Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Balls (Low-carb)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

Low-carb Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Balls are the perfect little, no-cook solution for summer snacking. They store in the fridge or freezer, making them cool and at-the-ready when hunger strikes.

These blueberry chocolate chip cheesecake inspired "bites" satisfy your sweet-tooth with no added sugar. Plus, added collagen gives a protein boost to provide a sustaining snack and post-workout refuel. Super easy, no bake! Low carb and keto friendly.

Blueberries add so much flavor and natural sweetness, plus all those amazing blue and purple food nutrients that you don’t find many other places. I used a (no-sugar-added) berry-flavored collagen (THEFITFORK10OFF) will save you at GreatLakesWellness.com) which amplifies the berry flavor even more, but I’ve made the recipe also with unflavored cohttps://bit.ly/GreatLakesWellnessllagen (and even vanilla whey) and the snack is still just as special. The choice is yours!

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Cream cheese makes the base of this recipe, along with a little coconut flour (and the previously mentioned collagen powder) to firm it up. Then it’s just stirring in chopped blueberries (fresh or frozen), some chopped sugar-free chocolate chips (or mini chips, if you can find them), setting in the freezer for 10 minutes to set up, then forming into eight little balls.

So EASY, so YUMMY, so BLUE – blueberry and chocolate loaded collagen cheesecake balls are perfect finger food treats for Red, White and Blue celebrations. I’m making a batch for a post-workout snack for an upcoming 4^th of July workout with my fitness boot camp. I like how they are pre-portioned and snack-sized, I can just pop one of the blueberry cheesecake bites my mouth rather than eating an entire chocolate chip blueberry cheesecake!

Each piece has about 100 calories, 4.6g net carb and 4.5g protein. If you want a keto cheesecake balls, make sure you are using full-fat cream cheese (which is what I have in the recipe and nutrition facts)

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Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Collagen Bites

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Course: Snack, workout

Keyword: blueberry, cheesecake, collagen, low carb

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

4 oz. cream cheese softened
4 Tbsp. collagen powder* berry flavored or unflavored
2 Tbsp. sugar-free choclate chips chopped
1/3 cup blueberries fresh or still frozen
1/3 cup coconut flour

Instructions

Coarsely chop chocolate chips and blueberries, add to bowl.
Stir in softened cream cheese, collagen powder* , and coconut flour until combined.
Put in freezer for 10 minutes to firm up. Use hands to roll into one big ball.
Cut this ball in half, and each half into 4 pieces – to make 8 total pieces.
Roll each piece between hand to make into tidier ball.
Keep leftovers in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

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Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites with Collagen- Keto, Gluten-Free

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

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Oooh la-la-la, lemon! Low-carb Lemon Coconut Bites are a quick, no-bake treat to make that taste just like little morsels of creamy cheesecake.

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites are no-bake, delicious and suitable for keto and gluten-free diets. Also uses collagen powder for added protein and wellness benefits!

Sublimely sweet-tart, low-carb and suitable for keto and gluten-free diets, these two-bite dessert bites are easier to manage portion size than slicing a wedge from the whole lemon cheesecake. Only 108 calories, 9g fat, 2.2g net carb, 5g protein per lemon coconut ball.

https://bit.ly/GreatLakesWellnessI incorporated lemon-lime collagen powder from Great Lakes Gelatin as a way to add protein, keep the carb count low and “dough” firm enough for shaping into balls. Plus, I get a boost from al the health benefits of collagen. As an older athlete, I use it for joint support and workout recovery, but also appreciate all the extra benefits it brings to hair, skin, nails . . . and even sleep.

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Keep Low-carb Lemon Coconut Bites are as easy as mixing up a few easy ingredients, rolling into balls, and storing in the fridge to snack on whenever the urge for something sweet comes on (they are sugar free)! Just a tiny bit of turmeric is the secret ingredient that gives a natural yellow color!

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5 from 4 votes

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites with Collagen

Prep Time

5 mins

chill

25 mins

A two-bite treat that is friendly for keto and gluten-free diets — creamy, citrusy and easy-peasy to make! Incorporates collagen powder for extra protein and wellness benefits.

