Keto Kitchen Essentials

You probably have seen all the buzz about the Ketogenic Diet, it has been all over the news and most and most people are following the plan. I first learned about if from a friend that lost a lot of weight. Then I started researching it and found out all the benefits for your health. It is not only for weight loss. It helps with inflamation and other diseases as well.

I decided then to jump on the wagon and I am happy to report the weight is coming off and I feel great with a lot of energy and mental clarity. Besides meal planning and making sure you read labels and buy foods that are on the approved Keto list, you also want to add some essentials to your kitchen.
Here it is a list I put together with the Keto Kitchen Essentials I cannot live without.
Please note that this post contains affiliated links, that means that if you buy the items from the links here you are supporting my healthy living and keto grocery shopping. 

Instapot

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

You need an Instapot even if you are not on Keto. It makes cooking just so much easier and everything is done super fast. Think spaghetti squash, chicken, veggies in just less than 30 minutes.

• For families, 4-6 people
• 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker--Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer
• Large, easy to use control panel with 14 built-in Smart Programs, Dual pressure, Automatic keep-warm and 3 temperatures for saute and slow cook
• Delay cooking time up to 24-Hours; Manual setting up to 120 minutes of cook time
• UL and ULC certified with 10 proven safety mechanisms; Highly energy efficient and kitchen friendly​

Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot SCCPVL600S Cook' N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel

I have both an Instapot and a crock-pot but I guess you might only need one if space and money are thigh. I like the crock-pot for soups the most.

• 1800-watt 3/5-cubic-foot 4-slice oven with 8 preset functions and Element IQ technology
• Backlit LCD screen; time/temp control dial; defrost button; temperature-conversion button
• Tempered-glass door; 3 rack positions; removable crumb tray for quick cleanup
• Includes 10-by-10-inch enamel baking pan and 10-by-10-inch enamel broil rack
• Measures 16-1/2 by 14-1/4 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty

​Vegetable Spiralizer

Spiral Slicer Vegetable Zoodle Spiralizer - Veggie Noodle Maker Pasta Cutter - With Kitchen Peeler Bundle

Zoodles anyone? You can use the spiralizer for almost any vegetable, but I use it mostly for zucchini to make noodles and eat instead of past.

​Hand-held spiralizer made of safe BPA free plastic with an optimized durable design.
The integrated super sharp stainless steel blades and handles give this ideal spaghetti maker 
The sharpest slice possible and the thicker blade opening mean no shredding, clogging or jamming.

Milk Frother

PowerLix Milk Frother Handheld Battery Operated Electric Foam Maker For Coffee, Latte, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Durable Drink Mixer With Stainless Steel Whisk, Stainless Steel Stand Include

This is essential for a good bulletproof cofffee or butter coffee. It makes the butter and oils mix with the coffee and it gets the forth consistency that you are going to love.

• GET CREAMY FROTH QUICKLY: Powerlix brings you its portable handheld milk frother for frothed milk. If you love your morning coffee with lots of froth and foam, then you certainly want to have Powerlix frothing wand at home or your café style cappuccino. It comes with a stand for easy storage and can be kept on the countertop.
• BATTERY OPERATED FOR PERFECT FROTH IN NO TIME: The mixer is battery powered so you don't have to worry about cords and finding sockets. Heat up the milk, immerse the espresso maker into the cup and turn it on. The milk foamer will start creating creamy froth on the milk instantly. Within 15 - 20 seconds, you have a cup filled with creamy froth and ready to go into your coffee latte.

Muffin tin or molds

Keliwa 12 Cup Silicone Muffin - Cupcake Baking Pan/Non - Stick Silicone Mold/Dishwasher - Microwave Safe

Eggs muffins anyone? I also make some tuna melts and keto zucchini muffins in here. I like the silicone ones better.

• Full-sized, Muffin Pans are made from high quality 100% food grade silicone and are FDA approved.
• It will fit perfectly in your oven, To use it you simply have to place the pan on a cookie sheet, Fill and bake following recipe instructions.
  
• Silicone has excellent heat regulation properties, So when you follow the recipes accordingly non stick baking is assured
• Dishwasher safe so cleaning is always quick, simple, and worry-free!

​Vitamix Blender

Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Self-Cleaning 64 oz. Container, Black

I guess you could use a food processor to get broccoli and cauliflower into veggie rice, but since I blend so many things to marinade meats and chicken I love my Vitamix blender.

• Variable Speed Control: Easily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control.
• Large Batches: The size and shape of the self-cleaning 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches.
• Hot Soup: The blades in the Vitamix container reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes.
• Hardened Stainless-Steel Blades: Our aircraft-grade stainless steel blades are designed to handle the toughest ingredients, so from the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results.
• Self-Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds. What's in the Box: motor base, 64 oz. container, getting started guide, DVD, classic tamper

​Nonstick frying pan

TeChef - Color Pan 12" Frying Pan, Coated with DuPont Teflon Select - Colour Collection / Non-Stick Coating (PFOA Free) / (Aubergine Purple)

Think scramble eggs, sunny side eggs and bacon. You are going to need this pan to fry so many foods. I love this brand because it is really nonstick and affordable. Cleaning is easy too, just make sure not to scratch the pan with metal. I only use wooden utensils.

• The world's finest cookware coated with DuPont Teflon Select - Colour Collection
• New Teflon nonstick coating - Made without using PFOA
• Unique Forging Techonology allows extra heavy gauge aluminum base and thin wall construction - No Cadmium, No Lead
• An ergonomically designed handles for a comfortable grip that makes for convenient handling - Made in Korea

​ Baking Mat

AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat - 2-Pack

You want to make cauliflower pizza crust and also cheese crisps to replace nachos, You are going to bake and you are going to love the silicone baking mats.

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• 2 non-stick silicone baking mats for easy and convenient baking
• No need for oil, cooking sprays, or parchment paper
• Oven-safe up to 480 degrees F
• Fits half-sheet size pans; easy to clean
• Each baking mat measures approximately 11.6x16.5 inches (LxW)