Category Archives: Low Carb

Keto and Low Carb Survival Guide for Holiday Parties

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Cheese boards, fruit trays, charcuterie, sweet and salty snacks– oh my! To many of us, a smorgasbord of holiday party snacks is an invitation to over indulge  . . . ‘tis the season, fa, la, la!  To others, especially those trying to be mindful of a low-carb lifestyle or weight-loss diet (like keto, paleo, etc.), just the sight of a high-carb, high-calorie food fest turns the mood from happy to high stress.  beef charcuterie cheeseboard - paleo, keto and low carb options   But fear not, you can still treat yourself to a night of delicious nibbling and drink by following these diet-friendly and low-carb tips that are much less naughty and way more nice. Read on for my low carb and keto holiday snack tips! Continue reading →

Sugar-free Chocolate Churro Puppy Chow with Collagen 

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Now you can indulge your sweet holiday snack cravings (without all that sugar) thanks to my recipe for Sugar-free Chocolate Churro Puppy Chow with Collagen  “Puppy Chow,” a popular cereal-based snack (I secretly love), is also known by a myriad of other odd names including Muddy Buddies, Reindeer Crunch, Christmas Kibble (I made that one up) and more. Traditionally made with a ton of sugar and pretty much no protein, except what comes from the nut butter used, it’s normally a no-no on my list. Sugar Free Chocolate Churro Puppy Chow with Collagen

However, my makeover puppy chow recipe is less naughty and more nice with no added table sugar. Instead I used KetoseSweet (more about that below), sugar-free chocolate chips, a natural nut butter and unflavored collagen hydrolysate to add a boost of protein and nutrients to help me recover from my active lifestyle. Read on to get this easy, healthy snack recipe that will be a hit at your holiday parties and for edible gift giving.

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Ancho Apple Cider Brisket for Instant Pot

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As we finish up fall and move into winter, I feel like the “turbo charge” button has been pushed on my family’s busy schedule . . . along with an insatiable hunger to fuel it. I need hearty yet healthy meals that don’t required me to devote and entire day in the kitchen whip up “good muscle-making grub,” as my teen boys would but it. Beef is always at the top of their request list and my recipe for Ancho Apple Cider Brisket for Instant Potor  is a simple, speedy and satisfying solution to their “what’s for dinner” demands.

Ancho Apple Cider Brisket in Instant Pot - make a hearty, healthy beef dinner for your family in just 1 1/2 hours (45 minutes cooking time, 45 minutes instant pot pressure and release time). Spices are seared on before cooking for maximum flavor and a sweet-savory finishing sauce is made with cooking liquids. So yummy and a great solution for busy day meals.

I’ve used an Instant Pot to reduce the cooking time on this braised-style brisket and upped the flavor with southwestern and seasonal ingredients. Read on for a fast, flavorful beef recipe and learn how to cook a brisket in the Instant Pot. Continue reading →

Blue Cheese, Cherry and Pistachio Spread | Low Carb, Keto

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Blue Cheese, Cherry and Pistachio Spread is a creamy, dreamy addition to your holiday menu – or even simple snack for every day. Blue Cheese Cherry Pistachio Spread - low carb and keto friendly

As we close out these last few months of the year in high gear, it’s always nice to have a 5-minute holiday appetizer in your back pocket  – and this spread (or dip) is a festive, flavorful and fast winner! Even with a bit of dried fruit, this low-carb recipe can work as a treat for those on the keto diet. Read on to get this keto-friendly and low carb appetizer recipe. Continue reading →

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

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It might seem like pumpkin is on repeat here, but nothing wrong with trying to find another way to enjoy pumpkin this time of year – am I right?! Lovers of this seasonal flavor sensation will love my Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake, a not-so-classic take on a popular Mexican dessert (which means “three milks” cake in Spanish).

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

 

Not only does it (lip) smack of pumpkin spice and maple, this pretty much sugar-free cake is free of table sugar (duh), taking the cake down from 56g carbs to just 18g carbs (and 500 calories to 358 calories) thanks to natural sweetener alternatives . . . aka, it’s sugar swap time!  Impress your guests with this feast-worthy and feel good yet low-carb dessert for the holidays – hint, hint, Thanksgiving dessert idea! Continue reading →