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Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Kathy C.
This is a recipe I adapted from Leslie Sansone's Eat Smart, Walk Strong
- 2 1/2 cups Almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute (I have used 2 Tbsp Truvia or 1 tsp stevia)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Hangry Pockets (S, E, or FP)
By Kathy C.
Think of "Hangry Pockets" as your THM frozen dinners
- HANGRY POCKET "S" EXAMPLE:
- 1 1 salmon (your choice of a salmon filet or 2 to 3 chicken tenderloins)
- 1 1 tomato (s) (4 slices)
- 2 cloves 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp feta cheese (2-3 Tablespoons)
- 5 5 black olives ( or Kalamata olives, diced)
- 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp butter (or extra virgin coconut oil)
- small small sprinkling sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1 1 lemon (s) (2-slices of a fresh lemon per pocket)
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp mineral salt
- 1 handful 1 handful bell pepper (s) (sliced; optional; and/or spinach)
- 2 extra large handfuls 2 extra large handfuls fresh spinach (or frozen; optional; and/or bell pepper)
- coconut oil pan spray
- HANGRY POCKET "E" EXAMPLE:
- 1 large 1 large tilapia (1 large tilapia fillet or 2 small tilapia, or other white fish fillets, or 2 to 3 chicken tenderloins)
- 3 Tbsp 3 Tbsp salsa (use your favorite salsa)
- 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp green onion (s) (diced)
- 1 tsp 1 tsp butter (or extra virgin coconut oil)
- 1 1 tomato (s) (4 slices)
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp mineral salt
- 1 cloves 1 cloves fresh garlic (1-2 cloves, minced)
- 1 tsp 1 tsp chili peppers (diced, optional for hotties)
- 1 1 lemon (s) (use 2 slices of a fresh lemon per pocket)
- 1 large handful 1 large handful fresh kale (1-2 large handfuls of fresh kale or fresh spinach, optional)
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown rice (1/2-3/4 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa)
- coconut oil pan spray
Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes-South Beach Diet
By Kathy C.
A low fat, low carb recipe that's great for a special occasion or just for snacking on
- 6 oz fat free cream cheese (room temp)
- 1/2 c part skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar substitute
- 1 lg egg
- 1 lg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp unsweetened dutch process blend cocoa powder (sifted)
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Truffles (white bean)
By Kathy C.
By Chocolate Covered Katie These secretly-healthier cookie dough truffles are scarfed down by everyone who’s eve...
- Healthy Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 can chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed (125g after being drained)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- scant 1/8 tsp salt
- scant 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 2 tablespoons nut butter or oil (If you use peanut butter, they’ll have a slight “pb cookie dough” taste.)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 T chocolate chips, or more if desired
- 1-2 T rolled oats or quick oats (or flaxmeal)
- optional: 1 bag chocolate chips, or Healthy Chocolate Sauce (see below)
- optional: milk of choice if needed, to thin it out
- 4 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (or 1/2 cup cocoa for thicker chocolate)
- 1/4 cup agave OR 30 drops nunaturals vanilla stevia drops + 3Tbsp water
Healthy Copycat Samoas Girl Scout Cookies or Bars
By Kathy C.
found on Chocolate Covered Katie Website: " you get to see a crazy exciting guest post today: Healthy Samoas Girl S...
- Base:
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup raw honey (or agave for vegans)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups dates, soaked 10 minutes in hot water
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
- For the chocolate base and topping:
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING (WHOLE30)
By Kathy C.
A DIY taco seasoning that's no-fuss and free of fillers, preservatives and sugar
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
By Kathy C.
A lighter version of the traditional Italian carbonara using spaghetti squash
- 2 2 2 medium sized spaghetti squash
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 lb. pancetta
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 1 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 2 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 1 1 lb of asparagus trimmed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1 1/2 1 (roughly 1/2 lb.) grated parmigiana reggiano OR 1 C. ground salted cashews
- 4 4 4 eggs
- to + Pepper to taste
Pizza Hummus (gluten-free)
By Kathy C.
Melty Pizza Hummus By Chocolate Covered Katie-- Nutritional Information Per 30g serving(2T): Calories 50 with o...
- 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans (drained) (75g)
- 2-4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- heaping 1/2 tsp dry basil
- heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp basil-and-garlic tomato sauce (90g) (Or plain tomato sauce, and add a little extra basil and garlic) (I used Hunts.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (For a fat-free dip, you can omit. But you’ll lose the richer the flavor.)
Tandoori Spice Blend
By Kathy C.
Whisk all ingredients into small bowl to blend
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pineapple Dole Whip~Chocolate Covered Katie
By Kathy C.
Blend all ingredients until smooth
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (Try canned coconut milk for piña colada soft serve!)
- 1/16 tsp salt
- pinch pure stevia extract, or 2 tbsp sugar of choice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice