Amazon | 50% OFF Monkfruit 5lb Bag! (Great Sugar Substitute)

Jamie here! Are you trying to cut out some of the sugar in your diet?  If you're doing low-carb, low sugar or Keto – this is a HOT deal on one of my favorite sugar substitutes – Monkfruit!  I often pick up a tiny container of monkfruit at Publix for my morning coffee – but this big bag is a STEAL in comparison.

Durelife Monkfruit 5lb Bag – $37.99
Clip the 50% OFF eCoupon
Get up to 15% OFF for your first Subscribe & Save order
Makes it just $13.29 Shipped if you have 5 subscriptions!

Check out this review:

Fantastic sugar replacement, non-gmo, sugar, and gluten free. Has zero carbs, zero calories, and great for diabetics as it has no effect on the glycemic index.Taste great with no aftertaste and is very versatile. Works well in teas, coffee, baked goods, etc.Anything I used regular sugar in, I have substituted Durelife Monkfruit Sweetner and my family can’t tell the difference. It feels good to find a healthy and delicious tasting alternative. My family and I love this product. I highly recommend!

And if you need a brown sugar substitue for your baking – that one is also included in this promotion!

Durelife Golden Monkfruit 5lb Bag – $37.99
Clip the 50% OFF eCoupon
Get up to 15% OFF for your first Subscribe & Save order
Makes it just $13.29 Shipped if you have 5 subscriptions!

Keep reading for more Amazon recommendations to make your low-sugar life easier 🙂

23 Amazon Keto Snacks & Supplies

Jamie here! I started writing this post a couple years back – when I lost 57 lbs last year doing Keto.  It was a life changer for me! I'm RE-starting Keto next week because I took off for all the holidays.  So just like you, I'm getting my supplies in place to help me succeed!  You can read more about my results at the end of this post. 🙂 ==> Also check out our Aldi Keto Shopping List!

I've been a junk food junkie for ever and ever – but something changed in me one Tuesday morning in January and I decided to just jump on the Keto bandwagon. I was my heaviest EVER that past winter & I decided it was time for a change.   I joined this Keto Facebook Group run by a friend and it helped me get started and was/is my support group.  I meal prep and make healthy foods – but the KETO SNACKS are where I need help.

 

25 Amazon Keto Products I Love

Here are a few yummy snacks as well as other things that saved me back in the beginning and are STILL saving me now.  As with any diet – do your homework to see if the Keto diet is right for you! I'm no expert, these products just helped me keep with it. 🙂

**Keto folks only get to have around 20 grams of carbs a day, so anything super low carb is a glorious miracle food!

1. Hi-Lo Almond Flour Tortilla Chips

I got these on sale recently and I LOVE THEM!

They are much better than the Quest Chips in my opinion and only 3 Net Carbs per bag – PERFECT to satisfy the crunchy chip cravings.  They're like a Dorito meets Sunchips and they're super tasty – the Salsa is my favorite I think – but the Ranch and Nacho Cheese are also yummy!

2. Blue Diamond Almonds 

This is on my Subscribe & Save list and comes every month!  I miss my chips and crackers terribly when doing Keto – so a needed a salty, crunchy substitute.  One with FLAVOR 🙂  The Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds are my go-to salty snack and at only 2 Net Carbs for a 1/4 cup – they fit right into my daily carb limit!  (I'm usually munching on cheese and almonds a couple times a day so I get the nice big bag 🙂 )

3. Even BETTER  – these Planters Pecans.

First of all – they're a little softer and have a sweetness to them that I like.  Second of all – they are only 1 Net Carb for a 1/4 cup!  That means I can have TWICE AS MANY!  Sadly they're kinda expensive so I normally wait for the big bags of raw pecans to go on sale and salt/season/roast 4 lbs at a time. 🙂

KETO LIFE HACK: Mix the almonds and pecans together.  The powdery salty flavor on the almonds will stick to the oily pecans and make a great texture mix.  You're welcome!

4. SlimFast Snack Cup Fat Bombs

My current favorite is the ICED LEMON DROP – yummmm!!  Tastes so much  like a lemon bar – white chocolatey and zesty lemon – it's a perfect treat!

Lemon Drop – 2 Carbs

Peanut Butter Cups – 1 Carb

Cookies & Cream – 3 Carb

Caramel Cups – 1 Carb

These have a pretty good flavor and they double as a Fat Bomb which helps!  The box comes with 12 – 14 snack cups and I treat myself to one after dinner when the kids are all eating cookies RIGHT IN MY FACE.  They're only 1 – 2 net carbs for most flavors!!  The chocolate is a little harder than a Reese's Cup – and the peanut butter (or other filling) is drier/chalkier – but delicious considering you sort of thought you were never going to get a sweet treat again.

