouth.

Easy Keto Cheesy Garlic Chaffle Bread

Last week I made one of my kids’ favorite dinners. They love spaghetti, and I appreciate the fact that it is an easy dinner that all of us enjoy, and I can make extra to cover lunch for several days. My kids enjoy their spaghetti meat sauce on noodles, while my husband and I love spaghetti squash. One of the kids mentioned that they would really love it if I’d make garlic bread to go with their spaghetti and I instantly thought of making a keto cheesy garlic chaffle bread.

I knew it wouldn’t be difficult to make as I could start a batch of chaffles while their noodles were cooking. The Keto Cheesy Garlic Chaffle Bread turned out better than I imagined with delicious Italian seasoning and a mouthwatering cheesy garlic topping. continue reading…

Baby & Toddler Gift Guide: My Favorite Things

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Disclosure: Review units of the items featured in this Baby Gift Guide have been provided to me.
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I’m so excited to updated my Baby Gift Guide. As a mom of four, I understand that shopping for baby items can be overwhelming. I’ve included many of my favorite must-have items that I have found are essential with a new baby or toddler. Make sure to keep checking back as I continue to add items.

SwaddleDesigns Omni Swaddle Sack with Wrap Arms Up Sleeves & Mitten Cuffs

The Omni Swaddle Sack® with Adjustable Wrap features uniquely shaped ¾ length sleeves with foldover mitten cuffs that may be worn open or closed. It offers the most flexibility for baby’s best sleep. Designed by an RN.

The ergonomic and convertible design supports more arm positions for safe sleep. The design allows parents to swaddle baby with (1) arms on chest under the wrap for full suppression of Moro (startle) reflex – best for youngest babies, (2) hand up by face, one cuff open for self-soothing (3) arms up with cuffs closed for partial suppression of startle reflex, and wrap secured around tummy or 4) arms up fully extended thru the ¾ length sleeves for no suppression of the startle reflex, and wrap secured around tummy (better for babies 2-3 mo).

SwaddleDesigns Transitional Swaddle Sack Arms Up Mitten Cuffs

The Transitional Swaddle Sack® features unique arms up sleeves with foldover mitten cuffs that may be worn open or closed. It’s convertible and easy to use, and an important innovation for babies who can roll over, because it allows baby to use his or her arms to push up to reposition their head.

The Transitional Swaddle Sack is designed to bridge the gap from snug swaddle to loose-fitting sleeping sack. When baby is ready to transition from classic snug swaddling, but not yet ready for a sleeveless wearable blanket, the Transitional Swaddle Sack is a great option to (1) keep baby snug and warm, (2) allow baby the use of his or her arms, and (3) allow baby to self-soothe by sucking on his or her hands.

SwaddleDesigns Muslin Baby Bibs

Catch your baby’s spills and dribbles with a set of absorbent baby bibs. Our boutique quality 100% cotton muslin with cheerful designs gets softer with every wash.

What makes SwaddleDesigns cotton muslin special? They pre-wash to maximize softness and we use premium cotton yarns to increase durability and minimize pilling.

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Premium Cotton (Set of 3)

Swaddle Wraps are 100% cotton and easy to use. Featuring stylish prints and color palette.

Parents do not like scratchy Velcro, so these designs feature soft, premium hook-and-loop fasteners.

SwaddleDesigns Long Sleeve Gown Tiny Animals

A newborn essential with built-in mitts and an elastic opening at the feet makes diaper changes easy. Soft cotton knit.

SwaddleDesigns Marquisette Bandana Bib Lush

Super soft Bandana Bibs are stylish, functional and adorable! They are soft and absorbent to quickly soak up any dribbles or drool. A darling accessory for your little one!

SwaddleDesigns Baby Burpies Lush

Baby Burpies are decorative Burp Cloths – cute and attractive everyday essentials that stand up to daily use. Stylish, functional and versatile. Stylish on the shoulder when burping a baby, when used as a lap pad, and on the changing table. Handy to clean up all kinds of little messes. A diaper bag essential that will easily fit in any bag.

SwaddleDesigns Marquisette Swaddle Blanket Lush

Breathable, lightweight and whisper soft cotton marquisette blanket. The generous size and square shape make it easy to swaddle. Multiple uses include sun shield on the stroller, playmat for tummy time and privacy throw for breastfeeding.

