Keto Low Carb Beef and Broccoli

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Krissyar

Keto/low carb beef and broccoli is my favorite takeout meal. One thing I was worried about missing while on Keto was take out, especially my favorite- Chinese! Beef and broccoli is one of my favorites, and thankfully it can be made Keto-friendly! This recipe has about 6 net carbs per serving, so you can enjoy 2 servings if you want to!! I will also be sharing my cauliflower rice recipe soon, so keep an eye out!

Here’s a few tips:
*don’t skip the marinating, it’a very important part of the recipe, and really gives it a great flavor (it only takes about an hour, you don’t have to marinate all day!)
*If you don’t have coconut aminos, you can substitute for gluten free soy sauce, but to me it seems to be very strong and salty,

keto beef and broccoli

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb flat iron steak, sliced thin (flank or sirloin will work as well)
1/2 lb broccoli , cut into small florets
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce 

BEEF AND BROCCOLI MARINATE
1/3 cup coconut aminos
1 tsp root ginger , peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Cut the steak into thin slices

Add the beef into a bag, along with the coconut aminos, ginger and garlic. Marinate for an hour in the fridge

When you are ready to cook, drain the beef but keep the marinade for your stir fry sauce

Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for a few minutes and then drain

In a cast iron skillet heat oil on medium-high heat

Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until brown (about 3 minutes or so), and remove from skillet

Stir fry broccoli until slightly tender, and add remaining marinade. Let simmer for approx 3 minutes

Put beef back into pan with the broccoli, and let simmer for a few more minutes

Add the fish sauce and toasted sesame oil

Enjoy!

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3 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Krissyar

3 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
The biggest thing I have missed with being on a low carb diet is sugar. Though most of the cravings have subsided, every once in awhile you still need something to curb that sweet tooth. I am a peanut butter junky so these 3 ingrediet Keto peanut butter cookies were a must.

Though there are a ton of Keto dessert recipes, I tend to prefer things on the simpler side. Less difficult, less ingredients, super simple. These hit the spot, and meet all the criteria for a simple delicious quick and easy snack.

(You can try our other keto recipes including some other great desserts!)

3 ingredient keto peanut butter cookies

 

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cup peanut butter (I’ll save you some time measuring and dirtying your measuring cups, just use a whole regular container)
2 eggs
3 tbsp artificial sweetener (I use Stevia)

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350
mix above ingredients together well
Take a spoonful and make into a ball and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
Use a fork to press into the cookie dough ball into a flat shape
Bake for approx 13 minutes
Enjoy!
*they are pretty crumbly, so use caution when taking them off the cookie sheet

Can you freeze Keto peanut butter cookies?
I would not recommend it; they easily crumble and they don’t taste as good out of the freezer. I would recommend only making what you will eat in a 1-3 day period. Obviously they taste the best fresh out of the oven. I have used the batter a few days later (kept in the refrigerator) and it was still good, but fresh again, is better.

3 ingredient keto peanut butter cookies

3 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp stevia

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. mix above ingredients together well
  3. Take a spoonful and make into a ball and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
  4. Use a fork to press into the cookie dough ball into a flat shape
  5. Bake for approx 13 minutes
  6. Enjoy!
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Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Krissyar

Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink
As we continue my resolution of being money smart, I have started to realize how much money I waste ‘stopping for a drink”. If you add up the couple of coffee stops during the week, a cold pop or energy drink, it really adds up. Twenty dollars or so a week, ends up being over $1,000 a year! So we have started to get creative and try to make our drinks at home.

One of my daughters favorite drinks is the Starbucks Pink Drink. It’s a refreshing drink that is always a thirst quencher – so that was the first recipe we needed to recreate. I think we’ve done a pretty good job, and most of the ingredients I was able to find at Aldi (minus the Tazo Tea, but see below for more info about that). We are able to make approximately 10 drinks for less than $1 a piece!  So here’s your Starbucks copycat pink drink recipe!

INGREDIENTS

  • Cranberry raspberry juice cocktail (now if you want the caffeine like in the Starbucks Pink Drink, use Tazo Sultry Strawberry Tea I can’t usually find it in stores so I order it on Amazon  and its a little pricey so I don’t get it very often, and this juice works pretty well)
  • Frozen strawberries
  • Coconut milk
  • Ice cubes

pink drink ingredients

DIRECTIONS

In a shaker bottle combine the following ingredients:
6 -8 ice cubes
1 cup of juice cocktail, or strawberry tea
1/2 cup coconut milk
6-8 frozen strawberries

Pud lid on shaker bottle and shake well, pour, and enjoy your Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink!

