Chocolate Chip Pecan Power up Balls

Chocolate Chip Pecan Power Up Balls (Keto)

1 cup Almond butter

3 Tblsp of melted butter

1/4 teasp of Sea Salt

1 teasp Vanilla Flavoring

1/4 cup Protein Powder (i.e. Jay Robb Vanilla or Health Trim by Genesis Pure)

1/2 Swerve (Truvia or 1/4 cup of real honey)
1/3 cup sugar free extra dark chocolate chips ( I use Lilly's Chocolate Chips)

3/4 cup of chopped pecans

Melt butter add all of the other ingredients and mix well.  Roll into 1" balls and store in refrigerator until firm.  You can also freeze these for future use....just be careful it is hard to eat just one....

Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups Black Beans (1 -15oz Can, drained and rinsed very well)

2 tbsp cocoa powder 

1/2 cup of Quick oats or 1/2 Cup of Almond Flour

1/4 Tsp of Sea Salt

1/3 cup of Honey or 3/4 cup of Swerve (if you use Swerve add 1 egg)

1/4 cup of coconut oil

2 tsp pure Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp of aluminum free baking powder

1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of chocolate chips....I bought the 85% Lindt Dark Chocolate Bar and beat the bar in wrapper and made my own chocolate chips (lower sugar this way)

1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8 x 8 pan with coconut oil or Pam Then combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor and blend until completely smooth.  I used my powerful Ninja...I love that thing....anyways blend very well it is a must for the smooth texture and it taste so much better this way....Stir in the 3/4 of chips and put the rest on top with sprinkles of walnuts bake in the oven for about 20 minutes if you double recipe cook for about 35 minutes...if they look a little under cooked put in refrigerator for a few hours or over night and it will magically firm them up...makes about 9 to 12 brownies....

Once cooled cut and enjoy!  

Yeast-Free Ranch Dressing (Keto)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
• 1/2 c water
• 2 T lemon juice
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• 3 T olive oil
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t dried thyme
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 T fress dill
• 3 t fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or Vitamix.
2. Once dressing is blended, chop a few additional tablespoons of herbs and mix them in.
3. Enjoy on top of a fresh, green salad or dip your favorite yeast-free veggies in it!

Caribbean Coconut Salmon

Caribbean Coconut Salmon (Keto)

If you love salmon, but have tired from your traditional salmon recipe, allow this sweet and savory coconut crusted dish steal your heart all over again! With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, Caribbean Coconut Salmon will be a new family favorite!

Caribbean Coconut Salmon

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1/4 C coconut flour
• 1/2 C unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 t sea salt

Instructions:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix coconut flour, shredded coconut and salt.
• In a separate bowl, dip salmon into egg, coating both sides. Then dip salmon into coconut flour mixture.
• Lay salmon flat in glass baking dish and bake on 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes until crust is slightly browned.
• Enjoy with freshly steamed veggies or on top of a fresh salad!

Flax Bread (Focaccia way)

• 2 cups flax seed meal
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1-2 Tablespoons Truvia, Swerve, Equilivant
• 5 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
• You can also add 1/4 teasp of Onion powder, garlic powder, italian seasons to change the flavor

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare pan (a 10X15 pan with sides works best) with oiledparchment paper or a silicone mat.1) Mix dry ingredients well -- a whisk works well.

2) Add wet to dry, and combine well. Make sure there aren't obvious strings of egg white hanging out in the batter.

3) Let batter set for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken up some (leave it too long and it gets past the point where it's easy to spread.)

4) Pour batter onto pan. Because it's going to tend to mound in the middle, you'll get a more even thickness if you spread it away from the center somewhat, in roughly a rectangle an inch or two from the sides of the pan (you can go all the way to the edge, but it will be thinner).

5) Bake for about 24-28 minutes, until it springs back when you touch the top and/or is visibly browning even more than flax already is.

6) Cool and cut into whatever size slices you want. You don't need a sharp knife; I usually just cut it with a spatula.

1 minute Almond Bread in a cup

Almond Bread in  a Cup (Keto)

• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp water
• 1 Tablespoons buttermilk - or 3 Tablespoons milk or milk substitute (almond, coconut) plus 3/4 tsp vinegar
• 1/4 cup gluten free flour like Almond Flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Truvia, or Swerve (1 tsp honey, agave, molasses or 1 Tablespoon applesauce would also work as a sweetener substitute)

Instructions

1. Combine the wet ingredients first and then incorporate the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into a sandwich-shaped storage container shake it down to remove air bubbles (do not put the lid on.)
3. Put the container in your microwave and cook for approximately 85 seconds (cooking times may vary).
4. Transfer the bread onto a rack to cool completely, then cut into two sandwich slices (or just eat it like it is!)

Cauliflower Cheese Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Cheese Pizza Crust (Keto)

2 Cups of Shredded Cauliflower
2 Cups of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Egg

Preheat oven to 325 Degrees

Take 1 head of cauliflower and grate it or put in a food processor and pulse until cauliflower looks like rice.
Put two cups of grated cauliflower in a mixing bowl with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
add 1 whole egg

Mix really well until egg and cheese is mixed will with cauliflower.

Cut parchment paper to fit pizza pan or rectangle cookie sheet.  Pour mixture out onto parchment paper and start mashing and spreading out to edges of pan...

Put in oven and cook about 12 to 15 minutes until crust is nice and golden brown....

Take out of oven then add your pizza sauce, mean, veggies and sprinkle with mozarella cheese and if you  like some parmesean cheese.

Place back in oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly.