Dani has been interested in nutrition since she was a child, and had her first experiences with diet-related health issues. This introduction sparked a passion that culminated in formal education and in 2018 she graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Since then she has focused on working in the food industry as a recipe developer, menu designer, copywriter, and nutrition consultant. Dani continues to work with food, bringing her personal perspective on nutrition to all she does.

Keto Garlic Knots

Name: Keto Garlic Knots
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lactose-free Mozzarella; Finely Crumbled Low Moisture Cottage Cheese; Baking Powder; Egg Whites; Garlic Cloves; Sea Salt; Garlic Powder; Onion Powder; Fresh Parsley

Recipe by Danielle Wiens

Ingredients

Time

45m

Serves

Crisp on the outside and moist on the inside, these Garlic Knots are the best things since sliced bread (or since giving it up). Serve them as an appetizer or side, or grab one on the go for a perfect high-fat snack.

Appetizer

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups

Lactose-free Mozzarella

1/3 heaping cup

Finely Crumbled Low Moisture Cottage Cheese

1 tsp

Baking Powder

1 large

Egg Whites

Garlic Cloves

minced

1 1/4 tsp

Sea Salt

2 tsp

Garlic Powder

2 tsp

Onion Powder

1/3 cup

Fresh Parsley

chopped

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 F.

Lightly oil a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese together over low heat. Warm cheese until it can be thoroughly combined. You’re looking for it to form into something resembling a dough. Remove from heat.

Mix in by hand a half-cup almond flour, baking soda, egg, and minced garlic.

Combine sea salt, garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl. Mix in half of this spice blend into the dough. Knead together until a consistent dough is formed.

Mix the other half of the spice blend with a tablespoon of almond flour.

Divide the dough into four portions. Roll into balls, then roll the balls out into long strands.

Sprinkle one-quarter of the spice blend onto a cutting board. Roll out a dough strand on the cutting board, lightly coating it with the spice mix. Repeat with the rest of the spice blend and dough.

Tie the strands into knots similar to pretzels.

Place knots on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt.

Bake for 12-15 minutes.