Weight Watchers Butterfinger Dessert Recipe

Weight Watchers Butterfinger Dessert Recipe

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The keto — short for ketogenic — diet is a popular option for those looking to better manage their blood sugar via the foods they eat. This diet, which involves obtaining most of your daily calories from fat and protein instead of carbs, can also be an effective way to "trigger your body to start burning stored fat," according to the Mayo Clinic.

Like other ways of eating, the keto diet does involve restricting certain things; in this case, high-carb foods are off the menu, which means traditional sugar- and flour-based desserts are dishes you'll want to avoid. Fortunately, there are some delicious workarounds thanks to almond flour and sugar substitutes, two low-carb ingredients that won't spike your blood sugar or take your body out of ketosis. With just a few modifications, your favorite treats aren't off the table at all — and we'll show you how to get started with some easy recipes.

What Is Almond Flour?

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Typical flour is ground from grains like wheat, and it often undergoes a fair amount of processing to get it to the color and texture most of us are familiar with. Almond flour is made of 100% finely ground almonds that have been blanched in hot water and had their skins removed.

When you're shopping for almond flour, you might also come across a product called "almond meal." While this is also made from ground almonds, the nuts in almond meal haven't had their skins removed. As a result, almond meal is coarser than almond flour and will give your baked goods a coarser texture, too. It's best to stick with almond flour for most dessert recipes; almond meal can work well in denser breads and pastries like scones.

Almond flour is naturally gluten-free and is rich in:

• Fiber
• Biotin
• Calcium
• Vitamin E
• Monounsaturated fats
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Flavonoids
• Plant sterols
• Phenolic acids

Some studies have found that almonds could help reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels. Their fat and fiber levels may also help keep you feeling fuller longer, which is one reason why eating nuts like almonds is associated with a lower risk of obesity.

Rich Layered Chocolate Cake

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When you nibble on this decadent treat from Keto Summit, you won't even realize you're not eating "normal" chocolate cake while getting extra protein in the process. This is the perfect recipe when you're in the mood for something indulgent — or when you need a dessert that's impressive (and low carb) for a special occasion.

Remember that extra protein we mentioned? This recipe fortifies the cake with powdered whey protein to help you stay feeling full, and there's coconut milk to keep the texture moist. This one does take a bit of extra time to prep — it's a frosted layer cake, after all — but the results are certainly worth it.

Crunchy Cranberry-Almond Biscotti

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Tea and coffee lovers will enjoy these delicious, keto-friendly cranberry almond flour biscotti from Low Carb Yum. They're perfect for dipping and dunking or for eating as is. They're also crunchy, delicious and completely gluten-free, low-carb and sugar-free. Plus, you'll get an added boost of nutrients from the cranberries.

In addition to the almond flour, these biscotti also use a bit of coconut flour. This helps thicken up the batter and hold it together better so the cookies develop a texture and crumb that's similar to traditional biscotti. If coconut is off the menu for you, feel free to replace the measurement in this recipe with more almond flour.

Bright Lemon Zest Cookies

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These beautiful lemony cookies from Keto Connect are the answer to any lemon-lover's longings. They're keto-friendly cookies made with almond flour and other zero-guilt ingredients like coconut flour and a blood sugar-friendly sweetener called erythritol. The original recipe also tops these sweet treats with a creamy glaze and lemon zest. However, you have the option of elevating them into something a bit more elegant by adding meringue topping. If that sounds appealing, trade the glaze for this healthy, keto-friendly meringue topping instead.

Fudgy Brownies

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This list wouldn't be complete without some decadent fudgy brownies for chocolate lovers. This recipe from King Arthur Baking provides you with all the chocolate goodness you want and none of the extra carbs you don't — you'll just need to substitute the regular sugar for an equal amount of granulated sucralose, such as Splenda. If you're not keen on Splenda, be sure you use another keto-friendly sweetener that substitutes cup for cup. Options like stevia may not provide the same bulk, which you'll want in order to create fluffy, moist brownies.

Chewy Coconut Shortbread Cookies

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Can't get enough of coconut's tropical goodness? This simple recipe from I Breathe I'm Hungry calls for just five ingredients — and it'll satisfy your coconut-craving sweet tooth. These bite-sized shortbreads are surprisingly rich and delicious. Plus, they're easy to make and perfect for anyone on a keto, gluten-free or vegan diet — you'll just need to swap in a vegan butter substitute and you're ready to get baking.

These cookies come together quite quickly, but you'll still want to plan ahead to make them. They need to spend some time chilling in your refrigerator before you slice and bake them, so it's important to factor that into your prepping. As an added bonus, these coconutty cookies keep in the freezer for up to six months.

