Cheesy Chicken Bacon Cauliflower Bake!

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Cauliflower Bake! 

INGREDIENTS
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups of shredded marble cheese
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked & cubed
- Salt & Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
1) Preheat oven to 350 degress
2) Steam the cauliflower until fork tender
3) Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and place everything in there once cauliflower is done.
4) Season with salt and pepper and mix. 
5) Put the last 1/2 cup of cheese on top and place in oven.
6) Bake for 20-25 mins until heated through and bubbly.
ENJOY! 

Fudge Fat Bombs

Fudge Fat Bombs

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Almond Butter
- 1 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
- Pinch of pink himalayan salt

DIRECTIONS
1) In a medium saucepan over medium heat mix the almond butter and coconut oil until melted and smooth. 
2) Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well
3) Pour into silicone molds and freeze for 1-2 hours until solid.
4) Once solid, remove from mold and store in a ziplock bag in the freezer - ENJOY! 

Keto Bacon Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Keto Bacon Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups brussel sprouts, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, diced
- 3 slices of bacon, cut into little pieces
- 2 tbsp ceasar dressing 
- 1/3 cup parmesan flakes
- salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
1) Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
2) spread brussel sprouts on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
3) Add diced garlic, salt & pepper and mix until brussel sprouts are evenly coated, spread evenly on pan
4) Sprinkle pieces of uncooked bacon on top 
5) Place in oven and bake for 20-25 mins, until brussel sprouts are charred, shaking up once halfway through
6) Once done, drizzle ceasar dressing and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top
7) Serve and enjoy!  

(Makes 3 servings)

Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup swerve sweetener
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cups Lily's chocolate chips 

DIRECTIONS
1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
2) Cream the butter and sweetener together until well mixed
3) Beat in the eggs and vanilla
4) Mix in the almond flour and baking soda until incorporated
5) Gently fold in the chocolate chips
6) Scoop rounded balls (about a tbsp each) onto a lightly greased cookie sheet - you should get about 22 cookies.  Gently press down on each one in the middle, cuz they don't flatten much while baking.
7) Bake for 15-20 mins or under golden brown - enjoy!

Keto Zoodle Alfredo

Keto Zoodle Alfredo

INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
1) Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat, then add garlic
2) Mix in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute
3) Add in cream cheese and heavy whipping cream, stir until melted and creamy
4) Add in zoodles and toss until coated with sauce
5) Add parmesan and toss until zoodles are fork tender and cheese is melted
6) Enjoy! 

Cream Cheese Eggs

Cream Cheese Eggs

INGREDIENTS
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp cream cheese

DIRECTIONS 
1) Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat
2) Scramble eggs with cream, salt and pepper
3) Add eggs to frying pan and let cook
4) When eggs are about 2/3 done sprinkle the cream cheese on top in little pieces
5) Mix lightly until eggs are fully cooked
6) Enjoy! 

Low Carb Keto Mac & Cheese

Low Carb Keto Mac & Cheese

INGREDIENTS
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder

DIRECTIONS
1) Preheat oven to 375 and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray
2) Boil cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 5-8 mins.
3) Bring heavy whipping cream to a simmer, then add cream cheese & dijon mustard
4) Stir whipping cream, cream cheese & dijon mustard until smooth
5) Add in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper & garlic powder and stir until cheese is all melted
6) Pour cheese mixture over cauliflower and mix. 
7) Sprinkle the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top
8) Bake until cheese is bubbly, about 10-15 mins and ENJOY! 

Egg Roll Guts - Low Carb Keto!

EGG ROLL GUTS

INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb of ground meat (I prefer pork or beef for this)
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cups shredded cabbage veggie mix (I found some pre-shredded kale mix with cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc.... a coleslaw mix would work too) 
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS 
1) Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat, once heated add in garlic until just fragrant (about 2 mins) 
2) Add ground meat, season generously with fave seasoning.. I used ginger, garlic & onion powders.
3) Once meat is cooked (no pink left) add sesame oil and veggies and mix.
4) Add in the soy sauce and mix
5) Cook until veggies are tender, about 5 mins. 
6) Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy! 

