Protein Pumpkin Brownies

     What if I could offer a Brownie recipe that is sugar free, gluten free, and packs a protein punch.  Each of the 9 generous servings are only 189 calories, 17.6g carbs, 6g fiber, 7.9g sugar alcohol, 3.7g net carbs, 7.3g protein and 14.4g fat.  This is a must try to see what it tastes like to have it all.  ;)

Ingredients for 9 servings~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~Or sub with 3 ripe mashed Bananas
2 Extra Large Eggs
1 cup Pumpkin
1 cup Almond Flour
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1 Quest Double Chocolate Chunk Protein Bar, diced
1 Tablespoon Lily's Stevia Sweetened Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

     Mix Butter and Monk Fruit with beaters til fully incorporated, blend in Eggs, then the rest of the first set of ingredients.  Add batter to parchment lined 9X9 pan, top with Protein Bar pieces and Chocolate Chips, bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Pumpkin Cupcakes

     Cupcakes are everyone's friend, and these will be your "besties".  Each of these 9 BFF's are only 215 calories, 19.3g carbs, 1.7g fiber, 16g fiber, 1.6g net carbs, 5.3g protein and 24g fat.  These Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect addition to any Fall festivities, ...actually any time of year.  Consider these voted most popular in class!  :)

Ingredients for 9 frosted Cupcakes~
1/4 cup/4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
2 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup Pumpkin
1 cup Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla
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2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla

     Mix first set of ingredients til well blended, pour 1/4 cup batter into 9 silicone lined cupcake liners, bake at 350 for 22-24 minutes.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients til well blended, frost Cupcakes when cooled.  Enjoy  :)

Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake

        There are so many kinds of Cheesecake, but if you really want to kick it up a notch, add Pumpkin to the mix and take it to a whole new level.  Each of the 8 slices are 348 calories, 25.9g carbs, 5.3g fiber, 16.8g sugar alcohol, 3.8g net carbs, 13g protein and 30g fat.  And, as an added bonus, read on to find my sneaky way to add a little extra protein in each and every bite.

Ingredients for 8 servings~
2 Quest Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars
2~8oz blocks Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
2 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Pumpkin
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla
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1/4 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
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2 Tablespoons Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
1 Tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream
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1 Tablespoon chopped Nuts (I used Pecans)

     Unwrap Protein Bars, microwave each for 12 seconds, press into bottom of cooking sprayed parchment paper lined 8 inch springform pan.  Beat Cream Cheese til smooth, blend in Monk Fruit, and then Eggs, followed by the rest of the first set of ingredients.  Pour batter on top of Protein Bars, bake at 350 for 50 minutes, remove and cool, chill overnight in fridge.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients and spread over top of Cheesecake.  Add third set of ingredients to bowl, microwave 20 seconds, stir til smooth, repeat if necessary, add to baggie, snip corner and drizzle on Cheesecake, garnish with chopped Nuts.  Enjoy  :)

Pumpkin Mousse

     Pumpkin dessert comes in many forms, but how many of you have ever thought of it in your Mousse!?  I bet not many!  Which is unfortunate because it is so darn good!  And, each of the five 1/2 cup servings are only 233 calories, 21.6g carbs, 4.1g fiber, 12.8g sugar alcohol, 4.7g net carbs, 4.3g protein and 20.2g fat (macros do not included topping).  So the next time you are in the mood for a little something different, try this one on for size!

Ingredients for five 1/2 cup servings~
6oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup Pumpkin
1/4 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or Whipping Cream
1/2 cup Cocoa
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla

     Mix Cream Cheese and Pumpkin with beater til well blended, then mix in remaining ingredients til thickened.  Set in fridge to chill.  Garnish as desired, especially good with Whipped Topping.  Enjoy  :)

Pumpkin Chocolate Chips

     Don't you agree that Chocolate Chips Cookies are America's all time favorite dessert!?  If not number one, it certainly has to be in the top three.  But, have you ever ventured to add a little Pumpkin during the Fall months?  It's certainly something to consider.  Each of the 25 cookies are 106 calories, 8.7g carbs, 2.4g fiber, 4.8g sugar alcohol, 1.5g net carbs, 2.8g protein and 10.2g fat.  So, spice up your kitchen the next time you have a hankering for Chocolate Chips!  ;)

Ingredients for 25 Cookies~
1/2 cup Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
2 Extra Large Eggs
1/2 cup Pumpkin
2 cups Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla
1/2 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips

    Mix Butter and Monk Fruit with beaters til well blended, next incorporate Eggs, then blend in Pumpkin, Flour, Baking Powder, Pumpkin Spice, and Vanilla til well incorporated.  Fold in Chocolate Chips, drop by 2 Tablespoons of dough per Cookie, bake at 350 for 18 minutes on silpat lined cookie sheet.  Cookies will have a cake like texture.  Enjoy  :)

Pumpkin Bread

     This is the easiest Pumpkin Bread recipe you will ever see.  Not to mention the fun Fall bread pan, you can find them at most hobby stores.  Each of the 8 servings are 299 calories, 19.5g carbs, 3.8g fiber, 12g sugar alcohol, 3.7g net carbs, 9.8g protein, and 24.9g fat.  Consider this a great breakfast idea, healthy snack, or pre/post workout fuel.

Ingredients for 8 servings~
1/3 cup Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
4 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature
1 cup Pumpkin
2 cups Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Pumpkin Pie Spice (sub with Cinnamon)
Dash Vanilla

     Mix Butter and Monk Fruit with beaters til fully incorporated, blend in Eggs, and then blend in the rest of the ingredients.  Bake in cooking spray coated loaf pan at 350 for 1 hour.  Garnish if desired with Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit, use code Paige20 at checkout for discount.  Enjoy  :)

Chicken Curry

     I wanted to repay a friend for a favor, his currency demands came in the form of Chicken Curry.  I am not a "seasoned" Curry cook, but I was excited to give something new a try.  So off I went, and so glad I took the plunge.  This is absolutely fabulous, if you want to make it keto, just omit the Garbanzo Beans.  Each cup is 308 calories, 13g carbs, 1g fiber, 12g net carbs, 35g protein and 12g fat.  Garnish as desired, but I loved loved loved serving mine over a bed of baby Spinach Leaves, topped with roasted Carrots and Greek Yogurt.  Hopefully more people will be doing things for me in the near future so I can create something amazing again!

Ingredients for nine cup servings~
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 small chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Dash Cayenne
2 Tablespoons Curry Powder (adjust to taste)
1 Tablespoon Tumeric
2 pounds diced Chicken Breast
1 can drained Garbanzo Beans
1 can full fat Coconut Milk
1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes
Salt to taste

     Heat Oil in skillet, add Onion, Garlic, Cayenne, Curry and Tumeric til Onions are golden brown.  Add Chicken til cooked thru, then stir in remaining ingredients til well incorporated.  Feel free to simmer down juices if you want a thicker Curry.  Garnish as desired.  Enjoy  :)