This grain-free, low-carb tortilla recipe has been a long time coming, and it wound up even better than I had hoped! They key to perfection is definitely the tortilla press, which is a minor investment that will cut prep time drastically, as well as resulting in perfectly uniform results every time. Mine is a simple cast iron hand-operated press, and I use pre-cut 8″ parchment paper rounds to keep things clean and non-stick.

If you don’t have a press (and don’t want to add another gadget to your kitchen), you can absolutely roll the tortillas out with a rolling pin. You’ll just need to keep an eye on the thickness, keeping it as uniform as possible so the edges don’t get too thin (they will cook faster and get crispy, which means not soft & flexible).

What makes these tortillas even easier is that they are made with only 3 ingredients!

1. cardnl Gluten-Free Bread Mix
2. Avocado Oil
3. Water

3 Ingredient Keto Tortillas

Yup, that’s it. Just mix those 3 ingredients together, wait a few minutes, then start rolling/pressing. Honestly, the most time-consuming part of this recipe is waiting for the tortillas to cook. I like to have a stopwatch (or my phone) nearby so I can be sure I’m cooking each one the same amount of time. This way they don’t overcook, but more importantly, they don’t undercook. I am notoriously impatient with cooking and baking. If I don’t set the timer, I will try to flip these too soon, which is a mess because they aren’t cooked all the way and stick to the pan.

Speaking of pans, I much prefer to cook these tortillas in a very lightly oiled cast iron skillet. I oil it once (just a quick drizzle and then swipe it with a brush or paper towel) at the start and not again during the cooking process. If you don’t have cast iron, use a non-stick skillet. I can’t yet vouch for how well a stainless steel or other non-coated pans might work.

Tip #3 (I have no idea what tip number I’m on, actually): a metal spatula with an angled edge (not blunt or rounded or silicone). This will make it much easier to get under the edges of the tortilla for an effortless flip. And do NOT try to flip it before your 90second timer is up. Give it the full 90 seconds cook time to let the tortilla release from the pan. Any sooner and you might rip up the edges or center as you try to prematurely loosen it from the pan.

So now that you’ve cooked your tortillas, how are you going to use them?

Our favorite ways to enjoy these gluten-free, low-carb tortillas are:

• Breakfast Buritos
• Breakfast Quesadillas
• PB&J Rollups
• Tacos
• Cheese Quesadillas
• Sub Sandwich Wrap

They have a mild taste, allowing them to take on the flavor of what you put in/on them. That said, they would also be great with some added seasoning, depending on what you plan to use them for. Taco Tuesday? Add a dash of Taco Seasoning to the bread mix before adding the liquids. Making sweet wraps? Some Cinnamon Toast Sprinkle would be the perfect addition!

And while I prefer to eat these warm, they are actually just as good straight out of the fridge. Which is where you should store them for up to a week. They can also be frozen for 6 months (but defrost in the fridge for at least a couple hours before trying to pry them apart, unless you separate them with parchment prior to freezing).

Low-Carb 3-Ingredient Tortillas

Yield: 6 (6") tortillas

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cardnl Keto Bread Mix (1/2 bag)
• 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
• 1/2 cup Warm Water (not boiling)

Tools (optional but useful)

• Tortilla Press
• Parchment Paper Rounds
• Large Cookie Scoop

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until a dough comes together and forms a thick, smooth dough. Let rest 3-5 minutes.
2. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces (about 40g each - a large cookie scoop is the perfect size for this). Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place between two sheets of parchment. Press in a tortilla press, or roll into a thin 6" disc with a rolling pin.
3. Very lightly oil a cast iron skillet with a mild cooking oil, like avocado oil, over the absolute lowest heat (seriously, turn the knob to the lowest setting until it can't turn anymore). Remove one parchment sheet from the dough disc and place dough-side-down on the heated skillet. Gently peel the remaining parchment from the dough as soon as you place it on the skillet (it will be harder to remove as it cooks).
4. Cook for 90 seconds. Using a metal spatula with a fine edge, gently lift the tortilla all along the edges and loosen from the skillet. Flip the tortilla and cook an additional 90 seconds. They should have very lightly brown speckles, but not overly browned otherwise it will crack when folded.
5. These are best served warm. Store cooled leftovers in a zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat on HIGH in the microwave for 8-10 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1 (6") tortilla
Amount Per Serving Calories 100Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 243mgCarbohydrates 5gNet Carbohydrates 1.5gFiber 3.5gSugar 1gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 3g

