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Month: December 2018

Local Business Review: Lexy’s Low Carb Goodies

Being on a low carb/Keto diet can be hard, especially when there aren’t a lot of ‘ready made’ options and you have to make things from scratch to have Keto-friendly food. I personally love to cook and bake, but I suffer from lack of time. So if you’re like me with zero spare time, or you are a little more challenged when it comes to cooking/baking, I only have one thing to say to you —

Lexy’s Low Carb Goodies

If you are anywhere near Warren, IL and you are a low carb/Keto-er, you need to check her out. In fact, go to her Facebook business page here.

She gets an A+ from me. Or 5 stars. Whatever you want to call it. She’s AWESOME. She is not only knowledgable about low carb/Keto, she is incredibly responsive, friendly, accommodating, affordable, and the best part? Her stuff tastes DELICIOUS.

Look at all these goodies –

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Even my non-Keto family ate and enjoyed them! I’ve ordered from her twice already and plan to order more again. She makes all kinds of stuff and her Keto pizza crust is to die for as well! No one could tell the difference!

So seriously – what are you waiting for? Hit up Lexy to try some of her scrumptious Low Carb Goodies!! (Especially the swiss roll OMG!)

Keto Breakfast Burrito

I’ve been seeing a lot of advertisements for Cut Da Carb lately, so I had to see what all the hype was about – and I’m so glad I did. I’m sure there will be a million and one uses for it, but if it was for nothing else but these, I’d be happy to make them all day long.

It was a super simple recipe, if you can even really call it that. I just scrambled some eggs with heavy whipping cream, added some microwave bacon, and cheese, rolled it up. For a little extra flavor (and fat if you need it) you can fry the shell in a little butter to crisp it up. I highly recommend this and it was SO good! You can easily switch up the filling ingredients as well, just make sure you update the nutrition.

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Keto Breakfast Burrito

1 egg, scrambled with 1/2 tbsp whipping cream
2 strips bacon
1/8 c shredded cheese of choice
1/2 Cut Da Carb flatbread
1/2 tbsp butter (if frying completed burrito)

Beat egg with HWC and scramble over medium heat. Microwave bacon while egg cooks.

Lay out flatbread and lay out bacon when done. Top with scrambled egg and shredded cheese. Roll. If desired, melt butter in small fry pan and brown burrito on all sides.

Enjoy!

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*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Mom’s Christmas Sugar Cookies

Every Christmas since I was little, my mom made her famous cut out sugar cookies. They are really more of an almond flavored cookie, but boy are they delicious. I associate their taste with the Holidays since that was the only time of year we used to make them and I’ve never had a Christmas without them. So when my husband and I decided to go Keto, I knew I had to find a way to get these Keto-fied.

I’m still working on perfecting the recipe to get a similar texture, but I found a way to make something Keto and get the flavor I wanted, so I just have to share. The flavor is totally on point for these cookies and I’m so happy to be able to enjoy my mom’s cookies, but in my own Keto way.

Get your oven preheated to 325 and spray a 9 x 13-Inch Cake Pan.

I start by whipping the butter, then adding in the powdered sweetener. Mix well, then add the eggs, vanilla, almond, baking powder, and cream of tartar until blended. Then add in the almond flour until well blended. I recommend using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Not only can you walk away while it’s mixing, but it does a fantastic job!

Put your dough into the prepared pain and press until it’s even and smooth. Bake approx 30 – 35 minutes or until golden around the edges. Fair warning – it will smell AMAZING!

Cookie bars out of oven

While it’s cooling, you can make the frosting.  Whip a stick of softened butter and then add in 1/4 c heavy whipping cream. Beat until it’s fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Start adding in the powdered sugar. You’ll use about 1 1/2 c total. Alternate between the powdered sugar, almond milk, and almond extract. Continue to mix until you get a good frosting consistency. You’ll use about 1/3 c almond milk and 1 oz of almond extract.

Spread the frosting on the bars when cooled and enjoy!!

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Mom’s Sugar Cookie Bars

1 cup butter
1/2 c Lakanto Monkfruit 2:1 Powder Sugar Substitute
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups Almond Flour

Frosting:

1 stick butter
1/4 c heavy cream
1 1/2 c Lakanto Monkfruit 2:1 Powder Sugar Substitute
1/3 c unsweetened almond milk
1 oz almond extract

Get your oven preheated to 325 and spray a 9 x 13-Inch Cake Pan.

Start by whipping the butter, then adding in the powdered sweetener. Mix well, then add the eggs, vanilla, almond, baking powder, and cream of tartar until blended. Then add in the almond flour until well blended.

Put your dough into the prepared pain and press until it’s even and smooth. Bake approx 30 – 35 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool.

For the frosting, whip a stick of softened butter and then add in 1/4 c heavy whipping cream. Beat until it’s fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Start adding in the powdered sugar. You’ll use about 1 1/2 c total. Alternate between the powdered sugar, almond milk, and almond extract. Continue to mix until you get a good frosting consistency. You’ll use about 1/3 c almond milk and 1 oz of almond extract.

