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Keto Homemade Basics

Master the essentials of keto cooking with our homemade basics. From sauces to staples, create foundational items for your low-carb kitchen.

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Ajvar Dip (Roasted Red Pepper Sauce) 45m

Ajvar Dip (Roasted Red Pepper Sauce)

Traditional Ajvar Dip recipe made with roasted red peppers and eggplant. This smoky, creamy Balkan spread is perfect as a dip, sauce, or spread. Easy and delicious!

3.3g
Net Carbs
0.9g
Protein
9.2g
Fat
105
kcal
Sugar-Free Copycat Big Mac Sauce (low-carb, keto, paleo) 5m

Sugar-Free Copycat Big Mac Sauce

Elevate your homemade burgers with this copycat Big Mac Sauce recipe that rivals the original. This versatile sauce adds a burst of flavor to your meals!

0.8g
Net Carbs
0.3g
Protein
11.5g
Fat
107
kcal
Classic Greek Avgolemono Sauce (low-carb, keto, paleo) 20m

Classic Greek Avgolemono Sauce

A versatile, tangy sauce made with eggs, lemon juice, and chicken stock. This Mediterranean keto sauce adds a burst of creamy flavor to a variety of dishes, from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken or fish.

1.5g
Net Carbs
4.8g
Protein
4g
Fat
61
kcal
10m

Quick Keto English Muffin

This Quick Keto English Muffin is made in minutes with a microwave and, just like traditional English muffins, you can toast it for an extra crunch.

4.1g
Net Carbs
10.6g
Protein
14.8g
Fat
202
kcal
25m

Low-Carb Chocolate Pie Crust

This crunchy 5 ingredient chocolate pie crust is the perfect vessel for any fillings and toppings. A must-have gluten-free recipe for the Holiday season!

3g
Net Carbs
6.1g
Protein
15.1g
Fat
169
kcal
Tomato & Celery Pasta Sauce (keto, low-carb, vegetarian) 40m

Tomato & Celery Pasta Sauce

This is the best tomato sauce and it's so versatile! Use just like pasta sauce, pizza sauce, with meatballs or in your favorite casseroles.

3.1g
Net Carbs
1g
Protein
7g
Fat
84
kcal
Baked Feta Pasta Sauce (keto, low-carb, vegetarian) 40m

Baked Feta Pasta Sauce

The original baked feta pasta sauce made from scratch. A delicious sauce to serve with low-carb pasta, zucchini noodles or palmini noodles.

2.6g
Net Carbs
4.3g
Protein
23.2g
Fat
238
kcal
Smooth & Silky Salted Keto Caramel (low-carb, sugar-free, grain-free) 1h

Smooth & Silky Salted Keto Caramel

This thick and creamy keto caramel is perfect for making healthy candy bars. Smooth and silky caramel with no blood sugar spikes!

0.6g
Net Carbs
0.2g
Protein
6.5g
Fat
62
kcal
Low-Carb Hoisin Sauce (keto, gluten-free, sugar-free) 5m

Low-Carb Hoisin Sauce

This homemade Chinese Hoisin Sauce is so much better and healthier than store-bought! It's low in carbs and takes just 5 minutes to prepare from scratch.

1.9g
Net Carbs
0.9g
Protein
0.8g
Fat
18
kcal
Keto Dulce De Leche (low-carb, sugar-free) 1h

Keto Dulce de Leche

Make your own low-carb and sugar-free dulce de leche at home! It's thick and creamy with deep caramel flavor.

1g
Net Carbs
0.6g
Protein
11.7g
Fat
112
kcal
Sugar-Free Kumquat Marmalade (low-carb, keto, paleo) 2h

Sugar-Free Kumquat Marmalade

Deliciously sweet, tart, chunky low-carb kumquat marmalade flavored with vanilla, ginger and cardamom. Thick and syrupy jam with no sugar, no chia seeds, no gelatin and no pectin!

1.7g
Net Carbs
0.3g
Protein
0.1g
Fat
12
kcal
Low-Carb Cranberry Clementine Mincemeat (keto, sugar-free, grain-free) 20m

Low-Carb Cranberry and Clementine Mincemeat

Fruity festive mincemeat made low-carb with green apple, clementine and sugar-free cranberries, all delicately flavored with fresh citrus zest, warming spices and brandy.