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This chai recipe may become your favorite (paleo or keto drink). Learn how to make it + what does: (Yerba Mate, Masala, and Chai) mean?

Yerba Mate Masala Chai. Those are 4 words that you may hear frequently (either together or individually) and have maybe never considered what the words mean or how it translates to English.

What is Yerba Mate?

Yerba Mate is an herbal tea that is native to South America. It has small amounts of caffeine, approximately 40mg per serving (or one tea bag). This is a great option for people who do not want to/cannot drink black or green tea and who also don’t want as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

What is Masala?

Masala translates to the word “spiced”. More specifically, a certain combination of Indian spices, not just any spices. These spices typically include cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, black peppercorn, and ginger.

What is Chai?

Chai translates to the word “tea”. So if you’ve ever heard anyone say that they enjoy drinking chai tea, they are saying they enjoy “tea tea”.

Now that you know what the words mean, you know exactly what this recipe is: a spiced drink made with an herbal tea that has a low caffeine content.

How to Sweeten Yerba Mate Masala Chai

PALEO OPTION: As for sweetening this drink, I’ve used a variety of options. If we’re not overly concerned about carbs, honey is our favorite option.

KETO OPTION: We REALLY love the caramel sauce we make from Cardnl.

If you are concerned about carbs, I like to use the Puremade Torani Syrup (in Vanilla). I find it has a better taste than the regular sugar-free Torani and a cleaner ingredient list.

Chai Spices Blend

An absolutely perfect full flavor chai blend with no sugar. This blend is irresistible. Keto Approved, Diabetic Friendly, and Paleo. Purchase here.

Clean Ingredient Spiced Tea Drink

Making this 5-ingredient spiced tea drink is very simple:

1. Combine the milk, water, and Chai Spice Blend in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from scalding.
2. Add the Yerba Mate to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low, letting the tea steep for 5 minutes.
3. Place a fine mesh sieve, lined with cheesecloth, over a heat-safe bowl or glass jar. Pour the brewed chai into the strainer. Discard the spice blend and tea. Add your sweetener to the tea and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Divide the chai between three 8-oz mugs and enjoy while still hot.

Yerba Mate Masala Chai (sugar-free)

Yield: 3 (8 oz) servings

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 12 oz Almond Milk (see notes)
• 12 oz Water
• 2 Tbsp Cardnl Chai Spice Blend
• 3 Yerba Mate Tea Bags (or 2 Tbsp loose tea), see notes
• One Sweetener Option, below

Sweetener Options (choose only one)

• 2 Tbsp Cardnl Salted Caramel Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 2 Tbsp Torani Puremade Zero Sugar Sweetener

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, water, and Chai Spice Blend in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from scalding.
2. Add the Yerba Mate to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low, letting the tea steep for 5 minutes.
3. Place a fine mesh sieve, lined with cheesecloth, over a heat-safe bowl or glass jar. Pour the brewed chai into the strainer. Discard the spice blend and tea. Add your sweetener to the tea and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Divide the chai between three 8-oz mugs and enjoy while still hot.
5. Leftovers can be stored in a tightly-sealed glass jar in the fridge.

Notes

• If you don't want to use almond milk, our next favorite option is 6 ounces of heavy cream and an additional 6oz of water (this will also increase the fat content)
• If you would like more caffeine, double the amount of tea you brew. Each bag of yerba mate has about 40mg of caffeine.