Course: Dessert, Snack, workout

Keyword: coconut, collagen, lemon

Servings: 10 bites

Calories: 108 kcal

Ingredients

4 oz. full fat cream cheese softened
1 tbsp. full fat sour cream
½ cup super-fine almond flour
2 tbsp. coconut flour
¼ cup Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Lemon-Lime Flavor*
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut divided

Instructions

Mix together cream cheese and sour cream until blended. Next stir in almond flour, coconut flour, collagen powder, and 2 tbsp. shredded coconut (sprinkle remainder of coconut on a plate. Now, place “dough” in fridge to firm up for 25 minutes. Remove and make approximate 1 tbsp. balls by rolling between clean hands. Then roll in coconut to stick on top, repeat with remaining dough. Makes 10. Store leftovers in air-tight container in fridge for up to 1 week.

Recipe Notes

*You can substitute plain unflavored collagen and add 10 -20 drops liquid stevia and ¼ tsp. lemon extract to the recipe instead.

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5-minute Party Prep with (Zero ABV) Red Raiderade and Pineapple-Bacon Cream Cheese Dip

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

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Whether it’s football season, basketball season or summer break sitting out by the pool, we all want some tasty, easy-to-make snacks and beverages to tide us through the fun.

I decided to pay tribute to Texas Tech University, mainly due to a new Red Raider in the family this Fall (my youngest son) and also taking into account my husband and I are both graduates of this fine institution in Lubbock, just south of the Panhandle. Hit ‘em, Wreck ‘em, Texas Tech!!

*Here’s the kid going to Texas Tech, shhh let’s not tell him Mom posted his photo here!*

In just five minutes, I can whip together a non-alcoholic drink (Red Raiderade – a Michelada mocktail) and snack dip that the whole gang loves thanks to a few of my new favorite products. Keep reading for all the delicious deets!

First, let’s start with the drink Zero-AFB “Red Raiderade” – think of a Michelada mocktail or Ojo Rojo that is alcohol free and you get the idea, but lighter, fewer calories and no hangover. These types of tomato beer drinks are so popular in Texas and so refreshing with a spicy bite! Instead of a Mexican beer though, I just substitute unsweetened sparkling water with lime or lemon flavor in my non-alcoholic Michelada version. This sparkling water, along fresh juice of a lime, Clamato juice and a splash of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce are all poured over ice in a tall pint glass – and I garnish the glass edges with Tajin!

Speaking of pint glasses, I’m feeling super school spirited with College Town Glassware from Well and Told. Get a pair of classic pint glasses printed with the map of your favorite college town – I picked Lubbock for Texas Tech University, but there are lots of choice from around the country.

5 Minute Party Prep with seedz crackers, bacon pineapple dip and no alcohol Red Raiderade (like a Michelada tomato beer cocktail)

Now, for snacks in a snap, you can’t go wrong with crackers and cream cheese spread – that easy-peasy classic preparation of opening a brick of cream cheese and pouring preserves over the top. However, instead of my typical Jalapeno jam, I found these fabulous “everything sauces” from Ricante – made in Costa Rica and now all over the U.S. (look for them in Whole Foods or on Amazon). There are four different choices in this line up of spicy tropical sauces (which are friendly for keto, gluten-free and Whole30 diets).

Use them for dipping, marinating, salad dressing and reducing/glazing with meats – I chose the Tropical Pineapple Habanero Infused Everything Sauce and just doused it right over the cream cheese and then dumped on extra diced pineapple and crumbled bacon. Pineapple Bacon Cream Cheese Dip will make you feel very tropical and no worries! It’s SO GOOD with veggies sticks or crackers.

And speaking of crackers, I don’t set out crappy crackers for my 5 minute party prep – lol! Only the best stuff for me, the family and lucky guests — I like to serve Top Seedz Crackers. Top Seeds Crackers are SO DELISH are were created by Rebecca, an avid traveler and sports competitor, who knows first-hand (as do I) that healthy eating influences with way we live and feel in our bodies. She insists on good, natural ingredients like roasted seeds that are naturally vitamin and mineral dense with other important nutrients to fuel an active lifestyle like fiber and protein. I just adore these roasted seed crackers, so crunchy, satisfying, and flavorful (several options)– they really tide me over!

