Showing posts with label sweets. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

2-Minute Cinnamon Swirl Mug Muffin (Paleo, Low Carb)

2-Minute Cinnamon Swirl Mug Muffin (Paleo, Low Carb)


  2               tbsp  Coconut flour
  1               tbsp  Flax Seed Meal -- golden
     1/4           tsp  baking powder
  1              pinch  Sea salt
  1              large  Egg
  2               tbsp  coconut oil -- melted
  2               tbsp  Erythritol (or any granular sweetener of choice)
     1/2          tbsp  Cinnamon

NOTE:  I ONLY use Ceylon Cinnamon, it's a more floral flavor and it's the ONLY one that has seen as effective for helping to control blood sugars.  I use this one.

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT  WHOLESOME YUM
  "This quick 2-minute cinnamon swirl mug muffin is light, moist, and fluffy. Paleo, low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free, and nut-free."


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 212 Calories; 19g Fat (75.7% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 106mg Cholesterol; 173mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.



Monday, August 14, 2017

5-Minute Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Balls

5-Minute Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Balls

Makes 10


INGREDIENTS"
     1/2           cup  almond butter
  1                tsp  cinnamon
  3               Tbsp  coconut flour
  3               Tbsp  coconut milk
  3               Tbsp  xylitol.
  15             drops  vanilla liquid stevia  If desired -- sub 2 Tbsp xylitol instead.)
     1/2           tsp  vanilla extract
     1/4           tsp  salt -- (optional but really adds a lot! - I recommend Real Salt)
                        Topping
  3               Tbsp  xylitol (or other preferred granulated sweetener)
  1 1/2            tsp  cinnamon

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT WHOLE NEW MOM

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 103 Calories; 9g Fat (72.8% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 7mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.



Saturday, August 5, 2017

LEMON ALMOND SHORTBREAD COOKIES (LC & GF)

 LEMON ALMOND SHORTBREAD COOKIES (LC & GF)
  "A versatile dough that makes beautiful shortbread cookies, or the perfect crust for a summer fruit tart or lemon meringue pie!  These are so LCHF, they qualify as a fat bomb!"
16 cookies



COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT I BREATHE I'M HUNGRY


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 395 Calories; 42g Fat (94.1% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 93mg Cholesterol; 351mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Fruit; 7 Fat.




Friday, August 4, 2017

Chocolate Walnut Keto Fudge

Chocolate Walnut Keto Fudge

12 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  120                g  butter -- softened
  120                g  cream cheese -- softened
  3               tbsp  cocoa powder -- dark
  2               tbsp  granulated sweetener of choice or more -- to your taste
  1                tsp  vanilla
  40                 g  chopped walnuts


COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT DITCH THE CARBS:


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 131 Calories; 14g Fat (90.0% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 33mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat.



Thursday, August 3, 2017

Low Carb Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

 Low Carb Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
15 cookies - nutritional information is for 1 cookie

INGREDIENTSl
     3/4           cup  coconut flour
     1/2           cup  coconut oil
  3        tablespoons  butter -- salted
  4              large  eggs
  2          teaspoons  vanilla
     1/4      teaspoon  salt
  8        tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
     1/2           cup  Splenda
  1 1/2      teaspoons  chili powder
  2 1/2      teaspoons  cinnamon
     1/2      teaspoon  cayenne pepper


COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT RULED.ME:


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 143 Calories; 12g Fat (73.5% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 63mg Cholesterol; 95mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat.




Chocolate-Bourbon Truffles

Chocolate-Bourbon Truffles

16 Servings

INGREDIENTS:
  8             ounces  bittersweet chocolate
     3/4           cup  heavy cream
  1              Pinch  salt
  2              drops  vanilla extract
  1         tablespoon  bourbon
                        Cocoa powder
     1/2           cup  pecans -- toasted and crushed (or hazelnuts)

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES, COOKING.

Description:
  "The perfect hedonist dessert is one chocolate truffle, followed by one more. Though these look fancy, they’re actually quite simple to prepare."

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 137 Calories; 14g Fat (82.3% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 15mg Cholesterol; 15mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 Fat.