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These simple and incredibly delicious cheese crisps are exactly the Keto Chips you’ve been hoping for. Bonus: no skills necessary.

Crunchy Keto Snacks

A common concern when “going Keto” is: “What can I have that’s crunchy?” If you miss eating potato chips or crackers, there are a few options to fill the void.

Keto Approved Crunchy Options

• Pork Rinds
• Protein Chips
• Protein Puffs
• Pepperoni Chips
• Nuts
• Keto Crackers
• Cheese Chips (this easy recipe)

Cheddar Cheese Keto Crisps

Cheddar cheese is a good source of calcium—one of the most important nutrients for promoting bone health. People who maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle can enjoy cheddar cheese as part of their balanced diet.

What about saturated fat?

You’ve probably heard that you need to limit the amount of saturated fat you consume. The question is: why? We’ve written an extensive blog post on the history of why saturated fat has been vilified. It’s a very interesting read with some very well known historical figures. Check it out: The History of Saturated Fat in America

Cheddar cheese (along with many other “Keto Approved” ingredients) is high in saturated fat but you don’t need to see it as an obstacle to obtaining your goals. Fat is an energy lever and you need it (especially) as you replace carbs with protein and fat.

Favorite Keto Combo

Sometimes you come across the perfect combination of texture and flavor. Here’s one of our favorites”

Incredible Keto Snack Combo

I love these cheese crisps with Macadamia nuts. It only take a small amount of both to feel satisfied and full.

Keto Cheese Crips + Macadamia Nuts = Perfect Keto Snack

When eating high fat, keep in mind, there are more calories in one gram of fat than in one gram of protein / carbs.

Calories Per Gram

Fat: 9 calories | Protein: 4 calories | Carbohydrate: 4 calories

With this in mind: practice portion control by adding what you want to eat in a bowl (don’t eat from the package).

One Ingredient Cheese Crisps

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Cooling Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 33 minutes

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Ingredients

• Real Cheese Slices (we prefer Tillamook Medium Cheddar), see notes
• Cardnl Savory Salt, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment (not wax) paper. Set aside.
2. Cut cheese slices into your desired shape. They will spread as they melt and cook so nothing too fancy here, just squares or triangles will do.
3. Arrange the cheese shapes on the parchment paper with at least 1/2" spacing between each piece, preferrably a llittle more. Season with Savory Salt, if desired.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until bubbly with lots of lace-looking holes. Remove from oven and let cool until until firm enough to remove without bending. Place cheese crisps on a paper towel to drain any excess oil and to finish cooling ocmpletely.
5. Once cooled, keep stored in a tightly-sealed container at room temp for up to 2 weeks. If you live in a humid climate or the container is not properly sealed, the crisps may get soft over time.

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Easy to make and a delicious taste, add these chocolate covered strawberries to your dessert schedule. Sugar free & Keto approved!

Sugar Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Let the natural sweetness of the strawberries take the lead. With one ingredient and a little know-how you can make a really delicious dessert in no time.

Why are Strawberries Keto Approved?

Strawberries are a keto-friendly fruit that can even be enjoyed by people with diabetes. They are low in sugar and high in fiber, which makes them a great snack for people on the keto diet.

Despite being low in calories, strawberries are surprisingly satiating thanks to their fiber content. This same fiber also helps keep the net carb count low.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. It’s possible that you may reduce the risk of serious disease by proper nutrition (including strawberries).

Strawberries are a good source of:

• Magnesium
• Phosphorous
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Folate
• Vitamin K

Are there benefits to eating dark chocolate?

