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Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe

No holiday is complete without my Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe! This simple homemade version with a crispy low carb topping turned out fantastic. Fresh, wholesome ingredients come together for this delicious Thanksgiving favorite. It is the perfect keto side dish for the holidays and family gatherings.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST KETO GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

My mother-in-law (Grammy) makes the most amazing Green Bean Casserole. Before I shared my first Thanksgiving meal with my husband’s family, Green Bean Casserole was just “meh” to me. It wasn’t great, and it wasn’t terrible. However, that first Thanksgiving I spent in Ohio years ago changed my mind forever, and I’ve made it the way she does ever since.

Now, I make Grammy’s Green Bean Casserole for our special holiday meals such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter asked if I could make a keto version of Green Bean Casserole. Besides the French Onions and Cream of Mushroom Soup, I didn’t think it would be too hard. After playing around with the recipe a little, I can’t believe how much this tastes like Grammy’s Green Bean Casserole!continue reading…

Low Carb Chicken Skillet Recipe (Easy One Pan Meal)

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This Low Carb Chicken Skillet Meal is easy, delicious, and a perfect keto dinner. Because this low-carb meal uses only one pan, it makes cleanup a snap. Everyone will love this tasty comfort dish with chicken thighs, riced cauliflower, and fresh green beans.

Low Carb Chicken Skillet One Pan Meal

This is one of my favorite healthy chicken skillet recipes. The cauliflower rice in this recipe is cooked in a sauce that I modified from one of my grandmother’s recipes that I found in an old church cookbook. My grandmother taught me at a very early age to love cooking. When I was little, I’d stay at my grandparent’s house while my parents were working. We’d start our day in the summertime by picking fresh veggies from the garden that we’d later cook for dinner that night. I’m so thankful for my southern roots in the kitchen and how she so lovingly and patiently allowed me to be part of her day.

I remember her baking chicken in this sauce many times. I modified her recipe to make it keto-friendly, and it does not disappoint. This recipe is incredibly flavorful and adds extra life to the typically bland cauliflower rice while keeping the roasted chicken extra moist. This cast-iron skillet chicken thigh recipe is delicious, and as a bonus, it brings back so many memories of my grandmother. continue reading…

Best Keto Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Quick & Easy)

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This Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Bread recipe is super easy to make, beyond delicious, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. Pumpkin desserts are one of my all-time favorites, but it can get difficult to find keto alternatives. I created this low-carb pumpkin bread recipe to satisfy that craving and allow you to enjoy a delicious treat with no guilt!

KETO PUMPKIN BREAD

My oldest daughter asked me to make pumpkin bread yesterday. She loves pumpkin bread so I thought I might be able to create a keto/low carb friendly one.

Although my kids are not 100% keto, I think she wanted me to bake something that I could enjoy as well. After a little trial and error, I came up with the perfect low-carb pumpkin bread that is totally yummy and hits the spot!

I love this homemade keto pumpkin bread served warm with a big pat of butter and a piping hot cup of coffee. If it’s cold enough, eating it by a crackling fireplace on a crisp fall day is perfection.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN BREAD KETO

Most baking recipes can quickly become keto, thanks to all the low-carb flour and sugar alternatives that are on the market these days. If you already have your kitchen stocked with these, you’ll be well on your way to a delicious loaf of low-carb pumpkin bread. Using coconut flour and a keto-friendly sweetener, I was able to get as close as possible to the real deal while keeping things low carb and low sugar!

Let me add in a little disclaimer… This does not taste like the kind of sugary pumpkin bread that we were all used to before we started following a keto/low carb way of life. There is not one low-carb ingredient that I can substitute that tastes the same as white fluffy flour gluten-filled flour. With that being said, this is a very, very good alternative. It’s both moist and full of pumpkin flavor while being low carb, which is most important.

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Easy Mexican Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe {Keto}

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This easy Pot Roast Crock-Pot Recipe is tender and flavored with rich Mexican spices for a delicious and easy low-carb meal. This recipe is a hit whether served over cauliflower rice for those following a keto diet or used in tacos or burritos for everyone else.