Can you store Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink?
I recommend making it one drink at a time – I’m sure you could store for a few hours but I think anything longer than that it’s just not going to taste as good. The frozen strawberries will be soft and I’m not sure how the coconut milk with the juice would taste after more than a few hours.

copy cat pink drink

If you like this be sure to try our Copycat Starbucks Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino!

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How to Save Money on Valentine’s Gifts in 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Krissyar

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the time has come for couples to start thinking about what they should get for their partners by way of a gift. This can be very difficult for some and for a couple of reasons. First, many will have spent years buying gifts for their partners, which can then result in them finding it very challenging to think of something new. Second, as Valentine’s Day falls so close after Christmas, many will be on a very tight budget.

When it comes to the latter, there are ways you can save money on the cost of your Valentine’s gifts this year. Naturally, you want to be able to give your partner something special that they will love but at the same time you don’t want to spend more than you can afford and end up getting into debt. So, it is well worth looking at ways in which you can save money on your Valentine’s gift, and we will look at some of these in this article.

What You Can Do to Save Money

 

There are various steps you can take in order to save money when it comes to buying a Valentine’s gift for your loved one. One of the things you should do is head online in order to get the best deals, as you will find great gifts at knock-down prices online, which means you can save money right away. In addition, it makes it far easier for you to compare the cost of similar gifts, so you can get the best deal possible on the type of gift you want to buy for your partner.

 

Once you have found a suitable gift that you feel your partner will love, take some time to subscribe to the site and follow the retailer on social media before you purchase. Often, this will provide you with access to a special code or discount, which will then help to cut the cost of your purchase even further. This is also a great way to learn about new products or special promotions and sales, so you can also save money on future gifts.

 

Finally, do remember that you do not have to spend huge amounts of money in order to show your partner how much you care. Valentine’s Day is now about seeing who can spend the most on their partner, so don’t feel pressured to spend money you cannot afford. You can get gifts that are very affordable such as lingerie, clothing, accessories, and other lower cost items rather than having to splash out on solid gold jewelry or expensive trips away. By choosing sensibly and not going over the top, you will also be able to reduce the amount you spend this Valentine’s Day.

 

With plenty of options available, finding the right gift for your partner shouldn’t be a problem. And by going online to make your purchase, you can look forward to great value.

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2 Ingredient Keto Low Carb Pasta

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Krissyar

2 Ingredient Keto Pasta recipe – be sure to pin it! One thing that I’ve missed lately (being that it’s winter, and I need comfort food like my Keto Pizza Rolls) is pasta. We use it in homemade chicken noodle soup, with marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, so on. So if you are really craving pasta, you have to give this Keto 2 Ingredient Pasta recipe.

These pasta noodles need to be eaten immediately , so they can’t really be made a head of time. But they are pretty easy to make, and don’t take too long to cook, so give yourself about 25-30 minutes or so.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
1 egg yolk
optional: low carb marinara sauce

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350

In a saucepan melt the cheese and mix until smooth

Add the egg yolk and mix until completely combined

Pour onto parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment paper

Use a rolling pin, and roll over the covered ingredients until the desired thickness

Place in freezer for 10 minutes or until firm

Place on cookie sheet still covered and bake for approx 8-10 minutes

You know its done once it starts to brown

Remove, and let cool for a minute (to where its cool enough to peel back the paper)

Use a pizza cutter  to cut into strips

Eat immediately.

*If you do allow them to cool, drop them into boiling water for only a few seconds, and then immediately remove

Add your sauce or butter and ENJOY!

2 Ingredient Keto Low Carb Pasta

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg yolk

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan melt the cheese and mix until smooth
  2. Add the egg yolk and mix until completely combined
  3. Pour onto parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment paper
  4. Use a rolling pin, and roll over the covered ingredients until the desired thickness
  5. Place in freezer for 10 minutes or until firm
  6. Place on cookie sheet still covered and bake for approx 8-10 minutes
  7. You know its done once it starts to brown
  8. Remove, and let cool for a minute (to where its cool enough to peel back the paper)
  9. Use a pizza cutter  to cut into strips
  10. Eat immediately.
  11. *If you do allow them to cool, drop them into boiling water for only a few seconds, and then immediately remove
  12. Add your sauce or butter and ENJOY!

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