• It’s possible dark chocolate may aid in reducing heart disease risk
• Dark chocolate may improve blood flow and lower blood pressure
• Dark chocolate is a good source of antioxidants
• Dark chocolate has been shown to raise HDL (you want high HDL)

Simple Ingredients for sugar free chocolate covered Strawberries

• 1 cup Cardnl Keto Dark Chocolate Chips
• 10 Strawberries (large, pretty ones are best)

Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Chilling Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Cardnl Keto Dark Chocolate Chips
• 10 Strawberries (large, pretty ones are best)

Instructions

1. Line a small baking sheet or cutting board with parchment paper, plastic wrap, or foil. Set aside.
2. Place the chocolate chips in a small drinking glass (not plastic) and microwave on HIGH in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each one, until fully melted. This should take about 90 seconds total (maybe an extra 15 to malet the last few chips).
3. Gently holding the leaves out of the way, dip the strawberries, one at a time, in the melted chocolate and place on the lined board. Repeat until all strawberries are dipped. Placee in the fridge to hardeen the chocolate for about 20 minutes.
4. While the strawberries are chilling, pour the remaining melted chocolate into a plastic baggie. Twist the top shut so there is no air and snip a small bit off the corner.
5. Drizzle the chocolate on the chilled strawberries. Chill a few minutes more.
6. Keep strawberries in the fridge in a tightly sealed container lined with a paper towel for up to a week.

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Clean ingredient, Keto approved, and delicious: this fully yellow mustard dip is great with ham, sausages, chicken, and so much more. And it’s easy to make, check it out!

Easy to Make Keto Mustard Dip

You can scroll down to the recipe card to see the instructions but to give you an idea of just how easy this mustard dip is to make, here are the simple ingredients:

• Heavy Cream
• Yellow Mustard
• Whole-Grain or Stone-Ground Mustard

We’d love to hear if you add anything to the recipe (hot, spicy, sweet). While the mustard dip is incredible as it is, if you are looking to mix it up a bit, let us know what you come up with and how it turned out!

Keto Dip

One of the little secrets about finding success (meaning: enjoying Keto food) is creating high fat sauces (with clean ingredients). These sauces add so much flavor and really mix things up when eating meat.

Note: be careful not consuming too much sauce if you’re worried about caloric intake. These sauces are typically high in fat which translates in to more calories than sugar-filled sauces.

Another note: making this dip at home is monumentally better than buying dips at the store: you control the ingredients and can avoid ingredients too high in Omega-6.

Fluffy Yellow Mustard Dip

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Whole-Grain or Stone-Ground Mustard

Instructions

1. Whip heavy cream until fluffy like whipped creram.
2. Gently fold in both mustards until smooth, but without deflating the cream.
3. Serve right away. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1 Tbsp
Amount Per Serving Calories 21Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 6mgSodium 30mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 0g

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Feeling fresh? This easy Keto salad is colorful and with the right dressing can fill you up and keep you happy.

Fresh Salad Ingredients

• 1/2 bag Spring Mix Greens (based on 5oz bag)
• 1/4 English Cucumber
• 1/4 can Black Olives, drained
• 12 Cherry Tomatoes
• 12-16 Mozzarella Cheese Pearls
• Cheese crisps, as many or as little as you want
• Salad Dressing of your choice – fun option: Champagne Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Simple Salad (easy preperation)

1. Slice and quarter the cucumber. Cut the olives and tomatoes in half.
2. Divide Spring Mix evenly between 2 bowls. Divide cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella between the two bowls as well.
3. Break the Cheese Crisps into smaller pieces and sprinkle on top like croutons.
4. Top with your desired dressing and enjoy.

Interested in gardening and are living at a high elevation like us? Check out this post on high elevation gardening (hint: it’s not easy).

Keto Provides a Roadmap for Health Improvements

If you’re not sure about the Keto diet, it’s simply a reduction of carbohydrate consumption at its core. The reason Keto has gained in popularity over the years is the fact that so many people are overweight while over-consuming carbohydrates.

There’s a history of the vilification of saturated fat which has led to products low in fat and in turn to overconsumption of carbohydrates. To learn more about that story dating back to President Eisenhower, read this post.