Easy Mexican Pot Roast Recipe in Crock-Pot

My family’s favorite meal is my keto Pot Roast which is full of buttery ranch flavor. As much as we love that meal and could eat it often, I thought I would work on a Mexican Pot Roast recipe in the Crock-Pot for the best of both worlds. My kids love Mexican-flavored foods, so I knew that combining a slow cooker roast with rich taco seasonings, Rotel tomatoes with green chilis, and onions would be an automatic win.

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Keto Beef Short Ribs Recipe in the CrockPot

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These Keto Short Ribs are so tender and delicious! This keto beef comfort dish is simmered in a slow-cooker all day and served over mashed cauliflower! Flavor-filled braised keto beef short ribs is sure to become one of your favorite crock-pot inspired meals!

These keto beef short ribs in the slow cooker are so simple to make! All you have to do is brown the short ribs, then throw them in a crockpot with the rest of the ingredients and let them braise in the flavorful sauce. Braised keto short ribs are a perfect weeknight dinner!

If you need more dinner ideas, make sure to check out low-carb slow cooker recipes and keto beef recipes.

What Are Short Ribs?

Beef short ribs refer to the cut of meat you are receiving. Short ribs come from the beef chuck portion of a cow. They refer to the 5 short ribs that are too small to use as steaks, so short ribs are just that, the short ribs of a cow. The meat between the 5 rib bones is too muscley and small to use as steaks; however, it is much more flavorful than the typical cut of meat, which is why beef short ribs are so popular and delicious.continue reading…

Creamy Keto Cauliflower Mash

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You are sure to love this simple keto mashed cauliflower recipe in place of mashed potatoes for a delicious low-carb substitution. It pairs perfectly with many keto main dishes like Instant Pot Roast Recipe among many others.

Does Mashed Cauliflower Actually Taste like Potatoes?

No. Absolutely not. I will not lie to you. Mashed cauliflower will never taste like my grandmother’s velvety smooth mashed potatoes swimming in butter, but it is a good substitute for those of us following a low-carb diet. It still tastes yummy, but it is not the same.

Is Cauliflower Healthy?

High in folate and Vitamin C but low in sodium and, cauliflower is a great healthy alternative to potatoes for those following a keto or low carb diet, especially when you compare the nutritional information. One-sixth of a head contains 5 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber, which equals 3g net carbs per serving.

How to Pick the Best Cauliflower

Avoid choosing a head of cauliflower with dark spots. Instead, look for a firm and heavy white and tightly bound together with nice green leaves. continue reading…

Keto Pumpkin Pie: A Fun Twist on the Traditional

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This Keto Pumpkin Pie will make your holiday diet worries disappear! Now you can enjoy pumpkin pie while hitting your macros. This Keto Pumpkin Pie uses a pecan crust, and Keto ingredient swaps to cut down on carbs. Best of all, it’s a delicious sugar-free pie but with a fun twist that is perfect for Thanksgiving or the holiday season.

low carb pumpkin pie plated with pecan crust

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Keto Friendly

Finding keto-friendly and low-carb food items to eat during the holiday season can be a little tricky. On the one hand, you don’t want to feel like you are being deprived of any of the goodness and sweets, but on the other hand, you don’t want to eat off-plan the entire month since there is pumpkin goodness everywhere. Trust me; I get it.

This is where this amazing low-carb pumpkin pie comes into play. Now, it’s totally possible to have your slice of pie and rest easy knowing that you are still following along with your healthy lifestyle and it is gluten-free.

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this recipe, and I hope that you and your taste buds will agree as well! (If you love this Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe, you’ll want to check out my Keto Pumpkin Bread recipe, too!

This Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe will create one amazing dessert with eight delicious slices to share.

