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Keto Gift Basket Ideas

The holiday season is upon us.  Do you have a keto or low carb person on your gifting list and you are not sure what to get them?  You can make a custom gift basket or gift box if you do not want to just get one specific gift.  Do scroll down to get the best low carb or keto gift ideas for a keto gift box or basket.

Zerro – Erythritol ( ZERO CALORIE SUGAR) which is a sugar substitute that looks and tastes like sugar, yet has almost no calories. Erythritol has been approved for use as a food additive in the United States and in many other countries.   I have used them for my baking and they are amazing.

MCT Oil which stands for medium-chain triglycerides.  It is a form of saturated fatty acid that is found in certain foods like coconut/coconut oil. MCT oil is a concentrated source of these fats since it provides more than would be found in whole foods like coconuts.  I think that a good quality coconut oil would be one of the first things I would add to your low carb or keto gift baskets.

Caroma Tik Tik Low Carb Coffee which is a Malaysian slow brew coffee in a teabag.  This conveniently packed coffee is made from 100% Arabica ground coffee bean.  Caroma Tik Tik Low Carb Coffee is available in 3 flavours.  I think they would make a fantastic addition to your basket!

Chocolates are popular gifts and one of my favorite treats is  Lindt Excellence 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate.  It is delicious, smooth and silky.   Lindt chocolates are available at Tesco and Jaya Grocer.

Himalayan Pink Rock Salt contains beneficial nutrients and minerals that are good for our health.  It is an ideal substitute for your normal table salt.  You can find them in the supermarket like Tesco or Jaya Grocer.  Watsons also carry them.

A low carb or keto gift basket is a great way to go and they are pretty easy to put together.  Any of these single items would make a great gift or keto stocking stuffer for that low carber or ketoer on your gift list!  Whether it is your coworker’s birthday, your anniversary or Mothers’ Day,  if the recipient follows a low-carb lifestyle, then I have got you covered with keto-friendly gifts for every occasion.

Low Carb Tomato Egg Noodle

There is a shop near my office which sells desserts (red bean soup, gingko barley and etc) , economy noodles (fried mee hoon, fried mee), curry chee cheong fun, yam cakes and more.   The only food that I can eat there is the Tomato Egg Noodles.  They have 2 versions which are the dry type and the soup base type.  It is basically noodles with eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers and minced pork.

My version is of course low carb and without noodles.   This is what I had for lunch yesterday.  I was given so many cucumbers that my bowl of tomato egg noodles look like tomato egg zoodles.  It was delicious!

Actually this dish is rather easy to cook but I need to get a zoodle-maker.   On days that I am tired of eating the dishes from the chap fan stall (mixed rice), I would have this Tomato Egg Noodles.

Low Carb Ice Cream or Keto Ice Cream Is Available In Malaysia

So I was at MyTown Shopping Mall over the weekend and I decided to check out Inside Scoop.  This ice-cream shop is missy’s favourite but on that day, she didn’t want to have any ice-cream.  As I have read an article in the newspaper recently about Inside Scoop’s range of ice-cream that is suitable for the diabetics, I just wanted to see what options they have.  Boy was I surprised to know that they have a zero sugar chocolate ice cream which is made with cocoa and sugar substitutes (maltitol, xylitol, erythritol and steviol).

Here is a list of their sugar-free, vegan-friendly ice-cream options.

I got myself the Choc Zero (Zero Sugar Chocolate Ice Cream) scoop.  It was so delicious!

Finally we can have low carb or keto ice-cream in Malaysia.  All you can eat without the guilt!  I hope all of Inside Scoop’s outlets have this low carb / keto-friendly ice-cream.  On the downside,  Choc Zero is considered their Double Premium Flavor hence it is pretty expensive at RM12.10 a scoop.   I guess it’s ok to have it once in a while.

If you are craving for some low carb or keto ice-cream, you know where to go.  You can even try to make your own low carb or keto ice-cream at home eventhough you do not have an ice-cream machine.  Check it out here.

Keto Cakes from Suchan

So I finally got to try Suchan’s keto cake after I found out that they have keto cakes and best of all, this famous cafe is only an 8-minute drive away from my home.  I am a happy camper.

Address : 20, Jalan Perisa 1, Kuala Lumpur, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours : Monday to Sunday (10am to 6pm)
Tel: 603 79819328

They have an array of keto and non-keto cakes and pastries.   Cosy looking cafe eh?

The shelves on the right are keto cookies.

Keto Choc Avocado cake

Keto Coconut Raspberry cake

Keto New York Cheesecake

Keto almond crackers and keto choc chip at RM38 a tub.

I bought a slice of keto choc avocado cake (RM16.90). It was so delicious!