Easy Keto Salad

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 bag Spring Mix Greens (based on 5oz bag)
• 1/4 English Cucumber
• 1/4 can Black Olives, drained
• 12 Cherry Tomatoes
• 12-16 Mozzarella Cheese Pearls
• Cheese crisps, as many or as little as you want
• Salad Dressing of your choice (see notes)

Instructions

1. Slice and quarter the cucumber. Cut the olives and tomatoes in half.
2. Divide Spring Mix evenly between 2 bowls. Divide cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella between the two bowls as well.
3. Break the Cheese Crisps into smaller pieces and sprinkle on top like croutons.
4. Top with your desired dressing and enjoy.

Notes

Be sure to check your dressing ingredients to be sure there are no hidden sugars or vegetable oils. If you are not making your own dressing, Primal Kitchens is a safe brand to use.

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Easy, low carb keto creamed spinach that takes just 15 minutes. It’s made with spinach, heavy cream, cream cheese and a few other ingredients you probably already have.

Creamed spinach for some is actually pretty hard to like, but this recipe changes everything. This creamed spinach recipe has a few ingredient tricks making it irresistible.

What is Creamed Spinach?

Creamed spinach is an often used side dish that goes especially well with meat dishes, like steak. You will need some spinach and dairy products to make delicious and easy creamed spinach. It’s worth adding the right spices too.

Is Creamed Spinach Keto Approved?

Creamed spinach is often thickened with flour, but that’s actually not necessary. It’s really easy to make a gluten-free and low carb creamed spinach dish using only natural ingredients.

Just simmering heavy cream is enough to make my creamed spinach recipe really thick. The cream cheese also helps thicken the sauce, so you end up with a deliciously rich dish. The whole family will enjoy it whether they’re on a special diet or not.

What are the ingredients to make a Keto Creamed Spinach?

• 1 qt Water
• 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, minced (or 2 tsp Dried Minced Onion)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 oz (2 Tbsp) Cream Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1-2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese

Do I have to use baby spinach?

Baby spinach will have a much milder flavor and be less bitter than full grown spinach. However, you can use what you have/want.

What about using frozen spinach?

Absolutely. Feel free to substitute 5oz of fresh spinach with 5oz of chopped frozen spinach instead if you prefer. If you want to use frozen spinach, thaw and drain it first. Squeeze out the water in order to reuse the spinach. Adding spinach will shorten saute time, but adding cream won’t.

Low Carb Creamed Spinach Recipe

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add spinach and push completely under the water with a wooden spoon. Blanch for 1 minute. Remove from heat and strain water. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as possible. Set aside.
2. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute until slightly translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to med-low and add heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream is bubbly and the cheeses have melted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir to combine and coat everything evenly.
4. Serve warm.

Can I make creamed spinach as part of a meal plan?

That’s a great idea. Making creamed spinach ahead of time is possible, it may just not taste the same as fresh. However, the process for how to make creamed spinach ahead of time is really simple and much easier when you just need a really quick side dish.

Planning: prepare it as normal and let it cool down. Don’t refrigerate it until it cools down.

When you are ready to serve your creamed spinach, just add small portions to a pan and reheat them over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

Yield: 3 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 qt Water
• 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, minced (or 2 tsp Dried Minced Onion)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 oz (2 Tbsp) Cream Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1-2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add spinach and push completely under the water with a wooden spoon. Blanch for 1 minute. Remove from heat and strain water. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as possible. Set aside.
2. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute until slightly translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to med-low and add heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream is bubbly and the cheeses have melted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir to combine and coat everything evenly.
4. Serve warm.

Check out these other Keto Recipes while you’re here.

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Balanced hydration makes a difference and this electrolyte slush might just be one of those recipes that becomes a staple in your house. This Strawberry Blast Electrolyte Slush is easy, delicious, and it packs the right dose of well-deserved and needed electrolytes in every serving.

Essential Electrolytes by Cardnl

This recipe uses the essential electrolytes by Cardnl. There are a couple of reasons the electrolytes from cardnl are superior, let’s review.