Keto Low Carb Cheese Biscuits

You know those delicious cheddar biscuits you get at Red Lobster?  Yeah, I discovered the KETO version of that!!  These have quickly become a staple in my house - even my 7.5 year old can't get enough! 

KETO LOW CARB CHEESE BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp solid butter, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg

DIRECTIONS
1) Pre-heat oven to 350 
2) In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, baking powder, salt and pepper
3) Mix in the butter by mashing and slicing into the almond flour mixture until you have a crumbly mix
4) add in the heavy whipping cream and egg, being careful not to overwork the mixture. 
5) Fold in the cheese 
6) Roll into 6 balls and put on parchment paper, bake for 20 mins.
7) Enjoy! 

The BEST gluten free, low carb KETO PIZZA!

No, you haven't died.  This isn't heaven, but it feels like it!!   We have discovered and completely MASTERED the BOMB Keto Pizza - no it's not cauliflower crust... It's pretty much fathead crust... Fathead is the best!!! Even my 7.5 year old daughter claims this is BETTER than regular pizza!!!  Give it a try - it really is!! 

INGREDIENTS

- 2 cups skimmed mozzarella + more for topping

- 3/4 cup almond flour

- 1 tsp olive oil

- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup tomato paste (you can season if you want)

- Toppings of your choice

DIRECTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 350
2) Add 2 cups mozzarella and almond flour to a microwave safe bowl and mix

3) Microwave 30 seconds. Stir.
4) Microwave another 30 seconds. Knead until dough like texture.
5) Roll dough flat between two pieces of wax paper.
6) Cover a baking sheet with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder on oil.
7) Lay dough onto baking sheet
8) Bake at 350 for 10 minutes
9) After 10 minutes take pizza dough out of the oven and delicately use a spatula to remove dough from baking sheet so that it’s no longer sticking-
10) Add pizza sauce, cheese and whatever toppings you like
11) Bake for another 7-10 minutes until cheese is a gooey
12) Take out o the oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes

13) Cut into 12 pieces and enjoy!

Keto Waffles or Pancakes

Who doesn't love a delicious WAFFLE!!!  It was one of the things that I thought I definitely could never sustain the keto lifestyle forever because that would mean never having a waffle again right??  WRONG!  I just made the most delicious waffles of life!!!  Low carb, high fat... full deliciousness! 

Keto Waffles

Ingredients:
1 cup Almond Flour
1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
3 Eggs
2 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Swerve Sweetener
1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Directions:
1) Mix the almond flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
2) Add in the eggs and oil and mix well
3) Slowly add in the whipping cream, while mixing, until desired consistency
4) Mix in Vanilla, sweetener, and cinnamon
5) Spray non-stick cooking spray on the waffle iron and pour mix onto hot waffle iron.
6) Cook until golden brown -- enjoy!!! 

EDIT:  I also tried these as pancakes - even better!!!

Makes 8 waffles or 9 pancakes 

Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Fat Bombs!

Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Fat Bombs

Ingredients:

Chocolate Layer
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tbsp PB fit (powdered PB or you can use regular)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp swerve sweetener

Peanut Butter Layer
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
4 tbsp PB fit (powdered PB or you can use regular)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp swerve sweetener

Directions:
1) Make the chocolate layer first - take the melted coconut oil and add in the cocoa powder and PB until well incorporated.
2) Add in the vanilla and swerve and mix well.
3) Pour into 6 muffin cups
4) Place in the freezer for about 10 mins (until hard)
5) In the meantime, make the peanut butter layer - mix the next 2 tbsp of coconut oil with PB, vanilla, and sweetener.
6) Poor the PB layer on top of the chocolate layer. 
7) Freeze until hardened and then store in fridge or freezer... enjoy!