Saturday, 18 November 2017

Keto Zoodle Alfredo

Keto Zoodle Alfredo

keto low carb fettucine alfredo zoodles creamy garlic parmesan

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

keto low carb 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! 

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Low Carb Keto Mac & Cheese

Low Carb Keto Mac & Cheese

low carb keto mac and cheese cauliflower
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! 

Sunday, 12 November 2017

Egg Roll Guts - Low Carb Keto!

EGG ROLL GUTS

keto low carb 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

keto low carb cheese biscuits gluten free

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! 

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

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!! 


keto gluten free fathead pizza


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!

Thursday, 2 November 2017

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


keto waffles pancakes low carb high fat gluten free


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