One Keto Dough Recipe: Unlimited Recipe Options!

ketogenic diet chef rachel finn

My name is Rachel Finn, and I am a chef at a children’s hospital where I help create recipes for children following a medical ketogenic diet for the management of intractable epilepsy. Working with Nutricia North America, I created a new, versatile dough recipe, KetoCal® 2:1 Dough, and it has become the go-to keto dough for almost everything! It is made with the KetoCal® 3:1 Powder, which is unflavored and works nicely for a savory dough. I’ve used this dough as the base to create a variety of other keto-friendly recipes – check them out below! These recipes were shared at our most recent Keto University for professionals administering the ketogenic diet in the medical field, and they were a big hit!

Ketogenic Dough Basics

Carbohydrate-heavy foods like pasta and fries are undoubtedly the basic foods patients understandably miss the most when being on the classic, modified ketogenic or modified Atkins diet. My new KetoCal Dough recipe is at a 2:1 ratio. It can be used for various dishes from pocket sandwiches, to faux French fries, to even pizza rolls that resemble what the rest of the family might be eating.  If you’re a bit more adventurous, you can also use this dough recipe to create samosas with cilantro chutney, crab rangoons, or empanadas. Serve these recipes with high fat sauces or with a high fat drink on the side (such as KetoCal or heavy cream) to reach your needed ketogenic ratio. Ask your healthcare provider for help to modify these recipes to reach your specific requirements.

KetoCal 2:1 Dough is found as an ingredient in MyKetoPlanner. Using the dough as the base, you can individualize recipes to fit into specific ratios.  The following recipes each use 40 grams of dough that will provide a large enough portion to work with and make a filling meal or snack.

Once made, KetoCal 2:1 Dough can be stored for 24 hours wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.  You can also freeze these recipes if you prefer to make your ketogenic meals ahead of time. However, for best results, making, baking, then eating immediately is recommended.

Ingredients are weighed in grams for consistent results. For each of these recipes, the dough is weighed (40 grams) prior to baking.

Tools You Will Need:

Parchment paper and a rolling pin are essential tools for rolling this dough.  For small helping hands, a 1-inch dowel rod cut into 12-inch section is easy to grasp and roll.  Send us pictures of your keto kids helping to create these recipes!

The Recipes:

To download a PDF of these recipes for print, click here.

KetoCal 2:1 Dough (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

ketocal dough recipe

Keto Pocket Sandwiches Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

ketocal pocket sandwich recipe

Keto Beef Samosas Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner) with Cilantro Chutney (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

KetoCal samosa recipe

Keto Empanada Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner) with Chimichurri Sauce (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

ketocal empanada recipe

Pizza Bites or Ravioli Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

Keto Crab Rangoon Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

Keto Faux Fries Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

Keto Butter Pasta Recipe (view recipe in MyKetoPlanner)

ketocal butter pasta recipe

This KetoCal 2:1 Dough is surprisingly easy to whip up! It is versatile and can be used for many different ketogenic recipes.  Be creative and let us know what dishes you come up with!

Please be sure to individualize recipes for your specific diet plan with the help of your healthcare provider.

                                                -Chef Rachel

I was paid by Nutricia North America for my time to create this blog post, however, my opinions are my own.

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

*Hellmann’s® and Best Foods® are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Kikkoman® is a registered trademark of Kikkoman Corporation. Philadelphia® is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC. Unilever, Kikkoman Corporation, and Kraft Foods Brands LLC are not affiliated with Nutricia North America and have not endorsed the proposed use of their products in this recipe. Specific brand names are referenced to ensure consistent nutritional composition necessary to maintain the medical ketogenic diet. KetoCal is a registered trademark of SHS International Ltd.

For more information on the medical ketogenic diet for the management of intractable epilepsy, visit www.ketogenicdietforepilepsy.com.

Ket-O’Cal St. Paddy’s Day Milkshake!

Ket-O'Cal ShakeSt. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and what better way to celebrate than with a minty, green Ket-O’Cal milkshake! You can make your keto kid his/her very own shamrock shake with a few simple ingredients:

  • KetoCal 4:1 LQ Unflavored (Vanilla would work too if that’s what you have at home)
  • Carb-free peppermint paddy-flavored syrup (such as DaVinci Gourmet®’s Sugar-free Peppermint Paddy Syrup)
  • Ice cubes

Add the flavored syrup to your KetoCal LQ to reach your desired level of minty chocolate goodness, then add it to your blender with some ice. Blend until smooth, pour, and enjoy!

Optional: Top your Ket-O’Cal shake with homemade whipped cream (whipped heavy cream with artificial, carb-free sweetener) and green “keto sprinkles” (granulated stevia mixed with a touch of green food coloring).

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

For more fun keto recipes, visit MyKetoPlanner.com.

 

KetoCal is a medical food for the management of intractable epilepsy and is intended for use under medical supervision.

DaVinci Gourmet® is a registered trademark of ZENBURY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and is not affiliated with Nutricia North America.     

KetoCal Christmas Recipe Ideas

Earlier this week we posted tips for celebrating the holidays with a child on the ketogenic diet. If you missed it, be sure to check it out! To go along with these tips, today we have some KetoCal recipes for making keto-friendly Christmas treats and Christmas morning breakfast ideas. If your family celebrates Hanukkah, be sure to check out our previous blog posts on celebrating Hanukkah with a child on the ketogenic diet and KetoCal Hanukkah Recipe Ideas.

As always, consult with your child’s health care provider to adjust these recipes to meet your child’s ketogenic ratio and calorie requirements.  The ketogenic diet for epilepsy should only be used under medical supervision.

Making cookies at christmas time

Favorite Christmas Treat Recipe Ideas:

KetoCal Christmas Cookies:

Make Christmas cookies using our KetoCal Almond Coconut Cookie recipe. These are your keto-version of basic “sugar” cookies (sans sugar of course). They are easy to make and a favorite around the office (people often describe them as tasting like shortbread cookies). You can make these cookies festive by adding carb-free food coloring to the batter before cooking. I like to divide the recipe in half and add red carb-free food coloring to one batch and green carb-free food coloring to the other. Another idea is to add red or green “sprinkles” to your cookies by mixing a small amount of carb-free food coloring into the Truvia before adding it on top of the cookies. You could also use small, Christmas-themed cookie cutters to make different shapes.

KetoCal Gingerbread Cookies

KetoCal Hot Chocolate

Our KetoCal Chocolate Smoothie Recipe can be used to make tasty hot chocolate by simply omitting the ice and serving it warm. This easy recipe uses 3 simple ingredients: KetoCal LQ Vanilla, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vegetable oil. Optional carb-free sweetener can be added to taste. We like to use KetoCal LQ Vanilla for this recipe but you could also use KetoCal LQ Unflavored with additional carb-free sweetener.

Other Christmas dessert ideas:

KetoCal Blackberry Crumble

KetoCal Crème Brulee

Christmas morning breakfast ideas:

KetoCal Cinnamon and Blueberry Toast

KetoCal Pancakes

KetoCal Chocolate Muffins

KetoCal Bacon & Cheese Muffins

KetoCal Blueberry Muffins

KetoCal Cheesy Ham Tart

KetoCal Cheesy Tomato Tart

 

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!

-Mallory