It’s no secret we love Lakanto. From the very birth of the 131 Method, we have featured recipes using this zero-net-carb sweetener. From salad dressings to muffins to dessert, we jumped on the monk fruit train early, and often. Why? Well, this sweetener looks, tastes and acts like real sugar, but without all the calories and carbs. Oh! And the classic Lakanto sweetner is now available at Costco in a huge bag for a great price. But if you want some of their other products, shop online using our exclusive link to get a great discount.
What is Monk Fruit (1)?
Monk fruit is a small round fruit in the gourd family, also known as Luo Han Guo, named after the Luo Han monks who discovered it.
As we well know by now, sugar leads to inflammation, which is the root cause of most metabolic diseases. By using monk fruit instead of sugar you can help protect yourself from diseases and health problems that are linked to sugar, such as:
- Headaches
- Diabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Cognitive Functioning
- PCOS
Monk fruit extract is rated a zero on the glycemic index and has zero calories and zero carbs, making it a wise choice for diabetics.
About Lakanto
Their goal is to heal people from their sugar addictions. They’re also committed to “processing monk fruit in a way that is sustainable, including having a zero-emissions processing plant.”
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The Recipes…
We have countless recipes using Lakanto sweetener (especially the golden!), as well as their drops and syrup. They also have a delicious hot cocoa mix, matcha latte (with probiotics), keto-friendly pancake mix, sugar-free powdered peanut butter, and much more!
KETO BLUEBERRY COCONUT FAT BOMBS
Enjoy fat bombs with a touch of fruity flavor instead of the traditional chocolate or nut butter kinds. With just 6 ingredients, you can whip these up to have on hand when cravings strike. They’re pretty filling too!
VANILLA CHEESECAKE FLUFF
There are really no words for this fluffy, whipped and decadent magic-in-a-bowl. This treat combines the elements of whipped cream and luscious cheesecake into one rich dessert that’s super low in carbs. So low, in fact, you can even top it with berries and still stay in ketosis!
PUMPKIN PIE
Why not save some calories, carbs and sugar this year without sacrificing on taste with this festive pumpkin pie. No one will know the difference! Sneak in the healthy this year and see for yourself!
COLLAGEN MAPLE DONUTS
Check out these gluten-free, sugar-free, and oh-so-easy donuts! We’re suckers for collagen, which is known to improve skin health, relieve joint pain, prevent bone loss and more. So load up on the healthy benefits of collagen while staying low carb and in healthy dessert-heaven.
A Few 131 Method Lakanto Recipes:
Cinnamon Apple Bagel Bites
Tiger Nut Cookie Dough Bites
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Minty Brownie Bites
Let us know what you make after you grab your ingredients in the comments below! Be sure to tag #131method, #131recipes and @131method on Instagram.
