It's no secret that low carb days are not my favorite, mainly because I find it hard to satisfy my sweet tooth! I've been working to find some foods that do the trick and this is one of them. As an added bonus, one mug cake is only 3 net carbs and has 12 grams of protein! WINNER!
Flax Mug Cake 1/4 cup ground flax seed 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 packet stevia 1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg 1 tsp avocado oil Mix together in a mug and microwave for one minute. You can eat as is, add fruit to the batter, top with nut butter and jelly, whatever you are feeling! I hope you enjoy! XO
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Everyone is looking for high protein snacks these days, so here's a great one for you! Bonus - it's lactose free when you use lactose free yogurt, like this Fage I picked up at the store. It is rich, thick and creamy - trust me, you don't even miss the lactose, and you get the added bonus of 17 whopping grams of protein!
Top it with this simple homemade berry sauce, and it is a delicious, filling, high protein snack! Berry Sauce 1 cup frozen berries (I used mixed berries, but you pick!) 2 Tbls pure maple syrup Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 Tbls water Add the ingredients to a saucepan and cook over low heat until warmed through and the berries start to fall apart. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender (or your regular blender) to blend into a smooth sauce. Makes 4 servings. Top your yogurt with 1/4 of the sauce, then store the rest in the fridge to enjoy for the next few days! This would also be delicious over ice cream :) TIP - you can add 2 Tbls of chia seeds to the sauce and as it cools, it will thicken. Use as a sauce or jam! Per serving of sauce: 45 calories 0.3g fat 11.4g carbs 0.8g fiber 0.4g protein Everyone loves the PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps, and this is a good dupe! Easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight, and even easier to double to eat the leftovers for lunch or again for dinner the next night!
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps 1 Tbls. avocado oil 1 lb. ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 can water chestnuts, chopped 2 Tbls. coconut aminos 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 tsp. honey salt to taste Butterhead lettuce leaves Heat avocado oil in a pan and cook the chicken. Add garlic, carrots and water chestnuts. Cook for a few more minutes until carrots are softened. Mix coconut aminos, sesame oil and honey together in a separate bowl. Add to chicken mixture and stir until well combined. Season with salt to taste. Serve in butterhead lettuce leaves. ENJOY! XO This low carb Shrimp + Grits recipe literally takes 10 minutes to throw together - that's much quicker than driving thru the fast food line!
Here's what you need: olive oil 1 pound of raw shrimp, deveined Tony's seasoning 1 bag Trader Joe's frozen mashed cauliflower parmesan cheese (optional) Saute thawed shrimp in some olive oil and season with Tony's. Heat up mashed cauliflower, and if desired, drizzle with olive oil and add parmesan cheese. Top cauliflower with cooked shrimp and season with another dash of Tony's. ENJOY!! XO Tis the season for football games and finger foods. Put these wings out next time you're hosting a tailgate and your guests won't even know they're a healthier version of their favorite!
I also like to serve these on a low carb day alongside a Caesar salad. We use the Trader Joe's vegan Caesar dressing - it's very macro friendly! Air Fried Chicken Wings 1 package of chicken wingettes and drumettes (we like the Bare brand) Olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder pinch of cayenne (optional) Toss wings in olive oil, add spices and toss to coat. Air fry at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. ENJOY!! XO I am not a fan of mayo (or condiments in general....I know, most people think this is crazy, ha!!), so tuna salad can be a tough one for me. This recipe uses avocado, which brings the moisture that mayo lends to traditional tuna salad. It's a great low carb meal, with lots of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied!
Tuna Salad (mayo free!) 1 can of tuna (in water) 1/2 avocado, chopped 1 hard boiled egg, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped Mix together and season with celery salt. Serve on top of a bed of lettuce, or with a fresh tomato. ENJOY! XO If you like a sweet treat on a low carb day, these buckeyes will definitely hit the spot! The FASTer Way protein is so versatile - it's super macro-friendly, low in carbs and high in protein! While I enjoy it in a protein shake or smoothie bowl, it's also fun to make delicious healthy treats with too!
