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Sweet low carb breakfast

Rabdos

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hello!

I want to have something sweetish to eat for breakfast and/or with coffee.

Something like brownie, seeds bar, protein balls, flapjack, pancakes, etc.

It has to be ready to eat, sealed with reasonable shelf life, can bring it at work and low carb.

Is there anything?

Thanks!

PS: please don't reply with low carb muffin receipes or with suggestions like blueberries and cream etc. I want something like cake, brownie, etc.
 
How about making some of the items you've described yourself and then wrap tightly in cling film? Batch make and freeze and use as and when required? Would end up cheaper in the long term too x
 
carbolysis said:
Yeah, I did try the Adonis bars when they first came out and I was not impressed at all.
They were very blunt and oily.

If they improved since then, I may try them, but still quite expensive.
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The PhD bars are soft and chewy but are unfortunately even more expensive. There are Adonis brownies too which I haven’t tried but I’ve heard good reports about.
 
Rachox said:
The PhD bars are soft and chewy but are unfortunately even more expensive. There are Adonis brownies too which I haven’t tried but I’ve heard good reports about.
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I like the Adonis bars and have ordered the others, but not tried them yet.
 
Rachox said:
The PhD bars are soft and chewy but are unfortunately even more expensive. There are Adonis brownies too which I haven’t tried but I’ve heard good reports about.
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I have tried the Adonis brownies and have just had some delivered actually. 7 carbs per portion and the chocolate ones are delicious BUT they are 12 quid for 6!!!!! plus postage.
 
carbolysis said:
Yeah, I did try the Adonis bars when they first came out and I was not impressed at all.
They were very blunt and oily.

If they improved since then, I may try them, but still quite expensive.
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Sorry, I meant I tried the Adonis brownies. They were barely sweet and oily. I will try them again.
I could also do with low carb pancakes, musclefood has them but they have a bit too proteinic taste.
 
If you are prepared to do some baking yourself, there are plenty of options you could try. These brownies are delicious: https://www.gnom-gnom.com/gluten-free-keto-cheesecake-brownies/
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/egg-fast-recipe-snickerdoodle-crepes-low-carb/
https://beautyandthefoodie.com/quick-paleo-english-muffins/ - you can make these in batches and freeze. Toast and have with chia seed jam or sugar free lemon curd (many recipes for both online)
https://www.ruled.me/low-carb-vanilla-latte-cookies/
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/low-carb-snickerdoodles-keto-gluten-free/
http://simplegreenmoms.com/healthy-paleo-pancakes/ - almond flour pancakes which I have cold spread with nut butter

If you are looking to buy something suitable straight off the supermarket shelf, you are far more limited for choice.
 

Had a look at the Brownies as they were.... a fav.
The Sweetener
You’ve got options here. Think xylitol (no aftertaste and chewier texture), Lakanto (barely any aftertaste), and Swerve (some cooling sensation). Xylitol takes (much) longer to dry out though so your brownies will be extra delicate (think gooey) right after baking, so just keep that in mind.
I just can't get my head round sweeteners yet.... the tastes and the names probably don't help.

Looked at the pancakes and will be giving these a go. Many thanks Hj
 
I too get confused with sweetener and usually stick to xylitol, though I used much less than suggested in the recipe for the brownies and they are still plenty sweet enough. I also use liquid stevia in some recipes and find that it doesn't give the odd after taste that the granulated stevia gives.

If you are after another breakfast recipe, I recommend these too. They keep well in a tupperware container and once you have made a batch make a quick and easy morning alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast! https://www.gnom-gnom.com/grain-free-keto-cinnamon-toast-crunch/
 
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