5 Things to Know About Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
- Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is the first Keto Certified pasta. It is also gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
- Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is completely grain-free. It doesn’t contain any wheat, oats, rice, or any other grains.
- Each serving of Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese contains 7 grams net carbs, 17 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein.
- Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is a high fiber food. Each serving contains 20 grams of dietary fiber which is over 70% of your daily fiber needs.
- Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese comes in two flavors: White Cheddar and Yellow Cheddar.
Why Use Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is a classic meal that is a part of many people’s childhoods and upbringing. It is the perfect combination of deliciousness and convenience. It is therefore only fair that you would want to indulge in it even after transitioning to a ketogenic diet.
However, traditional mac and cheese just doesn’t fit on a ketogenic diet. A single serving of mac and cheese can have over 40 grams of net carbs. This is mostly due to the fact that the macaroni is made from wheat which is over 95% carbs.
There are plenty of keto mac and cheese recipes on the internet but most of them require a sizable investment of time and resources. We imagine no one wants to spend one and a half hours preparing a single serving of mac and cheese.
This is why we have taken time and developed the perfect mac and cheese that is not only Keto Certified but also healthy, delicious, and convenient. In addition to all these great qualities, the Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is also affordable, starting at $2 per serving.
How to Enjoy Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
At Perfect Keto, we try to make our foods as versatile as possible so you can enjoy them how, when and where you please.
How to Prepare Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
- Boiling water
- Heavy Cream, ¼ cup
- Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons (Optional).
- Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
Directions:
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized pan.
- Add the macaroni to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes or until it is to desired consistency.
- Drain and rinse well with cold water.
- Return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the cream to the pasta and mix.
- Add the butter and mix for an even richer flavor.
- Feel free to mix it up with any other add-ins such as vegetables or bacon.
- Serve.
When to Eat Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
A serving of Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is substantial so it should be enough for lunch or dinner. However, feel free to enjoy it whenever you feel like a hearty bowl of mac and cheese.
You can eat Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese at home or at work if you have access to cooking facilities.
Who is Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese For?
Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese is for anyone who loves mac & cheese but also wants to get some nutritional value from it. We think it will be especially beneficial for you if you:
- Are on keto and you miss having mac & cheese
- Are having strong carb cravings
- Are trying to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
- Are a busy professional or parent (or both)
- Are looking to add more fiber to your diet
- Aren’t keto but you just want a healthier mac & cheese option
Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese Macros
Each 71 gram Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese serving contains:
- 290 calories
- 7 grams of net carbs
- 17 grams of fat from sunflower flour, cheese, milk solids, cream, and butter
- 24 grams of protein from lupin flour, sunflower flour, and milk solids
- 20 grams of fiber from lupin flour, sunflower flour, and soluble tapioca fiber
For the sake of comparison, an equal-sized serving of the popular Kraft mac and cheese has 360 calories, 47 grams of net carbs, 12 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, and only 2 grams of fiber.
If you choose to eat Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese as it is without adding cream and butter, then each serving will contain:
- 210 calories
- 6 g grams of net carbs
- 8 grams of fat
- 23 grams of protein
- 20 grams of fiber
How Does Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese Affect Ketosis and Blood Sugar?
Since Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese contains very few net carbs, it has a minimal effect on blood sugar levels and you should stay in ketosis even if you eat it regularly.
What’s Inside Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese?
Macaroni
- Lupin Flour
- Water
- Sunflower Flour
- Soluble Tapioca Fiber
- Xanthan Gum
Cheese Seasoning
Yellow Cheddar Flavor
- Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese
- Milk Solids
- Butter
- Salt
- Natural Flavors
- Milk fat
- Non-fat Dry Milk
- Annatto Extract
- Paprika Extract
- Yeast Extract
White Cheddar Flavor
- Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese
- Milk Solids
- Butter
- Salt
- Natural Flavors
- Milk fat
- Non-fat Dry Milk
- Sodium Phosphate
- Lactic Acid Powder
- Yeast Extract
- Xanthan Gum
All of our ingredients are natural and some even offer health benefits for example:
Lupin Flour
- Lupin flour is a type of flour made from the Lupin bean.
- The Lupin bean is a yellow bean popular in Mediterranean countries for its rich tart taste.
- In other parts of the world, it is ground to make Lupin flour. In fact, some wheat flour contains Lupin flour to enrich its flavor and color.
- The bean possesses a very rich nutrition profile with the most notable nutrients being fiber and protein.
- Fiber is a very important nutrient well-known for its role in maintaining digestive health. Dietary fiber is able to improve digestive health in two ways: acting as a prebiotic and improving gut motility[*].
- A prebiotic is a substance that acts as a source of food for the good bacteria in the gut. Gut motility is the stretching and contractions of the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract as food makes its way through.
- Protein, as you may know, is essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair of body structures. You may have seen some plant-based meat substitutes that are Lupin-based. This is due to the rich protein content of the bean.
Sunflower Seed Flour
- This is a type of flour made from grinding sunflower seeds.
- It isn’t as popular as almond flour but it has the advantage of being nut-free making it suitable for those with nut allergies.
- Seeds are one of the most keto-friendly foods. Sunflower seeds are low in carbs, and high in protein and fat.
- In addition to being very keto-friendly, sunflower seeds also offer a wide array of nutrients, particularly vitamin E.
- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with strong antioxidants properties[*]. Antioxidants are essential for human health because they help to fight disease-causing free radicals at the cellular level.
Soluble Tapioca Fiber
- Soluble tapioca fiber is a type of dietary fiber.
- It is made from tapioca starch but during processing, the product loses all of the starch and digestible carbohydrates. It therefore has 0 net carbs.
- Soluble tapioca fiber helps to prevent sharp spikes in blood glucose levels after eating[*]. This is because it slows down stomach emptying due to its low digestibility.
What’s Not Inside Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese?
Wheat Flour
Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese doesn’t contain any wheat or grain flour. The macaroni is instead made from Lupin and sunflower seed flour.
Allergens: soy, gluten, etc.
Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese doesn’t contain any soy, wheat, corn, or gluten. The only potential allergen present is milk.
Fillers
All the ingredients in Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese are there for a reason. It doesn’t contain any junk, bulking agents, or fillers.
Artificial flavors and colors
We only use natural ingredients including flavors, colors, and preservatives. The flavors come from the cheese itself and no artificial ones are used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese
Can I have mac & cheese on keto?
Yes, you can have mac & cheese on keto but not the normal kind.
You can only have low-carb mac & cheese on keto. This is because the macaroni in normal mac & cheese is made using wheat flour which is too high in carbs.
Always read the nutrition information of a mac & cheese brand to ensure that it fits your macros. Some brands may be labeled as keto-friendly but still contain non-keto ingredients like starches, gums, and preservatives.
What’s different about keto mac & cheese?
The main difference between keto mac & cheese and normal mac & cheese is the flour used to make the macaroni.
Normal mac & cheese uses wheat flour while keto mac & cheese uses low-carb flour like Lupin flour, almond flour, and sunflower seed flour.
How many servings are in each Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese box?
Each box of Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese has 2.5 servings of mac & cheese. However, feel free to portion the contents as you please. You can have smaller or bigger servings. Just remember to account for the changes when counting your macros.
What can I have with the Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese?
You can pair Perfect Keto Mac & Cheese with vegetables, a meat side, or a fruit dessert. We encourage you to add some veggies to your meal to balance it out and get some micronutrients with your meal.
If you have no access to vegetables, a fruit-based dessert like a keto-friendly fruit salad will do just as well. For a larger meal and some extra protein and fat, a meat dish like pork, beef, or chicken is an excellent option.