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

SALTED CARAMEL CUSTARD (LOW CARB)

 SALTED CARAMEL CUSTARD (LOW CARB)__

serves 2

INGREDIENTS:
                        For the custard:
  2                     eggs
  2                 oz  cream cheese -- softened Coupons
  1                cup  water
  1 1/2           Tbsp  granulated sugar substitute (splenda -- ideal, swerve, etc.)
  1 1/2            tsp  caramel extract
                        For the caramel sauce:
  2               Tbsp  butter -- salted
  2               Tbsp  granulated sugar substitute
     1/4           tsp  caramel extract -- (or to taste)



COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT I BREATHE I'M HUNGRY:
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 275 Calories; 26g Fat (85.9% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 274mg Cholesterol; 274mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : Nutrition counts for the artifical sweetener are not included, as your favorite may not have the same count as mine.



Friday, July 28, 2017

Cannoli Cream Parfaits

Cannoli Cream Parfaits

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
  1                cup  heavy cream
     1/3           cup  splenda
     1/4      teaspoon  almond extract
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract -- no sugar added
     1/3           cup  whole milk ricotta cheese
                        Chocolate Chips (or chunks) recipe here

RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT FOODNETWORK.COM


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 294 Calories; 30g Fat (88.2% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 97mg Cholesterol; 42mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 6 Fat.




Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Low-Carb Skillet Brownie For Two Recipe (Pazooki copycat)

                   
 Low-Carb Skillet Brownie For Two Recipe

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:


  5        tablespoons  almond flour
  3        tablespoons  cocoa powder
  3        tablespoons  Swerve Sweetener or other granulated erythritol
  1           teaspoon  baking powder
  3        tablespoons  water
  2        tablespoons  melted butter
  1              large  egg
     1/4      teaspoon  vanilla extract
  1         tablespoon  sugar-free chocolate chips -- optional

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS FROM SHE KNOWS


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 272 Calories; 24g Fat (76.4% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 137mg Cholesterol; 398mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.



Monday, July 17, 2017

Low Carb Almond Cookies

Low Carb Almond Cookies_

Makes 16 cookies

INGREDIENTS:


  2               cups  almond meal -- FLOUR
     1/2           cup  Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
     1/2           cup  butter -- softened
     1/2      teaspoon  salt -- omit if using salted butter
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract
  1           teaspoon  almond extract
  1                     egg -- optional

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT ALLRECIPES.COM


Source:

NOTE:  First batch, I ran out of vanilla, so I used all almond extract.  Next time, I'm going to try using all vanilla and a bit of lemon juice.  Or maybe all almond and add some chopped almonds...or...(Ellen)
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 127 Calories; 9g Fat (62.7% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 131mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Key Lime Pie Filling (one serving snack)

Key Lime Pie Filling (one serving snack)

Serves 1


  1              ounce  cream cheese
  1           teaspoon  lime juice
  1            package  truvia -- or other artificial sweetener
  3        tablespoons  whipped cream

soften the cream cheese enough to stir

stir in all the other ingredients

cool, or eat the way it is!

Source:
me!

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 178 Calories; 18g Fat (90.2% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 92mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 1/2 Fat.




Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Raspberry Cream Crepes

Raspberry Cream Crepes


Serving Size  : 2  

INGREDIENTS

  Crepes

  2                oz.  Cream Cheese
  2                     Eggs
  2               tbsp  Erythritol
  1              Pinch  salt
  1               Dash  Cinnamon

Filling

     3/4           cup  whole milk ricotta cheese
  3                oz.  raspberries -- fresh or frozen

Toppings (optional)

                        Whipped Cream
                        Sugar-free Maple Syrup

RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT BEAUTY AND THE FOODIE



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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 354 Calories; 27g Fat (68.5% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 290mg Cholesterol; 298mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat.




Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Low Carb Almond Flour Biscotti

Low Carb Almond Flour Biscotti


Serving Size  : 12  


Ingredients:

  2               cups  Almond meal
     1/4           cup  Erythritol (or any granular sweetener*)
  1                tsp  baking powder
  2              large  eggs -- beaten
  2               tbsp  coconut oil -- melted
  1                tsp  Almond extract

RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT WHOLESOME YUM

Description:
  "This paleo, low carb biscotti recipe is prepared with almond flour. Now sugar-free, gluten-free biscotti can be made easy with only 6 ingredients!"

