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Thanksgiving - recipes and suggestion
Hi all. thanksgiving is soon approaching. I have recipes I"ll be posting - stuffing!! Pumpkin fudge, etc. If you all have any to share, please do!! It's the tough time of year!
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Baked Cream Cheese
1/2 (8 oz) package refrigerated crescent roll 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1/2 t dried dill weed 1 egg yolk, beaten 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12x4 inch rectangle. Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed. Place brick of cream…
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Keto Low Carb Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/2 C Blanched Almond Flour 1/2 t sea salt 1/2 t baking soda 3 eggs 1T agave nectar 1/2 t apple cider vinegar Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees 2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, then add agave and vinegar then mix wet ingredients into…
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Another recipe
I tried a new recipe for keto bread tonight. It's the best one of all so far! I'll try to post the recipe tomorrow
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Just a note
Hi all. I've been trying new recipes. I have a recipe for pancakes and another for amazing breaded chicken. It will match some of the chicken places. I will post those soon.
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Halloween - failure
Ok, so for the first time in several years I anticipated having kids trick or treat because we have a few new families to our street. Turns out I had TEN kids come. SOooo all that laffy taffy - banana flavored~!!! I had a few. Not just ONE serving....lol....I checked ketones this morning and I'm still in ketosis - at this…
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Breathalyzer results
Ok so I ordered some Breathalyzer test tubes. I did a test this morning. It turned yellow meaning I am NOT in ketosis. I'm very disappointed. Now I need to figure out WHY I'm not in ketosis. I'll have to run the reports they have here and look at my numbers closely.
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Bacon-Studded Maple Donut Holes - Low Carb & Gluten Free
A low carb and gluten free maple donut hole recipe that is coated with caramel and chopped bacon. The perfect combination of salty and sweet! Serves: 12 donut holes Ingredients For the donut holes: • ¾ cup coconut flour • ⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute (I used Swerve) • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 Tbsp Sugar Free Vanilla…
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Ok...I bit the bullet and ordered it
I ordered the Precision Xtra blood ketone/glucose meter (kit actually). I REALLY want to be successful at this. I'm hoping this helps me figure my body out and what exactly the carb, protein, etc goal should be for myself. Anyone else use this?
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Beef and Bacon Rolls
Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb beef (like round stead, etc) 4 slices bacon Montreal Steak seasoning to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat oil in deep fryer to 370 degrees. 2. Start by cutting the beef into 1 ounce, 1x1x2 cubes 3. Take a piece of bacon, stretch it, cut it into four pieces 4. season with Montreal steak seasoning 5.…
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Cheesy Garlic Bread (taken from Keto ebook posted in group)
1 1/4 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon coconut flour 3 egg whites, beaten until fluffy 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil 1/4 cup warm water 1 teaspoon live yeast granules teaspoon coconut sugar (or honey) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…
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Almond Puffs (taken from the Keto ebook posted in the group)
1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup almond flour 2 eggs Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Set aside. In a medium saucepan heat butter and water over medium heat until butter melts. Fold in flour all at once, and stir vigorously until a ball forms in the center of the pan. Remove from…
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Sweet Potato Basil Soup (posted from Keto ebook from post in group)
sweet potatoes, or yams - diced 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 can 1 (14oz) of coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1. Place all ingredients in the crockpot and mix. 4 garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoons dried basil salt and pepper, to taste Cook for 3 hours on high. Use a hand blender, blender, or food processor and puree mixture…
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding (from the ebook posted in the group)
1 3/4 cups cold milk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 (1-ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice whipped cream 1. Stir milk and instant pudding together until smooth. Stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Top with whipped cream, Serve, or chill and then serve. Nutrition:…
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Coffee and conversation
Let's be here to support each other to better achieve our goals. Join us for coffee and conversations (or the beverage of your choice!~). We can learn so much from each other!~
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Bosses Halloween goodie package
So my boss made each of us a little 'Halloween goodie package". Gosh, I miss peanut butter cups.....of course, there's about 7 items in this little sandwich bag. But....do I miss it enough to go backward and undo what I have accomplished thus far?? (I'm down 14 pounds, feel better, less bloated, etc). NO~! Although before…
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Perfect Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Muffins
4 ounces butter, room temp 4 ounces cream cheese 3/4 cup Sukrin Gold, brown sugar substitute (order at www.sukrinusa.com. Use code “friends” for a 10% discount) 5 eggs ½ cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup Coconut flour ¼ cup Oat fiber 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon maple extract…
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Lemon Almond Shortbread Cookies (Low Carb &Glutton Free)
A versatile dough that makes beautiful shortbread cookies, or the perfect crust for a summer fruit tart or lemon meringue pie! Serves: 1 large tart or 16 cookies (about 2 inches in diameter) Ingredients • 6 Tbl butter • 2 cups almond flour • ⅓ cup granulated sweetener (Splenda, Ideal, Swerve, etc.) • 1 tsp freshly grated…
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Keto Broccoli Soup
Serves: 4 Serving size: 130g Ingredients: 1/4 C heavy cream 1/4 C cream cheese 1/4 C sour cream 1/4 C almond milk 4 oz cheddar cheese (115g) 1 head broccoli (202g)(7oz broccoli), steamed 1/2 onion (70g) 1/2 chicken bouillon cube Instructions: 1. if starting with a head of broccoli, cut off just the florets 2. steam the…
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Keto bars and websites
I found a website that sells keto bars and shakes - for about 2 net g carbs. They have mixed reviews and I'm wondering what your thoughts are on them or experiences. Also if anyone has any helpful keto sites for recipes, etc, please share with me!