So anyway, cheers to your favorite college, sports team, season of the year or WHATEVER – and drinking and snacking responsibly and with good health in mind! What are your favorite tips for quick entertaining and putting together 5 minute party prep?

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No Alcohol Red Raiderade (Zero ABV Michelada)

Prep Time

2 mins

Total Time

2 mins

Enjoy all the flavor of a citrusy, spicy sparkling tomato drink without any alcohol — my easy Red Raiderade is low-cal, low-carb and no hangover.

Course: beverages, Drinks

Keyword: clamato, entertaining, low carb, no alcohol, party

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 36 kcal

Ingredients

Tajin Chili Lime seasoning for coating the glass rim
4 ounces Clamato tomato juice
4 ounces sparkling water, lemon or lime flavor (unsweetened)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
3 to 8 dashes tabasco sauce, depending on heat preference
Garnishes like lime slice, cherry tomato, pepper, etc

Instructions

Wet rim of pint glass and set inverted on plat sprinkled with Tajin, move around to get some to stick to the rim.
Turn back over and fill pint glass 1/3 with ice.
Pour in Clamato, sparkling water, lime juice, Tabasco and worstershire sauce, gently stir with tall spoon or straw.
Add any garnishes desired, enjoy.

Recipe Notes

36 calories, 6.5g net carb, 0 fat, 242mg sodium, 0.5g protein

“Shake It Up” Paleo Watermelon Ice Cream

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own!

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Warmer weather is on the way and I’m craving all the watermelon things and quite literally working my appetite up! Check out my “Shake It Up” Paleo Watermelon Ice Cream that is fun to make as it is to eat!

Do you have memories of making “kick the can” ice cream at summer camp or spring break gathering as a kid? Back in the day, my mom would pour in the ingredients for ice cream into a can and then stick that can into a bigger can filled with ice and salt. Then my brother and I would kick, roll and throw that can around until a creamy sweet treat formed from our hard work!

“Shake It Up” Paleo Watermelon Ice Cream - no ice cream machine or freezer necessary. Simple ingredients poured into a zip-top baggie and then place into a container with ice and salt. Then, it’s a 15-minutes of shake-shake-shaking to create a creamy frozen dessert treat that is added sugar free, lower carb, Paleo-friendly and with a vegan option. A fun family activity and way to sneak exercise into your day. #Ad — Pin this for later!

I took the same idea for this no-machine-needed, no-churn ice cream and turned it into a healthier version with fewer carbs and suitable for Paleo diets – and, of course, it features my favorite fruit – WATERMELON! Plus, you get a little 15-minute workout during the human-powered freezing process.

3 cups of watermelon has only 120 calories! — 3 cups of chopped watermelon has only 120 calories!

Technically, you can make “kick the can” ice cream (or in this case, “shake the container” ice cream) with any type flavor profile you desire. However, for me, watermelon was a non-negotiable featured ingredient – the amount and volume of watermelon used (3 cups cubed) helped me to cut some of the extreme richness and displace some of the calories used with the second main ingredient – full-fat coconut cream. Did you know that three cups of cubed watermelon have just 120 calories?!

Watermelon also adds natural sweetness and a bumper crop of health benefits for my active lifestyle like vitamin C and A, lycopene for heart health, and the amino acid l-citrulline which studies show may help move blood through the body, lower blood pressure, and help lessen muscle soreness after a workout. Plus, watermelon always puts me in a happy mood.

Watermelon is deliciously sweet, but I added a few drops of stevia to bring up the coconut cream. Collagen powder from Great Lakes Wellness (save 10% code: THEFITFORK10OFF) is also added for a protein boost and other functional nutrition.

For me specifically as an older runner and athlete, I use collagen to help support my joints, ligaments, bones and overall wellness. Collagen combined with the l-citrulline in watermelon is a big win-win for my workout recovery. Feel free to use an animal or plant-based collagen powder depending on your dietary needs – or, the collagen powder can be omitted completely without any change to the recipe.

This low carb watermelon ice cream is super easy to make – let the kids make their own batch and have a family “shake off” to see who can get theirs to freeze first! Simply toss cubed watermelon in a blender with full-fat coconut cream, and puree it all up.

