Low Carb Christmas Recipes

Brunneria · Nov 13, 2014

Hi All,

It's November, and Christmas is getting closer.

I don't know about you, but I want to really enjoy fabulous food over the holidays, while staying as low carb as possible.

Anyone got any gorgeously indulgent seasonal recipes?

LC versions of
Chocolate truffles?
Xmas pud?
Cheese straws? Footballs? Twiglets?
Rum/brandy butter?
Cranberry sauce?
Eggnog?
Mince pies?

Brunneria · Nov 13, 2014

Been googling.
Haven't made these (yet) but they look pretty good.

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/20...with-hard-sauce-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

Brunneria · Nov 13, 2014

Cranberry sauce too. Looks very easy.

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/20...e-holidays-and-sugarfree-cranberry-sauce.html

cold ethyl · Nov 13, 2014

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/chocolatedipped-brazils-6277066.html

This is my plan of action. Every year I would eat a huge box of Ringtons ' chocolate brazils. This year I'll have to make my own.

Brunneria · Nov 14, 2014

They look great!

What chocolate will you use?

cold ethyl · Nov 14, 2014

Brunneria said:
They look great!

What chocolate will you use?

I'll do some with 85% and some with :
http://www.montezumas.co.uk/chocolate-gifts/dark-chocolate-bar.html

It's 73% and quite creamy tasting and very very moreish.

Brunneria · Nov 14, 2014

My mother has a recipe for choc truffles which is amazing.
As good as any that I've seen on sale anywhere.
Basically just cocoa powder, icing sugar, double cream and a smidge of brandy/rum/Cointreau...

I will try and find it.

Powdered erythritol, and I am good to go...

aqualung · Nov 14, 2014

I am goint to try these

http://www.diabeticgoodbaking.com/2013/02/coffee-and-chocolate-truffles.html

I also made some last year from a recipe on here - will have a look for it later

AndBreathe · Nov 14, 2014

Brunneria said:
Hi All,

It's November, and Christmas is getting closer.

I don't know about you, but I want to really enjoy fabulous food over the holidays, while staying as low carb as possible.

Anyone got any gorgeously indulgent seasonal recipes?

LC versions of
Chocolate truffles?
Xmas pud?
Cheese straws? Footballs? Twiglets?
Rum/brandy butter?
Cranberry sauce?
Eggnog?
Mince pies?

101 for you my girl!!!!

Mr B(ah Humbug) won't hear a syllable of it for weeks yet. The tv ads are winding him up already!!

Brunneria · Nov 14, 2014

AndBreathe said:
101 for you my girl!!!!

Mr B(ah Humbug) won't hear a syllable of it for weeks yet. The tv ads are winding him up already!!

My mouth is already watering at the prospect of a mince pie...
That's why I need the extra time. Need to find, test, and perfect the recipe.

shedges · Nov 14, 2014

Looking forward to the recipes myself... @Brunneria: if you find any good ones be sure to put them on here. I hate the way my blood sugars go over Christmas with all the carb-rich food.

aqualung · Nov 14, 2014

this is where I got the recipe for my chocolate truffles/balls:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/chocolate-paradise.23840/#post-230396

I made the rocky road too - very yummy

Brunneria · Nov 14, 2014

Such is my dedication, I sampled these today:

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2014/04/cheddar-cheese-straws-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

They are lush.
VERY pleased with them.
Of course, I had to tweak. I used more cheddar, and added horseradish (no mustard in house! )
And mine are chunky, not these elegant slivers.

Very nice indeed.

Might add onion next time.

phoenix · Nov 14, 2014

Here's a truffle recipe I made earlier
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/sweets-treats-and-chocolate.16598/page-2#post-152388

Brunneria · Nov 14, 2014

phoenix said:
Here's a truffle recipe I made earlier
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/sweets-treats-and-chocolate.16598/page-2#post-152388

They look gorgeous!

Robbity · Nov 14, 2014

I want want want a low carb version of my Christmas marron glacés...

So please Santa bring me some low carb chestnuts!!

Robbity

Avocado Sevenfold · Nov 15, 2014

Brunneria said:
Such is my dedication, I sampled these today:

View attachment 8187

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2014/04/cheddar-cheese-straws-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

They are lush.
VERY pleased with them.
Of course, I had to tweak. I used more cheddar, and added horseradish (no mustard in house! )
And mine are chunky, not these elegant slivers.

Very nice indeed.

Might add onion next time.

These look fab. Are they chewy or crunchy like breadsticks? Will need to get some arrowroot starch and give them a try

Lenny3 · Nov 15, 2014

Brunneria said:
Such is my dedication, I sampled these today:

View attachment 8187

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2014/04/cheddar-cheese-straws-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

They are lush.
VERY pleased with them.
Of course, I had to tweak. I used more cheddar, and added horseradish (no mustard in house! )
And mine are chunky, not these elegant slivers.

Very nice indeed.

Might add onion next time.

Wow, bookmarked for later.

Winifred12345 · Nov 15, 2014

Anyone ever made low carb chutney? I'm really missing it with my cheese

Avocado Sevenfold · Nov 15, 2014

Winifred12345 said:
Anyone ever made low carb chutney? I'm really missing it with my cheese

I have cooked red onions down for ages with a bit of balsamic vinegar and fake sugar. It's quite jammy and goes well with cheese. You could add walnuts and dried thyme to it for more texture and taste. (I want it now with a nice bit of Brie!)

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