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KETO Cream Cheese Waffles

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Let’s be serious, brunch is alllllways a good idea! And to be honest, making the switch to a keto/low carb diet has put a damper on this fun weekend ritual!…

Let’s be serious, brunch is alllllways a good idea! And to be honest, making the switch to a keto/low carb diet has put a damper on this fun weekend ritual! But never fear, these cream cheese waffles keep the carbs low (so you have extra macros for the mimosas 🥂😜).
 
Such a great recipe for the whole family or for meal prepping! These cream cheese waffles make breakfast on the go a breeze!

KETO Cream Cheese Waffles

Ingredients

KETO Cream Cheese WafflesBeat together eggs and sweetener in a large bowl. 
KETO Cream Cheese Waffles

Next, mix in the softened cream cheese. Mix together until cream cheese is incorporated thoroughly. 

KETO Cream Cheese Waffles

To the mixture add the almond flour and vanilla flavoring. 

KETO Cream Cheese Waffles

Once mixed allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes before using. During this time make sure your waffle iron is preheated and ready.

After the 5 minutes, add butter to the waffle iron to help with sticking. Then scoop batter into the iron and close for cooking. Once cooking is complete remove from the iron and serve. If meal prepping, allow the cream cheese waffles to cool completely before packaging in an airtight container. When reheating, toast for best results.

Keto Cream Cheese Waffles

Happy Brunching!

xo,

C

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Keto Cream Cheese Waffles

KETO Cream Cheese Waffles
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Keto Cream Cheese Waffles

KETO, Low Carb Waffles that are extremely satisfying and delicious! 

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword KETO, Low Carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Eggs I use 3Tb. if desired.
  • 3 tbsp sweetener if desired
  • 1/2 brick Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Almond Flour blanched
  • 1 tsp Vanilla if desired

Instructions

  1. Begin by beating the eggs and sweetener together.

  2. Next mix the softened cream cheese and almond flour. 

  3. Add vanilla if desired and mix together until mixture is consistent.

  4.  Let batter sit for about 5 min. (Preheat your waffle maker)

  5. Pour on waffle maker and close until done.

  6. Remove from the waffle iron and allow to cool before storing. 

Recipe Notes

Mini Waffles: 2 g net carbs, 9 g fat, 5 g protein

Belgian Waffles: 8 g net carbs 36 g fat, 25 g protein

If reheating - toast waffles for best results.

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Low Carb (Chip-less) Nachos

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Since switching to a low carb lifestyle I have missed nothing more than tortilla chips! The salt, the crunch, the salsa….the gauc! How’s a girl supposed to survive! 🙈 I…

Since switching to a low carb lifestyle I have missed nothing more than tortilla chips! The salt, the crunch, the salsa….the gauc! How’s a girl supposed to survive! 🙈 I found this recipe while perusing one of my favorite blogs HelloAdamsFamily.com. It was love at first sight; low carb dreams in real life! 😍 We tried them for the first time this past week and they were everything I hoped them to be – I knew I had to share!

Low Carb, Chip-less NachosIngrediants

  • Tri-Colored Mini Bell Peppers
  • Ground Beef
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Toppings of your choice
    • Cilantro, or no Cilantro?? (Answer below!)

Low Carb, Chip-less Nachos

Prepare

To begin, brown your meat in a skillet on medium-high heat. While the meat is cooking, seed and half your mini-peppers. 

Arrange the half peppers on a large sheet pan lined and greased before using.

Once meat is browned add taco seasoning and water as instructed.

Low Carb, Chip-less Nachos

Scoop taco meat into half peppers and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Place sheet pan in a 400-degree oven of 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Remove from the oven and top these low carb nachos with your favorites. I am all about the sour cream and cilantro, while the hubs is all about the jalapenos and salsa🌶.

What are your favorites?

Thanks for reading!

xo,

C

Low Carb, Chip-less Nachos

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Low Carb, Chip-less Nachos

These low-carb nachos are loaded with taco meat, cheese and all your favorite nacho toppings! the perfect way to satisfy those carb cravings!
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Pot Luck
Keyword KETO, Low Carb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (could sub ground turkey, chicken or steak)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 bag Tri-Colored Sweet Mini-Peppers halved and seeded
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream
  • Chopped Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line large baking try with parchment or aluminum foil and lightly spray with oil.