Hubs bought me a tub of keto almond crackers.  They are very delicious. The ingredients are butter, almond flour, egg whites and salt. No sugar at all.   I love the butter and salty taste of the crackers.

They are about 28 pieces a tub.

So precious that I eat maybe 2 pieces a day *chuckle*

I will definitely go back to try their other keto cakes.  I should have some coffee there some day too. You can check out their website here – https://www.suchan.my/ for more information on their cakes and pastries.

White Rabbit Cafe, OUG Is The Latest Keto Restaurant In KL

I am so happy to know that White Rabbit Cafe is now a keto restaurant and it is in my neighborhood!

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a member of the Keto group on Facebook who shared a post about this keto cafe/restaurant last Friday. I quickly checked it out with the family on the same night.

Besides the keto menu, they also have a regular menu for non-ketoers. I chatted with the boss who is also the chef. He is following the keto way of eating so he knows what he is cooking *chuckle*

I ordered the Pattie to Patties which is 2 slices of seasoned and hand-pressed pork patties served with slices of avo and grilled broccoli.  It was so delicious.  I love the crunchy broccoli which was grilled with a dash of sea salt.   The pork patties were juicy.

This is the Keto mushroom soup – caramelised mushrooms and onions in heavy cream.

Check out their Keto menu.  As you can see, there is a keto New York cheesecake on the menu.  I was looking forward to having a slice that night but alas, it was sold out.  When I asked the cafe when is their new keto cakes coming in, they told me there may have new cakes the next day.   So I called them on Saturday and was told that they have Keto Red Velvet cake.  I quickly hurried over after dinner.

Here is my slice of Keto Red Velvet Cake from White Rabbit Cafe.

So if you are in the area and are looking for keto food, do check out:-

White Rabbit Cafe
3, Jalan Hujan Rahmat 3,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 58200
Tel: 03-7499 7440

Hours : 10am – 10pm

Easy Keto Waffle Recipe

Ok, I have finally jumped on the Chaffle wagon.  Bought myself a waffle maker last week *chuckle*  What is chaffle? If you are following low carb or Keto, you have probably heard about it.   Chaffle is actually keto waffle but made with cheese and egg.  You can use parmesan, mozzarella or cream cheese.  You can also add some almond flour and baking powder or omit them.

Below is the easy Chaffle or Keto Waffle recipe:-

    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 1/2 cup cheese
    • 3 tablespoon of Almond flour (can omit)
    • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (can omit)
    • 1 tablespoon of Erythritol.  I bought mine here.  (can omit)
    • Cook until crisp. The chaffle gets crispier as it cools.

My new waffle maker

Finally…my Chaffles. They smell and taste so good!

I can even eat it as a sandwich!

This is going to be my comfort food.  Ever since I discovered Chaffles, I do not yearn for bread so much.   You know, many people who are stressed out turn to eating for comfort.  Some people would feel a lot better after having some cakes or a chocolate chip cookie.  Research has shown that constant exposure to stress can also trigger a potentially dangerous urge to indulge in rich comfort foods. Well, I certainly hope I am not one of them.  If you or anyone you know are self-medicating by turning to stress eating, you may want to talk to a therapist from www.betterhelp.com to manage your emotions.

Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes Without Flour

So, ever since I came across the easy keto pancake recipe shared by one of the members of the Keto Baked Group on Facebook, I am hooked.  What I love about this recipe is that you only need 5 ingredients and there is no almond flour or coconut flour involved.   Here are the ingredients you need to make this pancake :-

50g cream cheese  (The original recipe states 2 tbsp of cream cheese but I use 50g)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of psyllium husk powder
1 tablespoon of  Erythritol. I got my Erythritol from JoyMix.
1 tablespoon of butter to oil the pan

Mix everything well and start cooking. If you find that the pancake mixture is a tad too thick, just add some water.

 Oil the pan with some butter and pour a ladle of pancake mix into it.

Here are my yummy keto pancakes.  Goes well with a cup of Low Carb Coffee and some Hong Kong Drama *wink*.

Low Carb Fresh Brew Coffee For Coffee Lovers

My husband loves brewing his own coffee at home and he usually buys the ground coffee from the supermarket.  I am not a big fan because I do not find them strong enough.  Just a few days ago, I got hold of the Caroma Tik Tik Coffee which is a Malaysian slow brew coffee in a teabag.

Yes, you heard it right – Slow Brew Coffee In A Bag. How convenient is that? I am so glad to discover Caroma Tik Tik Coffee because when I crave for a cuppa, all I have to do is boil some water and brew my coffee in a cup.  I do not have to grab hold of a paper coffee filter, pour the ground coffee into the filter, add water into the coffee maker and wait.   Do scroll down to find out more.

