Shamrock Brownies

     In the spirit of all things Leprechaun, I made these special Shamrock Brownies with just the right shade of green.  The secret ingredient is listed below!  Super moist, sugar free gluten free decadence at it's finest!  Each of the 9 servings are only 150 calories, 19.4g carbs, 5g fiber, 12g sugar alcohol, 2.4g net carbs, 4g protein and 13.4g fat.  The next time you are in the mood to kick up your heels, try these lucky winners on for an Irish smile.  :)

Ingredients for 9 servings~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1 small ripe Avocado, approximately 3-4oz
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
2 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup Almond Flour
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips

     Add Butter and Avocado to mixing bowl and beat til fluffy, blend in Monk Fruit and then Eggs til fully combined.  Add in Flour, then Cocoa, then Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla til well mixed.  Stir in 2 Tablespoons Chips and pour into parchment lined 8X8 or 9X9, sprinkle with remaining Chips and bake at 350 for 23 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Seeded Chocolate Chunks

     Better Body Foods has come up with a new creation of Super Seeds.  They have combined Flax, Chia and Hemp Seeds all in one beautiful bag.  And when I saw that combo I knew cookies were in order.  I know smoothies might be your first thought...but my mind is driven by thoughts of cookies (it's my number one food group).  Each of these 8 (50g) servings are only 205 calories, 13.5g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 6.6g sugar alcohol, 1.4g net carbs, 5g protein and 18.4g fat.  Feel good about having these for breakfast, ...scoot over protein shakes, there is a new cookie in town.  #cookiesarethenewproteinshake

Ingredients for 8 servings~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
1 Extra Large Egg
1/2 cup Better Body Foods Super Seeds Flax, Chia and Hemp
1/2 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
Dash Salt
1/2 Bar (1.5oz) Lily's Chocolate Almond Stevia Sweetened Bar, chopped
1/4 cup/30gms chopped Pecans

     Add Butter to bowl and beat til smooth and fluffy, blend in Monk Fruit, then Egg til well incorporated.  Add in Seeds, Flour, Powder, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Salt til fully blended.  Then stir in Chocolate and Pecans.  Break into eight 50gm servings, divide each serving into 4 equal cookies and lay on silpat lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Chocolate Torte'

     Sometimes less really is more...I usually think more is more, but definitely not in this case.  This simple crust with an easy Chocolate topping is too good to be true.  If you don't believe me, I encourage you to try this one yourself.  Each of the 4 servings are only  257 calories, 12g carbs, 6.3g fiber, 2g sugar alcohol, 3.7g net carbs, 6.8g protein and 23.6g fat.  Talk about decadence at its finest, this one is a must!!!

Ingredients for 4 servings~
1/2 cup Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons ground Flax Seed (I prefer Golden)
Dash Salt
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2.8oz Lily's Extra Dark Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Bar
1/4 cup (30gms) chopped Walnuts

      Mix first set of ingredients and press into parchment lined 6X8 (or similar sized) pan, pressing up edges around rim.  Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes, or til starting to brown.  Remove and top with Chocolate Bar, smooth melted Chocolate to cover evenly and top with Walnuts.  Allow to chill in fridge til set.  Enjoy  :)

Macadamia Chocolate Chips

     I am really starting to think it is possible to have it all...when it comes to food anyway.  My Macadamia Chocolate Chips turned out so great, it's hard to believe they are sugar free.  In fact, I have a confession to make, some... a fourth of the dough did not make it to the oven...ok ok full disclosure, ... I didn't make it to the gym this morning either, I opted to stay home and bake cookies (...and fill up on raw cookie dough).  Each of these 8 servings (50gms/1.7oz dough) are only 200 calories, 13g carbs, 3.8g fiber, 7.5g sugar alcohol, 1.7g net carbs, 4.6g protein and 18.5g fat.  After baking the remaining 3/4 batch, I divided them up into baggies for my dessert for the rest of the week.  A little trick I learned to help keep my fingers out of the cookie jar!  :)  #goingtothegymtomorrow

Ingredients for 8 servings~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature (a little trick I learned ladies, put the stick of wrapped butter in your bra to bring to room temperature)
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
1 Extra Large Egg, room temperature (same trick works with Eggs as it does with the butter...that's right, I had butter in the right and an Egg in the left...)
1 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Heavy Dash of Salt, according to taste
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup chopped Macadamia Nuts

     Mix Butter and Monk Fruit with beater til fully incorporated, blend in Egg til mixed well, then add in Almond Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon and Vanilla with beaters.  Once the dough is well blended, then stir in Chips and Nuts.  Divide into 32 equal cookies, 4 cookies per serving, and bake at 350 for 12 minutes, less time if you want a softer cookie.  Enjoy  :)

Sour Cream Cupcakes

     Hands down one of the best things I've ever created.  These Cupcakes are simply divine.  And super easy as an added bonus.  Each of the 12 cupcakes plus 1Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon Frosting are only 242 calories, 15g carbs, 1.8g fiber, 12g sugar alcohol, 1.2g net carbs, 6.7g protein, and 22g fat.  If these are for St Pats, then dye the Frosting green, but feel free to change the color to match any Holiday, these will be super great for any season.