2.2g
Net Carbs
0.1g
Protein
1.3g
Fat
25
kcal
Zero-Carb Panko Breadcrumbs (low-carb, keto, gluten-free) 5m

Zero-Carb Panko Breadcrumbs

These are the ultimate keto, zero-carb breadcrumbs made from scratch. No nuts, seeds and no dairy. All you need is just one ingredient!

0.3g
Net Carbs
8.9g
Protein
2.6g
Fat
61
kcal
Homemade Christmas Spice Extract (low-carb, sugar-free, keto) 42d

Homemade Christmas Spice Extract

Our viral baking extract! This easy sugar-free spice extract is the perfect edible gift option. The combination of warming spices including cinnamon, cloves, allspice and cardamom pair perfectly with fresh and citrusy orange peel, plus vanilla for subtle sweetness.

0.2g
Net Carbs
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
35
kcal
15m

Keto Macadamia Coconut Collagen Butter

Deliciously creamy macadamia and toasted coconut butter with gut-healing collagen for creaminess and extra protein. A healthy snacking option with no sugar!

1.6g
Net Carbs
4.1g
Protein
19.6g
Fat
201
kcal
2h

How To Make Chicken Stock and Bone Broth

Here's a step-by-step guide to homemade chicken stock or bone broth in a few simple steps by using the Instant pot. Tips for pressure cooker, Dutch oven or crockpot included!

0.5g
Net Carbs
3.6g
Protein
3.1g
Fat
41
kcal
15m

Homemade Toasted Coconut Butter

Toasting coconut enhances the favor and adds subtle sweetness to this deliciously creamy butter. Easy DIY toasted coconut butter in just 15 minutes!

1.9g
Net Carbs
1.8g
Protein
16.9g
Fat
174
kcal
5m

5-Minute Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce in just 5 minutes! It's not too buttery, not too salty or vinegary. This easy sugar-free sauce has the perfect balance of flavors.

0.4g
Net Carbs
0.1g
Protein
4.2g
Fat
40
kcal
Keto Black Spaghetti Pasta Noodles (low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free) 1h 15m

Keto Black Spaghetti Pasta Noodles

These black squid ink pasta noodles are almost zero-carb and zero-calorie. Serve with red marinara sauce or white cheese sauce for the ultimate Halloween-inspired dinner!

0.2g
Net Carbs
3.9g
Protein
2.3g
Fat
38
kcal
1h 15m

The Best Keto Spaghetti Pasta Noodles

The best keto pasta recipe that will blow your mind. There's no wheat gluten, no flour, no nuts, no coconut, no psyllium, no dairy, and no cooking required. It's the closest you will ever get to real spaghetti!

0.2g
Net Carbs
3.7g
Protein
2.3g
Fat
38
kcal
Keto Blue Cheese Sauce (low-carb, primal, grain-free) 5m

Keto Blue Cheese Sauce

Deliciously creamy low-carb 5-ingredient blue cheese sauce made in just 5 minutes! Serve with pork chops, chicken, steak or steamed vegetable sides.

1.3g
Net Carbs
5g
Protein
20.5g
Fat
202
kcal
5m

Easy Caesar Salad Dressing

This classic Caesar salad dressing is so easy to make and will transform any boring salad into a wonderful dish that you just can't stop eating!

1g
Net Carbs
1.4g
Protein
19g
Fat
178
kcal
90 Second Keto White Bread (low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein) 5m

90 Second Keto White Bread

Fluffy low-carb white bread in less than 5 minutes. An easy single serve, high-protein bread perfect for sandwiches, lunchboxes and to serve as a side with salads.

3.2g
Net Carbs
17.4g
Protein
13.3g
Fat
205
kcal
Sugar-Free Chunky Strawberry Jam (low-carb, keto, paleo) 30m

Sugar-Free Chunky Strawberry Jam

Deliciously sweet low-carb strawberry jam flavored with vanilla. This recipe is made with no sugar, no chia seeds and no pectin.

1.3g
Net Carbs
0.2g
Protein
0.1g
Fat
8
kcal