Marquisette is crafted from cotton that is superior in length, strength, and smoothness to create a very soft and premium quality blanket that will get softer after every wash

SwaddleDesigns Muslin Swaddle Blanket and Hat Gift Set

Welcome baby into this world with a gift families will use every day. New parents will appreciate the helpful instructional label sewn to each blanket that makes swaddling easy as 123 Swaddle.

The generous size and square shape of the blankets make it easy to swaddle. They are also great as a sun shield, playmat for tummy time, privacy throw when breastfeeding, and a favorite cuddle blanket.

SwaddleDesigns Organic Hooded Towel & Washcloth Mod Circle on Ivory

SwaddleDesigns Baby Washcloths are made using certified organic cotton Turkish terry velour. Very soft – perfect for baby’s delicate skin. Set of 2.

After bath time or swim time, lovingly wrap baby in this soft and absorbent hooded towel made from the finest Certified Organic Cotton Turkish Terry Velour with silky satin trim. The cozy hood will keep baby’s head warm, so baby will not get chilled after the bath.

Omie View Bassinet Mirror

The Omie View is a remote-controlled mirror that clips on baby’s bassinet. Gone are the nights where mom or dad jumps out of bed to check on their newborn. Simply adjust the Omie View so one can easily see from the comfort of their own bed!

The Omie View is also:

Controlled via remote enabling parents to get the best angle for a perfect view
Has a night light to see baby in the dark
Is a convex mirror
Tilts up and back at an 85-degree angle
A universal fit on bassinets and pack ‘n plays, can also be used on some cribs
A tool that can be used in SIDS prevention

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Joovy Boob Bootle Feeding Essentials Gift Set
The Boob Gift set is everything a new parent needs to start bottle feeding! This collection has been handpicked by our bottle experts and recommended to offer consistency at every feeding. With all of the essentials, you get our very best bottles and accessories bundled together for an incredible value. Beautifully packaged and ready for the baby shower, this is a gift set that shows you truly care.

The Boob Baby Bottle is the best-performing bottle and the easiest to use system. With fewer parts to clean and the only internal, quad-vent on the market, you’ll be feeding baby with the most efficient system while clean-up time is minimal.

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The Eco’Travel Donut
The Woombie Eco’Donut is a safe, convenient portable travel bed- great for sleepovers, daycare, lounging, camping, grandma’s house and so much more! Folds in half and zips to keep clean and carry easily with denim handles. Stuff a pillow and blanket inside and voila! A bed in a bag! Ages 1 to 8 years.

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Sesame Street Elmo Smart Ear Thermometer by Kinsa
The Sesame Street Smart Ear Thermometer instantly measures temperature with professional accuracy at the touch of a button and syncs that info with Kinsa’s app on your phone. Hear from Elmo through the app when your reading is complete.

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GRIP ‘N’ GO™ BETTY CHAMPAGNE by pediped®

About pediped®
Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. pediped® has received numerous industry awards and accolades including recognition fromEarnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market. In 2015 pediped® was recognized by the Footwear Industry Awards as the Children’s Footwear Brand of the Year, was awarded Best Toddler Kicks in the Cribsie Awards and Best Children’s Shoes by Prima Baby Magazine. In 2014, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® with an Earnie Award for Best Footwear, and pediped earned a 2014 Family Choice Award and 1^stplace Reader Favorite Award from Baby & Children’s Product News.

pediped® is sold in over 750 stores worldwide with an offering of more than 150 designs for boys and girls between its three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. The award-winning footwear is available in EU sizes 17 to 38 (US newborn to 6 Youth). For more information, visit www.pediped.com. LIKE on Facebook at /pedipedfootwear and follow on Twitter and Instagram @pedipedfootwear.

Keto Meal Plan: Week 67

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Keto Meal Plan Week 67

It’s week 67 of our free Keto Meal Plans. As a mom of 4, I like to keep meals easy for my family without a lot of fluff. My recipes are family-friendly and don’t require a lot of weird ingredients. Southern born and raised, many say that my recipes remind them of low carb versions of their favorite comfort foods. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, leftovers from dinner the night before making lunch easy breezy. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Dash Mini Waffle Maker for Chaffles (Where to Buy)

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The Dash Mini Waffle Maker for Chaffles is at the front and center of the keto diet world. Having found a way to make an incredibly delicious bread substitute and desserts that are low in carbs and easy to make is making keto folks everywhere shout for joy. In this post, you’ll find out precisely what you need to know about this overnight sensation as well as links to chaffle recipes.

What is a Dash Mini Waffle Maker?

The Dash Mini Maker for keto chaffles is an overnight sensation, so it seems since keto chaffles are suddenly all the rage. It might be better named a chaffle maker due to the number of recipes that are popping up all over the place for those who follow a keto diet.

The Dash Mini Waffle Maker is a compact waffle maker that heats up quickly with a non-stick surface. Typically, in just a few minutes, you can make a crisp, snack-sized, light and fluffy chaffle or waffle. It’s available in many different colors and is extremely affordable. I love that it doesn’t take up a lot of space in my kitchen, and I can quickly put it away in my cabinet.continue reading…

Maple Pumpkin Keto Waffle Recipe (Chaffle Recipe)

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Maple Pumpkin Keto Waffle Recipe Chaffle has the perfect amount of pumpkin spice with a hint a maple for an incredible low carb treat. You can enjoy as a dessert or a delicious breakfast that is a fun change of pace from eggs.

Maple Pumpkin Keto Waffle Recipe (Chaffle)

My husband loves all things pumpkin, so I knew when I first saw the highly popular chaffle recipe, I had to make a pumpkin chaffle just for him. Instead of making only two chaffles, this recipe makes four. They are so delicious you’ll want more for later, or in my case, we have enough for both my hubby and myself. We ate it for breakfast, but you could also enjoy it as a delicious dessert with a scoop of keto-friendly ice cream and pecans on top. continue reading…

The Best Keto Pizza Chaffle Recipe

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This is the absolute best keto pizza chaffle recipe that is easy to make and delicious. It reminds me the most of regular pizza, and it isn’t fussy to make like some low carb pizza recipes. You can top with your favorite ingredients and customize to your liking for an amazingly delicious keto meal.

Best Keto Pizza Chaffle Recipe

The chaffle has taken the keto world by storm, and rightly so, as it opens a world of possibilities for those following a ketogenic diet to enjoy bread that is very low carb. There are many different variations to the traditional chaffle recipe. I’ve had so much fun trying out different recipes that my kitchen has looked like a disaster. Since pizza is one of my favorite foods as soon as I saw the first chaffle post, I knew a keto pizza chaffle recipe would be at the top of my list to create.

I started by looking at the ingredients in my Easy Mini Keto Pizza recipe and made a few adjustments, such as omitting the butter and increasing the mozzarella cheese to make this fantastic keto pizza chaffle. I am pretty sure that I love the pizza chaffle better as it has a crispier crust.

What is a Keto Pizza Chaffle?

The main players are egg and cheese in a keto chaffle recipe. To make it a pizza chaffle, I added several more ingredients to make it taste more like a pizza than a cheese waffle such as cream cheese, mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar shredded cheese, and Italian and garlic seasoning.

How Do I Make a Keto Pizza Chaffle?

Recently, the Dash mini waffle maker has taken waffles to an entirely new level of popularity in the keto world. I even found a chaffle recipes group on facebook yesterday. While I have a regular waffle iron, I love the size and convenience of the Dash mini waffle maker plus it is very affordable. Most all chaffle recipes are geared for the size of the Dash mini waffle maker.

Most recipes you will see online for Chaffles are made in a 4-inch mini waffle maker. If you want to use a traditional waffle maker, you will likely make one larger waffle instead of the two smaller ones depending on the size of your waffle maker.

For those who would like to make several keto pizza chaffles at once, the waffle maker pictured above is a fantastic option. You will be able to make four 3 inch waffles at a time, which would be an incredible time-saver. You would need a little less batter for each since it is a 3-inch instead of a 4-inch like the mini dash waffle maker.

Where Can I buy the Dash Mini Waffle Maker?

You can find the Dash Mini Waffle Maker on Amazon, which is always a fantastic option to have it delivered to your front door. You could also look for it at Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, or Bed Bath & Beyond.

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients then stir until combined. The batter will look like a minimal amount, and it will be thick, but it will make two pizza chaffles.

This recipe makes two keto pizza chaffle crusts or mini pizzas.

You’ll want the chaffles to get a nice golden brown so that they will be nice and crispy. Now, when I say crispy, they won’t be as crispy as regular ego waffles you are used to eating, but they are crispy for keto foods.