Ingredients for 12 servings~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
4 Extra Large Eggs
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1 3/4 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
4oz/8 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
Green Food Color, as desired for level of color

     From first set of ingredients, cream Butter and Monk Fruit til well incorporated, then blend in Eggs, then Sour Cream.  Finish by adding in remaining ingredients.  Add a 1/4 cup of batter to 12 silpat lined Cupcake liners, bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or til tops have crowned.  Meanwhile, blend second set of ingredients til smooth, chill in fridge while Cupcakes cool.  When ready, frost each Cupcake with 1.3 Tablespoons Frosting.  Enjoy  :)

Shamrock Sugar Cookies

     Healthy Holidays...it's a thing...errr....I'm making it a thing...so yeah, it's a thing.  My Shamrock Sugar Cookies are at the top of the list...(the list I am just starting).  Each of the 21 cookies are only 127 calories, 11g carbs, 1g fiber, 9.1g sugar alcohol, .9g net carbs, 2.8g protein and 12.3g fat.  Macros are for 1oz Cookie and 2 rounded teaspoons or 3/4 Tablespoon Frosting.  Get your lucky on this St. Pats and try your hand at a fun craft project, and share with all your friends.  #theyaremagicallydelicious

Ingredients for 21 Frosted Cookies~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, room temperature
1 Extra Large Egg, room temperature
1/2-3/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~(depending on desired sweetness, I used 3/4 cup and they were definitely on the sweet side)~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1 3/4 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, room temperature
4oz/8 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
Green Food Coloring, desired amount for color
Sprinkles, for garnish if desired (not included in macros)

     From first set of ingredients, beat Butter and Egg together, then blend in Monk Fruit, next add in Sour Cream, then add the remaining ingredients til fully incorporated.  Wrap in Saran Wrap and chill overnight in fridge.  Meanwhile, blend second set of ingredients, except for Sprinkles, chill in fridge.  When dough is ready, divide dough into 21~ 1oz portions, and return to fridge.  Using Shamrock cookie cutter, lay on silpat lined cookie sheet and press 1oz dough inside of cookie cutter, gently lift cookie cutter and repeat with remaining dough portions.  Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes depending on desired crispness for Cookies.  Remove, cool and frost each cookie with a thin layer of Frosting.  Add remaining Frosting to baggie, snip corner and pipe a trim around edge.  Garnish with Sprinkles if desired, not included in macros.  Enjoy  :)

Turkey Bacon Ranch Skillet

     This simple all in one skillet dish is sure to please.  Every one of my taste buds thanked me after!  So easy to throw together (love those one pot dinners), and the macros are phenomenal!  Each of the cup servings are only 205 calories, 6.8g carbs, 1g fiber, 5.8g net carbs, 37g protein and 5.8g fat.  If you want to reduce carbs even more then cut the Ranch Seasoning, Onion and Garlic in half, and by the way, it will still be delish!  ;)

Ingredients for 4~cup servings~
4 slices Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled~set aside
1 pound 99% lean ground Turkey
1/2 diced Onion
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
1 Extra Large Egg
1/2 cup diced Hatch Green Chili's ( sub with canned diced Green Chili's)
2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Diced Cherry Tomato, for garnish if desired (not included in macros)

     Cook and crumble Bacon, set aside.  Add to skillet Turkey, Onion and Garlic til cooked thru.  Stir in Ranch Seasoning til fully coated, add Egg til incorporated, next blend in Chili's, and finish by adding Spinach til partly wilted (or fully wilted if desired).  Sprinkle with Cheese and Tomatoes if using.  I added mine on top of a mixed green salad and a small chopped Avocado, totally divine!  Enjoy   :)

Corned Beef Wraps

     Leftovers are my favorite thing in the whole wide world...maybe just a slight exaggeration...but I do love them (...no exaggeration).  All kinds of creations just waiting to explore.  So if you are a fan of Cole Slaw and Corned Beef, I have a suggestion for you.  Why not try out my Wraps that utilize the excess in your fridge, and watch your affection grow for using up all things #extra.  BTW, I had my first Corned Beef and Slaw on Rye in Vegas late one night...and my palate has never been the same.  So this is my healthy version that I can enjoy 24/7/365 guilt free.

Ingredients for Corned Beef Wraps~
Small Head Cabbage, to yield 5 cups grated
1 cup grated Carrots
1/3 cup Mayo (I used Helman's)
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checckout for discount
1-2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
2 sliced Green Onions
Garlic Salt or Powder~I use Flavor Gods Garlic Lovers
Salt
Pepper
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Joseph's Lavish Bread
Sliced Corn Beef
Sliced Swiss Cheese
Sliced Dill Pickle

     Blend first set of ingredients, lay out half a slice of Bread, top with Pickle, Cheese, Beef and Slaw.  Enjoy  :)

Mozzarella Pasta

     Making your own Pasta can be as easy as 1,2,3... and zero carbs!  This is such a fun craft project you must try it out!  The entire serving is only 375 calories, Zero carbs or fiber, 34.7g protein and 24.5g fat, feel free to turn this into two servings and top with your favorite meat sauce.  With only 2 simple ingredients, there is no reason not to give this one a try!  ;)

Ingredients for one serving Pasts Noodles~
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
1 Egg Yolk

     Melt Cheese in microwave for 30 seconds, repeat if necessary in 15 second increments, stir til smooth and blend in Yolk til fully incorporated.  Lay between two pieces parchment paper, flatten with palm and then finish by rolling out into rectangle shape (or as closely as possible), remove top layer of paper.  Using knife or pizza cutter, cut into strips and lay across cooling rack, set in fridge for 4 hours to dry.  Drop in pot of boiling water and cook for one minute, then rinse with cold water in a colander.  Enjoy  :)