This Keto Split Fluff Salad is a fluffy treat that you may enjoy even on your keto diet. The recipe of this fluff salad is crafted with great care to keep it strictly keto. The recipe features a creamy treat along with the low-carb essence of pineapple & banana, healthy nuts, fresh berries, and choco-chips(sugar-free). We have used only a small portion of the pineapple & banana along with their essence to have their strong flavor without increasing the carb count. Enjoy this colorful & healthy Keto Split Fluff Salad along with your kids, as it will surely attract them.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, without sugar & Gluten
- Course: Side/dessert
- Cuisine: Retro-inspired American
- Time for prep: Ten minutes
- Cooking time: None
- Working time(total): 10 minutes
- Size/serving: ~0.6th cup/serve
- Total yield: 6 servings
- Level of difficulty: Too easy
- Mode of cooking: Just mixing & chilling.
TOOLS:
- A spatula/spoon(big)
- Individual cups/a dish for serving
- A mixing bowl, big
- Spoons & cups, to measure
- A board & knife, to cut
- Hand mixer
INGREDIENTS:
- 0.5 cup of bananas
- A cup of cream, heavy
- 2 tbsps. of cherries, maraschino
- Powdered keto sweetener, ~3 tbsp.
- 2 tbsp. of chocolate chips
- Essence of vanilla, 0.5 tsp.
- 1/2 cup of pecans/walnuts
- Chopped strawberries, 0.5 cups
- 0.5 cup of coconut
- Half a cup of pineapple
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BANANA:
- The fruit of the banana is higher in carbs. We advise you to use the essence of the banana for a stronger flavor & more control over the carb count.
WHIPPING CREAM:
- The whipping cream is the base of the fluff. You may go for the cream of coconut for a non-dairy version.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Go for the mini-sized chocolate chips that must be free from sugar. Swap it with the dark chocolate(chopped) to lower the carb count even more.
SWEETENER:
- We advise you to go for the powdered version as it gives the best texture. You may use any one from the stevia blend, erythritol, monkfruit, or allulose as per your taste.
PINEAPPLE:
- Just like bananas, pineapples are also high in sugar, so we have to use them in a limited amount, which doesn’t give you the flavor properly. So you may go for the essence of pineapple to have the proper flavor.
NUTS:
- They will add nutrition & crunch to the dessert. You may go for nuts like macadamia, almonds, hazelnuts, etc., or skip them completely.
COCONUT:
- This is optional for flavor as per your desire.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the sweetener, cream(heavy), & essence of vanilla in a big bowl.
- Beat them up till the formation of soft peaks using the electric mixer(hand)/whisk.
- Next, include the chocolate chips, strawberries(chopped), pineapple/cherries, and coconut(shredded).
- Fold them using your gentle hands.
- Include the essence if you want & mix it well.
- Now, the fluff should be transferred to a bowl(serving)/each cup
- Shift them to the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of 0.5 hour.
- Garnish at the end using the whipped cream, nuts(chopped), & cherry on top.
- Now your Keto Split Fluff Salad is ready to serve!
TIPS:
- Stop beating the cream as soon as the stiff peaks form. Overbeating will ruin the texture.
- In chilled desserts, granular sweeteners will not dissolve & give you the grainy texture. So, always work with liquid/powdered sweeteners while making the chilled dessert.
- You may opt to use the essence of pineapple & banana to keep the carbs lower, as both these fruits are high in carbs.
- You can have the mix-ins as per your choice. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the carb limit.
- To have the perfect texture & flavor balance, chill the fluff for a minimum of thirty mins.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Pack the leftover fluff in a container(sealed) or cover the individual cups. Refrigerating them for ~four days & consuming whenever you want. If some separation occurs, mix it before serving.
FREEZING:
- We don’t recommend freezing as the freezing & defrosting process will make the salad watery.
FAQs:
Do we have to serve it as a dessert/side dish?
- This is not a proper dessert. You may serve it as a side dessert/light snack at gatherings.
Will the fresh banana & pineapple increase the carb count?
- Yes! They are high in carbs, and you must limit their use. If you want a strong flavor, then go for their extract, which will give you the flavor without increasing the carb count.
Will the addition of pudding mix/gelatin work?
- Opt for your favorite flavor of the pudding/gelatin mix. This will firm up your fluff & add flavor.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: ~2/3rd cup
Calories: ~240 kcal
Carbs(total): Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbs: Three grams
Proteins: 2 grams
Fats: Twenty-three grams
Sodium: 20 mg