How to Make Chaffles Crispy?

Before you pour the batter on the waffle maker and cook the chaffles some say to sprinkle a little cheese on the waffle maker first, pour the batter, then sprinkle a little more cheese on top. Also, make sure you are cooking your chaffles long enough to crisp. Finally, set them aside for a moment after they are done, and once the steam releases, they will crisp up as well.

Tip: For this recipe, place the keto pizza chaffle directly on the oven rack after you add toppings to bake. Just in case any of the cheese would drop in the bottom of my oven I opted for a baking sheet instead.

Place the chaffles on a baking pan or cookie sheet and top with your favorite pizza toppings. I topped the delicious keto pizza chaffles with a low carb marinara sauce for pizza sauce, pepperonis, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. You can get as creative as you’d like and top with your favorite pizza toppings.

Which Pizza Sauce (marinara sauce) is Low Carb?

Rao’s Marinara sauce is the lowest carb sauce I have with zero added sugar. With only four carbs per half of a cup, it fits perfectly into a keto diet. In this recipe, you’ll only use 3 teaspoons to cover both pizzas, which translates into .5 carbs for this keto chaffle pizza recipe. I have found Rao’s sauce at my local Walmart and Costco. Other options that are a little cheaper are Mezzetta’s marinara and ALDI brand organic marinara sauce. Both are just a little higher in carbs, but with such a small amount, neither would add a significant amount of carbs.

Variations to this recipe:

You can substitute 1 tablespoon of almond flour for 1 tsp coconut flour in this recipe.
Change up the pizza toppings to suit your personal preference. In addition to pepperoni, you can add bacon, sausage, onions, ground beef, green peppers, jalapenos, mushrooms, or other favorite toppings.
Make a BBQ chicken pizza with my sugar-free homemade BBQ sauce and leftover chicken.

My kids jumped right in and helped to devour every single bite of the keto pizza chaffle. It tasted so good and satisfied my pizza craving.

More Keto Chaffle Recipes:

Highly Popular Traditional Keto Chaffle Recipe
Chocolate Chip Chaffle Keto Recipe
Keto Pumpkin Keto Waffle Recipe (Chaffle)
Blueberry Keto Chaffle
Keto Chaffle Breakfast Sandwich with almond flour
Mini Keto Pizza with Chaffle Pizza Crust (almond flour)
Strawberry Shortcake Chaffle Recipe

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Best Keto Pizza Chaffle Recipe

The Very Best Keto Chaffle Pizza is topped with mouthwatering mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and delicious toppings.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, casual, Italian

Keyword: Keto Pizza Chaffle, Pizza Chaffle

Servings:

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

1 tsp coconut flour
1 egg white
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
`1 tsp cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt
3 tsp low carb marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
6 pepperonis cut in half
1 tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp basil seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Turn waffle maker on or plug it in so that it gets hot.
In a small bowl add coconut flour, egg white, mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, and a pinch of salt.
Pour 1/2 of the batter in the waffle maker, close the top, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until chaffle reaches desired doneness.
Carefully remove chaffle from the waffle maker, then follow the same instructions to make the second chaffle.
Top each chaffle with tomato sauce (I used 1 1/2 tsp per), pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
Place in the oven on a baking sheet (or straight on the baking rack) on the top shelf of the oven for 5-6 minutes. Then turn the oven to broil so that the cheese begins to bubble and brown. Keep a close eye as it can burn quickly. I broiled my pizza chaffle for approx 1 min and 30 seconds.
Remove from oven and sprinkle basil on top.
Enjoy!

Notes

The nutritional information provided is for one of the keto Pizza Chaffels so that each person could choose how much they wanted to eat to fit their hunger levels and health goals.

Nutrition

Chocolate Chip Chaffle Keto Recipe (Quick & Delicious)

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This Chocolate Chip Chaffle Keto recipe is quick and easy to make. Full of low carb chocolate chips, it has just enough chocolate goodness to satisfy cravings when you need an easy keto dessert while following the ketogenic diet.