Proper Hydration

If your body isn’t properly electrolyte balanced you may suffer from headaches, lethargy, cramping, sluggishness, sleeplessness, and the list of negative symptoms when electrolytes aren’t balanced goes on and on.

Read this: What are Electrolytes? + 19 Low Electrolytes Symptoms

Zero Sugar and Zero Calorie

There are a lot of electrolyte products on the market but when the number one (or the first few) ingredients are sugars, you should avoid it. It’s not providing you with a balance that your body craves. View this post on selecting the right electrolyte drink.

The Essential Electrolytes from Cardnl contain no sugars. The slight sweetness is derived from Stevia, more particularly, Reb M Stevia. Reb A Stevia is used in most products and has a bitter/strange aftertaste. Reb M doesn’t. And you need very little to get that sweet flavor. The amount of the sweeteners is SO LOW but it goes a long way and it’s zero calorie and DOES NOT raise blood sugar.

Actual Electrolytes in Every Serving

Most of the brands you’ll find online or at the store don’t have an optimal balance of electrolytes. In fact, most of them barely have any. You want the right balance of sodium, magnesium, and potassium. In each serving of Essential Electrolytes, you get:

Per Serving:

• 0 Calories
• ZERO SUGAR
• 830 mg Sodium
• 250 mg Potassium
• 240 mg Magnesium

Higher Quality & Lower Cost than Competitors

The essential electrolytes from Cardnl are made in house (by us) and are not outsourced to a co-packer or another company. We make every batch within days of the jar leaving our facility. The best by date is very long too.

In addition to that, our pricing is far superior to the competition. It’s just us making it and we don’t have to pay a premium to promote the product. In the end, you win: better ingredients, lower cost.

Electrolyte Slush Recipe

What do you need to have on hand to make this electrolyte slushy?

• 1 cup (about 6oz) Frozen Strawberries, sliced
• 4 Ice Cubes (about 2oz)
• 1 scoop Cardnl Essential Electrolytes
• 3/4 cup (6oz) Cold Water, *see notes

Keto Friendly Slushy

This recipe can be customized to be more Keto Friendly by reducing the frozen strawberry count. However, if you’re not worried about the carb count, for best flavor, stick to the 6oz of strawberries.

In this drink, there are 12g of net carbs per serving. If you’re active outside, working out, or generally moving around a lot, this drink will make a difference.

Mix it up! The electrolyte drink is amazing but it’s fun to have a slushy on occasion and this drink recipe really delivers. Our kids all love this drink. Don’t forget, kids need balanced electrolytes too!

Strawberry Blast Electrolyte Slush

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (about 6oz) Frozen Strawberries, sliced
• 4 Ice Cubes (about 2oz)
• 1 scoop Cardnl Essential Electrolytes
• 3/4 cup (6oz) Cold Water, *see notes

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender jar in the order listed. Blend on high for about 60-90 seconds, or until completely blended and slushy.
2. If you have a BlendTec, use the "smoothie" setting.
3. Enjoy right away.

Notes

If your ice cubes are large, and the slush is too thick to blend completely, you may need to add extra water, just a little at a time.

Nutrition Information

Yield 1 Serving Size 1 slush
Amount Per Serving Calories 60Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 3mgCarbohydrates 16gNet Carbohydrates 12gFiber 4gSugar 8gProtein 1g

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With only 5 minutes of prep time, these Paleo Protein Bites are one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to make a delicious and guilt free cold snack.

Ingredients in Paleo Protein Ball Recipe

Sick of seeing ingredients with added sugars and seed oils? Time to make your treats at home and it couldn’t be any easier than these protein balls. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Dried Goji Berries
• Vanilla Protein Powder
• Unsweetened Coconut Flakes/Chips
• Pecans
• Hemp Hearts
• Cardnl Plain Almond Butter
• Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
• Honey
• Cold Water

How to Prep Paleo Protein Bites

Place all ingredients EXCEPT water in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until crumbly.

