Trying to eat low carb is easier said than done, especially if you have a sweet tooth like me. I tend to crave sugar in the late afternoons and evenings, and I'm not always disciplined enough to stay away from it. So, I needed an easy low carb dessert.
Fortunately, I've discovered a secret to making easy and guilt-free desserts and treats that last all week– Sugar-Free Jell-O!! Both the gelatin and the pudding. And, they come in so many different flavors, you can make something new and exciting every week. You'll love these low carb Jell-O desserts!
Here is a round-up of my favorite Low Carb Jell-O desserts using sugar-free Jell-O. Hence, I'm certain you'll find something that will satisfy that relentless sweet tooth!
1. Low Carb Blender Sherbet
This delicious and easy cold treat will make you feel like you're cheating, but it has less than 1 carb and is unbelievably low in sugar.
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low Carb Blender Sherbet
Author:Listotic
Prep Time:15 Minutes
Total Time:15 Miutes
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Ingredients
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1 (3 ounce) box sugar-free gelatin (any flavor)
1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup boiling water
1/3 cup ice cold water
about 1.5 cups ice
Instructions
Pour the dry gelatin into a medium size bowl.
Add 1/3 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is well dissolved.
Add 1/3 cup of very cold water and 1 tbsp of heavy whipping cream, and stir.
Place 1.5 cups of ice into a good quality blender and pour the gelatin mixture over the ice.
Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add a dash of low carb sweetener, vanilla extract, frozen berries or other flavorings depending on the gelatin you choose.
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Every flavor of Sugar-Free Jell-O Gelatin contains maltodextrin, a notoriously un-keto sweetener. Maltodextrin has a glycemic index between 85-105, placing it on par with sugar for the effect it has on your blood sugar. This means that despite its zero carb label, it can still interfere with your ketosis.
It gets even better - you can also find desserts made with keto-friendly ingredients like healthy fats from coconut oil, and flours made from nuts and seeds, like almond flour, pumpkin seed flour, flaxseed flour or sunflower seed flour. These sugar-free ingredients can easily fit into a balanced Keto diet.
Yes, you can buy a keto friendly pudding mix. Grab any sugar free pudding mix that speaks to you and check the ingredients to make sure there's not a lot of carbs.
Answer: Despite being low-carb, Banana Cream Jell-O contains non-keto sweetener. At only 6 g of carbs, Jell-O Sugar-Free Banana Cream Instant Pudding seems like a relatively safe keto treat. And it would be if it weren't for those pesky sweeteners. This pudding contains maltodextrin, which does not fit keto.
Carbs. There are 17 carbohydrates in one snack cup of raspberry Jell-O gelatin. This amount comes almost entirely from added sugars. Jell-O gelatin flavors that are labeled "sugar-free" contain 0g carbohydrates.
Gelatins and puddings are popular dessert items. Unlike fruits, these dessert options offer no nutritional value. However, people can eat a small portion of sugar-free pudding or gelatin as a low-carb dessert without interfering with their blood sugar levels.
Some other terms you might see that also mean sugar-free are "free of sugar," "no sugar," or "zero sugar." But these foods can still contain artificial sweeteners, like Splenda or NutraSweet, and sugar alcohols, like mannitol or sorbitol. Common sugar-free foods include diet soft drinks and diabetes-friendly candies.
While traditional gelatin desserts, such as Jell-O, contain about 20 g of sugar in one serving, sugar-free Jell-O can be a good alternative for people with diabetes who want an after-dinner treat. The downside? With only 1 g of protein and not much else, Jell-O has little nutritional value.
Sugar free pudding mixes do have carbs. The carbs come from the cornstarch and maltodextrin that's in them. Below are the net carb counts for the 4-serving box of instant and cook & serve puddings. The numbers are for the mix only, not the milk or cream necessary to prepare them.
The short answer, no, cool whip is not keto friendly for those on a strict low carb diet. HOWEVER, cool whip in small amounts can easily fit into a low carb/ keto diet.
In essence, dirty keto is a variation of the keto diet (a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet) that allows you to consume whatever you want as long as it meets your macro goals. While it still reduces carb intake, it does not pay attention to the nutritional value of the fats and protein consumed.
According to nutritionists, cottage cheese is generally not as keto-friendly as other cheese varieties. Although it is high in protein, it doesn't contain as much fat and may have a high carb content.
It's lower in calories compared to traditional jelly, making it a better option for weight management. It doesn't cause significant spikes in blood sugar levels, which is crucial for diabetics.
Sugar-free gelatin desserts and up to two Atkins shakes or bars coded for Induction are allowed. Each day, drink at least eight 8-ounce portions of approved beverages: water, club soda, herb teas, or moderation—caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee and tea. This will prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Yes. Anything that affects blood sugar and increases insulin response can kick you out of ketosis. Since Most sugar free jello varieties have maltodextrin, and maltodextrin has been shown to raise blood sugar in many people, then I would say in general sugar free jello will kick you out of ketosis.
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