Archives for January 2014

Peppermint Frost Breath Mints

Peppermint Frost Breath Mints

January 20, 2014 by 7 Comments

About xylitol: 1 cup of xylitol, a sugar alcohol, has 228g carbs, but as humans we don't have the enzymes to process any of the nutrients from xylitol, so it passes through our system. Studies show that blood sugars and ketone levels are not affected by this in humans, but it can cause digestive upset if you are sensitive to sugar alcohols. If you aren't sure how you will react to xylitol, use in moderation. I recommend trying one piece 2-3 times a day, preferably after eating. I have a ...

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

January 19, 2014 by 14 Comments

These cheesecake cupcakes are quick and simple, but also highly customizable. I chose sugar-free raspberry syrup for this particular batch, but you can substitute the syrup for any flavor you like (or if you like plain New York-style, just use the vanilla extract)! My goodness, these cupcakes are decadent and delicious. I rarely cook them because I know I'll just sit down after their done and eat the whole lot of them! Luckily, at 2g net carb a piece, I can sleep soundly. ;) Yields 12 ...

Lemon & Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs

Lemon & Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs

January 19, 2014 by 13 Comments

One of my favorite spices is rosemary, and I love to add it to everything I can. Unfortunately, though, not many people I cook for enjoy it like I do. So, I decided to try to make it more palatable for the others around my house and give it a bit of a twist. This recipe will add a needed change in some of your repertoires, bring a beautiful citrus flavor with the almost pungent aroma of the rosemary and thyme. Using a mortar and pestle for the garlic aliolli is the best way to do it. A ...

Fried Cookie Dough Balls

Fried Cookie Dough Balls

January 18, 2014 by 6 Comments

I've been trying to find a way to make fried cookie dough for a while, and with almond flour alone the texture just doesn't come through. The batter doesn't get thick enough...and coconut flour is something that I don't like to use. It falls apart and becomes very dry. Protein powder (casein to be exact) was the key! Optimum Nutrition is one of my favorite brands for both protein powder and casein powder. Not to mention they make great multivitamins, vitamins, and other supplements. There's ...

Low Carb Breakfast Stax

Low Carb Breakfast Stax

January 17, 2014 by 2 Comments

Bacon weave. Check. Eggs cooked in bacon grease. Check. Vegetables. Check. This is just a delicious and nutritious breakfast, 'nuff said. They keep well, they taste fantastic, and they're really easy to make a few at a time. Can you say new breakfast staple? I know some people have been having problems weaving their bacon, or that it's not turning out right for them. I've put together a picture tutorial on How to Weave Bacon. This goes through the whole process, as well as the importance of ...

How-To: Bacon Weaving 101

How-To: Bacon Weaving 101

January 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

I've had a lot of people asking me to do a tutorial on how to weave bacon. I know the youtube videos go by pretty quick and it might be difficult to see exactly what you need to do. A few recipes I've done so far with a bacon weave include: Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, the beautiful Crispy Stuffed Bacon Baskets, and of course the Cheddar Bacon Explosion. The MOST IMPORTANT part of bacon weaving is the pattern that you weave. Make sure that when you lay your strips, there's ...

Flavored Keto Cheese Chips

Flavored Keto Cheese Chips

January 16, 2014 by 17 Comments

I've seen a trend lately where people are continuing to try to find the greatest chips to make. I know that celery root makes some of the best keto chips around, but why go through all the hassle of deep frying them? You can easily make chips in under 15 minutes with the help of our best friend - cheese. These make for a great party snack or work as an appetizer - make different flavored chips and different flavored sauces. In this recipe I made 3 different flavors of chips. The first was a ...

Keto Ham and Cheese Bake

Keto Ham and Cheese Bake

January 15, 2014 by 3 Comments

My girlfriend and I had this huge spiral ham that we were going to have for Thanksgiving (without the glaze, of course), but we only got around to pulling it out of the freezer and cooking it last week. A week later and we still had like 3 pounds of ham to eat, so I took a couple of cups of it, diced it up and made a mac and cheese-esque casserole! This is a homey and satisfying ham and cheese bake that is sure to comfort you and fill you up! The best part about this dish is the ability ...

Cheddar Bacon Explosion

Cheddar Bacon Explosion

January 14, 2014 by 8 Comments

When I was left to make dinner with only bacon, cheese, and spinach left in the fridge I had to think of something that would blow all of my other bacon recipes out of the water. This one did it for sure, and then some. Presenting the cheddar bacon explosion! The leftovers are EVEN better. You can cut the slices thin, pan fry them to get a crisp outer shell on both sides, and stick it between 2 slices of Focaccia Bread. Absolutely delicious. I use Tone's Southwest Chipotle Seasoning in ...

Keto Tea: Iced Green Tea Recipe

Keto Tea: Iced Green Tea Recipe

January 13, 2014 by 42 Comments

Despite having tons of health benefits, keto tea fits right on in with my breakfast and lunch schedule. I do intermittent fasting, and ketoproof tea gives me plenty of energy along with satiation through the morning fasting hours. I decided to take on an iced approach since I really like a cold drink in the morning and it helps me get it down much quicker in my morning eating window. Since I don't do a full day fasting, drinking ketoproof tea in the morning really ramps up my metabolism with ...