Chocolate Chip Chaffle Dessert Recipe

As I had mentioned before, the Keto Chaffle has taken the keto world by storm recently. You’ll find variations of recipes all over keto facebook groups that include both sweet and savory options. Some keto chaffle recipes are made with just cheese and eggs, while other recipes have ventured to other ingredients and combinations. This Chocolate Chip Chaffle keto recipe is made with just a few ingredients. I tested it several times to get it just right. Topped with a little sugar-free whipped topping, it makes a delicious keto low carb dessert.

What is a Chaffle?

The original recipe is simply eggs and cheese, which is basically a cheese waffle. But, since the chaffle was introduced it has blossomed into many different recipes that are referred to as a chaffle regardless of the ingredients. It seems that most savory chaffle recipes use cheddar shredded cheese while the dessert chaffle recipes use mozzarella cheese instead due to the mild flavor or other ingredients instead of cheese. continue reading…

Key Lime Keto Mousse Recipe {Light and Refreshing}

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Key Lime Keto Mousse Recipe is a creamy refreshing keto dessert with just the right amount of tartness. You’ll love how easy and quick the recipe is to make. The experienced and non-experienced cook alike will have no problems whipping up this low carb mousse. This sugar-free dessert recipe is perfect for warm summer nights, family get-togethers, or when you want something sweet and fresh fast.

Key Lime Keto Mousse Dessert Recipe

I love fruity desserts, especially in the spring and summer. As the weather here in Tennessee starts to change, I am looking forward to grilling, warm summer nights, and cold refreshing treats every now and then. One of my favorite desserts is Key Lime Pie so I thought I’d create a keto/low carb a mousse version. Without a crust, it is nut free for those with tree nut allergies and it keeps the carb count lower.

It took several tries to get the tartness of the Key Lime Mousse just right. Also, the measurements I have included for both the key lime zest and key lime juice may vary as some limes aren’t nearly as tart as others. So, when you make this dessert make sure to taste the recipe as you go to get the perfect tartness. I would recommend refrigerating overnight for maximum flavor.

I also have a Keto Key Lime Pie Recipe that will incorporate a pecan crust for extra texture and crunch to keto key lime mousse.

Make sure to beat the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks, when finished it should resemble whipped cream.

Tip: Always make sure your bowl, beaters, and any measuring tools you use are completely dry. Otherwise, the added moisture could interfere with the heavy cream beating to stif peanks.

Can you overbeat heavy whipping cream?

Yes, if you over whip your ingredients, it will be grainy and gross. All you have to do to fix this is add a little more heavy whipping cream and with a couple turns of a whisk you’ll have creamy peaks once again.

Pro Tip:

Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature so that it will be nice and creamy. This will make a lighter mousse with an airy texture.

The key lime zest and juice pack such a powerful punch of zesty fresh flavor to this key lime keto mousse recipe. You’ll be amazed how much flavor you can get from such a simple recipe.

Along with being low in net carbs, this recipe is also gluten-free. However, if you have a gluten allergy, make sure to check the ingredients before making. My daughter has a nut allergy, so I know you can not leave anything up to chance.

Can you freeze keto mousse?

Yes, you can freeze this Key Lime Keto Mousse recipe for up to two months. To thaw stick it in the fridge overnight, or until it can either be sliced or scooped out with a spoon.

How do you store key lime keto mousse?

Mousse can either be stored in the fridge for five days or the freezer for two months. It will take several hours once placed in the fridge for the mousse to firm up completely. I often pop it in the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour so that it can firm up quickly before serving. Then, I set it out on the counter for a few minutes to make serving easier.

Why are limes and key limes different?

Key limes are smaller than limes and are known to pack a more acidic punch than regular limes. However, you can substitute limes for key limes if you do not have any available. Taste your keto mousse as you go because you may need to add more lime juice than you would key lime juice.

Don’t miss any new recipes:

Don’t miss any recipes like this Key Lime Keto Mousse. If you aren’t already following my Easy Keto/Low Carb Recipe Page on Facebook where I post all my new recipes, you can join here and follow me on Pinterest here. If you are just getting started following a keto diet and would like more information, there are tons of fantastic resources available. Check out Guide to Getting Started with Keto for more information. Amazon also has several excellent books you may want to check out here.

Variations of this Keto mousse recipe.

While reading this recipe, you might think that sounds good, but I have a major chocolate craving or pumpkin craving are there any other ways to prepare this mousse? Yes, I have several variations of this keto-friendly recipe linked below that you will absolutely love:

How to Make Key Lime Keto Mousse Recipe: