Lemon Egg Loaf *****

 

8 eggs, room temp

8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temp

1 stick butter, softened at room temp

2 tsp lemon extract

1 slightly rounded tsp powdered monk fruit

A few additional drops of monk fruit extract

Blend together eggs, cream cheese, butter, lemon extract, and monk fruit until smooth and well combined.

Pour the mixture into a 2-quart rectangular baking dish, lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  

Cool and refrigerate

Keto Cheesecake

 

1 egg

2 oz softened cream cheese

2 Tbsp blueberries

2 Tbsp sweetener

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla

Blend all ingredients except blueberries until smooth and creamy.

Pour into a greased ramekin.  Stir in blueberries.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.  Chill.

If desired, serve with whipped cream.

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Keto Egg Bake with Cream Cheese *****

 

Keto Egg Bake with Cream Cheese

This is the ultimate easy egg bake or crustless quiche recipe. You make one egg mixture and choose your own veggies, meats, cheeses, and spices to go in it.

Prep Time10minutes mins

Cook Time30minutes mins

Total Time40minutes mins

Ingredients

Egg Mixture (for one egg bake to serve 3-4 people, multiply as necessary):

• 4 eggs
• 4 oz cream cheese
• large pinch of salt

Topping Options:

• 1/2 tsp dill, basil, oregano, parsley, etc.
• 1/2 tsp dried onion and/or dried minced garlic
• 1/2-1 cup of shredded or crumbled cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, etc.)
• sauteed veggies
• cooked meats

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Put the egg mixture ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Put the toppings of your choice in the baking dish: meat or vegetables on the bottom, then sprinkle on the cheese, finally sprinkle on seasonings. Pour the egg over the fillings.
• Bake for 30 min or until the easy egg bake isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.

After the keto, bake has cooled, and you put them in airtight containers, refrigerate for up to 4 days. Or you can freeze it for two months. Before reheating, it’s best to store the casserole bake in the fridge overnight if frozen.

 https://joyfilledeats.com/cream-cheese-egg-bake/

Low Carb Ricotta Egg Bake *****

 

• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 3 cups baby spinach, rough chop
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1/2 cup milk
• 5 slices bacon, cooked + chopped
• salt + pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, etc.)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté spinach for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and drain well.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, ricotta and milk. Stir in the bacon crumbles, salt, pepper, shredded cheese. and spinach mixture until combined. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with a little more shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let sit for 8-10 minutes and cut into squares.

https://hungryhappens.net/wprm_print/low-carb-ricotta-egg-bake

Blueberry Chia Yogurt *****

 I tried it with lemon extract instead of vanilla.  It was good, although I added a few extra drops of liquid monk fruit to combat the bitterness of the lemon.  I also tried doubling the recipe, which worked well

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup blueberries

3 Tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp powdered 100% monk fruit

Blend yogurt and blueberries together with vanilla and monk fruit.  Stir in chia seeds.  Place in a mason jar and chill overnight.  Top with extra blueberries, if desired.

Blueberry Chia Yogurt Pudding ****

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup blueberries

3 Tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp powdered 100% monk fruit

Blend yogurt and blueberries together with vanilla and monk fruit.  Stir in chia seeds.  Place in a mason jar and chill overnight.  Top with extra blueberries, if desired.

https://ihackeddiabetes.com/wprm_print/low-carb-tiramisu-chia-pudding

Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding *****

 

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp 100% Monk Fruit Drops
• Pinch Real Salt
• Frozen Wild Blueberries

To a wide-mouth quart mason jar, add yogurt, milk, vanilla, monk fruit and salt.  Stir in chia seeds until well mixed.  Refrigerate.  Five or ten minutes later, stir again.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.  

Thaw the blueberries and serve with the pudding.

Or, make a jam out of 1 1/2 cups blueberries mixed with 2 Tbsp water and cooked down in a small saucepan.  

Frozen Instant Pot Chuck Roast *****

 

• 2-lb pound frozen chuck roast
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon Real Salt

1. Place the metal trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot, and place the frozen roast on top of the trivet.
2. Pour the water over the roast.
3. Sprinkle the roast with Real Salt.
4. Cook on Manual on High for 85 minutes.
5. Once the roast finishes cooking, allow it to naturally release for 30 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the lid and allow the roast to cool to the point that it’s safe to handle. Remove the roast to a large bowl and use two forks to easily shred it.

https://keytomylime.com/instant-pot-frozen-roast/#mv-creation-135-jtr

Creamy Ricotta Dessert *****

 Very good.  Made it in the mini food processor.  Made it with lemon instead of vanilla.  Really good.  

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta 
• ▢1/4 tsp 100% monk fruit powder
• Dash Real Salt
• ▢1 tsp vanilla extract OR 1 tsp lemon extract

Combine all ingredients in a small food processor.  Process for 2 minutes.  

