Archives for September 2015

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

September 30, 2015 by 29 Comments

Bread is something that most of us miss while on keto. From the simplicity of sandwiches, to the gourmet aspect of adding croutons to your soup - it's an ingredient that is both versatile and easy to use. Today, we're going to use Keto Cloud bread to make a delicious and super simple bacon, avocado, and chicken sandwich. It's a little bit of a play on the classic BLT - made with more fat, more flavor, and the delicious texture you remember! I've been a fan of Keto Cloud Bread ever since I ...

Keto Delivered September 2015 Unboxing

Keto Delivered September 2015 Unboxing

September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Fall is here! The leaves are slowly turning orange and the weather is becoming cooler each day that passes by. Pumpkins are popping up in the farmers market, and pumpkin spice...everything is making a return. I say that like it's a bad thing, but I really do love the deep flavors that come out with pumpkin spice - and even better, I'm bringing them to you keto style. I know many of you saw that the first month of Keto Delivered had its setbacks, but month two went much more smoothly - and ...

The Connection Between Keto and Cholesterol

The Connection Between Keto and Cholesterol

September 14, 2015 by 18 Comments

A common misconception is that the ketogenic diet increases “bad” cholesterol levels and clogs your arteries because it is so high in fat.  However, much of the recent research shines light on how high-fat, low-carb diets can optimize your cholesterol levels and in fact improve your heart health. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most up-to-date research on different types of cholesterol, how each one affects our health, and the impact that the keto diet has on our ...

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

September 12, 2015 by 16 Comments

With school starting and everyone revving up to wake early in the morning, I thought that some peanut butter bars would be the perfect thing to share with everyone. These bars are fantastic to pack in a lunchbox for either school or work, and they double as an extremely tasty dessert. Chocolate and peanut butter is just a plain classic combination. Everyone seems to love it, and it's always a hit when I serve it to guests. The bitter dark chocolate plays with the sweet peanut butter fudge ...

Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

September 7, 2015 by 24 Comments

With all of the ice cream recipes that have been getting love lately, there's been a rising amount of people that want to make ice cream without a machine. Keto and ice cream go great together - you get a creamy, full bodied flavor with tons of fat and a fraction of the carbs. Tasteaholics have written this guest post, and I was thrilled when they told me about this. A keto ice cream recipe - that needs no machine. Without further ado, here's Vicky and Rami: "Before we began our keto ...

Keto Delivered August 2015 Unboxing

Keto Delivered August 2015 Unboxing

September 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

As many of you know, I started Keto Delivered, a subscription box, a few months back. I launched this service because I wanted to showcase how people can make keto fun. I know when most people think of the ketogenic diet, they don't get very excited - no carbs means no enjoyment out of food, or so people think. Keto Delivered aims to put the spotlight on small companies around the USA that are bringing out high quality keto friendly products that make keto cooking fun again! The first box has ...

Nacho Chicken Casserole

Nacho Chicken Casserole

September 1, 2015 by 18 Comments

Keto and casseroles seem to go hand in hand when you think about the type of high-fat foods that are being included. All of the cheeses you're able to use create an ooey, gooey texture that everyone can enjoy. Whether you're a working mom, a college student, or you just want an easy meal - this casserole will get the job done! This is my Southwestern-esque take on Shepherd's Pie. It's got a great heat coming through from the chili seasoning, a good balance of acidity and sweetness from the ...