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Soft & Spoonable Ketogenic Diet Recipes

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We often get requests from caregivers for ketogenic recipes that are soft and spoonable for children and adults. Here is a collection of some of our favorite soft & spoonable ketogenic recipes.

Sweet Soft & Spoonable Ketogenic Recipes

  • Easy Chocolate Pudding (3:1 recipe) – This simple, kid-favorite recipe has just 3 ingredients!
  • Crème Brulee (4:1 recipe, 3:1 recipe, MAD recipe) – This rich crème brulee recipe is so good, you won’t even miss the carbs! If you need a completely smooth texture, be sure to skip the last part under the broiler, as this will create a crunchy topping.
  • Vanilla Chia Pudding (4:1 recipe) – This delicious and easy-to-make recipe is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Chia seeds have a unique consistency, so this recipe wouldn’t work for someone who needs a smooth texture.
  • Creamy Gelatin Treat (4:1 recipe, 3:1 recipe, MAD recipe) – This easy recipe has just 3 ingredients and makes the perfect keto-friendly gelatin.
  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie (3:1 recipe) – This holiday-favorite recipe is delicious all year round!
  • Ice-cream – Who says you can’t have ice-cream on the ketogenic diet? You will love these keto-friendly ice-cream recipes!

Savory Soft & Spoonable Keto Ketogenic Recipes

  • Pureed Cauliflower & Cheese (4:1 recipe, 3:1 recipe, MAD recipe) – This recipe can be easily modified to create a rich, smooth savory dish. To modify, add all of the cheese into the sauce.Then, add the steamed cauliflower and cheese sauce to a food processor and blend until smooth(you could also use an immersion blender).
  • Mashed Fauxtatoes (4:1 recipe, 3:1 recipe) – This simple recipe is a low-carb spin on mashed potatoes (made with cauliflower).
  • Sweet Fauxtatoes (4:1 recipe, 3:1 recipe) – If you’re a fan of sweet potatoes, you will love thislow-carb sweet potato dish

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KetoCal is a medical food for the management of intractable epilepsy and is intended for use under medical supervision.
Check with your healthcare provider to determine if these recipes are appropriate for you or your loved one.

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A Dietitian’s Tips for Celebrating Easter on the Medical Ketogenic Diet

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Lindsey Thompson, MS, RD, CSP, LD

We are pleased to welcome back Lindsey Thompson, MS, RD, CSP, LD.  Lindsey is a ketogenic dietitian and Keto Ambassador from Kansas City. In today’s guest blog post, Lindsey shares her tips and recipe ideas for families celebrating Easter with a child on the medical ketogenic diet for the management of intractable epilepsy. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, Lindsey!

One of the challenges for children on specialized diets is that food is often the focal point of holidays. Easter is a holiday that many families celebrate together and is no exception. If you have a family member on the medical ketogenic diet, including them in your family meal is imperative, but will require some extra planning.

Easter Meals

On Easter many families feature meals with ham or lamb, pies, breads and dishes with eggs. Consider incorporating the type of meat you are serving into a ketogenic meal for your child, such as ham or lamb with a side of fruit or vegetable and cream or other fats. In addition, here are a few keto-friendly dishes you might consider for your family member’s Easter meal:

KetoCal® Cheese and Ham Tart

KetoCal Cheesy Tomato Tart

KetoCal Apple Crumble with Whipped Cream

Ketogenic Deviled Eggs:

Use the following ingredients to put into your child’s ketogenic diet planner to calculate his or her recipe:

  • Egg white- cooked
  • Egg yolk- cooked
  • Mayonnaise
  • Butter- softened
  • Small amounts of mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if your family member likes spicy foods)
  • Salt, pepper and paprika to taste

Instructions:

  1. Hard boil eggs. Slice eggs in half and remove yolks.
  2. Place the cooked egg yolks in a bowl & mash them up with a fork.
  3. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Scoop the filling into the halved egg whites.
  5. Sprinkle with paprika.

Easter Egg Hunts

In addition to family feasts, many families will attend or have Easter egg hunts for the Easter holiday. Children often hunt and discover plastic eggs filled with treats or goodies. Here are some tips to help include your family member on the ketogenic diet in your family’s Easter Egg Hunt:

Easter is a special holiday for families. With a little extra planning, your child on the medical ketogenic diet can enjoy and feel included as a part of your family’s Easter traditions.

Happy Easter to all!

-Lindsey

 I have been paid by Nutricia for my time to write this blog post but my opinions are my own. 

KetoCal is a medical food for the management of intractable epilepsy and is intended for use under medical supervision. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether KetoCal is right for you.

The medical ketogenic diet for epilepsy should be used under medical supervision.

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