One of the nice things about raising my daily net carbs to 40, is that I can occasionally have oatmeal again. (I also happen to have an enormous bag of frozen blueberries that desperately need to be used up soon, so I went searching for a low carb pancake recipe to try out.) Surprisingly,… Continue reading Low carb Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
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Italian Sausage Portobello Pizzas (Low Carb/Gluten Free)
I recently stumbled upon the amazing world of Italian sausages and have been finding a lot of ways to spice up a few of our favorite meals. One of our favorite summer meals are Portobello pizzas, mostly because they can be made very quickly on the grill…..oh and they are delicious! Once I realized how… Continue reading Italian Sausage Portobello Pizzas (Low Carb/Gluten Free)
Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
I adapted this recipe from the Heavenly Homemakers website and it is my favorite low carb dessert of all time. There are no sugar alcohols so these do not hurt your stomach at all. The secret to this recipe is to not use the virgin coconut oil that actually tastes like coconuts (unless you actually… Continue reading Low Carb Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Chicken Crust Pizza (Low carb and Gluten free)
I love pizza and I have found many ways to still eat it while on a low carb diet. One of my favorite low carb pizza recipes, besides Fat head pizza, is called Chicken Crust Pizza. When I first saw this recipe, I was pretty skeptical as to how it would turn out, but… Continue reading Chicken Crust Pizza (Low carb and Gluten free)
Low Carb Menu Plan
I found a huge package of mushrooms on clearance this week, so I have a couple of recipes planned that feature mushrooms. I also am trying out a new low carb recipe that I will share with you if it turns out ok, it sounds delicious at least. Monday- Buffalo chicken bites (new recipe) and… Continue reading Low Carb Menu Plan
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-free)
I happened upon the idea for this recipe while I was trying to find an alternative way to make my daughter's favorite meal, Chicken Parmesan, gluten-free. I tried many different ways to make the breading, but they all turned out to be either gummy or weird, so I decided to try something more simple...just parmesan… Continue reading Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-free)
Baked Zucchini Fries (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
I found this little gem of a recipe in the first Trim Healthy Mama book many years ago and it was an instant hit with my family. I have seen other recipes for zucchini fries that call for egg, breadcrumbs, etc. but in my opinion this one is so much better and it contains only… Continue reading Baked Zucchini Fries (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
Fathead Pizza (Low-carb/Gluten-free)
I have tried many different low-carb recipes over the past few years, but one that appears almost weekly in my menu plan is called Fathead pizza. **The name hints at the level of fat in this recipe...which is quite substantial, because it is basically a pizza crust made entirely out of cheese!** I know it… Continue reading Fathead Pizza (Low-carb/Gluten-free)
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
My husband and I have been eating low-carb for two years now and we mostly love all of the different recipes we have tried out. One thing that we do miss are casseroles, so lately I have been searching through tons of recipes and experimenting to find the best ones to share with you. … Continue reading Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
Both of my children have gluten sensitivities, so I try to limit their exposure to gluten as much as possible. Now if you have gluten allergies you know that gluten-free products are always twice as expensive as the original product. The best way to save money when buying gluten-free items is simply to buy foods… Continue reading Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
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