Keto Egg Casserole

     Don't let the look of breakfast fool you!  This is all that and more!  This fits the bill for a mid morning or afternoon snack, even dinner would be sublime with a little Avocado and Salsa.  Each of these 12 pieces are only 214 calories, 4g carbs, .9g fiber, 3.1g net carbs, 19.5g protein and 13g fat.  And, if you are wanting to feed a crowd, this is a perfect option,...even better if the crowd is me, myself and I...  ;)

Ingredients for 12 servings~
12 jumbo Eggs
2 cups shredded Mozzarella, sub with other favorite
2 cups 4% Cottage Cheese, rinsed and drained in strainer
4oz can diced Green Chiles
2.25oz can sliced Black Olives
2~6.5oz cans sliced Mushrooms
4 diced Green Onions
1 diced Red Bell Pepper
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Parsley, as garnish if desired

     Add Eggs to large mixing bowl, blend well with Beaters, add in remaining first set of ingredients and pour in parchment lined 9X13, bake at 375 for 40 minutes.  Remove, sprinkle with Sharp Cheddar and Parsley.  Enjoy  :)

   

Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Cereal

     We are always in a hurry when the sun comes up, so it helps to have something on hand waiting to grab.  My Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Cereal helps in the rush of the day.  It's best made the night before and you will have enough to last all week.  Each cup is 275 calories, 15.4g carbs, 9g fiber, 6.4g net carbs, 16g protein and 17g fat.  I add a teaspoon of Peanut Butter to make an approximately 300 calorie meal.  Breakfast on people!

Ingredients for 5 cups~
4 cups 25 cal/cup Cashew Milk
1/4 cup Chia Seeds
4 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
1/4 cup ground Flax Seeds
6 Tablespoons Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder
1/2 cup sliced Almonds
1/2 cup Coconut Shreds
Dash Vanilla
Dash Cinnamon
Natural Sweetener, if desired (optional and I did not add any)

     Mix together and chill over night in fridge to set up.  Enjoy  :)

Keto Vanilla Ice Cream

     Scoot over DQ, there's a new Ice Cream in town...and it's ridiculously delicious!  Keto is a non suffering eating plan, I'm convinced.  Each of these 8 half cup servings are 244 calories, 6.5g carbs, 6g sugar alcohol, .5g net carbs, 2g protein and 24g fat.  Add your favorite toppings, for example...Berries, Keto Ganache, Nuts, Whipping Cream, Peanut Butter or just plain... and enjoy every decadent bite!  PS  I make a simple Ganache by stirring together a Tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream and 1 teaspoon Cocoa, add sweetener if desired, but I like the dark rich unsweetened flavor.

Ingredients for 8 half cup servings~
6 large Eggs Yolks
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup 25 cal/cup Cashew Milk
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
Dash Vanilla
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Salt

     Add Egg Yolks to bowl and beat with mixer til well incorporated and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients to saucepan and heat til light simmer, remove from heat and add a few spoonfuls to Egg Yolks and stir, repeat a few more times and pour Yolk mixture into saucepan, return to heat and bring mixture to 170 degrees on cooking thermometer, remove and cool to room temperature.  Chill overnight.  When ready, add to Ice Cream Maker and follow manufacturer instructions.  I use the Cuisinart 2Qt Yogurt & Ice Cream Maker.  Enjoy  :)

Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

     I figured out the perfect pie crust that glorifies the Keto lifestyle. ...But then I had to come up with an amazing topper just to show off.  #missionaccomplished  This is my classy take on a "fat bomb".  Each of these four freakishly delicious mini pies are only 278 calories, 13.5g carbs, 6.3g fiber, 3g sugar alcohol, 4.2g net carbs, 9.5g protein, and 25g fat.  Be prepared to practice self control, I guarantee after the first, you will want a second...but don't do it, save it til tomorrow and experience the joy all over again, ...and again, ...and again!  This is simply divine, a little salt and a lotta sweet!  :)

