It will also continue to thicken as it cools. It should be slightly thick and gooey when it is finished. I have found (by experience) that the larger the surface of the pan (think frying pan), the faster the milk will condense. My milk only took about 20-25 minutes to condense, but yours may or may not take longer. It does have a bit of coconut flavor, but I think this would add a more intense flavor to the Almond Joy Cookies, or even the Mounds Fudge recipe. And the caloric load is much more friendly! This recipe only has about 35 calories per Tablespoon. Full fat canned coconut milk is fairly thick to begin with - add some Gentle Sweet to sweeten it, boil it to condense, and you have Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk! So easy and delicious. and my solution was a can of full-fat coconut milk. This got me thinking along the Dairy Free line. Now, please don't get me wrong - that Sweetened Condensed Milk is totally on plan! But, I was sometimes having it multiple times per day, instead of treating it as the treat it is! (Also, just to clarify, I do not count calories on THM, but I try not to abuse them either.) No wonder I wasn't losing any weight around Christmas! I was treating this "treat" as a staple. In the end, you have roughly 1-1 1/4 cups of condensed "milk." Assuming you end up with 1 1/4 cups, this delightful delicacy has over 100 calories per Tablespoon. Sadly, those calories do NOT evaporate, but they condense right along with the heavy cream. Now, to make the milk you have to "condense" it, or let it boil until it reduces. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter, and you are over 2,000 calories! Yikes! I used 2 cups of heavy cream in the original - which is a whopping 1,920 calories in itself. we were discussing the calorie count of the original sweetened condensed milk. Several people have asked for a dairy free option to replace the sweetened condensed milk, and this 2 Ingredient recipe fits the bill. This keto recipe has under 1g net carbs and barely any added sugar.Ok, it is confession time! Some of you may have tried my Sugar-Free Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk, and while it does taste pretty amazing, I'm now realizing how much of a calorie bomb it is! As part of my New Years Resolutions, I have been trying to cut back a bit on heavy S intake, eat more leafy greens and okra, and journal my food choices with more regularity. Standard canned condensed milk contains 90 calories, 15 carbs, and 15 grams of sugar PER SERVING. Well, they experimented and added sugar to the condensed milk and found out that the shelf life held longer, plus transporting the milk was easier due to not having to store it in cooler temperatures. I’m sure you’re asking yourself why the manufacturers did this. After they “condense” the milk, they add about 40% sugar to fill the void from the water. Manufacturers take out about 60% of the water from the milk to “condense” it down. (Pictured above – our keto key lime pie recipe! □) It can also be used for something as simple as a fruit dip or even as a sweetener for your coffee. If you’re wondering, condensed milk is often used in baking such as pies, cheesecakes, fudge, and ice cream. I have the perfect recipe that’s simple, affordable, and it’s low-carb! The possibilities are endless for all those keto desserts calling for condensed milk, and your pursuit of deliciously sweet while staying sugar-free baking is about to become epic! □ Did you know you can make your own sweetened condensed milk… keto style?
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