Keto-Friendly Chocolate Brownies

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Krissyar

OK so for the most part I try not to partake in any additional sweets, or flours of any kind. Even though on the weekends I go a little crazy with some keto dessert recipes. I keep them very limited (ok, I try to) because I feel like my body responds better to a strict Keto diet. But sometimes you just want a treat – and these keto-friendly brownies are just the thing! I would recommend some whipped cream to add for moistness, and maybe even some heavy whipping cream to be added to the recipe. This was my first time making them, and I’m sure I’ll play around with it a bit more before it’s just right.

Ingredients

3/4 cup almond flour
1/2 cup stevia or other sugar substitute
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup 90% dark chocolate
Optional: Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, stevia, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine

In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, eggs and vanilla

Add the butter mixture to the almond flour mixture and stir.

Stir in the dark chocolate – put batter in an 8×8 greased pan

Cook for approximately 30 minutes

Allow the brownies to cool for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

Top with whipped cream, strawberries, or a keto-friendly icing. And enjoy

Per serving (1 brownie)

calories 191
total fat: 17.2
carbs 5.5
(fiber 2.6)
net carbs 2.9
protein 3.2

Keto Brownies

 

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Keto Smothered Chicken Recipe

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Krissyar

Chicken is a staple in the Keto diet just like kiss my keto. However after awhile grilled or baked chicken can get to be a little, well drab. (Not to mention if you are like me and you take leftover dinner for lunch the next day, it can be pretty dry). I am constantly experimenting with different ways to keep the chicken moist – and of course delicious. I love salsa chicken, or bbq chicken, or spicy chicken, any chicken that is seasoned with taco or fajita seasoning (I’ll be posting some of those later this month) but this Keto smothered chicken is a bit of a winter comfort food for me – and since it’s Keto/Low Carb I wanted to share.

If you have family or friends that are non-Keto, you can even add a little pasta (and just some veggies for you – I like cutting up my chicken and mixing it up with some green beans). This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to throw together, and then it bakes for about 30 minutes, so it’s rather simple dish that can be thrown together quickly (think kids ball games, practices, etc) and it’s delicious, so its a win/win!

I have made this Keto Smothered Chicken before when I didn’t have Parmesan cheese and just mozzarella, it works in  a bind, but the parm makes it taste better in my opinion.

So here’s what you’ll need: chicken breast, sour cream, garlic powder, seasoned salt , pepper and salt, Parmesan cheese and a nice baking dish.

Preheat oven to 375 F

Coat a 9-13 in baking dish with a non-stick spray (I use virgin olive oil or coconut spray)

In a mixing bowl mix your sour cream, the garlic powder , seasoned salt, pepper and about 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese well (make sure the cheese is mixed well, sometimes it will clump)

salt and pepper your chicken and place in a hot skillet, browning both sides (should only take about 2 minutes per side once the skillet is hot)

Place your browned chicken in the baking pan evenly, making sure they do not overlap

Spread your mixture on top of the chicken , and then sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top

Bakes in the oven 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked

Enjoy!

Keto Smothered Chicken

Keto Smothered Recipe

This Keto Smothered Chicken is a delicious low carb dish that your non-keto family and friends will love as well. Super simple and bakes in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • salt & pepper for seasoning the chicken breast

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F
  2. Coat a 9-13 in baking dish with a non-stick spray (I use virgin olive oil or coconut spray)
  3. In a mixing bowl mix your sour cream, the garlic powder , seasoned salt, pepper and about 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese well (make sure the cheese is mixed well, sometimes it will clump)
  4. salt and pepper your chicken and place in a hot skillet, browning both sides (should only take about 2 minutes per side once the skillet is hot)
  5. Place your browned chicken in the baking pan evenly, making sure they do not overlap
  6. Spread your mixture on top of the chicken , and then sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top
  7. Bakes in the oven 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked
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Keto Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Krissyar

If you are worried about missing out on those delicious Girl Scout Cookies – look no further! This Keto Thin Mint cookies  recipe is DELICIOUS!
I think its crazy that the Girl Scouts start selling their amazing cookies right when every once is making their new years resolutions and starting diets. I always felt like I was missing out, or that I had to buy a box or two to put in the freezer just so there were there just in case. But not any longer.  There are so many options for alternatives for your favorite Girl Scout Cookie and this is definitely a favorite!

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Combine all ingredients except the last three ingredients in a bowl.

Stir to form a dough. Freeze your dough for about 5-10 minutes as it makes it much easier to roll out and cut. Once frozen roll out, cut dough into circles with a cookie cutter or small jar lid.  I found the shape of a champagne glass turned upside down was perfect.

Bake 7 minutes. As they cool they will firm up.

While you make the chocolate coating freeze the cookies so the chocolate will stick well. For the coating, add in come coconut oil and carefully melt the chocolate chips. The coconut oil makes the chocolate much smoother and easier to coat. Once melted stir in the peppermint extract. Dip cookies in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined plate, and freeze.

keto thin mint cookies

Can you freeze keto thin mint cookies?
I stored these in the freezer once done for the classic crispiness of Thin Mints!

keto thin mint cookies

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Keto Cheesy Bread

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Krissyar

If you are like many others I know, you have jumped on the Keto diet bandwagon for your new years resolution. The Keto Diet has worked wonders for a lot of people, and can actually be an enjoyable way of eating. You have a lot more options when on the go, and for the most part you don’t feel like you are missing out on some of your favorites. Like for example, pizza or cheese/garlic bread -and this wonderful Keto cheesy bread recipe.

keto cheesy bread with marinara

When I did the whole low calorie diet, I would have to starve myself all day to just have 2 slices of pizza or garlic bread – but with Keto, there are so many alternatives to your favorites, you don’t even feel like you are on a ‘diet’. Its a new way of life!

The Keto cheesy bread is one of my favorites when you are craving some of your old favorites – it definitely hits the spot, and helps ease your cravings – and the best part? It’s not hard to make!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Yo Mama’s Marinara for dipping

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl together until well incorporated.

  • Flatten out your mixture on the parchment paper shaped like a pizza crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, and then switch the oven to broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden brownketo cheesy bread step 3
  • Slice and enjoy! You can also garnish it with a little bit of red pepper, parsley flakes or Italian seasoning.

    Can you freeze Keto Cheesy Bread?
    To be honest- I don’t know! We never have any left over. I’m sure that you could, but I don’t believe it’s going to taste as good as fresh.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Krissyar

This cheesy potato casserole is the perfect side dish for the holidays. You may have heard this particular recipe be called ‘funeral potatoes’, or ‘potluck potatoes’ but no matter what you call them, everyone agrees they are ridiculously delicious!

Ingredients: 

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted 
  • 2 cups sour cream 
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 24 ounces frozen diced hash browns (cubes, not shreds), thawed 

Topping: 

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted 
  • 3 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed 

If you want more natural, organic ingredients (I know some of you don’t like cream of chicken soup in a can, etc) you can try these alternatives:

Organic butter

Organic sour cream (I would not recommend swapping the sour cream for Greek yogurt)

10 ounces of homemade cream of chicken soup concentrate instead of canned. Here is one recipe I like.

Organic onion powder

Organic cheese

 

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and onion powder. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and thawed diced hash browns.

Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch glass baking dish greased with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ½ cup of melted butter and crushed corn flakes. Stir until the corn flakes are coated in the butter. Spoon the corn flake mixture over the casserole.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown around the edges. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Can I freeze Cheesy Potato Casserole?
Yes you can. Just don’t put the corn flakes on top before freezing.

Cheesy Potato Casserole Makes 12 servings 

 Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes 

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