Also?  They're Fat Bombs – so they help you feel nice and full. (This is helpful when you're still trying to figure out how to get enough fat in a day at the beginning).

5. Russell Stover Sugar-Free Chocolates

After doing Keto for a few months I started branching out into Russel Stover's Sugar Free bags – my favorites are the Pecan Delights, Strawberry Creams and Mint Patties.  They're about 1 Net carb each!

Problem is – they alllll have the dreaded side effect of creating a bit of intestinal discomfort if you overindulge.  They use a different kind of sugar alcohol (Stevia and Maltitol) – while the SlimFast Fat Bombs (below) use Erythritol (that's the good one!)

 

6. Coffee Sweeteners/Flavors:

Here are three popular sweeteners you can try in your coffee – my favorite by FAR is the Jordan's skinny syrup but it's also not really strict Keto since the sugar alcohol used in it is Sucralose (more likely to spike your blood sugar levels and kick you out of Ketosis.)

Jordan's Skinny Syrup – I was lucky enough to find this at a Tuesday Morning near me, but you can also purchase on Amazon!  I love the Hazelnut but also they have a million yummy sounding flavors.  The bigger bottle is a great deal! It doesn't spike my blood sugar- so I choose it for it's extra-yummy flavors and big bottles 🙂

SweetLeaf Sweet Drops – My mom just loves her Sweet Drops in Chocolate, so I finally ordered some.  They're okay – I need about 8 drops to get my coffee how I like it.

Pyure Vanilla Stevia Drops – These are ok – I've tried a few varieties to keep my mornings exciting.  But the pyure drops have more of a “diet sugar” aftertaste to me that I don't love.

8. Whisps

Seriously – if you are a cracker or chip addict, do yourself a favor and grab a bag to try.  These are JUST cheese that's been baked into little crackery chips.  I took a ziploc baggy of them with me when we went to our favorite Mexican restaurant on Sunday.  I dipped them in salsa and munched away so I wouldn't be too tempted.  It worked so well! (I was so proud of myself for not giving in to the chips)

By the way – you get to eat 23 of these and it's only 1 carb!  You can make your own “whisps” by dropping little piles of shredded cheese into a skillet – or a microwave – or an oven – but if you're looking for convenience, it's a nice thing to have on hand.  The Pepper Jack is BEST!

9. Low Carb Tortillas

THIS year they finally came out with ZERO CARB TORTILLAS that taste delicious but they're TINY.

This is my favorite – this 4-Pack is $12 Shipped – so just $3/pack which is pretty reasonable.  Or this 6-Pack is $15.30 Shipped when you clip the 10% OFF Coupon.  That's just $2.55 a pack!

My other favorite I can only find at Target for a reasonable price, and they're the Mission Carb Counter soft-taco-size whole wheat – at only 2 carbs per tortilla.

Keep in mind this CONTAINS WHEAT – so if you're doing strict Keto for anti-inflammatory benefits – this is not for you!  If you're doing “lazy keto” for weight loss only – feel free to try it out!

10. Keto Friendly Bread and Buns

Since I started Keto – my biggest blessing has been the introduction of many Keto-Friendly bread and buns to the market.  Aldi has this Zero Carb Bread and it is MIRACULOUS – if you have an Aldi near you go stock up your freezer!  And Walmart has these 1 Carb Buns that are AWESOME – I will take one in a ziploc bag in my purse if I'm going out to eat so I don't have to have a bunless burger 🙂

If you DON'T have an Aldi or your Walmart doesn't carry the buns- here are some Amazon alternatives:

• Franz Keto Zero Carb Bread and Buns
• SOLA Golden Wheat Bread (2 carbs)
• Thin Foods Zero Carb Bread

11 . Granola and Cereals

If you miss your little bowl of cereal or granola now and then like I do – here are a couple of yummy options!

I recently got both of these to try out and they're good:

• Keto Granola Cinnamon Crunch – 2 Carbs
• Keto Nut Granola Blueberry Cinnamon – 3 Carbs

I'm eating it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk for a sweet snack 🙂

 

12. Lily's Chocolate

So let's address the elephant in the room.  These are expensive for chocolate chips.  Also – I am OK with it!

Guys – when you're really excited about losing weight and you know what normally trips you up (sweet tooth here) – you can talk yourself into anything.  I found these before I found the SlimFast or the Russell Stovers candies – and I was just grateful that I was able to have chocolate period.