Spread over cookie bars and enjoy! Best part about these? They are only ONE net carb per bar!!

Finished cookie bar

Sugar Cookie Bar Nutrition

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Keto Cheez-its

These cheez-its are so simple you can’t really call it a ‘recipe’. It’s cheese. And seasonings. That’s it. And did I mention SO tasty and carb free? It’s a perfect Keto friendly, inexpensive snack. You can make as little or as many as you’d like.

Start by getting your favorite sliced cheese. I used sharp cheddar, but I’ve also used regular cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, etc. Preheat your oven to 300 before you start cutting your cheese so it’s ready to go when your cheese squares are ready.

I highly recommend using Silicone Baking Mats  on your cookie sheet. Much more cost effective than parchment paper. Line your cookie sheets with the mat or parchment paper.

Cookie sheets ready

Cut your cheese into 9 squares. Put on cookie sheet, about an inch or so apart. If you put them too close, they melt together.
Cheese cut

Sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. My favorites are garlic powder or taco seasoning. Bake for approx 10 minutes (keep an eye on them or they’ll get dark – the darker they get, the crunchier they will be!). I liked mine crunchier so I baked mine about 4 minutes longer than my husbands. Can you tell whose are whose??

Cheese done

I removed them from the silicone mat and put on paper towels to drain off the excess grease. Once cool, store in an air tight container. Don’t expect them to last too long though, they are addictive! (Especially the crunchy ones!)

cheese its

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Keto Sloppy Joes

I’m always on the hunt for a quick and easy meal and pre-Keto making BBQ or sloppy joes out of hamburger was regular item. You know Manwich? That was the easiest way to make sloppy joes and something I ate regularly growing up.

But at 28 net carbs for 1 can of it, it was WAY too many to be making a Keto sloppy joe. And there are 24 g of sugar PER CAN. Um, no thanks!!

So how can you still have sloppy joes AND stay Keto? All you need is a few things you’ve probably already got in your pantry/fridge! Sloppy joe ingredients

For the ‘sauce’ all I used is about 1/2 c no sugar added ketchup, 1.5 tbsp mustard, and 1 tbsp golden lakanto sweetener. That’s it! Fry up your meat, drain grease if desired, put ketchup, mustard, and sweetener in, stir until mixed and heated thoroughly. I top mine with a slice of cheese and put on a ZERO CARB Smart Bun. You can get 10% off your purchase by using promo code: momandfoodaholic

It’s one of the easiest suppers I make and my husband LOVES it. That’s the most important because he is SO picky!

Finished sloppy joe

Keto Sloppy Joes

1/2 c no sugar added ketchup
1.5 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Lakanto – Golden Sweetener
1 lb ground beef
1 ZERO CARB Smart Bun

Fry up ground beef, draining off excess grease if desired.

Top burger with ketchup, mustard and sweetener, stirring until all combined. Continue stirring over heat until heated thoroughly. Serve on Smart Bun and top with cheese if desired.

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Sloppy Joe Nutrition

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Week 11 Check In

Just a quick check in for week 11!

It’s been crazy with the holidays so I skipped measuring this week, but I did weigh in.

This week I weighed in at 271 lbs, so I am FINALLY over the 50 lb mark!! I’ve got lots more to go, but it’ll happen!!

For week 12 check in – I’ll measure as well, and hopefully I’ll hit 45 inches lost!

 

Family Pizza Night!! – Fat Head Dough Pizza and Flourless Cheese Sticks

Pizza has been a long time staple in this house. Especially frozen pizza that you can throw on the pizza wheel and have a quick supper ready in less than 15 minutes. In doing Keto, however, you lose the luxury of such a quick meal.

BUT…

I have found my solution  Lexy’s Low Carb Goodies, local to Warren, IL. I have a feeling I will be frequenting her pre-made low carb/Keto goodies QUITE often. In fact, I’ve already placed my holiday order – well, a starter to it anyways! If you are remotely close, you have to place an order with her. She is not only super friendly and easy to work with, but she is very knowledgeable about low carb/Keto. 

So I had my pre-made crust from Lexy’s Low Carb Goodies (you can always make your own Fat Head dough, recipe below), but I wanted something to go with it. Cheese sticks it is! This super low carb recipe was simple to make and so tasty!

Start by mixing mozzarella, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a beaten egg in a bowl.

crust ingredients mixed

Once you’ve got that ready, prepare your Cookie Sheet, I like to line it with a Silicone Baking Mat , but if you don’t have one you can just use parchment paper. Parchment paper tends to get expensive, so I like using these mats – must more cost effective!

Spread out the mixture and make either a circle or rectangle, whatever shape you prefer!

Put your cookie sheet into an oven preheated to 400 degrees and bake approx 18 minutes (or until nicely browned). Remove from oven.

Cheese stick crust done

I let them cool for just a couple minutes, then brushed them with some melted butter, sprinkled a little more garlic on top and a little italian seasoning. Then I sprinkled more mozzarella cheese on top, popped it back in the oven under the broiler, and cooked just until the cheese on top was melty and browned. Doesn’t it look so yummy?! It was buttery, cheesy deliciousness!