  2. Brown meat over medium-high heat. Once meat is cooked add Taco Seasoning and water per packet's instructions.

  3. While meat is browning, seed and cut peppers in half. Arrange on the tray so that they are close together. 

  4. Next, fill each pepper with cooked taco meat and top with shredded cheese.

  5. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

  6. Remove from oven and top with your favorite toppings; sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, onion, cilantro or hot sauce.

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Loaf of Bread – KETO Friendly

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Since going KETO after the new year I have missed nothing as much as a fresh slice of bread with butter. If you know anything about KETO you know that…

Since going KETO after the new year I have missed nothing as much as a fresh slice of bread with butter. If you know anything about KETO you know that the butter is not the issue in the equation, there is always room for more butter. 😉 Bread, on the other hand, is far too high in carbohydrates to be KETO compliant. Until now, this KETO friendly bread is easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

KETO Bread

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Cream of Tarter
  • Butter
  • Almond Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt 

KETO Bread

Prepare

Begin by separating the egg whites into one bowl and the egg yolks into another bowl.

To the egg whites add the cream of tartar and whip to stiff peaks. Next add the butter, almond flour, baking powder and salt to the egg yolks and combine.

Finally, mix the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Begin by adding 1/3 of the whites, mix thoroughly and then add the remaining whites. 

Pour mixture into a lined loaf pan and place in a 375-degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

KETO Bread

Rest

Once baking is complete remove from the oven. Allow the loaf to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container between servings.

KETO Bread

Keto Bread

Interested in other tasty KETO treats? Check out these EBTB Parm Crisps and these Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites!

xo,

C

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Loaf of Bread

This loaf of bread is savory in flavor and flaky in texture. It is KETO friendly and low carb.

Course bread
Keyword KETO, Low Carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs large
  • 1/2 tsp Cream of Tarter
  • 1/2 stick Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 

  2. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper.

  3. Separate the eggs into two bowls. One for egg whites and the other for egg yolks.

  4. Add cream of tartar to the egg whites. Whip with a mixer to stiff peaks. 

  5. Next add the butter, almond flour, baking powder and salt to the yolks. Mix together well.

  6. Then fold in 1/3 of the egg whites.

  7. Once incorporated, fold in the remaining whites.

  8. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.

  9. Bake on the center rack for 30-40 minutes, checking for a clean knife pull.

  10. Once done allow resting on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  11. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Cut into six slices.

Macros per slice:

307.7 Calories, 3.7g Net Carbs, 27.1g Fat, 12.2g Protein

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Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites – KETO Friendly

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With Valentine’s Day upon us, the sugary sweet temptations are in full swing everywhere you go. Being on a KETO diet during such a time can be the ultimate test!…

With Valentine’s Day upon us, the sugary sweet temptations are in full swing everywhere you go. Being on a KETO diet during such a time can be the ultimate test! These tasty dark chocolate bites are keto friendly and ultra tasty! The perfect treat to add a little “normal” into your Love Day festivities. 

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Ingredients

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Melt

Begin by melting your chocolate in a double boiler (or a makeshift double broiler, seen above ☺). Melt slowly and mix often. Chocolate will take some time to melt. 

While the chocolate is melting prep a muffin pan with 10 cupcake liners. Lightly grease each liner before filling. In addition, be sure there is room in your freezer for the muffin tray to lie flat. 

Once chocolate is melted completely, carefully add chocolate to the bottom of each liner. Use about 2/3 of the chocolate on the first layer. After chocolate is added place the muffin pan in the freezer and let set.

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Toffee

While the first layer is setting in the freezer begin the toffee layer. Add the butter and monkfruit sweetener to a saucepan. Allow the butter to melt and the sweetener to dissolve completely once the butter is melted completely add the nuts and begin to stir constantly as the mixture turns to toffee. Be careful not to rush this process – the toffee will burn.

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and pour the hot toffee into each cup. Once done return the muffin tray to the freezer.

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

While the toffee is setting in the freezer pull the double broiler back on the burner and heat the chocolate once again. 

When melted pull the muffin tray out of the freezer and top each cup with a final layer of chocolate. Lastly, sprinkle with a course Sea Salt while the chocolate is still melted. Return to the freezer for a final set. Store in an airtight container. 

Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Prefer savory over sweet? Check out this blog post for my favorite KETO Friendly Snack!

Happy Love Day!

xo,

C

KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites
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KETO Dark Chocolate Toffee Pecan Bites

Ultra-rich, sweet treat. Perfect for the low carb sweet tooth.

