Keto Vanilla Chia Pudding

This is seriously my fave afternoon snack - ever!  It curbs my sweet tooth and is so satisfying!! 

Vanilla Chia Pudding 

Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup coconut milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp swerve sweetener (add more if you like sweeter)
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup chia seeds

Directions
1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
2) Let stand for a few minutes and then mix again. 
3) Cover and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. 
4) Mix one more time before serving, Enjoy! 

Makes 4 servings.

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

KETO BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef
1 large clove of garlic, diced
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and diced

1/4 cup diced dill pickles
3 eggs
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2) Brown ground beef with garlic and onion powder.
3) Drain excess grease then spread beef on bottom of 9x13-inch casserole pan.
4) Stir bacon pieces & pickles into cooked beef.
5) In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, tomato paste, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6) Stir 1/2 cup grated cheese into egg mixture.
7) Pour egg mixture over beef and bacon.
8) Top with remaining grated cheese.
9) Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. ENJOY! 

Parmesan Salmon

This was so freakin good I forgot to take a pic... Will update next time I make this 😜

Parmesan Salmon

INGREDIENTS
1 lb salmon fillet
6 tbsp mayonnaise 
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

DIRECTIONS
1) Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2)  Spread mayonnaise on salmon
3) Sprinkle parmesan on salmon
4) Bake for 30-45 mins or until salmon flakes easily... 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! 

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! 

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

One thing that my whole family is absolutely CRAZY about is Buffalo Chicken Tenders!  So, like everything we love, I had to find a keto friendly alternative to this!!  These were DELICIOUS!! 

Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast tenders
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz buffalo sauce
- salt & pepper, to taste

Directions 
1) Pre-heat oven to 350. 
2) Season chicken tenders with salt & pepper and season the almond flour with salt & pepper.
3) Beat egg with whipping cream. 
4) Dip each tender into the egg & cream mix and then into the seasoned almond flour.
5) Place tenders on a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 mins.  If you want them crisper you can broil for 2-3 mins at the end. 
6) Coat tenders with the buffalo sauce.
7) Enjoy!