Cheese sticks done

While I was baking that, I also prepared my pizza. I used just a little bit of marinara sauce, lots of cheese, and two kinds of meat. You can top your pizza with whatever you like, just make sure to add in the carbs if you use different toppings than I did.

For this particular pizza, I just used mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and some ground beef. It was so good, my husband said you can’t really tell the difference between this and regular pizza crust! Fat head dough is pretty simple and a staple for an Keto dieter. It can be adapted to make so many different things and the basic recipe is only 4 ingredients: Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, and almond flour. Then you can season it up however you’d like depending on what your making, either sweet or savory.

All in all, it was a very good meal and I could only eat 1 piece of pizza and 2 small cheese sticks and I was stuffed! (My daughter ended up eating the other cheese stick and she said it was YUMMMMY!!)
Pizza and cheese sticks done

For my entire dinner, it was only 5 carbs.

Yep, you heard me right…

Just 5 carbs for a meal of pizza and cheese sticks. 

No need to skip pizza night anymore! Especially if I get my crust already made from Lexy’s Low Carb Goodies. 

PRINTABLE RECIPE 

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Ham & Egg Keto Breakfast Cups

This one has been on my ‘to try’ list for quite a while and now I’m kicking myself in the butt for not making them sooner. They are incredibly easy and so tasty!

These are a very versatile recipe, you can make them really just about any way you want. For today, I made them with ham, egg, and cheese.

Start by getting a muffin tin and spraying with a non-stick spray.  Put one slice of ham in each cup, folding it over make it fit. Sprinkle a little shredded cheese in each up on top of the ham. Then crack an egg over each of the cups.

Put in a preheated oven at 400 for about 20 minutes.

You can do more or less time depending how you like your eggs. I liked a soft, slightly undercooked yolk and these turned out perfect! I could only eat one of these, I was SO full!

ham cups done

You can easily switch up the meat, add veggies, etc to this. Next time I think I’m going to try making it with some pre-cooked bacon, although why mess with perfection?? These go really good with my Keto English Muffins too!

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Keto Ham & Egg Cups

1 lb deli ham
10 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Start by getting a muffin tin and spraying with a non-stick spray.  Put one slice of ham in each cup, folding it over make it fit. Sprinkle a little shredded cheese in each up on top of the ham. Then crack an egg over each of the cups.

Put in a preheated oven at 400 for about 20 minutes.

You can do more or less time depending how you like your eggs. I liked a soft, slightly undercooked yolk and these turned out perfect!

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*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Keto English Muffins

One thing my husband misses most about doing Keto is bread products. So for breakfast today, I thought I’d make him a Keto English muffin. I took to Pinterest, found a recipe, and got to cooking!

This recipe is super easy and is made in the microwave. No oven required! ingredients for muffin

I love when I’m able to make something that I have all the ingredients stocked in my pantry at all times.

For this, you can use any nut butter you want – I made one with peanut butter and one with almond butter. Both my husband and I liked the almond butter one better.

Start by melting the nut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish. Mix well, then set aside to cool. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add in the egg and almond milk. Once mixed, add to the butter mixture. Stir well and microwave for 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove from bowl.

muffin

When it’s cool enough to handle, cut in half and toast. Top with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite Keto friendly topping!

It was a perfect complement to my breakfast! Next time we might try to add a little cream cheese in the batter to make it a little smoother.

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Keto English Muffins

2 tbsp nut butter
1 tbsp butter
1 egg
1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
2 tbsp almond flour

Start by melting the nut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish. Mix well, then set aside to cool. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add in the egg and almond milk. Once mixed, add to the butter mixture. Stir well and microwave for 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove from bowl.

When it’s cool enough to handle, cut in half and toast. Top with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite Keto friendly topping!

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*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Keto-Fried Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are something we have in our house. A lot. But since starting Keto, I’m not able to buy them at the grocery store already made. So I wanted something simple I could make and reheat in the air fryer.

These chicken tenders were super easy to make and everyone loved them! I love when I don’t need 1,001 ingredients for supper. And I only needed 7 for these! Everything I used were staples I always have in my kitchen. The chicken, eggs, heavy cream, coconut powder, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

chicken tender ingredients

I beat a couple eggs in a container, added the HWC and put the chicken in to ‘soak’.

While the chicken marinaded, I mixed up the rest of the ingredients in a shallow dish and heated up some oil in pan.

Once the oil was hot, I took the chicken out of the HWC mixture, dredged in my flour, and placed in the hot oil until browned and the chicken was cooked through. Then drained on paper towel.

done chicken tenders

That’s it! So easy, my 6 year old could do it!

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Keto Fried Chicken Tenders

2 lbs chicken tenders
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c coconut flour
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

Mix beaten eggs and heavy cream in a container and put chicken tenders in to marinade.

While that’s marinading, mix the remaining ingredients in a shallow dish. Heat up oil of your choice in a skillet over med heat.

Once oil is hot, dredge chicken in flour mixture and fry until browned and no longer pink in the middle. Drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Chicken Tenders Nutrition

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!