Made from 100% Arabica ground coffee bean, Tik Tik Coffee is available in 3 different flavours :-

  1.  Original  made from 100% Columbia Arabica ground coffee bean
  2. Sour Brew made from 100% Guatemala Arabica ground coffee bean
  3. Strong Brew made from 100% Brazil Arabica ground coffee bean

How To Brew A Cup of Caroma Tik Tik Coffee

  • Take the coffee sachet out of the packet
  • Tear along the line
  • Open the sachet and the straps on both sides
  • Straddle the bag over the cup
  • Pour a bit of hot water into the sachet and let it steep for a while.
  • Continue adding hot water to the cup, up to your desired amount.
  •  Remove the sachet and serve.

The smell of fresh coffee filled the air the moment I opened the sachet, just like it is off the grinder.  The reason why they smell so fresh is that the coffee bags are sealed individually as soon as they are ground to preserve the flavor and aroma.  The filter bag is made of special non-woven fabric, safe and non-toxic.

Each box contains 6 filter bags coffee x 10g.    After brewing with 100ml of hot water, it contains 0.6g total carbs.

If you like black coffee, you can just drink it straight away after brewing your cuppa.   For me, I like Bulletproof Coffee.  So I add 1 tsp of butter and 1 tsp of JoyMix MCT Oil into my brewed coffee.  For those who like their coffee with a bit of sweetness, you can also add some JoyMix Zerro Erythritol into your cup.

Making your coffee routine has become so much easier with Caroma Tik Tik Coffee. Boasting a portable, unique and compact design, you can use Caroma Tik Tik Coffee at home, in the office or while you are out.  It delivers a quick and easy way to have the same great-tasting coffee in less time, for less cost and with less hassle!  If you are interested to purchase them, do head over to JoyMix.   Enjoy this delicious low carb coffee to start your morning strong and energized throughout the day.

Check out the video below on how to brew a cup of low carb coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m going to make myself a cuppa now and I am not sharing 😉

Where To Buy Keto or Low Carb Bread and Dessert In Kuala Lumpur

I have just ordered my first low carb bread pudding and keto almond buns.  So excited to receive them today.  I purchased them from Puan Sharifah through the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.  Puan Sharifah bakes as a hobby and she is also following the keto way of eating.

Low carb bread pudding with dried blueberries.  I haven’t taken a bite yet and the bread pudding is now in my fridge.  It smells so good.

This is a photo of the bread puddings taken from her FB page.  You can opt for dried cranberries or no fruits at all.

My keto almond buns.

I had one for lunch today and slather it with butter.  It was so soft and delicious.

She uses stevia/erythritol in her desserts and 90 to 90% dark chocolates if the recipe calls for it.    So if you want to have some keto bread and desserts, do check out Puan Sharifah’s FB page here – https://www.facebook.com/sharifahfatimah.abubakar or the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.

Keto Egg Tart

So last week I tried my hands at baking something new. They are Keto Egg Tarts!  I was salivating when I saw Kat Chang, a member of the Keto Baked Group in Facebook posted the recipe.

These are the ingredients.

Putting the base into the muffin pan.

Poured the wet ingredients into the pan.

Voila! Here are my Keto Egg Tarts.  Though they do not look like the normal smooth egg tarts, I am happy to say that they are pretty delicious like the non-keto ones.  However, I find them too sweet.  Must remember to reduce the erythritol next time.  Do you want to give them a try? Check out the recipe instructions below.  The recipe is from Kat Chang of the Keto Baked group.

Recipe:

Pie Crust
Almond flour 135g
Erythritol 40g (reduce it if you don’t want the tarts to be so sweet)
Melted unsalted butter 55g
Salt 1/4 tsp

Filling
Sugar free soy milk 90g (I replaced it with Almond milk)
Erythritol 30g (reduce it)
Heavy whipping cream 90g
3 Egg yolks

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degree Celcius
  2. Mix all dry ingredients and divide into 4 portions
  3. Place them into a muffin pan, press it with fingers and try to make them all in the same thickness like 5mm
  4. Mix heavy whipping cream and erythritol in a small pan, heat it until dissolved.  Then let it cool for 5 mins.
  5. Whisk egg yolks and soy milk (or almond milk)
  6. Pour heavy whipping cream mixture into egg yolks that have been mixed with soy milk.  Stir it slowly with a mixer when pouring in.
  7. Fill the crust with No. 6 above at around 90%full
  8. Bake for 15 mins and then cover with a piece of foil paper on top of the muffin pan.  Rotate the pan 180 degrees and turn oven to 180 degrees Celcius, and continue baking for 8 mins.
  9. Remove tarts when they are completely cooled.