I started THM (which is short for Trim Healthy Mama) over 3 years ago. I love it and am so grateful for the amazing recipes and health that has come along with the switch from normal eating to THM. My husband has been doing keto for about 2 years and loves that as well. Most THM S meals would be considered keto so it works out well for us. But there are some things that don’t cross over from THM to keto.
I love my THM baked goods and make them quite often. My husband is always making sure that he is allowed to have them on Keto because they most always have baking blend in them. I was pretty sure it was okay but I wanted to check the ingredients just to make sure. So is THM baking blend keto-friendly?
Yes! The THM baking blend is keto-friendly. Actually, the THM baking blend is a much better option than even almond flour or coconut flour. It’s not that those are bad but they are very “heavy” or “dense”. They are a lot of calories. That’s not terrible but you do want to be careful not to have really calorie-heavy foods all the time.
When people start the keto diet they think “Cheese, nuts, and meat!” Which yes those are all technically allowed on keto but you will have a hard time losing weight if you just have those things. You need to make sure you have lots of greens and low carb veggies in your diet.
Anyway, back to the baking blend!
We have now figured out that the THM baking blend is, in fact, keto-friendly but…
What is the Trim Healthy Mama baking blend?
Trim Healthy mama baking blend is a gluten-free, low glycemic baking mix.
The baking blend is a mixture of Oat Fiber, Organic Coconut Flour, Golden Flax Meal, Blanched Almond Flour, Collagen Peptides, Glucomannan (organic konjac extract powder).
THM baking blends Ingredients/Benefits
If you look at the ingredients of the baking blend ( Oat Fiber, Organic Coconut Flour, Golden Flax Meal, Blanched Almond Flour, Collagen Peptides, Glucomannan (organic konjac extract powder) You will notice the ingredients that make up the baking blend are very healthy for you. Let me tell you a little bit about each ingredient and why it is good for you.
- Oat Fiber
Oat fiber is a good source of insulable fiber. Insulable fiber is best explained as “roughage” or the digestive part of the plant. Oat fiber when consumed can help tremendously with bowel or digestive issues.
- Coconut flour
Now when I said that coconut flour and almond flour were heavier on calories that did not mean that it was unhealthy it just means that if you want to lose weight you want to be a little more careful with how much and how often you use it. Coconut flour has many benefits as well.
Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour made from coconuts. It is full of fiber and MCT oil. Just like the oat fiber, it will help your digestive system but it will also help with heart health and will work to regulate your blood sugar.
- Golden Flax Meal
I could spend all day on the benefits of golden flax meal. (which is the same as golden flaxseed it is just ground up) But I will try to keep it short and not bore you. I will just give you a quick list of the amazing benefits.
- Full of nutrients
- High in Fiber
- Aids in lowered blood pressure
- Filled with high-quality protein
- Help control blood sugar
- Aids in controlling hunger
- Almond flour
Again almond flour is not bad! It actually has its own list of unique benefits. Just like coconut flour, it is gluten-free flour. But besides that, it is high in protein, manganese & vitamin E.
- Collagen Peptides
Collagen is crazy stuff! Its main benefit is joint strength. But it also makes your hair healthier and nails stronger. I actually have a little testimony about collagen. I get collagen from THM and put it in my oatmeal every day. ( you can take it plain, put it in coffee, etc.) A few months back I could not grow my nails. If they started getting long at all they would start splitting in half. Once I started taking collagen they now are growing long and strong.
- Glucomannan
Glucomannan works in your body to again cholesterol and controls blood sugar. It also helps with weight loss and inflammation in the body.
More about THM Baking Blend
Can I use the THM baking blend in place of almond flour?
I touched on this a little bit already but let’s talk about it more. Yes, you can use the thm baking blend in place of almond flour. As I mentioned it would actually be a good idea because the baking blend is lighter as far as calories go and it is healthier for you.
Is THM baking blend gluten-free?
Yes! The THM baking blend is gluten-free. As I mentioned above it is a great “flour” substitute. The baking blend is great for those trying to lose weight and also those who are looking for a good gluten-free flour. But it will take some time getting used to because the thm baking blend is dryer than traditional flour. Speaking of which…
Can I substitute THM baking blend for flour?
Yes, you can! But you do not want to use even measurements. The baking blend is more “thirsty” than traditional flour and if you use the same amount will leave your baked goods dry and crumbly. I would suggest trying recipes that have already converted so that you don’t get discouraged from the start. Keto and THM are so popular you can pretty much find a recipe for anything!
Here is my favorite cookie recipe. I swear you would never know they were healthy!
Are there Copycat THM baking blend recipes?
Obviously you can tell I love the Trim healthy mama baking blend. I love the taste and health benefits it provides. I feel like the cost is not that bad. By the time you buy everything, you need for the copy cat recipes you are not really going to save that much.
But yes there are copy cat recipes out there. I personally have not made one up myself and can’t take credit for any of the recipes but if you look online you can find multiple bloggers who have come up with copycat recipes.
Like I said for myself I have found that it is worth it to just buy it from the THM store. If you want to try it for yourself you can check it out here.
Quick personal testimony
I am a huge THM fan. I used to get so sick eating the normal American diet and was so thrilled to find THM. I got headaches all the time and had a constant stomach ache. I literally thought it was normal to feel that way. I can’t tell you how much it changed the way I felt when I changed my lifestyle and cut out the white bread and sugars. I don’t work for THM but I feel like I should I love it so much.
Conclusion
When starting a new diet it can be confusing what you can and can’t have. I know when I started my journey I was always questioning things. It is nice to know the things you can have and also the best options. As I said almond flour and coconut flour are keto-friendly but they are very calorie-heavy whereas the thm baking blend it a great mixture of flours and ingredients that offer a lighter flour option.
Whether you are sticking to trim healthy mama or keto the thm baking blend would be the best all-around flour for you to use. It is light in calories and also has very healthy disease-fighting ingredients in it.
If you want to get your hands on some you can follow this link to the trim healthy mama store. If you want to try their other products I would highly recommend them. They are all very high quality and taste great. Their prices are also very reasonable.