Next, pour watermelon coconut ice cream mixture in a heavy-duty zip-top bag and set inside a larger container filled with ice and 1/2 cup salt. Salt will typically be labeled “ice cream salt” or “rock salt,” in in a pinch you can use COARSE sea salt (but not regular table salt). I had to go this route as the rush on rock salt cause by the recent Texas storm. Now it is in the 80s – crazy Texas weather!

When choosing your container, you can use a big old coffee can like my mom did (if they even sell coffee like that anymore). I preferred to use a big-mouthed water jug with handle so that I could swing it around! In a pinch, you can also put the ice and salt in a bigger gallon-sized baggie.

Then all that’s left is shaking, swinging, kicking or rolling it around for about 15 minutes until the coldness of the ice (kept colder by the salt) and constant motion of the container creates a creamy sweet reward for your work!

“Shake It Up” Watermelon Ice Cream Exercise Ideas

Shake it Up Watermelon Ice Cream is a fun activity for kids of all ages — sneaking that exercise in is a win-win. Stock the freezer with frozen watermelon cubes for year-round enjoyment.

For a complete demo on how to make Shake it Up (Kick the Can) Watermelon Ice Cream, watch my IGTV video HERE.

Check out the other amazing and creative watermelon recipes at Watermelon.org like Creamy Watermelon Sherbet and Watermelon Ice Cream Bars.

5 from 3 votes

“Shake It Up” Paleo Watermelon Ice Cream

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Work up a hunger for this simple and naturally sweet watermelon ice cream that is friendly for lower carb and Paleo diets. No churning required, simply shake the ice and salt filled outer container for 15 minutes until you create a sweet reward! Fun for kids and whole family.

Servings: 4

Calories: 232 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups chopped watermelon frozen if you want a head start, but not necessary
1 13.5-oz can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup unflavored collagen powder optional
5 – 15 drops liquid stevia
5 to 6 cups ice cubes
½ cup rock salt or coarse salt
Topping of choice

Instructions

Add chopped watermelon to blender. Use cold watermelon chunks or if you want a head start, use frozen chunks.
Add full-fat coconut milk to pitcher. Other milk options can be used (like almond milk, light coconut milk, or whole milk), but will create a less creamy result.
If desired, add a plant-based or animal-based unflavored collagen powder to blender. This may be omitted completely without need to swap for another ingredient.
Blend everything up until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste test the mixture and add stevia drops to achieve your level of sweet preference.
Pour mixture into a 1-quart freezer-style zip-top baggie; seal tightly.
Fill container with half of the ice and salt. Use a container similar to a large coffee can, handled wide-mouth jug, or even gallon sized heavy-duty zip-top bag.
Add tightly sealed smaller baggie of watermelon mixture in center. Top with remaining ice and salt. Close container lid or seal tightly.
Shake vigorously for approximately 15 minutes, constantly moving the ice around ice cream mixture.
Remove ice cream bag from container and snip off end. Pipe into four small bowl or cones. Enhance with toppings as desired (I used crushed freeze-dried strawberries).

Recipe Notes

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PB & J Greek Yogurt Dip (with Raspberry Chia Quick Jam)

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

Peanut butter and jelly is a nostalgic childhood flavor combo, am I right?! I’ve transformed the delicious duo into a creamy Greek yogurt dip swirled with a ribbon of homemade “jam” made from frozen raspberries and chia seeds. It’s ideal for dunking in apple slices, jicama sticks, cinnamon pita chips, or however you want to freestyle it!

Treat the kids (and yourself) to this smart protein snack with (no added sugar) that can be whipped up in minutes. Get the recipe for PB&J Greek Yogurt Dip today and start dipping, dunking, drizzling . . . or just dive in!

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Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Balls (Low-carb)

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites with Collagen- Keto, Gluten-Free

5-minute Party Prep with (Zero ABV) Red Raiderade and Pineapple-Bacon Cream Cheese Dip

“Shake It Up” Paleo Watermelon Ice Cream

“Shake It Up” Watermelon Ice Cream Exercise Ideas

For a complete demo on how to make Shake it Up (Kick the Can) Watermelon Ice Cream, watch my IGTV video HERE.

PB & J Greek Yogurt Dip (with Raspberry Chia Quick Jam)