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Low Carb Coffee Ricotta Mousse - to try

 

Sugar Free Low Carb Coffee Ricotta Mousse

 Prep Time15minutes minutes

 Total Time15minutes minutes

 Servings10 @ 3 ounces

 Calories171kcal

 AuthorBrenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 2.5 teaspoons gelatin
• 1/2 cup strong coffee hot brewed or see swaps above
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese or see swaps above
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia or see swaps above
• pinch salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• optional: shaved sugar free chocolate bars to garnish

Instructions

• Pour the gelatin into the hot coffee and stir until the gelatin dissolves and there are no lumps. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Add the ricotta, espresso, vanilla extract, stevia and salt to a stand mixer or large bowl using an electric mixer. You could also use a food processor if you prefer. 
• Blend until combined well.
• Pour the cooled coffee gelatin mixture into the stand mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
• Pour in heavy whipping cream and blend on high until thickened and whipped with stiff peaks.
• Spoon into serving dishes and garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.
• Place in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 2 hours to thicken, then enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was first published in August 2015 and updated with video in 2018.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.2mg

https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/sugar-free-low-carb-coffee-ricotta-mousse/#recipe

Blueberry Chia Pudding

 

½ cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon chia seeds

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey (or to taste — skip for no added sugar)

1 teaspoon cacao nibs or crushed dark chocolate

Instructions:

Mash the ½ cup blueberries with a spoon.

Add Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and honey.

Stir until fully combined.

Top with a few whole blueberries and sprinkle with cacao nibs.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

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High Protein Zucchini Bread

1 small zucchini
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs


1. Blend your zucchini and squeeze out the moisture.
2. Then mix with the rest of your ingredients and blend again until smooth.
3. Shape the mixture into circles on a greased, parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden, let sit for a few minutes and enjoy!

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Egg Salad

 

Egg Salad

Makes 2 servings

6 eggs, cooked the night before and chilled overnight

4 heaping Tbsp homemade mayo 

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

Customize your protein: 1 egg = 6 grams protein

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Roast Chicken

 

1 whole chicken (4 lb)

Salt, to taste

½ cup bone broth

Serves 4 + Leftovers

 Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Place the chicken, breast side down, in a baking tray. Season generously with salt.

3. Cover the tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil and roast for about 30 minutes, then remove the paper and reduce the temperature to 350°F.

4. Gently tilt the baking tray and drain the rendered chicken fat into a glass jar. Flip the chicken over and pour the bone broth around the chicken. Season again and cook for another 40 minutes.

5. Turn off the oven, open the door, and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes while covered with parchment paper or aluminum foil. The legs should move about freely and if you slice between the leg and the breast, the juices should run clear.

6. Carefully remove the two thighs (leave the skin on) and save for lunch on day 4. Carve the chicken breasts, remove the wings, and debone the rest of the meat (with the skin).

7. Serve a 4 oz-piece of chicken breast alongside one of the wings. Carve them into slices and serve in the broth with the rendered chicken fat.

Nutrition facts per one serving: 56g fat, 52g protein, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 710 calories, 70% fat, 30% protein, 0% carbs

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Chicken Thighs

 

Chicken Thighs 

Makes 1 serving

4 boneless chicken thighs (about 3oz each)

1 Tbsp duck fat

½ cup low-histamine chicken broth

Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. You’ll need a pot with a lid that you can transfer from the stove top to the oven. Brown the chicken thighs, skin side down, in the duck fat over medium-high heat.

3. Add the broth and bring to a simmer before transferring to the oven, lid on, for 40 minutes

Ribeye

 

Ribeye

Makes 1 serving

1 ribeye steak, 1" thick (about 10 oz)

2 tbsp tallow

1–2 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring the meat to room temperature—this will make all the difference!

2. Pat dry and rub the steak generously with 1 tablespoon tallow—this will form the amazing crust that we’re looking for. You can also marinate the steak overnight. Season with salt.

3. Add the rest of the tallow to your skillet (a deep frying pan) and make sure it is smoking hot before putting in the steak. Stand back to avoid any splatter.

 For a medium-rare steak, sear the meat for about 12 minutes, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. You can use a meat thermometer (see details below) to cook the steak to your preference. Pierce it into the side of the steak and monitor the temperature.

5. Take the steak off the stove before it reaches your desired internal temperature as it will continue to rise as it rests.

6. Rest your steak for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with parchment paper. This ensures the juices are reabsorbed back into the meat. This step is a “must” for any protein you cook hard and fast.

Nutrition facts per one serving: 75g fat, 50g protein, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 875 calories, 77% fat, 23% protein, 0% carbs

Doneness

Remove from heat at

After resting

Rare

118°F

120°F

Medium rare

125°F

130°F

Medium

136°F

140°F

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