Course Dessert
Keyword KETO, Low Carb
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Unsweetened Dark Chocolate
  • 7 tbsp Monkfruit Sweetener
  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans (or nut of choice) chopped
  • 15 drops Liquid Stevia
  • Sea Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

  2. Prepare a muffin pan with 10 liners (lightly greased).

  3. Add melted chocolate to each liner. Spread evenly in each liner. (Use about 2/3 of the total chocolate)

  4. Place muffin pan in the freezer and allow chocolate to set.

  5. Combine butter and monk fruit sweetener in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sweetener is completely dissolved.

  6. As the mixture begins to thicken add the liquid stevia and chopped nuts.

  7. Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and spoon toffee mixture into each cup - spreading evenly between each liner.

  8. Return muffin pan to the freezer.

  9. Reheat remaining chocolate. 

  10. Once melted remove muffin pan from the freezer and cover toffee with remaining chocolate.

  11. Place back in the freezer for the final set.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container. 

Calories: 191g

Total Fat: 17g

Net Carbs: 18g

Protein: 2g

 

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Everything But The Bagel Parm Cheese Crisps – KETO Friendly

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With the start of 2019, we are honing in our self-discipline in our work, our finances and our health. The first step for us on the health front was tackling the KETO…

With the start of 2019, we are honing in our self-discipline in our work, our finances and our health. The first step for us on the health front was tackling the KETO lifestyle. We had heard a lot about KETO from friends that have found success with the plan and were ready to see our own success. After days of research and reading, we decided to purchase a 30-day meal plan to get us immersed in the lifestyle and on the right track. For our meal plan, we chose Ruled.me, with our $ 15.00 payment we were able to download a complete 30-day meal plan. The meal plan was complete with recipes and detailed breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day. The creator of Ruled.me Craig Clark takes the guesswork out by creating daily meal plans that will get you close to your desired macros. 

So far on the meal plan, we have really enjoyed the different recipes; we find ourselves satisfied, with increased energy and mental clarity. On occasion, our daily meals do not get us to our macro goals, for that reason we have been looking into recipes we can make to supplement our diets (and satisfy cravings 😋). In doing so I came across this recipe from Have Butter Will Travel for cheese crips and I was in LOVE! Salty-crunch is my number one food craving so this was right up my alley! Paired with Lantana’s Edamame Hummus and I am in pure bliss 🤤! 

For this recipe, I did decide to purchase a Whoopie Pie Pan, which I overnighted through Amazon Prime – because who can wait?!? 🙃

I will continue to keep you updated as we progress through the program!

Reciepe 

Begin by mixing the cheese and seasoning together in a small bowl.

KETO Parm Chips with Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Then measure each portion into two tablespoons and press into the pie pan (if using a standard muffin pan measure into one tablespoon portions). Work to make sure each crisp is evenly spread in the pan so they cook evenly (and your nutritional value is easier to calculate).

KETO Parm Chips with Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Bake in a 390* oven for 16-19 minutes. Then remove and allow to set on a cooling rack. Once cooled I broke them into pieces and enjoyed! Now let’s say there were extra😂 ….. those I would have placed in an airtight container for storage. 😆

That’s it, so simple! 🙌🏼

KETO Parm Chips with Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

KETO Parm Chips with Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

KETO Parm Chips with Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
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Everything But The Bagel Parm Cheese Crisps

These easy cheese crisps are the perfect crunch to add to a low carb lifestyle!

KETO Friendly

Course Appetizer, Snack
Keyword KETO, Low Carb
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1.5 tbsp Everything But The Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe's

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 390*F

  2. Combine ingredients in a bowl.

  3. Measure out in 2 tablespoon portions in each whoopie pie pan round. If using a standard muffin pan, measure out in 1 tablespoon portions. 

  4. Press ingredients firmly into the pan making sure each crisp is even in thickness.

  5. Bake for 16-18 minutes. (If using a silicone mold, place on cookie sheet for easy transport).

  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack.

  7. Serve as is or break into pieces as you prefer. 

  8. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Serve with low carb, KETO friendly dip options such as Lantana Edamame Hummus, KETO ranch, KETO salsa or KETO guacamole. Also works great for KETO nachos!

 

NUTRITIONAL FACTS: for crisps made in a whoopie pie pan

Calories: 68g/crisp

Fat: 4g/crisp

Carbs: 0g/crisp

Protein: 5g/crisp

Enjoy!

xo,

C

 

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