#72 How I Pulled Off a Keto Vegan Birthday Feast for 12!

In this special birthday episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast, I share the delicious chaos of hosting a keto vegan lunch for 12 guests. From rich chocolate cheesecake and zesty lemon mousse to stuffed chestnut mushrooms and a perfectly seasoned Juicy Marbles loin, the menu was a mix of indulgence and creativity that had even the biggest sceptics asking for seconds. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my kitchen triumphs (and a few near-disasters), share tips for making keto vegan dishes that impress, and reveal the drink choices that kept everyone happy—except for that lonely, untouched Porn Star Martini. Whether you’re planning your own celebration or just curious how to make a show-stopping keto vegan feast, this episode is packed with ideas, laughs, and plenty of chocolate. Grab a glass of your favourite low-carb drink and join me for this birthday bonanza! 🎉 The Menu Chocolate Cheesecake I used an 8” square dish, 150g almond flour 40 cocoa powder 40g sugar free sugar 100g melted butter Filling: 225g chocolate melted 300g cream cheese 100g sugar 2tsp vanilla essence 2tbs cocoa mixed with: 500ml double cream – Elmlea plant double On reflection I should have added more chocolate to this – it was really good, but not quite chocolatey enough. Lemon Mousse 750ml 600g Violife Cream Cheese 75g sugar free sugar 2 lemons – zest and juice Whip cream first Beat Cream cheese and sugar Then whip all together Add juice and zest of lemons and keep whipping until firm. On reflection – don’t bother adding the cream cheese – it didn’t need it. Just sugar, cream and lemon juice should make it a good enough consistency but make and eat on the same day.   Chestnut Stuffed Mushrooms 900g Chestnut Mushrooms This Isn’t Bacon Lardons x 2 Sainsburys FF cream cheese – 3 pots Smoked paprika Garlic granules Chives chopped Roasted Celeriac Juicy Marbles Loin – lightly season and sit for at least an hour before roasting. Roasted tomatoes on the vine with thyme Artichokes, garlic and rosemary Asparagus (add butter and seasoning). Drinks: Cocktails 3 options and make sugar free when you can or don’t drink those with sugary liqueurs in. Hugo – best option for keto, Espresso Martini – the worst thing about that is the Kahlua, Porn Star Martini – a definite no but had it for my guests but no one drank it anyway! Red wine – pinot noir Crémant Beer for anyone who wanted White and rose wine – always opt for dryest you can find G&T #KetoVegan #KetoVeganPodcast #KetoBirthday #VeganBirthdayFeast #KetoDesserts #VeganCheesecake #LowCarbVegan #KetoVeganRecipes #PlantBasedKeto #KetoPartyFood #VeganEntertaining #ChocolateCheesecake #StuffedMushrooms #KetoDrinks #KetoFriendly Valuable Resources For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how   Host Bio Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle. Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067 Email: [email protected] https://theketovegan.podbean.com/