Carrot Cupcakes

     In a perfect world, I would be able to share one of these Carrot Cupcakes with all living beings...(and world peace would follow).  I have discovered the exact recipe that creates ultimate results.  Sugar free, gluten free, grain free, protein filled, low carb, moist and delicious in every single bite.  Each of these 9 weight in at 157 calories, 3.6g carbs, 9g protein and 11g fat per Cupcake with one Tablespoon of Frosting.  Help start the movement towards universal love, make a double batch and share them with  your neighbors...and then do it again...and again!  :)

Ingredients for 9 Cupcakes~
1/2 cup freshly grated Carrots (don't cut corners on this step, very important)
1/4 cup melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cup unsweetened Applesauce
2 Extra Large Eggs
1/4 cup Almond Flour
1/4 cup Coconut Flour
2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Dash Vanilla
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Ginger
Dash Nutmeg
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4 Tablespoons Butter, room temperature
4oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
4 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
3/4 cup Lakanto Powdered Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract

     Add first set of ingredients to a bowl and mix with beaters til well incorporated.  Drop by 1/4 cup in lined cupcake tin.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, add second set of ingredients to bowl and mix with beaters til well incorporated.  Frosting will yield 1 3/4 cups, top each cooled cupcake with one Tablespoon frosting, store leftovers in fridge for other use.  Enjoy  :)

Cream Cheese Frosting

     Would you get a load of that!?  Doesn't it just make you want to sink your teeth into that heavenly cloud.  And now you can enjoy Cream Cheese Frosting guilt free...and sugar free!  Each of the 28 Tablespoons are only 29 calories, ZERO carbs, 3g protein and 2g fat.  Put it on a cupcake, cookie, or just "spoon to mouth".  And, not to brag, but...I found a new natural sweetener with no after taste, check it out!  :)

Ingredients for 1 3/4 cup Frosting~
4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
4oz/8 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
4 scoops unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
3/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract

     Add Butter and Cream Cheese to bowl, beat with mixer til fully combined.  Add remaining ingredients and continue to mix til fully incorporated.  Store in fridge.  Enjoy  :)

Happy Fathers Day

     When it comes to love, we show our affection with food.  Delight the palate and beckon the senses we say.  We appreciate our Dads and want to shower him with gastronomic wonders on his special day, as well we should.  But that doesn't mean plates filled with empty calories.  Surprise Dad with healthy fun flavorful dishes that will excite the tummy and put a smile on his face.  If you need a few suggestions, I am here to help!  And, while you are at it, try to pick one favorite activity to do with Dad on his special day (his choice).  After all, time is the greatest gift of all.

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Black and White Cheesecake

     If you hate what you are eating in your quest for health, you are doing something terribly wrong.  Case in point, my Black and White Cheesecake.  Each of these 12~2 inch slices are 194 calories, 5g net carbs, 15g protein and 10g fat.  My goal is to make healthy food fun and nutritious.  Dessert can be on your menu everyday, all things are possible if you want them bad enough...and I do...so I am.  Follow me closely and see what I do, I never miss a day without dessert... and I'm a card carrying member of the clean plate club.  No frowny face on this healthy eater!

Ingredients for 8 large pieces~
8oz Cream Cheese~softened to room temperature
3~7oz 5% Fage Greek Yogurt
1 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
4 Extra Large Eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened Cocoa
1/4 cup ChocZero Chocolate Syrup (choczero.com)
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8oz Cream Cheese~softened to room temperature
7oz 5% Fage Greek Yogurt
4 scoops unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
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1/4 cup ChocZero Chocolate Syrup (choczero.com)
1/2 cup fresh Raspberries

     Mix first set of ingredients with beaters til well combined, pour in 10 inch Springform pan (I lined the bottom with Parchment Paper before snapping in place), bake at 325 for one hour.  Remove, cool and chill in fridge overnight.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients with beaters til well combined and spread on cooled Cheesecake, garnish with Chocolate Syrup and fresh Raspberries.  Chill til set (I chilled mine for 2 hours).  Enjoy  :)

Black Bean Salad

     Hey mom, guess what, ...I made Black Beans from scratch, I soaked them overnight and everything.  I'm such a big girl now.  But seriously, this turned out GOOD!  My friend, Jennifer, was telling me about her favorite Black Bean Salad and that inspired me to try out my own version.  This perfect summer fare can be combined with pasta, meat, or just spoon to mouth.  Create your own, additions and subtractions are allowed and encouraged...be your own dog.  But, the only rule is to toss the can and soak the beans, it's a fun experiment that must be experienced!  Cheers to summer salads!

Ingredients~
Black Beans in bag, soak over night and cook per bag directions
Cooked Edamame
Diced Red Bell Pepper
Diced Green Bell Pepper
Corn
Diced Baby Carrots
Cilantro
Diced Red Onion
Diced Avocado
Tomato, optional
Cucumber, optional
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2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Cider Vinegar
Dash Salt, to taste
Dash Pepper, to taste
Dash Cumin, to taste
Dash Cayenne, to taste

     Combine first set of ingredients, minus Avocado.  Stir together second set of ingredient and pour over Salad til thoroughly coated.  Gently stir in Avocado after Salad is well combined.  Serve as desired.  Enjoy  :)

Spinach Artichoke Pizza

     Garden Lites has a product that really has me thinkin'.  Since I love Spinach Artichoke Dip, why not turn my fancy into a pizza topper.  Why indeed.  To make life easy, I used Garden Lites Spinach Bake to whip dinner together in a flash.  If you are like me and keep Cauliflower Pizza Crusts on hand in the freezer, this pulls together as soon as hunger strikes!  Hot tip...keep a few of these in the freezer at all times, so easy to make into a meal, search my blog for many ideas.  Try for a few meatless meals in the week, and put this one at the top of the list!

Ingredients~
Cauliflower Pizza Crust~http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/01/cauliflower-pizza-crust.html
7oz Garden Lites Spinach Bake~cooked to directions~www.gardenlites.com
Jar of drained and chopped Artichoke Hearts
Shredded Parmesan, Mozzarella, Swiss or Cheddar~desired amount
Diced Tomatoes

     Prepare Cauliflower Crust, bake as instructed.  Cook Spinach Bake according to directions and mix with diced Artichoke Hearts, spread on top of crust.  Sprinkle with Cheese and bake at 425 for 10 minutes, or til heated thru and Cheese melted.  Remove and garnish with diced Tomato.  Enjoy  :)

Everything Toast

     Sometimes the payoff with offspring is huge.  Such was the case when my oldest daughter, Courtney, surprised me at Mother's Day with a treat from Trader Joe's.  If you are looking for the hot new thing, might I suggest Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning...it literally goes on everything!  From Avocado Toast, to Chicken to Vegetables to Popcorn...nothing is off limits!  Add a little spice to your life and get to shakin'!

Everything Toast~
Slice of Toast
Fried Egg
Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning
Slice of cooked Turkey Bacon
1/2 sliced Avocado
Diced Tomatoes, for garnish if desired

     Toast your bread and lay on plate.  Fry Egg in Pam coated pan and sprinkle with Everything Bagel Sesame Seasoning, lay cooked Egg on Toast, and top with Bacon, Avocado and Tomato if desired.  Enjoy  :)