• Lily's Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (0 Net Carbs)
• Lily's Milk Chocolate Chips (2 Net Carbs – but worth it bc these are the BOMB)
• Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips (1 Net Carbs)

There are a gazillion recipes out there where you can make yourself some keto candy with these – like Keto Almond Bark. (YUM)  You'll also want to pick up some baking essentials if you plan to make your own Keto-friendly cookies, muffins, etc…

13. Almond Flour   or  Coconut Flour 

If you're sticking to a gluten-free Keto lifestyle – you'll want to try almond or coconut flours to produce any breads you make.  You can actually make coffee mug bread in the microwave with almond flour!

I use my coffee mug bread circles for mini pizzas, little sandwiches, I toast it and cut it up like “croutons” to sprinkle in soups, or to add texture to other dishes, etc…  But now that Keto Bread is super common – you don't have to make your own if you're now worried about Gluten.

14. And if you want to get REALLY happy about bread-like things – get yourself this Mini Waffle Maker.

Now that I've done Keto for nearly a year – I've learned that meal prep is everything for staying on track. 

This mini-waffle maker is a game changer.  I use mine to make “chaffles” and I use them for buns and little pizza crusts.  You can even make thin ones for taco shells!

I often make a batch of Chaffles (waffles made mostly of cheese/egg) on Sunday and get them ready for mini pizzas, hot ham and cheese sandwiches, garlic bread, etc… to help me stick to my way of eating for the week.  This Mini Pizza Chaffle recipe is my go-to!

15. Sugar Substitutes

The two most popular sugar substitutes for Keto folks are the following:

• Monkfruit (which lots of people swear tastes the best for baking)
• Swerve  (which the other lots of people swear tastes the best for baking)
• This Swerve 2-Pk is a great sweetener to have on hand!  (You'll use the granular Swerve like regular sugar, and the Confectioner's Swerve to make icing and whatnot)

I've tried BOTH and I like BOTH – although they do both give a slight cooling effect in your moth – which doesn't bother me much.

16. Keto Supplements:

MCT Oil Powder & Collagen

If you pick only ONE SUPPLEMENT to take – I would takeMCT Oil Powder + Collagen.  These were the two most HELPFUL things to me and getting them in one combo powder helped me fit both into my coffee routine.

If you can only get one at a time that's fine too!

MCT Oil:

In my quest for regularity, I was told my multiple folks to add MCT oil to my coffee.  Other side effects include boosting your energy and clearing your brain fog.   Honestly, I DO actually have more energy after having this in my coffee for two days in a row.

The brain fog might take more than 2 days to clear  🙂  This one was an investment – but since I'm also testing things for the rest of us I thought it was worth it.

Collagen

Collagen powder is another supplement you can stir into your coffee – and it will help with hair, skin, nails and joints and I took it daily for the first several months.  For many people – it will help prevent your hair from thinning or even thicken it up!  I am restocking now that I'm about to hop back into Keto. 🙂

☕ COFFEE TIP: When mixing powdered collagen and mct oil into your coffee – I find nothing blends it as well as a handheld milk frother – which is inexpensive and super handy!

17. Magnesium

About a week and a half after I started Keto I started getting some achey legs at night.  I asked MANY people who had been on Keto for a long time, and I found out that I was likely low on electrolytes and magnesium.  I ordered this Nature Made Magnesium Citrate – and it even had a nice Amazon coupon! (Make sure to get Magnesium Citrate and not Magnesium Oxide.  They're more expensive but the body absorbs them much better!)

18. Biotin

Biotin is one of the B vitamins and will help you metabolize fats, carbs and proteins better.  Big bonus – it will help keep your hair, skin and nails nourished and healthy while you completely overhaul your way of eating.  I had never in my LIFE had long fingernails until I started Keto and began taking Biotin!

19. Ketone Testing Strips

As a newbie I had no idea if eating this new way was putting me in ketosis or not.  These strips told me I WAS in ketosis and it was such a morale booster!  Plus it will let me know when I go out of ketosis, so I can figure out what food caused it.  Note: The brand I used is no longer in stock but this one is very similar and highly rated.

More Keto Snacking Favorites:

20. Giant Queen Olives or Pickles

These are my 11pm go-to (along with the last item on the list).  Almost no carbs.  Like I can eat 2 or 3 and it's still less than a carb.  They're that salty, briney and kinda crunchy thing I'm craving around 11pm.  If you're a pickle person – it's sort of the same thing with those!  Those Olives to Go or Olive Snack Bags would be super handy too!

Want to know the perfect I-have-all-the-cravings late night snack?  Put several giant olives on a plate, a handful of pecans/almonds/pistachios or whichever nut I'm loving that week, and a Slim-Fast PB cup.  Snuggle up with a good book or some social-media stalking, and make your way slowly around the plate a few times.   You're welcome 😉  (Only like 2 net carbs!)

