BETTER BANANA BREAD

This one's a hit with the kids, too.

This loaf is #paleo #glutenfree #sugarfree and ready in under an hour. The bananas mean it isn't #keto but sometimes it's worth it.

Tools:

• Standard US measuring set (like this)

  • 2 x tbsp

  • 1 x cup

  • 1 x tsp

  • 1 x 1/4 tsp

• 2 large bowls

• 1 fork

• 1 spoon

• 1 whisk

• 1 loaf pan (like this)

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe (ripe!) bananas

• 3 large eggs

• 2 tbsp granulated stevia (like this)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups almond flour or ground almonds

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp bicarbonate soda

• 1/4tsp salt

• 1 knob salted butter for greasing (about 1 tbsp)

Instructions:

• Step 1: Preheat your oven to 175°C

• Step 2: Mash your 3 bananas (it should be about 1 1/2 cups worth)

• Step 3: In the first bowl mix:

  • Mashed bananas

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp granulated stevia (use honey if you don't think stevia is #paleo)

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• Step 4: In the second bowl whisk together:

  • 2 cups almond flour or ground almonds

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate soda

  • 1/4tsp salt

• Step 5: Mix the almond flour mixture into the banana mixture bowl until smooth

• Step 6: Grease your loaf pan with 1 tbsp butter (get in the corners!)

• Step 7: Pour your mixture into the loaf pan (tap the pan to evenly distribute)

• Step 8: Bake until browned and set (40 minutes works for me. Toothpick inserted in its centre should come out dry)

• Step 9: Leave it to cool completely for two hours

• Step 10: Enjoy! I (surprise surprise) slather salted butter on top of mine.

Shopping List/Stock Check:

• Bananas (3 and make sure they're ripe)

• Large eggs (at least three)

• Granulated stevia (like this)

• Vanilla extract

• Almond flour or ground almonds (at least 200g)

• Ground cinnamon

• Bicarbonate soda

• Salt

• Salted butter

*Tip: Your local fruit and veg shop is usually a good place to find ripe (ripe!) bananas.

SUPER SALAD DRESSING

Again, I keep forgetting I'm too forgetful to post.

Here's our favourite salad dressing based on the one from the US-based Olive Garden. God, I love that dressing. God, I love THIS dressing.

Naturally #keto and delicious.

Tools:

• Standard US Measuring Set

  • 1 cup

  • 1/2 cup

  • Tbsp

  • Tsp

  • 1/2 tsp

  • 1/4 tsp

• 1 glass jar with lid (or something like this)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup olive oil

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 6 tbsp white vinegar

• 1/2 tbsp stevia

• 1 1/2 tsp Italian-style herb blend

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

• 1/4 tsp salt

• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Add all ingredients to glass jar

• Step 2: Close the lid and shake shake shake!

• Step 3: Keep fresh in the fridge for about a week

Shopping List/Stock Check:

• Olive Oil (at least a cup)

• Mayonnaise

• White vinegar

• Stevia (or other sweetener)

• Italian-style herb blend

• Onion Powder

• Garlic Powder

• Parmesan Cheese

• Salt and pepper

PORK CHOPS

OMG. This is a bit on the nose but I kinda forgot I started this website.

To apologise, here's what I'm making tonight. To be fair, this is my husband's recipe but it's too good and easy not to share.

Naturally #keto and delicious.

Tools:

• Standard US Measuring Set

  • 1 tbsp

• 1 large skillet

• 1 sharp knife for scoring

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops

• 2 tbsp ghee (or other oil with a high smoke point)

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: Heat your skillet on the stove over medium heat

• Step 2: Once hot, add your 2 tbsp of ghee

• Step 3: Use the sharp knife to score the fat on the chops (but be careful not to cut into the meat)

• Step 4: Cook your chops for 7-8 minutes on one side

• Step 5: Turn them over and cook the other side for 7-8 minutes

• Step 6: Season with salt and pepper and serve

Shopping List/Stock Check:

• Pork chops (6)

• Ghee (at least 2 tbsp)

• Salt and pepper