Here is a detailed list of my favorite, go-to ingredients that I know are truly low carb and good to use in recipes.
Sugar Replacements
The choice is yours; it is individual, due to personal tastes or health concerns.
| Ingredient | Brand | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered Stevia Extract | Any | Look for zero carbs in nutritional facts. | |
| Liquid Stevia Extract | Any | Look for zero carbs in nutritional facts. | |
| Brown Sugar | Swerve | n/a | |
| Powdered Sugar | Swerve | n/a | |
| Monk Fruit Extract | It’s Just! | Check the ingredients; often other ingredients are added which changes the carb count. |
Dry Ingredients
I use organic when available. There are a lot of great choices on the market. However, they differ significantly in carbs. Almond flour is one of the lowest in carbs.
| Ingredient | Brand | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Flour | Any | Store in the fridge. | |
| Dark Cocoa Baking Powder | Hershey’s | 100% natural, unsweetened | |
| Ground Flax Seed | Swerve | Can use either brown or golden. | |
| Shelled Hemp Seeds | Kirkland Organic Hemp Hearts | n/a | |
| Dark Chocolate Baking Chips | Lily’s | n/a | |
| Dark Chocolate Bars | Lily’s | 70% Extra Dark |
Wet Ingredients
I use organic when available.
| Ingredient | Brand | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened Almond Milk | Any | n/a | |
| Unsweetened Oat Milk | Any | n/a | |
| Pure Vanilla | Any | n/a |
Seasonings
| Ingredient | Brand | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | Any | Fresh and Granulated; not Garlic Salt | |
| Thyme | Any | Fresh and Ground | |
| Steak Seasoning | McCormick Grill Mates | n/a |