21. Coke Zero

Please don't judge me friends.  I'm just being honest here – if I weren't able to have a sip of Coke Zero now and then (which has no carbs) then I might be a meaner mom.  It makes me “lazy keto” because it's not a natural sugar – but that's a-ok with me!

22. Heinz Sugar Free Ketchup

Ketchup is my best friend – and I really needed it to come on this journey with me – but did you know regular ketchup has about 5 carbs per squirt?  That's ONE THIRD OF MY DAILY ALLOWANCE!

The sugar free ketchup really helped me stay on track – and I even took it with me to restaurants.  When I get a big bunless burger covered in cheese and mushrooms, and I know I can dip it in ketchup, I can be a happy woman 🙂

**NOTE: Not everyone's carb limit is 15 per day – mine was based on my height, weight and goals – given to me by a free tracking app I used called Carb Manager 🙂

 

23. Beef Jerky

I didn't eat beef jerky very often – but I kept a few sticks in my purse for emergencies.  Beef Jerky is super tricky because they like to sneak sugars in there – so read the label carefully!  Here are a couple good options

• Tilamook Country Smoker Sugar Free Beef Jerky (0 carbs!)
• Slim Jims (1 Carb for 4 Sticks! Very purse-friendly…)
• JackLinks Zero Sugar (1 carb)

 

24. Pork Rinds and Queso Dip

UGH.  I wanted to like Pork Rinds but I could not for the life of me get on board with them when I started.  You can get really creative with them, subbing them out for breadcrumbs to make chicken nuggets, and all sorts of things – and obviously as a crunchy snack to replace popcorn and chips.

I finally found that dipping them in queso really made a HUGE difference.  I like (and “like” is a relative term here friends) the 4505 Chicharrones and Epic brand pork rinds the best because they're light and fluffy and don't have as many hard pieces.  I get a queso dip similar to this one from the refrigerated dairy section of the grocery store.

When everyone else is munching microwave popcorn during family movie night – I have myself something to fall back on 🙂

MY KETO PROGRESS 

January 2019 vs July 2019

Over the first 7 months of doing “dirty” or “lazy” Keto (January – August) – I lost 56 lbs.  I lost a bunch of inches.  I lost my constant heartburn (what a fun benefit!) and I gained a lot of confidence and joy 🙂

My friend Tessie did Keto with me and that was a major factor in my success, I just know it.  We meal prepped together and shared our dishes (that way we didn't get too burnt out on the same things).  We were always checking in and being encouraging and celebrating little wins (I went to the movies with my popcorn eating family and managed to stick to eating the Smoked Almonds in a ziploc bag in my purse – WIN!)

Here's my friend and I during our first month – trying to get out and get more active!

If you don't have a support friend like that – this is the Keto/Low Carb Facebook Support group that I love and have belonged to since day 1.  It's a welcoming, safe place to ask all your questions and get new ideas for recipes, etc…

Fast forward to August….. Very, very, ecstatically, unbelievably happy to be in a size 6 jeans after starting at a 16 – I decided I was content there and began my maintenance phase. 🙂  I researched a TON before deciding to try to slowly phase in foods that were high carb, but only in short bursts.   I am still successfully maintaining that weight loss by doing Keto during the week and enjoying carbs on the weekends.  Keep in mind – this might not work for everyone – but it's been working for me (knock on wood!) for the last year.

Typically I eat out with my family and relax on Sat/Sunday (for instance, I can have chili WITH all the beans!).  When I wake up on Monday I do intermittent fasting and drink lots of water until late afternoon.  Then hop back into Keto eating with renewed energy.

When I do intermittent fasting – I allow myself lots of water and coffee.  I use no creamer, but add in some Jordan's Skinny Syrup or other sugar-free sweetener (which doesn't spike MY blood sugar but may spike someone more sensitive).  Giving my body time off from calories lets it burn through the weekend's carbs so it can get on board with fat burning again during the week.

If you like the idea of an on again – off again relationship with carbs – good news!

Laurie actually uses a diet plan that incorporates keto a couple days a week and it's called Faster Way to Fat Loss – you can check that out here!  She sincerely loves it guys – no kidding.  She tells her whole success story here if you want more information before jumping in.

Now I really want to know – do you have any favorite keto foods or products that help you stick with it?  What about recipes?  I truly want to hear what they are  – please leave me a comment so I can try it out!

More Keto Posts:

•  What happened around Week 3 of Keto
• and What happened when I had a massive cheat day around week 8  🙁
• Also this Almond Flour Coffee Mug Bread saves me weekly ☕
• I also love saving money on Keto-friendly foods by following this Keto Shopping List for Aldi 🛒🛒