Cheerful Macarons

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Macarons are always made with almond flour, so you might be delighted to find that most macaron recipes can work well when you're on a keto diet — as long as you make sure to keep real sugar out of the equation, too. This macaron recipe from Healthy Wholesome Homemade is a great starting point for learning the ropes of these popular French cookies. You can also alter the recipe as desired with extracts and flavorings to create tasty new combinations.

To make these macarons, you'll need almond flour, of course, along with other typical baking ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or fridge. You'll also need powdered erythritol as the sweetener. Look for erythritol that doesn't have any fillers or additives for best results; these extras can affect the chewy texture of the macaron cookies.

Resource Links:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/is-the-keto-diet-for-you-a-mayo-expert-weighs-in/art-20457595

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566854/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3982014/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/almonds/

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Minimalist Lamps Living Room

Minimalist Lamps Living Room

It's ages since I've done a 'best of' round-up, but they were often picked out as a favourite by the people who kindly responded to my reader survey earlier this year, so I think it's time I restarted the series.

For this installment I'm focusing on minimalist floor lamps – something which I'm currently researching for my own living-room makeover. There are hundreds of wonderful designs to choose from, so to narrow things down a bit I've focused on simple, stylish and functional lamps in black, white, grey and chrome.

As always, I've tried to pick something for all budgets, so you'll find everything from design classics which are true investment pieces right down to affordable options costing less than £150; there's even a bargain from IKEA's collaboration with HAY, priced at a mere £45! Many of them are dimmable and adjustable, so you can create exactly the ambiance you want, and there are compact designs that will fit even the tightest of spaces, as well as statement lamps for those with a bit more room to spare.

So, here are my top picks…

1. 'Peek' dimmable floor lamp by Menu (available in black and white), £399,Skandium
2. 'Caravaggio Read' dimmable and adjustable floor lamp by Lightyears (available in black, white, grey and opal glass), £414, Cloudberry Living
3. 'YPPERLIG' dimmable and adjustable LED floor lamp (available in dark grey only), £45, IKEA
4. 'AJ' floor lamp by Louis Poulsen (available in 10 different colours), £735, Skandium
5. 'Gräshoppa' lamp by Gubi (available in nine different colours), £666, Clippings.com
6. 'Collet' floor lamp (available in chrome, copper and brass), £119, Made.com
7. 'Revolve' adjustable floor lamp (available in black and white), €409, Bolia
8. 'Bobby' double-jointed floor lamp (available in black only), £65, Habitat
9. 'Leaf' dimmable and adjustable LED floor lamp by Muuto (available in white, green, grey and black), £299, Skandium
10. 'IC F1' floor lamp by Flos (available in chrome, brass and limited-edition black), £489,Skandium
11. 'Birdy' floor lamp by Northern (available in off white, grey, black, and black and brass), £363, Nest.co.uk
12. 'Snowball' dimmable floor lamp by Northern (available in steel and white), £200, Cloudberry Living

And here's a closer look at a few of my favourites:

'Leaf' by Muuto

Muuto's 'Leaf' lamp was designed by Stockholm-based duo Roberg & Ridderstråle, who took their inspiration from – you've guessed it – the shape of leaves. The subtly curved LED head can be tilted to direct the light, and it's dimmable, too. I particularly like the balanced aesthetic and the angled stem.

'IC F1' by Flos

I love the elegant, sculptural look of the 'IC F1', designed by Michael Anastassiades for Flos. It's made up of a blown-glass opal diffuser balanced on an angular stem, which is available in chrome, brass and limited-edition black. It forms part of the wider 'IC' family, which also includes table lamps, pendant lights and the larger 'F2' floor lamp.

'Snowball' by Northern

Created by Trond Svendgard for Norwegian brand Northern, the 'Snowball' lamp is a beautifully understated, clean-lined piece. Its slim stem is topped by a mouth-blown glass globe the size of a snowball, and it's available in white or steel.

'Revolve' by Bolia

The 'Revolve' lamp by Bolia is a collaboration between Dutch designers Rachel Griffin of Earnest Studio and Emilie Pallard. It's minimalist in appearance and very clever when it comes to functionality, with an elegant stem anchored by a cylindrical stone base. The LED bulb can be moved up and down and rotated 360 degrees, meaning you can direct the light anywhere you want.

'Peek' by Menu

Menu's 'Peek' floor lamp has a humble, playful look. It was designed by Jonas Wagell, who wanted to create an object that expressed personality. There are only three components: a heavy base, a slender stem, and a shade which gracefully peeks over the back of a sofa or armchair. As well as being an interesting design feature, the tip of the stem acts as a dimmer.