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The Very Best Crispy Keto Waffles (made with coconut flour)

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Keto Waffles are something I never thought I would eat, but this recipe has made breakfast amazing again. You are going to fall in love with these delicious waffles and make batches for your family every week! They are nut-free since I used only coconut flour.

THE VERY BEST KETO WAFFLES RECIPE

With a big family, I have always avoided making homemade waffles because it took forever. No one wants to spend all morning monitoring the waffle iron and cranking out waffles! However, my kids love waffles, and after watching the Keto documentary, The Magic Pill, I decided to be more intentional to feed my kids with less processed foods.

Don’t get me wrong, we have made many great health changes over the past couple of years, but boxes of waffles and cereal still find their way in my shopping cart for my kids each week. I’m not saying I will never purchase them again, but I will try to make a big batch of these Very Best Keto Waffles once or twice a month at least. I also recently got an awesome double Belgium waffle maker that certainly makes it easier to make a lot of waffles at once.

As you can see, these low-carb waffles turned out nice and fluffy. I’ve made 3 different batches this week as I tested the recipe. All four of my kids loved them, which says a lot. My son, my toughest keto critic, said they are his favorite keto recipe to date. That means this keto waffles recipe is a winner!

Also, make sure to note, these low-carb waffles are sugar-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Since they are made with coconut flour, they are fantastic for those with a food allergy to almonds.

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Cheese Wafers {Keto/Low Carb)

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How to Make Cheese Wafers Keto-Friendly

My mom has made Cheese Straws forever. It’s one of my favorite recipes that I have always loved, but they aren’t easy to make. Since you have to use a cookie press, it’s just too much work for this busy momma of four. Last year she made Cheese Wafers, a similar but easier version of Cheese Straws, and brought them to our house when we celebrated Christmas together. We loved them so much, we made several batches over the next few weeks. Thus, when the Christmas Season began to approach, I started experimenting with a keto/low carb version of Cheese Wafers.

The first batch of my Keto Cheese Wafers turned out flat as a flitter and the dough just crumbled after they cooked. The second, third, and fourth batches turned out pretty much the same. I had almost given up when I decided to try one last time. I’m so glad I did because batch number five turned out perfect! The biggest change I made was altering the amount of coconut flour and adding Xanthan Gum.

I am so excited about this recipe because they have always been a staple at our house at Christmas in one form or another either for appetizers or snacks. Whether you’re on the hunt for a low-carb version of this Southern treat or just need a cheesy, crunchy snack to satisfy your cravings, these cheese wafers hit the spot every time. They have the flavors I know and love, but won’t break my Keto diet!continue reading…

Mozzarella Stuffed BBQ Keto Meatballs Recipe

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These Mozzarella Stuffed BBQ Keto Meatballs are so delicious and easy to make. Throw them in the slow cooker before you leave for work, and let them simmer all day in sugar-free bbq sauce for a fantastic tender meatball. This keto meatball recipe is the perfect meal or appetizer for parties and get-togethers.

A lot of recipes for keto meatballs online contain almond flour. Since my oldest daughter is allergic to nuts, I knew I had to develop a recipe that our whole family could enjoy. After experimenting with many different measurements and binders, I finally found the perfect bbq keto meatball recipe!

Ingredients:

Ground beef — I used 80/20 ground beef in this recipe. I found that the fat content was enough to keep the BBQ meatballs moist and delicious.
Grated parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese — This combination of cheese is perfect for this recipe. The mozzarella is melty and mild, while the parmesan is sharp and salty.
Coconut flour — I use coconut flour in place of breadcrumbs so that this recipe is low carb!
Sugar-free BBQ sauce — I used my homemade sugar-free BBQ Sauce for these keto meatballs, but you can also use store-bought sugar-free bbq sauce if you prefer.
Eggs — The eggs also play a huge role in holding the meatballs together.
Beef broth — This ingredient is optional but helps keep these keto BBQ meatballs nice and moist.
Minced onion, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder — I found the flavors of these 3 spices to be the best for this keto meatballs recipe.

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