Quarantine Low-Carb Baking

Quarantine Low-Carb Baking

I’ve been a bit of a baking machine lately. I went to Instagram and saw that I’m not the only one, this quarantine low-carb baking thing is a trend. I’ve seen it referred to as “quaran-baking” and I’m totally on board.

Quarantine Baking: A Soul Soothing Zen Meditation

Like all baking, quarantine baking is very calming, which is great for these strange and stressful times. I love the peacefulness that comes over me when I gather my ingredients, then go about measuring and mixing. Preparing the pan is like a Zen meditation. On top of that, when I pop a batch of healthy Keto Brownies in the oven, I feel like I’ve accomplished a small something, which brightens my day.

Healthy Quarantine Baking

What about health? If we’re going to bake up a storm, we might as well do it the healthy low-carb way. That’s where my easy quarantine baking recipes come in. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re also super satisfying (my husband can attest to that) and won’t leave you with weight gain or the dreaded high-carb hangover.

Weight Gain During Coronavirus Pandemic Quarantine

A nurse friend told me that in her ER, they refer to weight put on during this time as the “COVID 19.” You know, like the “freshman 15,” those extra pounds students put on their first year of college. Thankfully, we can avoid that with my healthy quarantine desserts below.

Dear Elana, I literally NEVER write reviews on blogs, but your recipes, especially this one, are so fantastic, I am compelled to let everyone know about my enthusiasm. I am a classically-trained professional cook…a culinary school classmate turned me on to your recipes…I found your coffee cake recipe a few months ago and have varied it with different toppings and fillings and it ALWAYS works.

As I sit here typing this, I am waiting for a liquor delivery so that I can experiment with one of Camille’s variations of this cake. She made it with amaretto and blackberries. My younger son, who is more of a berry guy, than a chocoholic, can’t wait for me to test this recipe for you, and him. Stay tuned.

What Are You Quaran-Baking?

Quarantine low-carb baking is where it’s at in my house. Sometimes I make existing recipes from the blog and my cookbooks, my favorite right now is Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, other times I create and test new recipes for you.

Last week I worked on a new brownie recipe for you, and this week I’m working on that blackberry amaretto coffee cake. Each time I create a new recipe I test it over and over again so that my recipes work for you every single time. What’s on your quaran-baking wish list? What recipe do you need right now? Leave a comment and let me know.