Oat Fiber.... not keto?

(KB Keto) #13

I joined one and it makes my brain hurt sometimes. People on facebook are the experts and thats that. and there are far too many trolls. I watched one guy argue with everyone that you dont need dietary fat and that eating 60g of protein per meal is the way to go…

Now some of the recipe posts are interesting and fun to play with.

On the topic of oats - maybe. I think it’s already been said but it may affect you or it may not. Blood tells no lies (but sometimes it keeps secrets a day or 2). I try to stay away from all flours, etc as much as possible, but if Im going to make something delicious like my fathead pizza… it’s well worth the small amounts.
https://kbketo.com/fathead-pizza-grill

#14

That’s possible too. But I think it’s trading fiber for protein to get that effect. (I made some “bagels” today that used 2 1/2 cups of cheese and 1 cup of almond flour and the taste and texture are pretty similar. Since I’m trying to keep my protein lower, my daughter will probably eat most of these.)

I usually only experiment on weekends and keep things simple during the week. I need to get back to experimenting on fat bombs instead. Clearly, bread was on my mind this weekend.

On another note, I think I need to freeze the uncooked dough so I don’t bake a whole batch at one time. The leftovers are never as good as freshly baked. Wonder if that would work…

#15

I consider this no different that physillium husk fiber, but agree it is a grain. I guess I always thought fiber wasn’t absorbed by the body and pretty harmless.

The good news is that this brand of oat fiber is pretty expensive, so I don’t see myself using it daily (or weekly). :smiley:

#16

Very interesting thread…since I’m waiting for my oat fiber to arrive from Amazon today. And, imagine this, I bought vital wheat gluten (all because of that bread desire!) and also ordered the book Grain Brain! What a nut :stuck_out_tongue:

(Bacon, Not Stirred) #17

I know it’s not “technically” keto, but I swear by carbquick and carbalose flour for times when I neeeeeeeeeddddd bread products. Plus, by the time you work it out, your biscuits are nice and high fat, moderate protein and only 2 net carbs. Win in my book.

Do I normally eat it?

No.

Sometimes you just need to have a biscuit.

(Sophie) #18

I’ve been experimenting with oat fiber and I love it! I’ve found that I can sub it in a 1/1 ratio for coconut flour because it acts the same in absorption. It also save a few carbs so that’s always a plus in my book. I haven’t tested my blood glucose yet but maybe I’ll do a small experiment this weekend if I get up the nerve to prick myself so many times…oh, I’ll have to make some keto cookies or something to test too. Damn this Keto, always making me work! :laughing:

Sandwich bread
#19

I don’t do any testing to verify I’m in ketosis, so I’m going by what feels best for me and keeps me losing weight. One day it’s possible I’ll get another glucometer that actually works. I will always tweak this WOE to keep my momentum going. I haven’t used the oat fiber recently, but I definitely will because like @katiea said, Sometimes you just need to have a biscuit.

(Trish Bauguess Voss) #20

Where’s the recipe :grin:!

(KCKO, KCFO) #21

I have no idea, @KYZ was asking about using it in some recipes from a keto cookbook, and some one replied they used it :

rettakatRetta StephensonLegacyJul '17
I just made sugar free zucchini choc chip cookies using oat fiber as one of the ingredients.

Oat Fiber, Per 1 Tablespoon:

Calories 0
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbs 3 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 0
Protein 0

Net carbs, minus fiber: 0g

#22

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so sorry, saw this post from work and forgot to post when I got home… This is the biscuit recipe I use oat fiber in. They are really good fresh, but I’m not a huge fan of them leftover.

PS Oat fiber helps make an awesome pie crust. See video (recipe in description) here:

(Sophie) #23

Since this post, I’ve been using Oat Fiber for my pancakes. It’s awesomeness! :heart_eyes:

(Brian) #24

I don’t know if it’s “keto” or not. It IS low carb. It’s pretty much low everything, except fiber. (Not to be confused with oat flour, two different things!) For the most part, oat fiber is about texture.

Purists may have a problem with it because it’s a grain. I say, if it’s not a problem for you, and if it helps you to enjoy some low carb foods that you wouldn’t get to otherwise, go for it. The keto police aren’t going to be blasting through your door to scold you.

(Stefanie CB) #25

I use a home made imitation Trim Healthy Mama baking blend. It makes for perfect pancakes, mug cakes and Dutch babies.

It is:
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 coconut flour
1/4 cup flax meal
1/4 cup oat fiber
1 TBS baking powder

I use 2 heaping TBS with one egg and almond milk to desired consistency for pancakes.

1 cup baking blend and 1 cup almond flour with 6 eggs, 4 TBS cream cheese and almond milk plus 2 TBS swerve and 1 tsp baking powder with almond milk to desired consistency, topped with frozen berries, optionally almond slivers and powdered swerve for a European style torte that can be topped with whipped cream.

(Cathy) #26

Oat fiber is fine in terms of carbohydrates but many people believe that any grain is counter to good health and oat products fall into that classification.

(Mel Langer) #27

Oat fiber is derived from oats but it is not the same as using oats nor the same as using oat bran, it is completely different as it is the fiber without the other properties. It has a 0% glycemic index, 27.1 grams of carbs per oz but you subtract the 27.1 grams of fiber contained to get the end result of 0 net carbs. On keto it is not the base carbs it is the net carbs. Oat fiber IS KETO. I hope that helps to clarify the issue at hand.

(Cathy) #28

Many people count all carbs including those that are fiber. The thinking is that some fiber is actually digest able or somewhat digestible so erring on the side of caution.

A bit of history ~ Dr. Eades (Protein Power) is the one who made the concept of netting out fiber popular and he has said he wished he had not because it is not really accurate.

(57545a7b73bd8be14bca) #29

Oat fiber is too expensive. Can I use phyllium husk instead ?

(Cathy) #30

Psyllium husk is very absorbent and will take up more liquid than oat fiber so I don’t think they are interchangeable.

(NADIA GOODMAN) #31

As with all things Keto /LCHF we need to work out what’s ok for us as individuals. When cautious about the mixed reviews then try for yourself. If it doesn’t cause spikes in glucose or kick you out of ketosis or whatever is relevant to the individual in maintaining their health status quo then give it a go.
I have just ordered a pack today :+1:

(Teb Tengri) #32

Most fiber ends up in the gut and there gets converted to short chain fatty acids, gas, etc iirc

As everyone else has said, if you don’t come out of ketosis and a glucometer doesn’t tell you it’s raising your fasted blood sugar you’re probably ok.