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25 Keto Recipes for Mardi Gras

25 Keto Recipes for Mardi Gras

February 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Mardi Gras as we know it here in the United States is celebrated in Louisiana, and we most often think of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.  Everything is decorated with green, gold, and purple.  You can, of course, celebrate Mardi Gras and keep it keto.  We've rounded up keto recipes for traditional favorites like King Cake, gumbo, and jambalaya.  We also included recipes that feature green, gold, and purple, cajun flavors, or seafood.  So make sure you indulge just a bit! 1. Fiesta Slaw This ...

Keto Egg Roll Wrap

Keto Egg Roll Wrap

January 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment

This simple yet tasty egg wrap recipe makes for the perfect quick snack or on-the-go lunch. A zesty cabbage and pork filling is secured burrito-style by a light yet protein-rich egg wrap that makes for a mess-free hand-held meal. Delicious and filling yet not too dense, these wraps are simple to make and go great on their own or with a dip or side. Scrambled eggs make for an excellent low-carb wrap substitute and bring a whole truckload of benefits to the table: eggs are incredibly ...

Low Carb Cookie Butter

Low Carb Cookie Butter

September 18, 2014 by 12 Comments

If you've never had cookie butter, then you really missed out! Think about grabbing a spoonful of smooth peanut butter out of the jar, but it's got a Fall-like cinnamon and ginger cookie taste. Seriously delicious and perfect for this time of the year. I'd say dip stuff in it, but really...we all know that's not going to happen. Go ahead and grab your spoon, dip, and lick it off - a great way to end a meal. If that's not your thing, it really goes great on freshly made waffles in the morning. ...

Easy Chicken and Feta Plate

Easy Chicken and Feta Plate

March 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment

If you're in need of an easy lunch idea then look no further, because you've got to try this chicken and feta plate.  It's a grab-and-go Mediterranean style meal complete with a simple salad, feta, olives, tomato, and chicken. Bring home a rotisserie chicken to make this as an easy dinner, then save leftovers for lunch.  If you don't have feta cheese then try subbing in slices of mozzarella or halloumi. Yields 2 servings of Easy Chicken and Feta Plate The Preparation 10 ounces ...

Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Chips

Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Chips

September 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Ever wondered what you could use for eating keto dips? You’ve got to try these bacon nacho chips. Baked layers of cheese and real bacon crisp up to make the perfect chips. Make up a few batches in advance and then store in an airtight container. You can keep these around for a few weeks as long as they are stored properly. Yields 2 servings of Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Chips The Preparation ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/8 cup cooked bacon ...

Easy Keto French Toast

Easy Keto French Toast

October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment

When people go on a keto diet, they often think they will have to say goodbye to carb-heavy dishes like French toast. While this is technically true, there are some excellent keto-friendly alternatives to bread available, which means you can still enjoy the sweet goodness of French toast!  As the name suggests, our easy keto French toast recipe is super quick to make. All you need to do is make a small loaf of mug bread, then follow the same process as making a traditional batch of French ...

Keto Eggs Benedict

Keto Eggs Benedict

August 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Eggs and bacon is the poster child of keto breakfast, but it can get boring after a while. This is when you know it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to keto-friendly eggs benedict. Start with a slice of toasted keto bread, top it with Canadian bacon and a poached egg, and finish it off with some homemade Hollandaise sauce. You'll have gooey egg yolk, rich Canadian bacon, and a crisp slice of 'bread' to soak up all the goodness. Topped with a slightly acidic hollandaise - this is all it ...

Keto Fast Food & Restaurant Options

Keto Fast Food & Restaurant Options

March 11, 2015 by 61 Comments

Whether you’re out and about and need a quick keto meal while out on the go, or you want to go out with family to have a sit-down dinner, you should be able to find low-carb and ketogenic friendly foods at most places. We’ve all been there. You’re out running errands on a Saturday afternoon and your tummy growls: it’s 2 pm and you haven’t eaten yet! Or it’s a Tuesday night at a friend’s house, and they want to grab a meal. What do you do? Luckily, you have plenty of keto fast food and ...

Toasted Garlic Cauliflower Wrap

Toasted Garlic Cauliflower Wrap

November 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I recently started to get annoyed with the amount of carbs that are in wraps. I just don't want to be stuffing an extra 8-12 carbs in my diet when it can be avoided, so I started experimenting. Through some horrible failures, I found a good recipe over at EmpoweredSustenance. She found that using more egg in the mixture would allow it to hold together better when baking it. Bingo! Throw some spices and herbs in there, some gyro meat, and tzatziki sauce - and you have yourself a ...

What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats

What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats

June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Saturated fat has been known for decades as being a “bad” or “unhealthy” type of fat. However, the truth is saturated with complexity. For example, specific types of saturated fats and different foods rich in these fats can vary in how they affect our health. These fats can also impact each of us differently depending on our genetic vulnerabilities. For most people, however, this “bad” fat actually has a neutral or positive effect on health, particularly when consumed as a part of a carb ...