Banana Peanut Putter Oatmeal Protein Muffins

This was AMAZING! I was intentionally trying to make a muffin that is good for breakfast and post-meal food where you need a good combination of carbs and protein. Ingredients: 3 mashed bananas 1/3 cup peanut butter (sugar free) 1/2 cup almond milk 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup whey protein powder (about…

Tuna Salad Awesomeness

SO EASY! Ingredients: Two 12 ounce cans of solid white Albacore in water 3-4 celery stalks 1 cup olive oil mayo 1 tablespoon celery seed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tsp salt I just cut up the celery into small pieces.  Mix everything together and delicious low carb meal for several days!  

Low Carb Ramen

I discovered MIRACLE RICE AND MIRACLE NOODLES! I use the miracle rice for my low carb bubble tea.   (https://miraclenoodle.com/) They have zero calories and zero carbs (or less than 2g depending what kind you get) so now I can make low carb ramen! Ingredients: 1 package of miracle noodles (follow the instructions on the…

What low carb really means

People think when I tell them I am on a low carb diet, it somehow means no carbs at all.  “LOW, NOT NO!” I say.  Big difference. When I mean low carb, I mean: Portions of carbs equal to what my body needs for energy and athletic performance No processed sugar as much as I…

Low carb peanut butter cookies

I made some other ones with a few ingredients that were probably healthier and more protein, but they fell apart easily and really wasn’t tasty enough for me to want to make them again.  It was just easier to make a protein shake.  But this, this actually tasted good!! Plus I cut up YUP bar…

What happens when you have sugar again

I told myself if I go on vacation, I won’t restrict my diet.  Mostly because when I travel, part of the fun is trying food of that area or just enjoying myself by eating whatever I want. I was at a wedding in Detroit this past weekend, which was a blast.  My friends Molly and…

Ultimate Low Carb Cheese Crust

This is even EASIER than cauliflower crust! It’s a crust entirely made of cheese! Ingredients for crust 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil dash of salt 2 eggs Preheat oven to 400.  Mix all ingredients and pour into baking pan.  Bake 10-15…

9g of carbs PIZZA CRUST!!!

Wow, this was SUPER tasty.  Low carb pizza!!!! I made the crust from cauliflower which was a little bit of work but worth it.  Also it was hard to make it hard and thick.  It’s more like a soft crust thin pizza but SO GOOD! Ingredients for cauliflower crust: 2-3 cups processed cauliflower (I took…

Low carb Gluten Free Healthy Pumpkin Custard

Ingredients 1 Can (15 oz) pumpkin 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 beaten eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon stevia Preheat on 350. Mixed in a bowl together.  Bake in custard cups for 45 minutes. Top with whipped cream and fruit as desired. NUTRITIONAL INFO: Total: 874 calories, 40g of…

5 ingredient Peanut Butter Protein cookies

Super easy!  Great for my post-workout snacks!   1 Cup Peanut Butter (I use completely all natural peanut butter with no sugar in it) 1 scoop whey protein (mine has 25g per scoop) 1 egg 1 tsp stevia 1 tablespoon almond milk   Grease your pan.  Mix all ingredients up and put them on baking…

Low Carb Bacon Chicken Chowder

YUMMY! Ingredients 4 Cloves Garlic – Minced (I used minced garlic from a jar) 1 Shallot – Finely Chopped A package of mushrooms 1 Medium Sweet Onion – Chopped 4 Tbs. Butter 2 Cups Chicken Stock 1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 8 oz. Cream Cheese 1 Cup Heavy Cream 1 lb. Bacon – Cooked…

Low carb Asian BBQ chicken wings

Slow cooker magic strikes again! I bought two large batches of chicken wings and drumsticks.  Put all these ingredients in crock pot for two hours.  YUMMY! 4-1/2 lb. chicken wing drumettes, winglets, or both 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 3 Tbs. Asian sesame oil 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 1 Tbs….