This Keto Oatmeal Chayote Bake is very delicious & tasty. We have used chayote squash in place of apples along with keto-sweetener to have the recipe fully ketogenic. This chayote squash(low carb content) gives us a texture that is similar to apples(high carb content. It is also grain-free and gluten-free because it is made with almond flour instead of wheat flour. This recipe is not dairy-free but you can make this dairy-free if you use coconut oil as a substitute for butter to prepare the oatmeal chayote bake. We can have this chayote bake in the breakfast or we can also serve it as a dessert. This Keto Oatmeal Chayote Bake only contains 4g of net carbs, & 3g of fiber/serving.
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STATS:
- Prep Time: Fifteen mins
- Cook Time: Thirty minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Course: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Diet: Healthy, Low-carb, Gluten-free
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Servings: 8-10
- Calories: 220 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Brush
- Mixing bowl
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Toothpick
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
DRY INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
WET INGREDIENTS:
- 2/3 cups almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp. liquefied butter
- ½ tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 cup chayote squash
- A tablespoon of keto sweetener
MIX-INS:
- 1/3 cup chopped mixed nuts
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Heat the oven to 360 degrees F.
- Put the parchment paper in the baking dish and apply the avocado oil with the brush.
- Take a mixing bowl and add cinnamon powder, salt, flaxseeds, keto-sweetener & almond flour.
- Combine all the components by using the whisk till they get fully incorporated with each other.
- Take another bowl and add the melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, & unsweetened almond milk.
- Mix them till they get smooth with the whisk.
- Add the chopped nuts, chia seeds, and chayote squash(keto-sweetened) and mix them again.
- Then transfer the wet ingredients along with chayote squash and nuts.
- Mix them with the whisk till the batter gets smooth & thick.
- Include the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake them for 30 minutes till they get a nice golden brown color.
- We can also check the center with the toothpicks if it comes out clean then it is done.
- When it is baked put it on the shelf and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Then take a knife and slice this chayote bake.
SERVING IDEAS:
- If we want to make it more indulgent and fancy then we can serve this oatmeal chayote bake with whipped cream.
- We can also serve this oatmeal chayote bake with almond or peanut butter to include the additional healthy fats in the diet.
- If we want to make this oatmeal chayote bake sweeter naturally then we can also add fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.
- You can also serve this chayote bake with Greek yogurt to make it protein-rich & indulgent.
- We can also drizzle some keto-friendly maple syrup with erythritol to make it sweet.
TIPS:
- We should use keto sweetener with chayote squash to get a perfect balance of sweetness with tartness; they have a firm texture and go great to make this recipe.
- If we want to make it like a pudding then increase the amount of almond milk if we want to make it firm then reduce the amount of almond milk.
- This recipe is very easy & convenient we can easily customize this oatmeal chayote bake and add any mix-ins of choice like chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, or nutmeg.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the slices of oatmeal chayote bake in the sealed box and keep them for 3 to 5 days.
FREEZER:
- When the slices of chayote bake get cool then wrap them in the aluminum foil and put it in the box and keep them for 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Is this oatmeal chayote bake low in carbs?
- This oatmeal chayote bake only contains 3g of net carbs, 8g of proteins, 6g of carbs, & 3g of fiber.
Can we store this oatmeal bake?
- We can easily store this oatmeal bake in a sealed box for 3 to 5 days in the fridge or we can also freeze this for 2 to 3 months.
How can we serve this oatmeal chayote bake?
- Serve this keto oatmeal chayote bake with whipped cream, keto-friendly syrup, different kinds of fresh berries, or any nut butter of choice.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Fat: 18 g
Net Carbs: 3 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Potassium: 210 mg