Ingredients for four Peanut Butter Mousse Pie's~
1oz/2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoon Butter, room temperature
1 scoop unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
1 Tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter Powder
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1/4 cup Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Butter, softened to room temperature
Dash Salt
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4 10g squares ChocZero 70% Dark Chocolate (sub with similar sugar free chocolate)
4 Tablespoons no sugar added Chunky Peanut Butter

     Mix first set of ingredients til well blended, chill to set.  Stir together second set of ingredients till soft ball forms, divide into four equal portions, each should be a scant Tablespoon.  I used my food scale for precision, each dough was 3/8oz.  Press into bottom of silpat cupcake liner and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, unwrap each of the four chocolate squares, slicing off a thin edge on each one, chop each of the slices into small bits and set aside.  When crusts have finished cooking, add one Chocolate square to each pie crust and put back in oven for one minute to melt.  Remove and agitate cupcake tin til Chocolate is evenly spread in each container.  Set in fridge or freezer to harden, then remove when set, spread each with a Tablespoon Peanut Butter, then add a 1/4 of the Mousse topping to each and garnish with Chocolate crumbles.  Enjoy  :) 

Keto Stir Fry

     If there were a side dish contest this would win first prize.  Keto Stir Fry fires on all cylinders.  Each of the four large servings are 118 calories, 9g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 6.5g net carbs, 10g protein, and 6g fat.  What ever you are having for dinner, make sure to save a seat at the table for my Keto Stir Fry.  :)

Ingredients for four equal servings~
4 slices Thick Bacon, diced
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Dash Cayenne Pepper
8oz sliced fresh Mushrooms
12oz (2 1/2 cups) diced Yellow Squash
12oz (2 1/2 cups) diced Zucchini
1/4 cup diced Onion
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup diced Cherry Tomato
Dash Salt
Dash Pepper

     Add diced Bacon to skillet, along with Garlic and Cayenne.  When half cooked, add Mushrooms til cooked thru.  Add Squash, Zucchini and Onion til crisp tender.  Sprinkle with Parmesan, Tomato, Salt and Pepper.  Divide into four equal servings.  Enjoy  :)

Keto Broccoli

     This is not your regular Broccoli folks!  This takes vegetables to a whole new level, ... a better level ... a "funner" level ... a level where everyone wants to be ...just sayin'.  Each of the 8 servings are 187 calories, 9.4g carbs, 3g fiber, 6.4g net carbs, 11g protein and 13g fat.  Pair this with a succulent grilled steak and you have a beautiful dinner on your hands.  Who's in!?

Ingredients for 8 servings, approximately 3/4 cup each~
1/2 pound diced Bacon
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Dash Cayenne
1/2 cup chopped Onion
2 pounds Broccoli Florets
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella
Dash Salt ( I used Black Truffle Salt)
Dash Pepper

     Brown Bacon in skillet, drain excess fat, leaving a Tablespoon or so in skillet.  Add Garlic, Cayenne and Onion and saute' for 3 minutes, add Broccoli and cook til crisp tender, add lid to decrease cooking time.  Add Cream and continue to cook til Broccoli softened to desired level.  Top with Cheese and season with Salt and Pepper as desired.  Enjoy  :)

Keto Pound Cake

     So,...I'm dragging my hubby along with me on this Keto journey.  And, in his quest to remain sane without the donut, he turned to the ever reliable Pinterest to sooth his aching sweet tooth.  Alas, he stumbled upon Hey Keto Mama (heyketomama.com) and found her Keto Vanilla Pound Cake calling his name.  And here is what it said, each of the 12 servings are 249 calories, 23g carbs, 2g fiber, 16g sugar alcohols, 5g net carbs, 7.7g protein and 20.7g fat.  Add your favorite low carb topping and enjoy perfection in every bite.

Ingredients for 12 equal servings~
1/2 cup Butter, softened to room temperature
2oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
2 large Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 cups Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder

     Add Butter and Cream Cheese to mixing bowl and beat til well incorporated, continue to beat in each ingredient in order til fully combined.  Coat bundt pan with cooking spray and pour in batter, bake at 350 for 50 minutes, test for doneness.  For best results, let cake cool completely for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.  If you remove too soon, it may crumble a bit.  Enjoy  :)