'YPPERLIG' by IKEA x HAY

Finally, the 'YPPERLIG' floor lamp was designed by HAY for its much-lauded collaboration withIKEA. It's the cheapest of the lot at only £45, but it doesn't scrimp on form or function, with a rotating stem, a tilting head and an LED bulb that can be dimmed and turned on/off at the touch of a finger. I have the table-lamp version in my home office and I love its versatility and minimalist appearance.

Which is your favourite?

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Red Accent Pieces For Living Room

Red Accent Pieces For Living Room

Red really ramps up a living room decor scheme. Even a simple neutral backdrop can come alive with the introduction of red couches and a coordinated red table lamp, or a pair of red window drapes and a matching rug. Red adds a lot of visual heat, so is a particularly great option to those wanting to transform a cold looking room. This extensive gallery of 51 red living rooms is packed with inspiration on red wall colours, red living room furniture, and unique ways in which to introduce a plethora of red living room accessories that will help to balance out the scheme just right.

• 1 |
• Visualizer: Tamizo

Create colour layers. The dark ceiling of this red and black living room evokes a cocoon-like feeling of safety, whilst everything below half height in the room radiates with the same red vibrancy. Red sofas, a red area rug, a red coffee table, and even a low slung red pendant light pull together in daring colour saturation.

• 2 |
• Photographer: Nickolas Sargent
• Source: Douglas Elilman

Flower power and fun. This lively room scheme employs red sofas to turn up the visual heat of a plain white painted room, whilst a rainbow rug ramps up the cheer. A daisy shaped ottoman fills the room with flower power, along with petal motif side tables.

• 3 |
• Designer: Co-direction Design

Colourful and cubist. A sharp and simplified red sofa design makes an ideal champion for the cubist decor aesthetic. Cut a feature wall into sections that can be filled with complementary accent colour, like gold, and introduce a linear modern chandelier.

• 4 |
• Designer: Cezign

Retrofit the red vibe. If you're already decorated with neutrals but long for something more lively, fear not. Easy additions like a red feature cushion, some red wall art, and a red floral arrangement can work wonders. If budget allows, spring for an adventurous red accent chair too, it will make the colour infusions appear more permanent and intentional.

• 5 |
• Visualizer: Iqosa

In this case, double chairs create double the impact.

• 6 |
• Visualizer: Trung-Chung Nguyễn

Here, red cushions and art align to make one more retrofit compatible solution.

• 7 |
• Visualizer: Matteo Margutti

Deliciously pomegranate. Red lovers looking for something on the sophisticated side will adore this rich pomegranate shade. Team with a solid stone coffee table to get the luxe look.

• 8 |
• Designer: Balbek Bureau

Step it up. Create an island for your most colourful room elements by building a platform, then wrap it with more bright flamboyance. In this room, a raw industrial backdrop creates an interesting juxtaposition for the colour crisp elements.

• 9 |
• Visualizer: DAR Architects

Slice and splice. Use contrasting wall panels and curtains to build sections of colour around the room.

• 10 |
• Visualizer: Ricardo Tohme

Seeing triple. Not one, but three red couches round out this large living room, with a simple red runner completing a full circuit of colour on the fourth side.

• 11 |
• Photographer: Gaël Lesure

Rosy and cosy. A patchwork red carpet pulls up by the modern fireplace of this home, creating a colour bridge of heat and cosiness.

• 12 |
• Visualizer: Tyoma Atsone

Lift it with light. A ceiling stripe of red LEDs really elevates this black, white, and red living room scheme. There is also a shape theme twinned with the red elements of this room, evident in a circular feature wall treatment, round area rug, and pendant light discs.

• 13 |
• Source: Design Connected

If you are only going to do one thing to bring red into a room, a feature wall brings the biggest impact…

• 14 |
• Via: Habitat 57

… Consider teasing the colour thread out a little further, with just a couple of painted panels on an adjacent wall.

• 15 |
• Visualizer: Juliya Butova

A red and brown meld makes a smooth partnership. This scheme picks up the tempo with some beats of primary yellow.

• 16 |
• Designer: Thom Filicia

There are red chairs, and then there is THIS red lounge chair. If you're going for a hero piece then go extra special.

• 17 |
• Visualizer: Landusheva Nastia

Textured panelling and molding bring extra oomph to a red feature wall.

• 18 |
• Visualizer: Nikolai Ivoglo

Another take on the panel molding aesthetic.

• 19 |
• Source: Tai Ping Carpets

A cool grey stone effect carpet contrasts beautifully with the heat of a vibrant red painted wall and matching couch.

• 20 |
• Visualizer: Zarysy

Work your angles. Different shades of red have been used to create this angular optical illusion on the TV wall, which gives the space added dimension.

