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Low Carb "Yogurt" {Keto-Friendly}

This low carb yogurt is super easy to make and actually good for you! With just 2 net carbs (for the base), it's the perfect way to brighten up your morning!

This low carb yogurt is super easy to make and actually good for you! With just 2 net carbs (for the base), it's the perfect way to brighten up your morning! | heyketomama.com

I've always been in love with yogurt. Ever since I can remember it's been one of my favorite breakfast foods/snacks/bases for smoothies.

Unfortunately, most yogurts you'll find at the grocery store run waaay too high in carbs. The popular brands are pretty much the same thing as eating a pile of chilled sugar.

And that's not good for anybody.

I realized when I started cutting the carbs, I even wanted to avoid the lighter/low carb varieties. They were just disguising the bad stuff and calling it healthy.

Not a fan.

I was playing around in the kitchen the other night, and I finally came up with a yummy recipe to calm my yogurt cravings.

Low Carb "Yogurt"

This low carb yogurt is super easy to make and actually good for you! With just 2 net carbs (for the base), it's the perfect way to brighten up your morning! | heyketomama.com

It's suuuper easy to make, delicious, and it's actually good for you.

You just need sour cream (I know, seems a little weird, but trust me, it works), heavy whipping cream, and a sweetener like Swerve (erythritol). I used powdered Swerve so it would be smooth. Use whatever sweetener you're used to, just add a little at a time until you get the desired taste.

Note: this yogurt BASE is 1 carb per serving. Once you add things like blackberries, walnuts, or any other toppings you desire, the carb count will definitely go up, so be careful and watch what you're putting in closely.

It's not a complete yogurt replacement, but it definitely satisfies my cravings.

I also added a few walnuts for a nice crunch, blackberries, and a squeeze of lemon for flavoring. Blackberries are one of the lowest carb fruits, but still remember to use them sparingly. You can also flavor your yogurt with vanilla extract or a sugar free vanilla syrup, like Torani. Just a little bit can make a big difference in flavor!

Check out my recipe and let me know what you think!

Yield: 2 servings

Low Carb Yogurt {Keto-Friendly}

Keto Yogurt

This low carb yogurt is super easy to make and actually good for you! With just 2 net carbs (for the base), it's the perfect way to brighten up your morning!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 3 Teaspoons sweetener of choice (I used powdered swerve)
  • Optional: vanilla or other flavoring (I used lemon), low carb berries, nuts

Instructions

  1. Mix cream and heavy whipping cream together.
  2. Add sweetener slowly, tasting as you go until desired taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 266Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 5g

Please note that I am not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information that is discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates based on NET carbs. If nutrition is important to you, I highly encourage you to verify any data you see here with your favorite nutrition calculator.

This low carb yogurt is super easy to make and actually good for you! With just 2 net carbs (for the base), it's the perfect way to brighten up your morning! | heyketomama.com

Christalynn

Thursday 23rd of May 2024

THANK YOU! Awesome fix. I was playing around with some other keto yogurt recipes that don't call for starters and this one is not only the best one but also the simplest! Love it!

Although I was wondering about adapting this to make a less tart yogurt. I've keto'ed and cooked for awhile so I was thinking of playing around some:

Blooming a little gelatin (1/2 tsp to 1 tsp) in some water(2 or 3 tbsp) for 5 minutes, then mixing with the cream.

Adding the sweetener and sour cream last and mixing well.

Would need to sit in the fridge to thicken for a few hours or overnight before enjoying!

Again this was for a less tangy yogurt with a slightly bigger portion!

I'll try it out and do my best to come back here and comment if it works out!

Again I really appreciate this recipe and thank you for making my life a little easier and tastier. Much love....

Lucy

Wednesday 10th of February 2021

I put a tablespoon of sugar free strawberry jam. It was great.

Mar

Wednesday 30th of December 2020

Tonight I was looking for a low carb yogurt recipe and came across yours. It’s perfect! I added a few chopped strawberries and a touch of vanilla and I could NOT tell it was sour cream! Wonderful alternative! I will make this again.... many times

Susan

Friday 10th of July 2020

I found a Chicken Shawarma recipe. I LOVE Chicken Shawarma! I’m “keto-fying” the recipe, but it called for yogurt. WAY too many carbs!! Luckily I found your recipe for Keto “yogurt” & made my yogurt sauce with this recipe! It’s FABULOUS!! Can’t tell it’s not yogurt! Great recipe!!

Debbie

Friday 26th of June 2020

Dannon makes a diabetic friendly yogurt that has low sugar and carbs.

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