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 126 Calories; 7g Fat (49.3% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 54mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0


Mocha Chip Biscotti

 Mocha Chip Biscotti

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 14    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Biscotti
  2               cups  almond meal
     1/3           cup  Swerve Sweetener
  2               tbsp  cocoa powder
  1 1/2           tbsp  instant coffee
  1                tsp  baking powder
     1/4           tsp  salt
     1/4           cup  melted butter
  1              large  egg
  1               tbsp  heavy whipping cream
  1                tsp  vanilla extract
     1/3           cup  semisweet chocolate chip
                        Topping
  3             ounces  dark chocolate -- chopped
  1                tsp  butter
     1/4           cup  hazelnuts -- finely chopped

RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS FROM ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 188 Calories; 13g Fat (56.1% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 26mg Cholesterol; 117mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : The original recipe called for sugar-free chocolate and chocolate chips.  I have not yet found the nutritional information, so if you use sugar free, you'll have fewer carbs.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Flourless, Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Flourless, Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes 24 cookies
Serving Size = 1 cookie

Ingredients:
  1              large  egg
  1                cup  granular Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener (or use Splenda or another sweetener of your choice)
  1               tsp.  baking powder
     1/2          tsp.  vanilla extract
  1                cup  peanut butter -- no sugar added
  1               tsp.  water
     1/3           cup  chopped peanuts -- optional
FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 79 Calories; 7g Fat (71.6% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol; 74mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.



Monday, July 10, 2017

MUDDY BUDDY TRAIL MIX



                          MUDDY BUDDY TRAIL MIX

24 servings

INGREDIENTS:
  7                 oz  dark chocolate -- 85% or 90% chocolate
  1               tbsp  butter
     1/2           cup  peanut butter, natural -- no sugar added
  1                tsp  vanilla
     1/2           cup  artificial sweetener
     3/4           cup  almonds -- walnuts, pecans, and peanuts (or 3 cups of the nuts of your choice)
  3               cups  coconut flakes
                        Coating:
     1/2           cup  artificial sweetener
  2        tablespoons  peanut flour, lowfat -- optional

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 150 Calories; 11g Fat (62.9% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 50mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.




Chocolate Zucchini Protein Cookies

Chocolate Zucchini Protein Cookies

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 10  

Ingredients:
     1/2           cup  zucchini -- puree
  1               tbsp  cocoa powder
  1                cup  white beans -- (150 grams)
     1/4           cup  egg whites
  2             scoops  eas Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate -- (2 single serve EAS® protein powder packets)
     1/2           tsp  vanilla
  1                tsp  mint
  1                tsp  baking powder

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 90 Calories; 1g Fat (4.9% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol; 78mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.



Saturday, July 8, 2017

Double Chocolate Almond Low Carb Mug Cake

                   


                Double Chocolate Almond Low Carb Mug Cake

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 1  

Ingredients:

  2        tablespoons  Unsweetened cocoa powder
  1         tablespoon  almond meal
  1 1/2             T.  sweetener of your choice
  1         tablespoon  almond milk, unsweetened
  1 1/2    tablespoons  semisweet chocolate chips
  1                     egg
     1/4          tsp.  Almond extract
  1 1/2    tablespoons  Coconut oil
     1/4          tsp.  Baking soda
                        Optional: almonds

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT GLUE STICKS & GUMDROPS

Description:
  "This single-serving Double Chocolate Almond Low Carb Mug Cake is the perfect size to satisfy your craving for sweets without ruining your low carb eating plan."

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 389 Calories; 33g Fat (70.6% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 212mg Cholesterol; 397mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : You can leave out the chocolate chips or use sugar free chocolate chips to lower carb count and calories.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Delicious & Simple Chocolate Mousse

Delicious & Simple Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-free)



Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                cup  canned coconut cream
  3               tbsp  dutch-process cocoa powder
                        ½ tsp cinnamon
  6              drops  liquid stevia -- (6 to 12)
                        shredded (or flaked) coconut for garnish
   FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE:

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 153 Calories; 14g Fat (75.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat.