6 elm-pr-5 elm-pointer-events-auto elm-cursor-pointer elm-font-sans elm-bg-transparent elm-text-lg elm-border-0 elm-px-0 elm-keto baked goods-full elm-py-3. 6 elm-text-dd-gray-900 elm-cursor-pointer elm-pointer-events-auto elm-text-lg elm-transition elm-no-underline elm-py-3.

Traditionally, many choose to thicken sauces and soups with high-carb ingredients like flour or cornstarch. If you’re eating very low carb, keto, or gluten-free, those are not good options. Instead, you can use alternative ingredients, which we’ll describe below. As an added plus, there are also some simple cooking techniques that yield a creamier consistency without adding carbs or dairy. Lastly, in this guide, we’ll walk you through which keto and low carb foods naturally thicken recipes and can add a bit of flavor, protein, and fat while keeping carbs low.

Get your personalized meal plan with a FREE 30-day trial! Top 5 keto thickener substitutes Most low carb or keto thickeners are made from vegetable gums or fiber and often have very few — if any — carbs. Some thickeners work best in cold applications while others work well for baking or cooking. Here are a few that we’ve used in our Diet Doctor test kitchens.