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June 29, 2020December 10, 2022

Favorite #Keto + Low Carb Snacks

Now that #Summer has finally arrived, it’s back to #Keto and #lowcarb eating! Of course that includes lots of salads, no sugar, plenty of grilled steak, chicken, burgers and veggies. But what about the snacks on those days you’re craving something sweet? Or salty? And don’t feel like cooking and making your own low carb munchies? Here’s my shortlist of fav #snacks that will help you stay on your keto/low carb journey all Summer long. You can find most of these on Amazon or the brand’s websites – I’ve attached links below for easy shopping! Stay tuned for my next post with my favorite Keto and Low Carb recipes on the list this month. Enjoy. 🙂

FBOMB Keto Krunch

FBOMB Keto Krunch – made from 100% real cheese and baked into perfect crunchy cheesy bites of goodness. Gluten-free, sugar-free, hormone-free and high in fat and protein and they’ll keep you full all day long. They come in Buffalo, Chili Lime, Cheddar, Parmesan, Salt + Vinegar, Garlic + Herb flavors. buy

FBOMB Nut Butters

FBOMB Macadamia Nut Butter – these are great when you need a quick hit of some extra healthy fat on the go. The macadamia nut butters are only 1 net carb per serving and have 22g of fat to keep you full and satisfied when you’re craving something sweet. The flavors are great too: Macadamia Pecan with Sea Salt, Macadamia with Sea Salt, Salted Chocolate Macadamia, and Macadamia with Coconut. Super delish and packable. buy

Quest Protein Chips

Quest Protein Chips – when you have a serious craving for potato chips or tortilla chips – these are the next best thing! They have both options as a low carb chip in flavors like Nacho Cheese, Spicy Taco, Cool Ranch, and BBQ, Chili Lime, Cheddar and Sour Cream, Sour Cream and Onion, and Original. With a whopping 18g of protein and only 4g of net carbs, they’re perfect for dipping and crunching without the guilt. buy

Blue Diamond Almonds

Blue Diamond Almonds – perfect snack when you’re craving something crunchy and salty instead of chips. They have a variety of amazing flavors too like Sriracha, Dill Pickle, Smoked, Habanero BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili and Wasabi and Soy. They also have a Gourmet collection of flavors including Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Rosemary, Black Truffle, and Garlic Herb and Olive Oil. Low carb (3g) and high in protein (6g) per serving. buy

fat snax cookies

Fat Snax Keto Cookies – these low carb keto-friendly cookies are sugar-free, gluten-free and only 2g net carbs each. They come in Chocolate Chip, Lemony Lemon, Peanut Butter and Double Chocolate and taste great! buy

Chef's Cut Jerky + Sticks

Chef’s Cut Jerky and Meat Sticks – These are great when you’re craving some quick protein and fat to fill you up but don’t have time to cook. Their premium jerky and meat sticks come in great flavors too like Original, Teriyaki, Sweet and Spicy, Jalapeño, Ghost Pepper, Buffalo and Sugar Free. Gluten-Free, Nitrite-Free, Chef-crafted and High in Protein (7g) and only 100 calories each. buy

Folios_Cheddar

Lolito Folio Cheese Wraps – these lightly baked cheese wraps are super delicious and come in three flavors: Parmesan, Cheddar and Jarlsberg all natural cheese and have zero carbs and only 180 calories. Perfect substitute for regular tortillas and wraps – make tacos, quesadillas, savory tarts, sandwich wraps, stuffed pasta substitute and more. buy

Coco Lite Pop Cakes

Coco Lite Pop Cakes – these super light and airy pop cakes are great! You can top them off with ricotta cheese, olive oil, chile flakes and herbs, use them for dipping instead of crackers, or break them up and throw them in a salad in place of high carb croutons. They come in Original, Multigrain, Maui Onion, and Chocolate Lace (a great low carb sweet treat!) and also have PopCHIPZ which are bite sized pop cakes great for just snacking right out of the bag. Only 16 calories and 5g net carbs. buy

EPIC pork rinds

EPIC Himalayan Sea Salt Pork Rinds – for a super crunchy snack with lots of protein (16g!) and fat these are the perfect Keto/low-carb option to potato chips. They’re great for dipping or just eat them alone. buy

Quest Hero Bars

Quest HERO Bars – these are great when you’re craving sweets and also a good replacement for a low carb meal or snack. They’re gluten free, only 3-5g net carbs and come in tons of flavors like Blueberry Cobbler, Caramel Chocolate Chunk, Maple Waffle, Peanut Chocolate Chunk, Birthday Cake, Vanilla Caramel and more. buy

pyure hazelnut spread

Pyure Organic Hazelnut Spread – made with real hazelnuts and cocoa and organic stevia, this spread is the perfect option when you have a sweet tooth and are craving chocolate! It’s got only 2g net carbs, gluten-free, vegan and no palm oil. Super delicious! buy

Kbosh Cauliflower Crusts

Kbosh Keto Pizza Crusts – so anyone else craving pizza except for me? These keto pizza crusts are awesome and come in tons of flavors like Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Italian Spinach, Pumpkin Zucchini, Mexican Zucchini and more. Top them off with all your favorite toppings and then bake them in the oven for a super delish option to carb laden pizza! Only 1g net carbs and 40 calories for 1/3 pizza (1 serving). Bring it on! buy

PBFit PB Powder

PBFit Organic Peanut Butter Powder – yes it sounds weird but it’s delicious! It’s simply made with ground peanuts, organic palm sugar and salt and when you mix it with water you have a low carb, low sugar option to peanut butter! Throw some in a smoothie with almond milk or make a dip for celery, apples or a low carb chip. buy

Protein Puffs

Twin Peaks Protein Puffs – these are like super high protein (42g!) Cheetos without all the carbs and they come in 3 flavors – Garlic Parmesan, Pizza and Mesquite BBQ. Only 3g net carbs and 130 calories per serving. buy

Enlightened Keto Ice Cream

Enlightened Keto Ice Cream – Who doesn’t love ice cream in the Summer? But on a low carb keto diet it’s a definite no-no. This brand has a variety of flavors like chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate chunk, butter pecan, coffee and cream cookie dough, and lots more to choose from! They are gluten free, soy free and no sugar added. 1g net carbs per serving. They also have Keto ice cream bars in yummy flavors too. Score! buy

May 7, 2020January 19, 2021

Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme

These Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes with Honey + Thyme are a fantastic alternative to regular sweet potato casseroles that are laden with calories, carbs, sugar, and all the other things that can be problematic on a #paleo, #low-carb, #whole30 or #ketogenic diet.

I created this recipe for my client #Ketologic, made with their #FBOMB Macadamia Oil which gives you the health benefits of sweet potatoes along with quality fats from premium oil and grass-fed butter. Full of vitamins, packed with minerals, and utterly delicious.

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytosterol, which promotes a healthy digestive system. They also contain beta carotene, which supports eye health along with high amounts of antioxidants that help defend the body of free radicals.

But sweet potatoes are high carb and starchy, even before adding sugar.

Traditional sweet potato recipes send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride that leaves you feeling sluggish and bloated in the hours and days afterward. Neither brown sugar nor marshmallows offer much in the way of nutrition besides a hefty dose of sugar. They’re the very definition of “empty carbs.”

Just one serving of a side dish like that is enough to give you an epic sugar hangover. Don’t be surprised if you wake up from your post-Thanksgiving meal nap and start reaching for even more sweets. Luckily, sweet potatoes are sweet enough without having to add candy. They’re called “sweet” potatoes for a reason, you know.

This recipe swaps out the burnt marshmallows in traditional sweet potato casseroles for a topping that’s far healthier but just as delicious: Pecans.

These high-fat, low-carb nuts deliver a wonderful caramelized flavor that balances out the sweetness of the sweet potato and honey. The fats perfectly pair with the omega-7-packed macadamia oil, delivering a satisfying, satiating side that will stop you from reaching for that extra slice of pie after dinner.

Pecans are awesome for reasons beyond just being low-carb and high in quality fats. They’re also:

Antioxidant-rich. Pecans are full of antioxidants, which work to combat free radicals in the body, protecting and repairing your cells.
Promote heart health. Research shows that consuming pecans may help manage cholesterol, promoting a healthy heart.
Satiating. The high-fat content in nuts provides stable energy and satiety, which can assist with weight loss by reducing hunger and cravings.

These sweet potatoes are so delicious, healthy, and easy to make! First, the sweet potatoes are cut into 1½-inch thick slices and roasted in the oven with some FBOMB Macadamia Oil, cinnamon and nutmeg, pecans, sea salt and black pepper. Then they are “smashed” with a fork (or glass) and topped with a dab of grass-fed butter, drizzled honey, and fresh thyme. Easy, simple, and full of flavor, crunch, and healthy ingredients!

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Smashed Roasted Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2-3 potato rounds

Calories per serving: 379

Fat per serving: 26.5g

These sweet potatoes are so delicious, healthy, and easy to make! First, the sweet potatoes are cut into 1½-inch thick slices and roasted in the oven with some FBOMB Macadamia Oil, cinnamon and nutmeg, pecans, sea salt and black pepper. Then they are “smashed” with a fork (or glass) and topped with a dab of grass-fed butter, drizzled honey, and fresh thyme. Easy, simple, and full of flavor, crunch, and healthy ingredients!

