Keto Pancake Puffs

Traditional pancakes are a no-no on a keto diet, made with flour (hello, carbs) and topped with sugary syrup (hello, more carbs.) I think my body absorbs the carbohydrates just at the mere glance. But, oh how hard it can be to say “no” to this delicious breakfast and brunch dish –and now I don’t have to thanks to my Keto Pancake Puffs.  Keto Pancake Puffs - a yummy, low-carb breakfast

I like the “puff” format over a big pancake because you can pop one or two in your mouth for a snack, or enjoy more for a main meal. Kinda like a healthy donut hole, too! However, the batter CAN be used to make mini or full-sized keto pancakes – read on to get all the details. Continue reading

Orange-Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados | Low-carb

Even if you’re sloppin’ through the snow up North, you can bring a little West Coast sunshine to the dinner table with my Orange-Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados. The vibrant colors and vitamin-packed goodness is just what you need to put a little spring in your step until Spring!Orange Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Avocados

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Thai Cucumber Grapefruit Salad

My Thai Cucumber Grapefruit Salad is a crunchy and crazy-tasty way to bring color to your winter dinner – and add a welcomed punch of vitamin C. I love citrus season and coming up with new ways to use all the different varieties –like lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and, today, grapefruit in a citrus salad!

Thai Grapefruit Cucumber Salad

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20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes

It’s National Southern Food Day on January 22nd . . . that’s a thing, y’all! Traditional southern food is a reflection of who we are and where we came from, it’s what brings us together at family gatherings, holidays, special occasions and as regional collective. There are a lot of basic themes of southern food, but most is as unique as the mama that’s putting her spin on it. My “take” is to make healthy southern food based on the classic recipes, using fresh and “fitter” ingredients – I get a burr in my britches (and sometimes bee in my bonnet) when people assume you can’t make healthy southern food.20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes thefitfork.com

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Charcuterie Crunch Beef Jerky Trail Mix

Serving a meat and cheese tray is a game day tradition at my parties, and so is setting out big bowl of crunchy-munch snack mix. I’m thinking, why not combine the two dishes, save some time in the making, and streamline the snacking process?!   My Charcuterie Crunch Beef Trail Mix is an all-flavor, no fumble game day snack that is packed with a little protein for the win. Charcuterie Crunch Beef Trail MixRead on to get this beef jerky trail mix recipe featuring lots of yummy finger foods inspired by the likes of proven party food heroes – charcuterie boards, cheese trays and fruit platter! Continue reading