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! 

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! 

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!

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs!

KETO STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FAT BOMBS! 

Ingredients 
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions
1)  If you are using frozen strawberries put them out to thaw, once thawed (or with your fresh strawberries) mash with a fork or pulse in a blender until well mashed up
2) Take out cream cheese and butter, cut into small chunks and place in a bowl on the counter to soften for about 30-60 mins.  Do not melt as you still need it to be fairly firm. 
3) Add swerve and vanilla extract and mix well. 
4) Add in strawberries and mix until well blended
5) Spoon into silicone molds, or just in little piles on a baking sheet on parchment paper and freeze for about 2 hours until set.  Keep in the freezer and enjoy anytime!

Keto Buffalo Cheese Sauce!

Y'all!!!!!  You gotta try this!!!  Put it on your veggies, on your chicken on your EVEEERRRRYYYTHHHINNNGG!!!!!!!!  

KETO BUFFALO CHEESE SAUCE!

Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese
- Buffalo hot sauce to taste

Directions
- Heat whipping cream and butter over medium-low heat in a small pot on the stove until butter is melted
- Add in cream cheese and mix until creamy 
- Add in cheddar cheese and mix until melted
- Add hot sauce  to your liking

Keto Crockpot Chili

Ingredients
4 slices of Bacon, cut into small pieces
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 peppers, diced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 small can tomato paste
Chili seasoning to taste
Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder to taste

Directions
1) Place onions and peppers in bottom of crockpot
2) Cook ground beef until browned, season with salt & pepper, drain and add to crockpot
3) Cook bacon in pan, drain and add to crockpot
4) Drain tomatoes and add to crockpot
5) Add tomato paste to crockpot
6) Season generously with chili seasoning and whatever other seasonings you like.
7) Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Cheesy Zoodles

I know most people have this LOVE for Spaghetti.  For a lot of us, it's a comfort food.... One of those meals you think of when someone mentions "home cooked deliciousness"... Well, this is an AMAZING substitute for the high carb spaghetti like your mama used to make! 

Ingredients
- 8 medium zucchini's, shredded into "zoodles".  The Vegetti works amazing for this or a lot of grocery stores sell them already noodle-fied.
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 jar of marinara sauce (ensure there is no sugar added)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions
1) Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, once almost all browned add in onion and red pepper.  Continue to cook until beef is browned and onion is translucent.
2) Add the marinara sauce
3) Once that is heated through add in the cream cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
4) In the meantime, add the zoodles to a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray and cook over high heat, tossing often, for about 3 minutes or until they reach a texture that you prefer.
5) Pour sauce over zoodles and enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fat Bombs!

Have a sweet tooth that needs to be satisfied???  OMG, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fat Bombs are THEEEE BOMB!!!   And with 14 grams of fat and only 2 grams of carbs, this is great for a day you need a little extra fat!!  (my keto friends get me here ;) )

Ingredients

1 8 oz package of cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (no sugar added!)

1/3 cup swerve sweetener (erythritol)

4 oz Lily's dark chocolate chips (sweetened with stevia)

Directions

1) Cream all ingredients except for the chocolate chips together with a mixer.

2) Incorporate the chocolate chips with a spoon

3) Scoop out into 20 small balls and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper

4) Place in the freezer for 30 mins and then keep in the refrigerator in a covered container.

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Muffins

This is a great breakfast to make on Sunday and then put in the fridge for the rest of the week!  Just throw them in the microwave to warm them up and you are good to go!!

Ingredients
1 lb ground sausage meat
6 cloves garlic (minced) 
12 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste. 

Directions
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2) Add the garlic to a pan and cook over medium heat for about a minute, until fragrant.
3) Add the sausage to the garlic and cook until browned.
4) While the sausage is cooking mix the eggs, whipping cream, 1 cup of cheese and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
5) Add the sausage meat to the bottom of a greased muffin tin
6) Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
7) Bake for 30 minutes, until the eggs are cooked and cheese is melted