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Low Carb Pumpkin Bagel
By KellyJo
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F, and grease or oil generously a bagel or donut pan
- Kitchen tools:
- 1/3 cup coconut flour, sifted, where to buy coconut flour
- 3 tbsp golden flax meal, where to buy golden flax meal
- 3 eggs, beaten.
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted, where to buy coconut oil
- Milk of choice: 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk.
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (make sure pumpkin is the only ingredient)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (get organic, gluten free kind like this one).
- 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice, where to buy pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- 1/8 tsp sea salt.
- Sweetener of choice:1 1/2 tbsp honey or maple syrup for paleo version, or for low carb use 1 1/2 tbsp erythritol + 15 drops stevia liquid
- 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar mixed in separate pinch bowl (will be very fizzy).
- Bagel or donut pan,
- 2 large mixing bowls.
- 1 pinch bowl (small bowl).
Five Ingredient Fridays: Taco and "Rice" Bake | Living Low Carb One Day At A Time
By KellyJo
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a dutch oven, brown meat and add the onions
- 2 lbs grass fed ground beef
- 4 1/2 Tbsp taco seasoning (plus 1 cup water)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice* (1/2 large head of cauliflower)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Probiotic applesauce
By KellyJo
Process apples in food processor until it reaches desired consistency
- 6 – 8 medium size organic apples
- 2 tablespoons whey or water kefir
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon real sea salt (optional)
Cinnamon Churritos
By KellyJo
In a large skillet or deep fat fryer, add 2 to 3 inches of oil, and heat to 350°F
- 1/2 cup (56g) almond flour
- 2 tbsp (14g) coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp (1g) baking powder
- 2 tsp (4g) ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/8 tsp (.5g) salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp (45g) cup-for-cup sugar substitute, divided
- 1 large (50g) egg
Peanut Butter Chia Seed Protein Bars - Swerve Sweetener
By KellyJo
Instructions Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment or waxed paper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Confectioner’s Swerve
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powdered (unsweetened)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup ground chia seed
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Confectioner’s Swerve
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Orange Creamsicle
By KellyJo
In a medium bowl whisk together the ingredients, making sure that the sweetener is fully dissolved
- 1 1/2 cups (357g) cream, heavy whipping
- 3/4 cup (180g) almond milk, unsweetened, divided (Buy Now)
- 2/3 cup (181g) sugar-free orange marmalade (Buy Now)
- 2 tbsp (30g) 'Swerve' or other sugar equivalent (Buy Now)
- 1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
- dash salt
Thick Goopy Alfredo Sauce
By KellyJo
Add the cream, nutmeg and garlic to a small sauce pan
- 2 cups (476g) cream, heavy whipping
- 1/2 tsp (1g) nutmeg, freshly ground
- 4 each (12g) garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (200g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp (1.17g) guar gum (optional)
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) xanthan gum (optional)
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole | Living Low Carb One Day At A Time
By KellyJo
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 1/2 oz pepperoni
- 1/2 cup Dubliner or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette
By KellyJo
For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl
- 1 pound mixed field greens
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Spicy Cheese Thins
By KellyJo
Preheat oven to 325º. Cut parchment paper to the bottom of an 11″ x 16½” sheet pan
- 2 c. almond flour
- 2 egg whites from large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional, use more if you like things hot)
- 1/8 tsp. chili powder
- 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (more if you want them cheesier)
- 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)