Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

     Peanut Butter Cups come in many forms, and my favorite is mixed in Cookies!!!  Lucky for me, Lily's came out with some wonderful sugar free Peanut Butter Cups.  Instantly, I knew what was in store for my kitchen.  The entire batch of 8 was only 305 calories, 27.5g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 15.5g sugar alcohol, 6.5g net carbs, 9g protein and 25.5g fat.  Get a hold of the new Peanut Butter Cups today and see what you can create!  :)

Ingredients~
1 Tablespoon Butter, softened to room temperature
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter Flour
1 Lily's Peanut Butter Cup, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla

     Mix all together and break into 8 equal pieces, roll into balls, bake at 350 for 11 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

   

Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes

     Is it breakfast, is it a snack, is it a dessert!?  Yes, yes and always.  My Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes were created because Lily's just came out with fab Peanut Butter Cups... which we all appreciate.  So my mind has been full of creativity as of late.  This stack of 3 will cost you 375 calories, 38g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 18.5g sugar alcohol, 10g net carbs, 24g protein and 23g fat.  The perfect way to start (or end) your day!

Ingredients for one serving~
1/4 cup Cottage Cheese
1 Tablespoon ground Flax
1 Extra Large Egg
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter Powder
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Monk  Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1 Lily's Peanut Butter Cup, finely diced
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Maple Syrup~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

     Mix first set of ingredients til well blended, drop by 1/4 cup batter on hot cooking sprayed skillet, flip when ready and cook the other side, repeat with remaining batter.  Stack and sprinkle with Peanut Butter Cup crumbs, drizzle with Syrup.  Enjoy  :)

Chocolate Almond Cookies

     When Lily's comes out with sugar free Chocolate covered Almonds, what else is there to do but make cookies!?  It was the only thing to do...  The entire 6 cookies are only 315 calories, 25g carbs, 6g fiber, 13g sugar alcohol, 6g net carbs, 11.5g protein and 26.5g fat.  When you feel the urge coming on, might I suggest giving these a whirl!  ;)

Ingredients~
1 Tablespoon Butter, softened to room temperature
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount, plus extra for garnish if desired
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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6 Lily's sugar free Chocolate covered Almonds

     Mix first set of ingredients and break into 6 equal pieces, roll into balls, and roll in extra Monk Fruit if desired, bake at 350 for 11 minutes.  Remove from oven and press a Chocolate covered Almond in each cookie.  Enjoy  :)

Big Batch Chocolate Chips

     I really love my Chocolate Chips Cookies in the afternoon, and I go thru them so fast, so why not make a bigger batch that might last a few days.  This "Big Batch Chocolate Chips" make 34 cookies, which I greatly appreciate.  Each cookie is only 59 calories, 5.5g carbs, 1.3g fiber, 3.5g sugar alcohol, .7g net carbs, 1.1g protein and 5.6g fat.  Based on that, I do the math to see how many I can fit in my daily macros...10 would be nice, but less would be a prudently balanced equation!  What's your magic number!?

Ingredients for 34 cookies~
1 stick/8 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1 Extra Large Egg
1 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1/2 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips

     Cream Butter and Monk Fruit til well combined, add in Egg til well incorporated, then continue to beat in rest of ingredients.  Chill for an hour, or overnight.  Drop by level Tablespoon on silpat lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Breakfast Muffins

     Are you wanting to make breakfast for someone special?  Are you wanting to do it with ease?  Are you wanting to make it look like you went to a lot of trouble?  You have questions and I have answers.  These could not be simpler or more tasty.  And, as an added bonus the macros are out standing.  Each of the 6 are only 110 calories, .6 carbs, .4g fiber, .2g net carbs, 9g protein and 7.3g fat.  When you need nourishing pronto, might I suggest you give these a try!?  ;)

Ingredients for 6 servings~
1 cup torn Baby Spinach Leaves
2oz canned sliced Mushrooms
1 mini sweet Bell Pepper, diced
5 Extra Large Eggs, well beaten
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1oz/1/4 cup shredded Cheese (I used Cheddar)
3 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled

     Use 6 silicone muffin liners to fill a muffin tin.  Line each muffin tin equally with Spinach, Mushrooms and Peppers.  Pour beaten Eggs equally in each of the tins, and season as desired.  Bake at 350 for 20-22 minutes, or until set.  Remove, sprinkle equally with Cheese and Bacon.  Enjoy  :)

Barbecue Meat Pie Pizza

     Have you ever tried to make a crust of meat, then just finish with  your favorite toppings!?  It's actually genius, and the options are limitless, there is nothing you can't create.  Follow below to see my awesome new sugar free find for Barbecue Sauce, total game changer.  Each of the 8 slices are only 195 calories, 3g carbs, .4g carbs, 2.6g net carbs, 25g protein and 10g fat.  Perfect lunch or dinner, add a side salad for the quintessential balanced meal.

Ingredients for 8 slices~
1 pound ground 99% lean Chicken or Turkey
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
2 Extra Large Eggs
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder to taste
Onion Salt to taste
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1/3 cup G Hughes sugar free Barbecue Sauce, flavor of choice
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
2oz sliced canned Mushrooms
4 slices cooked and crumbled Bacon
1 or 2 mini Sweet Bell Peppers, sliced
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Sliced Red Onion
Cilantro, as garnish if desired
Salt to taste

     Mix first set of ingredients and pat into circle on pizza pan, bake at 400 for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven, using second set of ingredients,  spread with Sauce, and top with Cheese, Mushrooms, Bacon and Peppers.  Return to oven for another 10 minutes.  Remove and top with Onion, Cilantro and Salt as necessary.  Enjoy  :)

Avocado Cobb Salad

     Some Salads are for summer, but others are just great all year round.  And this, my friends, is a great example of a 24/7/365 plate of goodness.  All this yummo can be yours for 538 calories, 15.4g carbs, 8g fiber, 7.4g net carbs, 45.7g protein, and 32.5g fat.  And here's the beauty, no dressing necessary.  There is enough rich goodness to savor each of the distinct flavors without being masked by any extras.   Plus, I find the avocado is a perfect creamy  substitute for dressing.  This is definitely one to put on the must try list!

Ingredients for one Salad~
2 cups chopped Romaine
4oz grilled or cooked diced Chicken, prepare as desired
2 slices (19g) cooked and crumbled Bacon
1 boiled, peeled and sliced Extra Large Egg
2 Tablespoons/.5oz shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 small Avocado (approx 3oz), diced
5 Cherry Tomatoes
1 mini Sweet Bell Pepper, sliced
1 slice Red Onion Rings
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

     Layer and arrange on plate as desired.  Enjoy  :)