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

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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.

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! Save 10% at GreatLakesGelatin.com with discount code: THEFITFORK10OFF

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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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! Save 10% at GreatLakesGelatin.com with discount code: THEFITFORK10OFF

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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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! Save 10% at GreatLakesGelatin.com with discount code: THEFITFORK10OFF
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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

  1. 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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Cinnamon Peanut Butter Egg White Chips – Low Carb, Gluten Free

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Egg white chips, I’ve heard rumor of them . . . sometimes they are called cloud chips and popular with the keto and low carb diet fans.

Whether you call it a chip or cracker, I call this low-carb snack super yummy! Made from egg whites, peanut butter powder, cinnamon and stevia this keto-friendly recipes has almost no carbs or fat and a good source of protein. So addictive, you'll love them for entertaining or as a grab-and-go snack after a workout. 50 calories, 1g net carb and 8g protein per 12-chip serving.

I googled “how to make egg white chips” and found an assortment of savory takes on this low carb snack. The method on how to make egg white chips seemed time consuming, requiring them to be made in mini muffin tins and pulled out one by one (ugh, I’m thinking SO MUCH STICKING).

Whether you call it a chip or cracker, I call this low-carb snack super yummy! Made from egg whites, peanut butter powder, cinnamon and stevia this keto-friendly recipes has almost no carbs or fat and a good source of protein. So addictive, you'll love them for entertaining or as a grab-and-go snack after a workout. 50 calories, 1g net carb and 8g protein per 12-chip serving.

I also couldn’t find any type of egg white cloud crackers that were sweet . . . in a low carb sweet way. Everything was just salty, herby, cheesy — I have a sweet tooth and want a sweet egg white chip.

My solution to both the time consuming making process AND the lack of sweet egg white chips was to just come up with my own recipe and own way of making these keto snacks.

Just shake up egg white, PB powder, cinnamon and stevia in a jar, pour out on baking sheet!

A little protein powder, cinnamon and stevia blended into the egg whites was easy enough, especially just all dumped in a mason jar and given a vigorous shake to combine. After baked crispy this tasty flavor combo reminded me of some popular cereals — like Captain Crunch mixed with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Cut the egg white chips into squares BEFORE they are done baking.

Common factor here is the CRUNCH. If you can pour the egg white mixture thinly enough in a big sheet pan, and par bake, cut into squares, flip and continue baking you can get the crunchiest little bites of YUM! This process of cutting them in the pan eliminated the tedious process of cooking all these cinnamon egg white chips in muffin pans.

A serving of these cinnamon peanut butter egg white chips have just 50 calories for TWELVE chips. Also, just 1g net carb and and welcomed little protein boost of 8g. If you don’t eat them all in one sitting, the leftovers can be stored in the fridge (air-tight container) and then re-crisped in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then let cool down some.

These cinnamon peanut butter "chips" are made from egg whites and powdered peanut butter, baked and then cut into squares! Crispy, yummy, addictive -- only 50 calories, 8g protein and 1g net carb per serving of 12 crackers.
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Cinnamon Peanut Butter Egg White Chips
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
29 mins
 

This creative "chip" is made from egg whites — almost no carbs or fat and a good source of protein. So addictive, you'll love them for entertaining or as a grab-and-go snack after a workout.

Course: Appetizer, Snack, workout
Keyword: eggs, keto, low carb, sugar-free
Servings: 4 servings (12 chips each)
Calories: 50 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup 8oz 100% Egg Whites
  • ¼ cup peanut butter powder (like PB Fit) or almond powder, if preferred
  • 20 drops liquid Stevia more or less, depending on sweetness preference
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Generously coat 10” x 15” rimmed cookie pan with cooking spray, paying extra attention to corners/sides.
  2. Add all ingredient to jar with lid and shake vigorously until combined. Pour out onto baking sheet, the entire surface should be thinly covered.
  3. Bakes for 15 minutes total but in 3 stages: First bake for 5 min, then remove and make slices with knife (6 rows short side, 8 long side for 48 pieces). Second, return and bake 5 MORE min, Third, remove and carefully use flat spatula to pull up pieces and flip over and then return to bake 5 min MORE, or until golden and crispy.
  4. Remove and let cool 5 minutes. Store in air-tight container. If needed, crisp back up in microwave for 30 seconds or so when eating leftovers.
Recipe Notes

Makes 48 chips. A serving of 12 chips has 50 cal, 0.8g fat, 1g net carb, and 8g protein

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Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen – No Added Sugar, Gluten/Grain Free

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You’ll love this tasty little treat, Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen. A smart choice as a healthy dessert option, easy breakfast to meal prep or bedtime snack.

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In fact, I love to eat one of these healthy cheesecakes an hour or so before bed – the protein from the cottage cheese and collagen keeps me from getting hungry at night and support workout recovery and gains. In fact, studies show that most muscle “gains” happen during your deep, deep sleep. Both collagen and diary-products (like cottage cheese) are shown to support better sleep.

In addition to being a great snack or light meal for an active lifestyle, you’ll also love how easy these protein cheesecakes are to make – there is no official baking required, just a quick zap in the microwave to set the crust before topping with the cottage cheese filling. And, the orange protein cheesecake recipe makes four individual servings of collagen cheesecake which is great for portion control and meal prepping.

Each of these Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen has approximately 234 calories, 8g net carb and 19g protein – no added sugar and gluten free, grain free.

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Also, check out my past e-cookbook featuring lots of other variations on this same cottage cheese protein cheesecake recipe – No-Bake Protein Cheesecake Cookbook

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Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
chill
30 mins
Total Time
37 mins
 

These low-carb protein cheesecakes made with cottage cheese and collagen powder are healthy option for dessert, breakfast, bedtime snack. Also, conveniently single-portioned and easy to meal prep. No added sugar and grain/gluten free.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: cheesecake, coconut, cottage cheese, low carb, meal prep, orange
Servings: 4
Calories: 234 kcal
Ingredients
Crust:
  • ¼ cup almond meal
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon stevia baking blend
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Filling:
  • 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup vanilla collagen powder
  • ¼ cup orange juice
Topping:
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp. shredded coconut
  • Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips orange segments
Instructions
  1. Mix together almond meal, ¼ cup shredded coconut, cocoa powder, stevia, and coconut in bowl until a “dough” made.
  2. Divide into 4 even portions and place each in bottom of four 12-oz. ramekin or mason jar.
  3. Press down with spoon to cover bottom of jar. Place all containers in microwave and microwave on high for 90 seconds. Remove, and set aside to cool.
  4. In blender, add cottage cheese, collagen powder and orange juice. Pour evenly over cooled crusts.
  5. In container with lid, add ¼ cup orange juice, chia seeds and 1 tbsp. shredded coconut. Add lid and shake until combined, chill for 10 to 15 minutes until gel setting.
  6. Remove chia gel and spoon evenly over cheesecakes. Add chocolate chips and/or orange segments if desired.
Recipe Notes

Pepperoni Pizza Style Stuffed Mushrooms for Instant Pot – Low Carb, Gluten Free

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Simple recipes for the win! Pepperoni Pizza Style Stuffed Mushrooms for Instant Pot are the perfect little low carb appetizer for game day – or any day!

Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms for the Instant Pot are a quick and easy hot appetizer that is low-carb, gluten-free and low in calories. A great choice for game day parties, entertaining, or as a side dish or snack.

You can even make this easy snack in the Instant Pot, read on for all the details on PAGE 2:

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

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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! Peanut Butter and Jelly Greek Yogurt Dip

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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