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4th & Heart
"Chocti Chocolate Ghee Spread, Coffee Guarana"

I used to hide jars of Nutella in my home like it was an essential emergency kit. When I needed a chocolate fix, this spread was my go-to. (My mom used to hide chocolate, too. I was a sleuth at finding her stash.) I eventually shared my treasured Nutella with my appreciative daughter, Briana.

One of the hardest things about becoming ketogenic was limiting my Nutella intake to occasional teaspoons-full. Nutella has 11 grams of carbs per tablespoon, and palm oil makes a significant contribution to that beautiful silky texture. Sadly, in the ketogenic community, palm oil is not considered a healthy fat.

Speaking of healthy fats, ghee has become a favorite fat component in my diet, and 4th & Heart is a prime resource! They share the following on their website:

Ghee is a healthier, more versatile, great tasting better butter. To make our line of Fourth & Heart ghee butters, we source the best milk from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows in New Zealand to make the purest, most delicious ghee possible. In addition to Original unflavored ghee, we offer a variety of mouthwatering flavors, including Original, California Garlic, Himalayan Pink Salt, and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. Sauté, sear, spread, and enjoy.

Not only have they added Turmeric to their flavors, but they now carry Chocti! Sweetened with date syrup and utilizing ghee as a healthier fat, Chocti is fulfilling longings. It is smooth and satisfying. The total carbs per tablespoon are 10 grams but with a better-for-you vibe. 4th & Heart shares this:

“Chocti” comes from the Sanskrit word shakti, meaning change and empowerment. Chocti honors those roots by empowering choice and facilitating change by offering a healthier alternative to ordinary, everyday chocolate spreads. Carefully crafted from cacao, dates, and our Madagascar vanilla bean.

"Chocti Chocolate Ghee Spread, Coffee Guarana" is the flavor I am presently enjoying. The date syrup adds a unique taste. Of course "coffee" is a no-brainer. The ghee satisfies me, so I seldom want more than a tablespoon's worth.

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Macaroons

Ketonia Keto Coconut Macaroons

Like you, I have tried many of the keto products out there that are advertised as a viable substitution for the "carby" comfort foods that I have given up. I wish my face could be filmed each time I take that long-awaited bite of something new. Most of the time, I display disappointment or disapproval.

I am realistic that the foods that took a lifetime to become attracted to don't always have an equal replacement. Mostly, the sweetness doesn't taste exactly like sugar, or the texture is off. (I have yet to discover a keto biscuit that mimics the flakey, butter-collecting crevices of the real thing.) Happily, the longer I have pursued a ketogenic lifestyle, I have acclimated to a new set of ingredients.

I just ordered these Ketonia Keto Coconut Macaroons with high hopes. One of my all-time favorite desserts is coconut macaroons. These Ketonia macaroons are made with healthy fats, no sugar or fillers, and they are gluten-free. Founded by a French pastry chef and her son, I have a good feeling about this product. I will keep you posted.

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