Friday, December 21, 2018

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Low Carb)


    Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Low Carb)

    Simple comfort food: an easy recipe for unstuffed cabbage roll soup with beef, tomatoes, and other veggies. Gluten free, low carb, and keto.
     Prep Time 15 minutes                                  
     Cook Time 40 minutes
     Servings 8 servings
     Calories 160 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
    • 1 pound chopped green cabbage (about 5 cups)
    • 5 cups beef stock
    • 1 cup riced cauliflower
    • 1/2 cup diced onions
    • 1/2 cup diced carrots
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

    Instructions

    1. Heat a 6 quart pot or dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef, cooking for a few minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
    2. Add onions and carrots. Cook for a few minutes to soften, stirring frequently.
    3. Add tomatoes (including the liquid in the can), cabbage, beef stock, cauliflower, oregano, thyme, and salt. Stir everything together.
    4. Increase heat to bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and decrease heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
    5. Uncover and stir. Top with parsley and serve while hot.

    Nutrition Notes

    This recipe yields 6 g net carbs per serving.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Protein Packed Peanut Butter Fudge

  • Protein Packed Peanut Butter Fudge

    Protein powder makes this easy sugar free peanut butter fudge a filling treat. It's a great low carb snack to take along to curb your hunger between meals.
     CourseDessert, Snack
     CuisineAmerican
     Keywordeasy protein snack, peanut butter snacks
     Prep Time15 minutes
     Cook Time1 minute
     Chill Time2 hours
     Total Time16 minutes
     Servings10 people
     Calories206kcal
     AuthorLisa | Low Carb Yum

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
    • 2 ounces cream cheese , softened
    • 1 cup granular Swerve or equivalent
    • 2/3 cup low carb whey protein powder, vanilla flavor

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter and peanut butter together in the microwave for about a minute; whisk well.
    • Whisk in the cream cheese until well blended and smooth.
    • Add the Swerve and the protein powder and mix well.
    • Line a 7 x 5 inch baking dish or 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with wax paper.
    • Spread the fudge mixture in the pan and chill until set.
    • Cut into 10 squares.
    • Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Peanut Butter Cookies with Coconut Flour

Low carb peanut butter cookies with coconut flour

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Coconut Flour

Fantastic low carb peanut butter cookies made with gluten free coconut flour. Enjoy them as a treat with a cup of almond or coconut milk.
 CourseDessert, Snack
 CuisineAmerican
 Keywordketo cookies, low carb cookies, sugar free cookies
 Prep Time10 minutes
 Cook Time15 minutes
 Total Time25 minutes
 Servings24 people
 Calories88kcal
 AuthorLisa | Low Carb Yum

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour add more if needed
  • 1/4 cup low carb sweetener or other sugar equivalent sweetener
  • 1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder or 1/2 teaspoon monk fruit extract powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined and dough forms
  • Drop scoops or balls of dough onto parchment paper lined baking pans.
  • Flatten each dough ball by making criss-cross mark with fork. For flatter cookies, press down first with fingers before making the fork marks.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until edges of cookies have browned.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Fudgy Keto Brownies


A stack of easy keto brownies. One in front has a bite taken out of it.
Fudgy Keto Brownies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
These easy one-bowl keto brownies have a secret ingredient to make them extra fudgy and chewy. This might just be the ultimate keto brownie recipe and no one can tell they are low carb and gluten-free!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto brownies
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Ingredients
Brownies:
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2/3 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup almond flour about 50g
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp grassfed gelatin
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips I use Lilly's Stevia Chocolates
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. 
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sweetener, eggs, and vanilla extract.  
  3. Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, gelatin, baking powder, and salt and whisk until well combined. Stir in the water to thin the batter. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using. 
  4. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still seems a tiny bit wet. 
  5. Remove and let cool completely in the pan. 
Nutrition Facts
Fudgy Keto Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/16th of pan)
Calories 110Calories from Fat 86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.5g15%
Total Carbohydrates 3.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Protein 3.1g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.