With processor running, pour in the water. Turn off as soon as the mixture starts to stick together.

Scoop

Scoop 10 balls of protein balls using a large cookie scoop. If you use a mini scoop, you will get approximately 30 protein balls.

Roll the scooped balls in your hands to compress and smooth.

Chill

Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let them firm up.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

These are a great option to have on hand (waiting in the fridge) anytime you’re wanting sweets. No guilt, bright flavor, and cold.

Here are a few more quick and easy Paleo treat recipes to try:

• Homemade Larabars
• Champion Bars
• Honey Nut Bars
• Chocolate Brownie Bites
• Search All Paleo Recipes

Paleo Goji Berry Protein Bites

Yield: 10 Bites

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Dried Goji Berries
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes/Chips
• 1/2 cup Pecans
• 1/4 cup Hemp Hearts
• 1/3 cup Cardnl Plain Almond Butter
• 1/4 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 1/4 cup Cold Water

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients EXCEPT water in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until crumbly.
2. With processor running, pour in the water. Turn off as soon as the mixture starts to stick together.
3. Scoop 10 balls of protein balls using a large cookie scoop. If you use a mini scoop, you will get approximately 30 protein balls.
4. Roll the scooped balls in your hands to compress and smooth. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let them firm up.
5. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Yield 10 Serving Size 1 Protein Ball
Amount Per Serving Calories 220Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 1mgSodium 38mgCarbohydrates 15gNet Carbohydrates 10gFiber 5gSugar 9gProtein 9g

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These delicious savory keto croutons use the gluten free and keto bread mix recipe found on this website. No excess carbs, no spike to blood sugar… yet you get to enjoy croutons on: soups, salads, crushing into crumbs for topping casseroles, and so much more.

How to Make Low Carb Croutons

First, you’re going to need these ingredients (2 of which are available at cardnl.com)

• 1/2 Cardnl Keto Bread Loaf (recipe here)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, or Butter (melted)
• 1 tsp Cardnl Savory Salt Seasoning Blend
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley

The directions are pretty straightforward, let’s review:

After you make the bread, slice bread into 1/2″ thick slices. Cut slices into small cubes (about 16 per slice).

Next, you’ll want to place cubed bread, oil/butter, Savory Salt, and parsley in a zip-top bag or sealable container. Shake vigorously to evenly coat all the bread cubes. Alternately, place in a bowl and stir to mix well and evenly coat all bread cubes.

After you’ve shaken and coated the pieces of bread, place seasoned bread cubes on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 375ºF for 35-45 minutes (see notes), or until mostly hard and crunchy but not burned. Stir about 2 or 3 times during the baking process. Keep an eye on them for the last 5 minutes.

Let cool completely before storing in an air-tight container. Do not seal in container until 100% completely cooled (any heat will create condensation in the container and soften the croutons). Use within a week to reduce the chance that they will soften back up.

Enjoy! Full recipe

Savory Keto Croutons

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 Cardnl Keto Bread Loaf (recipe here)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, or Butter (melted)
• 1 tsp Cardnl Savory Salt Seasoning Blend
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

1. Slice bread into 1/2" thick slices. Cut slices into small cubes (about 16 per slice).
2. Place cubed bread, oil/butter, Savory Salt, and parsley in a zip-top bag or sealable container. Shake vigorously to evenly coat all the bread cubes. Alternately, place in a bowl and stir to mix well and evenly coat all bread cubes.
3. Place seasoned bread cubes on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 375ºF for 35-45 minutes (see notes), or until mostly hard and crunchy but not burned. Stir about 2 or 3 times during the baking process. Keep an eye on them for the last 5 minutes.
4. Let cool completely before storing in an air-tight container. Do not seal in container until 100% completely cooled (any heat will create condensation in the container and soften the croutons). Use within a week to reduce the chance that they will soften back up.

Notes

If you cut your cubes very small, like 1/4" or so, the bake time can be significantly reduced. Larger cubes will take longer to dry out.

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