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes (or 3 medium)
3 tablespoons FBOMB Macadamia Oil
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup pecans, chopped
2-3 tablespoons grass-fed organic butter
¼ cup organic honey
1 tablespoon thyme leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice the sweet potatoes into five 1½-inch thick slices (or quarters for medium size) and place in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the FBOMB Macadamia Oil over the potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and stir together.
Place sweet potatoes in an even layer on a large baking sheet, about 1-inch apart.
Bake potatoes until fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn oven broiler to medium. Using a fork, potato masher, or the flat bottom of a glass, smash potato slices. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.
When potatoes are done, add a dab of butter to the center of each one, and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle the potatoes with the fresh thyme over the top.
Serve hot.

Notes

You can also swap out other nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts. If you want to go low-sugar use a sweetener alternative like Stevia, low carb agave or brown sugar substitute (like Swerve) for sweetness without the calories and sugar spikes. If you want to make the recipe dairy-free, use only the macadamia oil or olive oil for drizzling at the end.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 379 •Fat: 26.5g •Protein: 2.5g •Total Carbohydrates: 32.5g •Fiber: 3g •Net Carbs: 29.5g

Macros: •Fat: 63% •Protein: 3% •Carbohydrates: 34%

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Just look at these yummy bites of roasted goodness.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 379
Fat: 26.5g
Protein: 2.5g
Total Carbohydrates: 32.5g
Fiber: 3g
Net Carbs: 29.5g

Macros:
Fat: 63%
Protein: 3%
Carbohydrates: 34%

Other Sweet Potato Recipes you may enjoy:

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bon Appetit

Baked Sweet Potatoes, Skinny Taste

Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Delish

Sweet Potato Souffle, Southern Living

Hasselback Herbed Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes, Cafe Delights

Sweet Potato Wedges, Martha Stewart

April 27, 2020July 20, 2020

Things I Love {April 2020}

Welcome to my April #2020 edition of Things I Love – these are a few of my current objects of #obsession…#food, #wine, #cocktails, #recipes, #cooking gadgets, #restaurants, fav products and ingredients, #props, food styling and #photography inspiration, fun and engaging #videos, movies + TV shows, podcasts, lighting and #camera equipment and tips, #beauty products, #celebs and #influencers to follow, great #books to read, etc…All just simply people, places and things I love that I think are notable and worth a big shout out for their wonderful-ness! And stay tuned for next month on my journey to find new and fun things to share with you all. Enjoy!

My fav beauty products

These are a few of my favorite things for a quick 10-minute beauty routine. Cause who’s got time to spend on all of this, especially when all the salons are closed and you need a quick pick-me-up and beauty fix.

Beekham 1802 Apricot + Honey Tea hand lotion
Bumble and Bumble Surf Foam Spray
Batiste Brilliant Blonde Dry Shampoo
Laura Geller Bronze + Brighten and Balance and Glow Illuminating Foundation
Doll 10 Hydralux lip liner and Hydrabalm Solid Serum lipstick
Aurora Liquid Eye Liner – Espresso
Laura Geller Gel Brow Pencil
Mally Lift + Curl Mascara
Tetris Block Party Eyeshadow

Black Pepper Caramel Chicken Udon

I recently was awarded 2nd place in the JSL Foods Blogger Recipe Challenge..and won a $500 cash prize for my Black Pepper Caramel Chicken Udon recipe – yay! This recipe features their Chicken Udon Noodles which are organic, pre-cooked and delicious, and sweet and spicy glazed Vietnamese Chicken I made topped with everything bagel seasoning, jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Check out my award-winning recipe here

Spring Veggie Garden Bread

I saw these adorable Spring Veggie Garden breads on Facebook a couple weeks ago – I’m not sure who even made them but they are so bright and colorful and pretty! The bread dough has pressed veggies and herbs shaped into flower shapes and then it’s brushed with olive oil before baking to make these gorgeous designs!I found a recipe like this online from Taste of Home if you want to give your artistic baking skills a whirl – https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/bread-art/

Easy Queso Dip

This is a super easy queso dip from Bon Appetit – creamy cheesy goodness made with onions, garlic, jalapeños and lots of American ad Monterey Jack cheese – and ready to go in about 15-20 minutes on the stove! Perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and of course to dip tortilla chips in with salsa and margaritas for Cinco de Mayo! get the recipe here

My Brilliant Friend

This is a gorgeous mini-series on HBO that I just started watching and fell in love with instantly. Set in Naples Italy post-World War II, is a story about two best friends (Lila Ferrulo and Elena Greco) along with their struggles and friendship as they go through life together (and apart) trying to survive and get out of a poor neighborhood in the projects of Naples. It has a complex cast of characters that make up all of the Italian families that surround them and are intertwined in their lives. The story is endearing and heartwarming, yet sad and troubling all at the same time. It’s absolutely beautifully written – lovely, haunting and addicting. The books are part of a 4-part series called Neapolitan Novels written by Elena Ferrante which the HBO TV series is based upon. Must see and read!