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Today's thought
I'm trying to follow a low carb, medium protein, high fat diet. I've lost close to 9lbs in two weeks. I'm told you don't need to count ANYTHING but carbs and to be sure your protein is always lower than your fat grams. I think it would be helpful if everyone posted what they are attempting and success and struggles as…
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Zucchini and Goat Cheese Wraps
Serves: 6 Serving size: 1 roll Ingredients: 1 zucchini 6 oz soft goat cheese 1 t dried mint 1 t dried dill salt and pepper oil Instructions: 1. Start by washing the zucchini and cutting the ends off 2. Using a mandolin, slice the zucchini into 1/3" slices 3. Brush the zucchini slices with oil and spice with salt and pepper…
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question
So I try to get 100 ounces of water per day. I'm using Mio for flavor. Does anyone else flavor their water? If so, with what? What's LC acceptable?
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Fall is here!
With fall upon us, I decided I'd post some "fall" type recipes. Hence, the pumpkin muffins. I also have some ideas for getting us through thanksgiving with some low carb thanksgiving foods (stuffing!) If you didn't see my post last night about CarbQuick which is like biscquick - only low carb. that stuff is awesome. I made…
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Savory Riced Cauliflower - Low Carb Side Dish
Recipe type: Side Dish, Low Carb Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 servings This low carb side dish can be made from frozen cauliflower. It has a savory flavor that pairs well with meatloaf and other comfort foods. Ingredients • 1 bag frozen cauliflower • 2 carrots • ½ medium onion • 1…
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Keto Sour Cream Donut - check out Keto Recipes in groups
1/2 Cup Erythritol 1 C Sour Cream 2/3 Cup Coconut Flour 1/2 t salt 3 large eggs 4T heavy cream 1/4t vanilla 1/2 t baking powder 3/4 Cup melted butter Mix dry ingredients together. Mix wet ingredients together. Then mix all together. Pour into a prepared donut pan. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Nutrition: Calories: 242,…
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Keto Sour Cream Donuts
1/2 Cup Erythritol 1 C Sour Cream 2/3 Cup Coconut Flour 1/2 t salt 3 large eggs 4T heavy cream 1/4t vanilla 1/2 t baking powder 3/4 Cup melted butter Mix dry ingredients together. Mix wet ingredients together. Then mix all together. Pour into a prepared donut pan. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Nutrition: Calories: 242,…
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Low carb raspberry cheesecake bars
Low Carb Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Author: Mellissa Sevigny Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Cheesecake bars Serves: Makes 9 large bars Ingredients • For the macaroon crust: • ½ cup butter, softened • ½ cup granulated sugar substitute • ½ cup desiccated unsweetened coconut • ¼ cup coconut flour • ½ tsp baking powder • For the…
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Compliments
Do you ever feel that compliments really push you to keep going? I'm not talking just on your weight loss, but daily life in general. Doesn't it just pick your entire day up? Today my manager came to my desk to give me a note someone had turned in on me....it was from someone I helped with an issue and it was such a…
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Scotch Eggs - Low Carb and Gluten Free
Serves: 7 eggs Ingredients • 7 large eggs • 1 tube of breakfast sausage • ¼ c parmesan cheese • ¼ c coconut flour • S & P • ¼ tsp garlic powder • 1 egg, beaten • oil for frying Instructions 1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan in cold water. Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Turn off heat and let them sit in the…
