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Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
I didn’t set out to create keto friendly peanut butter sandwich cookies, but that’s what happened. Peanut butter sandwich cookies were a treat we’d enjoy as kids. NutterButters were so enticing in that bright red package, promising all their pea-nutty goodness. We’d snag a couple of them when mom wasn’t looking and scurry off, shoving the evidence into our mouths as fast as we could. Clearly food issues were present from the start. However, I found a way of eating that really suits me and allows me to enjoy the treats of yesteryear in a way that doesn’t cause my body to feel worse. Originally, I was working on a…
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Can We Make Quick Keto Cereal?
Is there anything quite like that childhood memory of pouring a bowl of cereal and plopping down in front of the tv for some Saturday morning cartoons? I can’t think of any. I wasn’t ever the kid who went “coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs”, but I did love Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Apple Jacks. Dry, mind you… with a glass of milk on the side. As I’ve gotten older, those nostalgic things have recaptured my heart. When you want a cereal crunch, there aren’t many things that will really satisfy that craving. There are multiple brands of “Keto” cereal on the grocery store shelves, but they usually have weird ingredients and…
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How About A Nut-Free Keto Flour Substitute?
A NEW KETO PROTEIN FLOUR! In the keto world it’s rare to see a substitute for all purpose flour that is a nut-free keto flour. Usually, we use almond flour, coconut flour, flax meal, and a whole variety of fiber powders to attempt to recreate baked goods that we once enjoyed before embarking on a keto way of life. I have my own low carb baking blend that I’ve used with tremendous success over the years. It’s fantastic for converting all my old recipes into keto friendly versions. And I still use my baking blend to this day! On a seemingly unrelated note, there is a phenomenon in the keto…
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Am I Ready to Get Healthy?
Are you feeling a nudge towards taking back your health and your life? Are you not quite sure? Let me offer 3 markers that may mean you’re ready!
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Smothered Chicken Thighs
Smothered Chicken Thighs… what are we talking about here? The memories of having a big fancy dinner ring fondly in my mind’s eye. Growing up we’d have dinner at my grandparent’s house for some reason or another and my grandma would cook up a feast. Piles of delicious home-cookin’ would fill the dinner table and so would her pretty dishes. I couldn’t tell you for certain that smothered chicken thighs was ever on the table on those nights, but I can say I’ve had it in countless other settings. It’s one of those meals that would’ve fit beautifully at grandma’s family meals. Loaded with rice, mushrooms, and seared chicken, it…
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The Classic “Funeral Potatoes” Get A Keto Upgrade!
Why does food this good have such a depressing name? Well… I don’t have an answer for that. Maybe it’s because when you go to the reception after a funeral everyone wants something comforting. Perhaps this casserole was made in honor of someone’s mama after she passed and it was a hit. Or what if someone made the name up as a joke, like “these potatoes are so good I just died and went to heaven”… *shrug* Whatever the case may be, I just know when I hear “Funeral Potatoes” I think a) yum and b) definitely NOT keto friendly. *boo* Sure there are Keto Funeral Potato replacement recipes out…
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“Practically” Carnivore Chocolate Pudding
This is practically, almost, but not quite a carnivore chocolate pudding that tastes great and helps support your health goals!
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VERSATILE KETO MUFFINS
Muffins are a classic breakfast or snack option you can grab as you head out the door. Having a batch of muffins ready in the morning makes breakfast seem a little more special. They’re great for to make ahead to have all week long. And it’s easy for kids to make breakfast for themselves (mom win right there)! But the white flour and sugar makes them a big no-no on a keto friendly diet. The high carb energy burns fast and leaves you tired, slumpy, and a little grumpy. Fortunately we can take many baked goods and convert them to keto friendly options! I played around with my baking blend…
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What About a Keto Tortilla Replacement?
When you shift to a keto friendly lifestyle, you have to put in a little leg work to replace those old standbys or you may derail your progress. So what about having a keto tortilla replacement? How often did you grab tortillas before going keto? Tortillas are one of those pantry staples that we kept in our kitchen at all times. Don’t know what to make for dinner? Tacos, fajitas, or wraps… dinner is done. Or when kids are squawking about being hungry… melt some cheese on a tortilla and make a cheese roll-up. But when you shift to a keto lifestyle, flour and corn tortillas are out of bounds.…
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Let’s Make Some Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies
The history of the Snickerdoodle cookie is dimly lit. They may be Dutch; they could be German; or possibly they started in New England as an offshoot of the traditional sugar cookie. Regardless, Snickerdoodle cookies have become a beloved classic in American baking. They are renowned for their soft, chewy texture and distinctive flavor profile, and characterized by a coating of cinnamon-sugar that offers a satisfying crunch. Whether you enjoy yours with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, Snickerdoodles continue to delight cookie lovers of all ages. But, as someone who lives a keto friendly lifestyle, these classic cookies have been off the menu…until now! This Keto…