Watch the series
Buy the books

Click here for more hidden gems to watch on Netflix

Whipped Coffee White Russian

Everyone seems to be making that trendy frothy whipped Dalgona Coffee lately..but have you seen this one by Half Baked Harvest? It’s a fun twist on the original White Russian cocktail topped with whipped coffee, a touch of sugar and hint of vanilla. Delish!

Get the recipe here

Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

A favorite recipe by Alison Roman of Bon Appetit – these cookies are a cross between shortbread, chocolate chip and brown sugar cookies. Perfect for a sweet tooth attack in the middle of a pandemic! Described in her words:

“Less chocolate chip cookie, more brown sugar shortbread with chocolate chunks—they just might be the cookie you’ve been looking for.”

Get the recipe here

Organic Greens

Hydro Boost Mask

FBOMB Macadamia Nut Butters

Stash Apple Maple Cider Tea

CBD Hemp Oil

Turmeric + Ginger

A few More Goodies

These are just a few more things I take and use on a daily basis for good health and wellbeing. It’s all about taking care of yourself especially during a stressful time like this. The CBD Hemp Oil, Organic Greens Superfood Drink, Turmeric with Ginger and Black Pepper I take every day..! I got all of those on Amazon except for the Neutrogena HydroBoost mask (which I LOVE!!) – you can get at any drug store like Walgreens or CVS. Here’s a link to the Stash Tea website – I love this new flavor with apple cider and maple..soooo good and comforting! These FBOMB Nut Butters are amazing too – for a quick dose of tasty and healthy fat these macadamia nut butters come in different flavors like salted chocolate, coconut, sea salt, hazelnut and more. Also, they have a great Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal going on with free shipping – just use code FREEJAR during checkout.

Chopped Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Recipe by Pinch of Yum

A few Cinco de Mayo recipes and ideas

And lastly, here are 44 Spring Recipes from Bon Appetit – yay! Spring is finally here.

April 3, 2020March 15, 2023

Low Carb Almond Flour Bread {#Keto, #Paleo, #Gluten-Free}

This Almond Flour Bread recipe is perfect when you are looking to replace high-carb regular bread with a low-carb alternative. Made with gluten-free almond flour, eggs, FBOMB Coconut Oil, butter, and a touch of honey and sea salt, it’s so good you’ll never know the difference!

Almond flour is a great source of natural fiber and protein and serves as a perfect base for making this bread. (I particularly like Bob’s Red Mill brand which is superfine ground). Coconut oil is also an excellent source of healthy fats while the eggs (a superfood!) offer up protein and amino acids.

This recipe is perfect for avocado or egg salad toast, sandwiches, or even torn up to use in a low carb Panzella salad, stuffing or breakfast strata recipe. It’s also delicious simply toasted with butter or dipped in olive oil and herbs as a snack or appetizer. The possibilities are endless!

This Paleo Bread Recipe Is:

Paleo | Grain-free | Gluten-free
High in protein
Low-carb

This Recipe Uses:

FBOMB Coconut Oil
Butter
Eggs
Almond Flour
Baking Powder
Honey
Sea Salt

Top Three Health Benefits of This Recipe:

FBOMB Coconut Oilis a wonderful healthy fat and perfect for a Paleo / Low-Carb diet. It also helps keep you satiated and full throughout the day.
Almond flour is very low-carb and grain-free, plus it’s full of natural fiber and protein.
Eggs are considered a superfood because they’re loaded with vitamins and amino acids. They’re a perfect mix of fat and protein and should be a part of any healthy diet.

Low Carb Almond Flour Bread {#Keto, #Paleo, #Gluten-Free}

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 16 slices

Serving Size: 1 slice

Calories per serving: 99

Fat per serving: 9.3g

This Paleo Bread recipe is perfect when you are looking to replace high-carb regular bread with a low-carb alternative. Made with gluten-free almond flour, eggs, FBOMB Coconut Oil, butter, and a touch of honey and sea salt, it’s so good you’ll never know the difference!

Ingredients

7 large eggs
½ cup melted butter (or FBOMB Olive Oil)
1 packet (2 tablespoons) FBOMB Coconut Oil
2 cups almond flour (fine)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Put the eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the melted butter (or olive oil) and coconut oil, and mix together until smooth.
Add the almond flour, baking powder, honey and sea salt, and mix together until thick and blended well.
Pour mixture into an 8x4-inch rectangular loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out of the middle clean.
Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Slice into 16 pieces and serve with your topping or filling of choice.

Notes

To make the recipe keto-friendly, add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum or gelatin powder and omit the honey. You can also substitute low carb brown sugar or agave syrup for the honey.

You can also substitute the butter with FBOMB Extra Virgin Olive Oil if you are avoiding dairy.

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