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Keto Gingerbread Cookies with Frosting Recipe

12/8/2020

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Gingerbread Cookies are a classic holiday favourite perfect for baking season. If you've gone keto, paleo or simply low carb you'll love this recipe made with alternative ingredients and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and molasses. These Keto Gingerbread Cookies are soft and chewy and have the traditional flavours we all love.

Gingerbread cookies are so versatile. Cut them into any shape and decorate them however you like. Make edible tree decorations by using a straw to poke a hole before baking and after thread them with ribbon or yarn to hang on your Christmas Tree. Make homemade gingerbread houses with your kids. Google patterns and cut your pieces accordingly!

And lets not forget the keto friendly icing! I love using SWERVE Sweetener for all my keto baking. It comes in a variety of textures and the taste does not disappoint. Even my kids can't taste the difference (winning!). Swerve Confectioner's Sugar makes the perfect Keto frosting.

Keto Lover's Deep Dish Spinach Red Pepper Pizza

7/11/2019

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If you've been searching for a low-carb / low-glycemic / paleo / keto-friendly pizza crust recipe that DOES NOT use cawliflower and actually tastes good, look no further. I make a batch of this pizza a couple times per month and freeze by the slice for quick and easy lunch options! It tastes delcious re-heated in the toaster oven and even the microwave in a pinch.

Recipe Instructions

Combine Crust Ingredients (see below).
Line 2 round 8-inch round baking pans with parchment paper,
Divide batter into 2 equal parts and drop into pans.
The dough is sticky to spread---Place a peice of parchment paper on top of clump of batter and spread out evenly using your hands to form the the deep dish crust (peel the paper off the batter once complete).

Ultimate Homemade Greek Salad Recipe

5/28/2019

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This recipe is a family favourite! Years ago I ordered a greek salad at restaurant and loved it so much that I re-created it at home. The biggest difference was that it has no lettuce. It's straight-up chucks of veggies, feta and it's sooooo good!

Recipe Directions

Whisk together dressing ingredients (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk before using.)
Chop & combine salad Ingredients in a large salad bowl
Toss with dressing
Serve & Enjoy!

Makes about 8 servings.

Simple Keto Fat Bomb Squares

5/24/2019

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There are a lot of AMAZING Fat Bomb recipe's out there. I created this one with the Keto friendly ingredients I usually have on hand. It's so simple and they taste delightful. Each each fat bomb has 5 Net Carbs (10 total carbs - 4 fibre - 1 sugar alcohol), 22 Fat, 6 Protein and 251 Calories.

Recipe Directions:

Measure out batter ingredients into a large mixing bowl & mix up!
Line a freezer safe food storage container, that includes a lid, with wax paper. (I use a tupperware container that measures 7x11x1.5 inches)
Pour in half the batter, spread evenly, top with 12 pieces of dark chocolate
Place another piece of wax paper on top
Pour in the other half of the batter and top with 12 more pieces of dark chocolate
Cover with a lid and freeze
Once frozen, cut into 12 even pieces, cutting through both layers, creating 24 delicious fat bombs!
Keep frozen and enjoy one per day for a Keto friendly sweet treat!

Low Glycemic Black Bean Taco Soup

1/30/2019

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound LEAN Ground Beef
2 stalks Celery, chopped
1 large Onion, chopped
3 tsp minced Garlic
3 large Carrots, chopped
2 19 ounce cans Black beans, rinsed and drained
1 28 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
1 Tbs Organic Ground Cumin
1 tsp Salt (Optional)
3/4 cup Salsa. (Mild, medium or hot depending on your taste.)
6 cups Water
1 sliced or diced Avocado (Optional)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt--Plain, low or not fat. (Optional)

Morning Matcha Green Chia Smoothie

1/16/2019

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I have a lot of fun creating new smoothie recipes and my "Morning Matcha Green Chia Smoothie" has become one of my all time favs! It gives me that extra boost of healthy caffeine while also satiating me throughout the morning.

The Foundation of a Perfect Smoothie recipe:
I always start with 6 large ice cubes in my magic bullet cup and add just enough filtered water to cover the ice cubes. It all depends on your preferences, but I like my smoothies thick like a Wendy's frosty so I don't add a lot of liquid. I then add 2 scoops of MySmart Shake Whey Protein base made by USANA. Their Protein Bases come in Plant, Whey and Soy options. They have clean ingredients, no added sugars, are gluten free, low glycemic and Keto friendly and Paleo friendly. USANA MySmart Shakes also supply a healthy ratio of fat from coconut oil, protein, fiber, and carbohydrates, to help meet your daily macronutrient needs.

Sea Salt & Honey Roasted Almonds

6/3/2018

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For quick healthy snacks I often grab a handful of almonds. Today I was craving something a lil extra sweet & salty, so I decided to make my own Honey Roasted Almonds. Yum..... They hit the spot and kept me on track with my healthy lifestyle program.

Sea Salt & Honey Roasted Almonds are quick and easy to make and have have 3 simple ingredients with a host of health benefits:

Raw Almonds. Almonds are packed with protein as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber. They have a positive impact on things like cholesterol, heart disease & cancer risk, not to mention they help you feel satiated which curbs appetite & helps weight-loss!

Raw Honey. Raw Honey is a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant and contains contains 27 minerals, 22 amino acids and 5,000 live enzymes. It keeps you healthy by boosting your immune system and helping to metabolize cholesterol and fatty acid preventing obesity. Honey has a healthy Glycemic Index (GI), meaning that its sugars can be gradually absorbed into the bloodstream to result in better digestion. I prefer raw honey because it has not been heated and filtered, which robs it of natural nutrients.

Addictive Kale Chips Recipe

6/3/2018

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Prep time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 5

INGREDIENTS

10 Cups Chopped Kale (stems removed)
2 TBSP Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
1/4 Cup Raw Cashews
2 TBSP Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
6 TBSP Nutritional Yeast, divided
1 TSP Garlic Powder
1/4 TSP Pink Himalayan Salt
1/4 TSP Ground Black Pepper

*Organic Ingredients are always best.

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Donna Joy

blogger + wife + mama of 4 + unplanned pregnancy support worker + keto-fied wellness enthusiast. All of that stripped away, Donna simply considers herself a beloved daughter of God whose purpose is to shine His light through the cracks of her brokenness. Sunshine, coffee, dark chocolate and good conversation are her idea of a great time. Donna enjoys writing as a way of processing life and seeks to encourage frazzled moms, like herself, to take care of their mental, physical and spiritual wellness and see beauty in their brokenness.

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