• 21 |
• Visualizer: Form'8 studio

Add a blast of blue. Red is a stong colour, but that doesn't mean that you have to keep the rest of the room palette weak. Try adding other bold colours into the mix, like a solid cobalt blue or golden yellow–or both!

• 23 |
• Designer: Design: Vadim Che
• Visualizer: Ilya Ganzha

Black linework and white space can translate into a much softer scheme too, like this half height border with black dado rail. A red persian rug expands the colour saturation across the lower half of the room. A contrasting sofa pulls out blue highlights in the carpet.

• 24 |
• Designer: JJRR

Lay out a warm welcome with red carpet. Red carpeting creates a warm base for an open and airy room. Red candles draw the warmth up to eye level when seated.

• 25 |
• Visualizer:

Gold standard home accessories. This round coffee table and its matching side table introduce glorious golden elements into an orange-red room. The lustre reflects the fire tones, and suggests luxury and expense.

• 26 |
• Visualizer: Valeriya Meteleva

Beautify walls with burgundy red panel molding. Even modern spaces benefit from the traditional practice of panel molding, and rich colour only amplifies the elegant effect. Be sure to place a stylish lamp nearby to light up the finished feature.

• 27 |
• Visualizer: Ashwag Moon

Ketchup and mustard. They work great on a hotdog and they work in decor too! Don't be put off by the analogy, the right combination of delicious saucy red and a stripe of earthy mustard will look far more sophisticated than your local fast food joint.

• 28 |
• Visualizer: Danielle Nagel

Assemble a mediterannean vibe. The floral wallpaper in this red and turquoise living room is reminiscent of medditerannean tile, and even lace. The contrasting turquoise elements bring in a fresh breeze, as if from the ocean. Yellow pieces let in the sun.

• 29 |
• Designer: Axis Mundi

Gotta love an ottoman. This tufted ottoman coffee table acts as the perfect springboard for the rest of the red elements in the room. A sea of red pattern waves around it's base, and red wall art echoes its square outline.

• 30 |
• Designer: Eero Saarinen
• Photographer: Ezra Stoller

A red room within a room. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen for the industrialist J. Irwin Miller, this home was the beginning of the original conversation pit trend that looks set to make a modern comeback.

• 31 |
• Designer: Diligence International

A smaller take on a red conversation pit, though this time with the inclusion of a stunning ceiling mount fireplace in a double height void. Black and white pillows create a layered look on the red seating.

• 32 |
• Visualizer: Tyoma Atsone

See the world through red rose tinted glasses. Glass wall bedrooms, kitchens and even bathrooms are all the rage in interiors right now, but how about using the glass as a vessel to carry your accent colour? Transparency is maintained to leave spaces feeling larger, but the tint promotes a cosier atmosphere when closed.

• 33 |
• Visualizer: MV+

Gorgeously gothic. Solid black paint walls highlighted with gilded elements and blood red couches build devilishly good looks.

• 34 |
• Visualizer: Kirill Vill

Balance out equal measures and tone. The red and teal parts of this living room each cover a similar square footage, whether that be on the floor or across the walls. Each colour is a soft muted shade, with neither one overpowering the other.

• 35 |
• Designer: Home D

Use colour to define zones in an open plan arrangement.

• 37 |
• Visualizer: One Tone Architects

What to do when vibrant red sunsets fade away? Position red couches around your panorama in honour of natures paint palette.

• 39 |
• Visualizer: Alesya Kasianenko

This revitalising space amps up the indoor plant and red decor combo. Natural stone, rattan and wood enrich the scene.

• 40 |
• Visualizer: Oscar Pastor

Crackle texture elevates this dark red feature wall, making it a stunning gallery space for abstract art.

• 41 |
• Visualizer: Zikzak

This piece of red art becomes a feature wall in itself. Raw concrete makes a cool companion.

• 44 |
• Designer: Coy Yiontis

As if this chunky red tufted sofa isn't glorious enough, this living room features a lush grass green rug to bind it with its wonderful garden view.

• 45 |
• Visualizer: Prodiz

Read it, read it, red it. Take a regular bookcase and transform the stacks with bright red inserts.

• 46 |
• Architect: Nika Vorotyntseva

All wired up. No need to conceal that wire with electrical trunking, go louder with bright red cables and creative pinning.

• 47 |
• Designer: Roksanda Ilinčić

Life is peachy. Red and peach might not be the first colour combination that springs to mind, but the merge is something sweet.

• 48 |
• Visualizer: Some Graphics

Getting hot with houndstooth. Monochrome houndstooth and hot red accents are simply made for one another.

• 49 |
• Designer: Home EC

Top off your eclectic kingdom with a joyous red crown–oh, and a disco ball.

• 50 |
• Visualizer: DMR Designs

Have hope, be strong, laugh loud, and have a great big red typography wall.

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