Maple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancake Truffles

     Don't you just love pancakes, but never have time in the morning rush!?  Whelp, I have solved that dilemma in a delicious way.  We've all heard of prep work, and with a little planning, these can be yours as soon as the sun comes up!  Each of the 11~1/4 cup Pancake Truffles are only 95 calories, 14g carbs, 9g fiber, .9g sugar alcohol, 4.1g net carbs, 6.7g protein and 4.2g fat.  Enjoy these all natural plant based monk fruit sweetened delights with delight!!!  :)

Ingredients for 11 servings~

2 teaspoons Coconut Oil, melted

1 cup warm Water

2 Eggs

1/4 cup Lakanto Peanut Butter Powder~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

1 cup Lakanto Pancake Mix~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

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1/2 cup Lakanto Peanut Butter Powder~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

1/2 cup Lakanto Maple Syrup~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

1/4 cup Lakanto Chocolate Chips~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

     Add first set of ingredients to bowl, stir til fully incorporated, pour into cooking spray coated skillet til cooked thru on each side, remove, cool and crumble, set aside.  Meanwhile, from second set of ingredients, add Peanut Butter Powder and Syrup to mixing bowl til smooth, dump in pancakes and use hands to mash together til completely combined.  Add in Chocolate Chips, and continue mixing with hands.  If you want your Chips to be slightly melted, then add in while Pancakes are still slightly warm.  Scoop out by 1/4 cup portions, roll into balls, chill til set.  Enjoy  :)

Patriotic Sour Cream Snickerdoodles

     Red, White and Blue steal the show in this serving of deliciousness.   This is one to serve at your next Americana soiree.  And, don't forget my hot tip of dishing these up in clear disposable 8oz cups.  Each of these 10 servings are only 206 calories, 19.9g carbs, 2.1g fiber, 14.4g sugar alcohol, 3.4g net carbs, 7.6g protein and 17.5g fat, macros do not include fruit.  And the best part of this recipe is that they are really fun to make, get your kids involved, or let your guests make their own!  Enjoy  :)

Ingredients for 10 servings~
1 Egg
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout, extra for dipping
1 3/4 cup Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon, extra for dipping and garnish
Dash Vanilla
Dash Salt
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1/2 cup Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
7oz container 5% Fage Yogurt
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
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Assorted Red and Blue Berries, as desired (not included in macros)

     Mix first set of ingredients, measure out in 3 Tablespoon increments.  Add extra Monk Fruit and Cinnamon to small bowl, roll each ball of dough in mixture, add to silpat lined cookie sheet, bake at 350 for 15 minutes, cool completely.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients, beat til fully incorporated.  After Cookies have cooled, crumble a 1/3 of Cookie in bottom of cup, top with a Tablespoon frosting, and add Fruit if desired, top with remaining crumbled Cookie, more Fruit if desired, and one more Tablespoon Frosting, garnish with a sprinkle of Cinnamon and one Strawberry.  Note, I do not use chopped Strawberries, I keep my Strawberries whole as they do not hold up well after slicing.  Store in fridge.  Enjoy  :)

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

When it's right you just know it, ...and this is all kinds of right!  Which layer of goodness should I talk about first!?  Or should I say, which layer should be eaten first!?  Take your pick, and just start in!  Each of these 6 slices are only 257 calories, 23g carbs, 6.9g fiber, 12.5g sugar alcohol, 3.6g net carbs, 9.2g protein and 21.7g fat.  Savor slowly and enjoy every last morsel.  Some things are too good to be true, but I would never lie about something of this level of  importance!

Ingredients for 6 servings~

1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature

1/3 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout

2 Large Eggs, room temperature

1/3 cup Cocoa Powder

1/2 cup Almond Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Salt

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

2 Tablespoons Chunky Peanut Butter (sub with Smooth)

1/4 cup Lakanto Peanut Butter Powder~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout

1/4 cup Water

2 Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

2 Tablespoons Lakanto Chocolate Chips~use code Paige20 for discount at checkkout

1/2 teaspoon Coconut Oil

1 teaspoon chopped Pecans

Add Butter and Monk Fruit to mixing bowl, beat til fluffy, then incorporate Eggs til fully incorporated, continue to blend in Cocoa, Almond Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, and Vanilla.  Pour into parchment lined and Pam sprayed 6" Spring Form pan, bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  Remove and cool, then release the ring around the pan.  Next stir together Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Powder and Water til smooth, and use to frost Brownie.  Sprinkle top with chopped Peanut Butter Cups.  Next add Chips and Oil to microwave safe bowl, heat for 15 seconds, stir til smooth, repeat as necessary, pour into ziplock baggie, snip corner and drizzle on top.  Finish by garnishing with Pecans.  Enjoy  :)

Avocado Hummus

If you are looking for a lower fat option when it comes to Humus, I think I have a viable option for you!  And it packs a ton of flavor, with only about 20 calories a Tablespoon.  This simple recipe is certainly worth a try.  Each of the seven 1/4 cup servings are only 82 calories, 11g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g net carbs, 3.6g protein and 3g fat.  Your hardest decision will be to choose what to use as a dipper!  :)

Ingredients for 7 servings~

15oz can drained Chickpeas

1 small Avocado

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Lemon, juiced

Dash Cayenne

1-2 Tablespoons Water, as needed for texture

Salt, to taste

Add all ingredients to food processor and blend til fully incorporated and adjust Water to desired consistency.  Enjoy  :) 

Krispie Chocolate Chips

     If snap, crackle and pop is of interest to you in every bite, I have something you may enjoy!  This is a super fun recipe, even the kids may want to get involved.  Follow along and find my secret ingredient that will take these treats to the next level.  Each Cookie is only 49 calories, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 4.4g sugar alcohol, 1.6g net carbs, 1g protein and 3.8g fat.  And, let's just say, these are definitely considered breakfast fare as well...so many options with this one!

Ingredients for 24 Cookies~

4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

1 Large Egg, room temperature

1/2 cup Almond Flour

1/2 cup Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

Dash Salt

1/2 cup Rice Krispie Cereal

3 Tablespoons Lily's Stevia Sweetened Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

     Beat Butter and Monk Fruit til blended, add Egg and continue to beat.  Next add Flour, Oats, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Salt til well combined.  Using spatula stir in by hand the Rice Krispies and Chocolate Chips til thoroughly incorporated.  Drop by Tablespoon on Silpat lined cookie sheet, bake at 375 for 13 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Homemade Tortilla Chips

     Do you ever just crave chips, but hold back because you know they just aren't that good for you!?  Whelp, now that has all changed.  I have a simple idea that will put the fun back in healthy.  These Homemade Tortilla Chips are baked not fried, and super crispy.  At only 8 calories per chip, and 1.3g carbs, .6g fiber, .7g net carbs, .2g protein and .3g fat, these will be finding their way to your table more often than not.  And, so simple that your kids can help too!  The only hard decision will be to dip or not to dip, that is the question!  :)

Ingredients~

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Lime, cut in half

Salt, as desired

Seasoning, as desired

18 pack of small White Corn Soft Tortillas (sub with Yellow Corn)

     Stir together Olive Oil, juice from Lime and Salt, as well as any other Seasoning if desired.  Brush each side of the Tortillas, cut into 6 or 8 equal triangles.  I stack mine in lots of 6 before cutting, then I cut into 8 pieces, giving the mental feel of having more bang for your buck, this will yield 144 chips.  Line the triangles on your cookie sheet, bake at 375 for 18-20, or until golden brown, the ones on the perimeter will brown a little deeper.  Remove and enjoy, this will continue to crisp further as they cool!  :)