Low Carb Protein Buckeye Balls 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 scoop vanilla FASTer Way Protein powder 1/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips 1 tsp. coconut oil Mix peanut butter, coconut flour and protein powder until well combined. Scoop into balls (this recipe makes 10) and freeze for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave. Remove protein balls from the freezer and dip in the chocolate. Return the freezer for another 10-15 minutes, and ENJOY!! Store leftover balls in the freezer. Macros per protein ball: Calories: 122 Fat - 9g Carbs - 6g Fiber - 4g Protein - 6g Inspired by one of my favorite FASTer Way influencers, @seersuckerandsaddles - I caught a version of this in her stories one day, and WOWZA! It's a real low carb winner!
Buffalo Chicken Kale Salad You'll need some shredded kale. I bought a bag at Trader Joe's! For the chicken... Chicken breast tenders Buffalo sauce Panko bread crumbs Everything but the Bagel seasoning Mix 1/2 cup bread crumbs with a few shakes of EBTB seasoning. Dip chicken in buffalo sauce and then coat with bread crumb mixture. I air-fried for 15 minutes at 350, but you could cook on the skillet in a little avocado oil. For the dressing... Avocado oil Apple cider vinegar EBTB seasoning Mix whatever proportions of oil and vinegar you'd like - I did 2 Tbls of each, plus a few shakes of EBTB. Massage kale with dressing. Yes, massage. It's weird, but it makes the kale a little easier to eat! Top salad with chicken tenders. Optional - dress with some additional Primal Kitchen ranch! ENJOY! XO Okay, y'all. If you have not tried coconut manna yet, you need to get on that train asap! I only learned of this delicious treat during our recent FASTer Way to Fat Loss sugar elimination challenge. Boy do I wish I had heard of it sooner - I could have used this in my life for the past few years! Coconut manna is the same as coconut butter. Basically, it's ground whole coconut and the water has been removed. You can eat it like any other nut butter, but I have found a delicious way to incorporate this treat into my low carb days. Introducing.....COCONUT MANNA CHIA BARK! This tastes like a candy bar, my friends. But it's a healthy one! One that will add healthy fat to your diet, boost your immunity (it contains lauric acid, which wards off bacteria and viruses!), aid in weight loss and supply essential amino acids, calcium and magnesium. Here's how I make it. In a small dish or ramekin, mix together:
3 Tbls. coconut manna 2 Tbls. chia seeds a few drops of liquid stevia Add additional toppings if you'd like, such as coconut flakes, toasted macadamia nuts, dried fruit, etc. Put in the freezer for a few hours, until frozen solid. When it is frozen, take it out of the freezer, pop it out of the dish, break it into pieces and ENJOY!! 420 calories 7g protein 3g net carbs 35g fat When the weather finally starts to feel like summer here in STL, we love to fire up the grill! We tend to make chicken most often, but these ribs make their way into the rotation every once in awhile. Ribs always seem like a special occasion dinner, but this recipe is so easy, you can make it on a weeknight! Start with a rack of pork baby back ribs. I get ours at Trader Joe's. This part is a little gross, but you gotta do it, or else you and your family will have a tough time chewing your ribs! Remove the membrane from the bone side. Rub the rack of ribs with your favorite spice mix. This one from Trader Joe's is great! Next, wrap it tightly in a few pieces of foil. Bake at 350 for 2 hours. When ribs are about ready to take out of the oven, heat your grill to medium heat. Remove ribs from the oven and unwrap. Resist the temptation to pick, HA! Grill the ribs for about five minutes on each side, and brush with your favorite BBQ sauce. If you are keeping it low carb, try a low/no sugar sauce, such as Primal Kitchen. Since the ribs are already cooked, you just want to get a good char on both sides. Remove from the grill, slice between the rib bones and ENJOY!! You will feel like you're at a summer BBQ, even though it's a Monday night :) XO
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Food is fuel.I love to cook and bake recipes that incorporate healthy whole foods and those nutritious macro and micronutrients into our daily diets. I also like to make treats though, because let's face it, everyone loves a good sweet now and then! My favorite part about cooking, though, is sharing my latest recipes with others. ENJOY! XO Archives
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