No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes | Low-carb, Gluten-free

Feeling those fall flavors vibes today with my Maple Pecan Breakfast Cheesecakes! These no-bake, mini cheesecakes are lower-carb, higher protein, and offers 75% of your recommended daily calcium needs. Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes -- are a protein-packed, low-carb option that is healthy enough for breakfast or a smart dessert!

Sure, these adorable protein cheesecakes could be a healthier autumn dessert option, but honestly the nutrition breakdown on them is just so good (257 calories with 10g fat, 24g protein and 10.6 net carbs.), that I’ll jump out of bed early to make sure I get one before they disappear! Read on to get this protein cheesecake recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading

Silky Lemon Shrimp Soup with Udon Noodles | Gluten-free, Dairy-free

This post is sponsored by JSL Foods as part of a recipe challenge. However, all content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

Silky Lemon Shrimp Soup with Udon Noodles is a delicious, seemingly decadent soup that is actually healthy and easy to make. After a taste, you’d swear that this rich and silky soup has a cream base, but it actually gets its luxurious smooth texture from eggs! Silky Lemon Shrimp Soup with Rice Noodles - gluten-free and dairy-free

This soup is my personal take on Avgolemono, a Geek lemon egg soup that is typically rounded out with chicken and rice-like orzo pasta.  However, I’ve opted for shrimp, spinach and rice noodles, because I’m a rebel like that. Read on to find out more and get this light and vibrant, gluten-free noodle soup recipe: Continue reading

Zoodles Marinara with Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Life is crazy enough, there is no need to make dinner harder than necessary. My Zoodles Marinara with Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms takes only about 15 minutes to make and is perfectly suited for meal prepping. Sure, you may be all “been-there-done-that” over spiralized zucchini with tomato sauce, but the addition of the hearty mushrooms oozing with a trio of cheese kicks up the YUM to a whole ‘nutha level. Zoodles Marinara with Stuffed Mushrooms for meal prep

Read on to learn more about this easy zucchini noodle recipe which is low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian and meal preps beautifully for quick weeknight dinners and workday lunches. Continue reading

Blue Cheese Cauliflower Pizza Crust – Keto, Low-carb, Gluten Free

If you are on a gluten-free, keto or low-carb diet, it’s my guess you’ve tried a cauliflower pizza crust or two. Store bought ones can be expensive or hard-to-find and homemade cauliflower crusts often turn out soggy and bland. 

Well, fret not, my alternative pizza crust loving friends! My tried-and-true Blue Cheese Cauliflower Pizza Crust is here to treat your taste buds to a flavorful, fresh-baked homemade pizza crust with ready to top with the low carb and gluten-free ingredients of choice! One-fourth of a crust has approximately 117 calories, 7.3 grams fat, 3.8 grams net carb, and 8.4 grams protein. I’m sharing the recipe and all the fail-proof tips to make a homemade cauliflower pizza crust at home: Continue reading

Korean Short Ribs for Slow Cooker | Gluten-free, Paleo

Usually, I’m the one creating recipes . . .it’s my jam, it’s what I love to do and I’ve been making my take on healthy good eats since I was 8 years old and was inspired by Betty Crocker Kid’s Cookbook! But, last month, Beef Loving Texans asked me to recreate one of THEIR beef recipes (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs to be exact) and break it out into a step-by-step tutorial that would make it easy to follow along – you can check the original post out at How to Make Restaurant-Quality Korean Braised Short Ribs at Home.Braised Korean Beef Short Ribs in Slow Cooker - Paleo, Gluten Free

But, WAIT, I’m also knocking the helpful how-to HERE for you and also sharing some other insights on the beef slow cooker recipe, plus I’ve made a few tweaks to make it gluten-free and paleo-friendly.Read on to get all the details on this Korean beef short rib recipe. Continue reading