Chicken is definitely my favorite source of protein. It’s yummy, versatile, and generally inexpensive. The one downside is that pretty much every chicken recipe that looks good to me is loaded with carbs. Or, at least, every chicken recipe that shows up randomly on the newsfeeds of my social media accounts. Regardless, in my attempt …
Looking for low carb option for your family’s Saturday morning pancake breakfast? This recipe is light, very similar in texture to flour pancakes and freezes wonderfully. If you have family members who are resistant to the low carb lifestyle, these pancakes will convert them! While this is just a basic recipe for low carb pancakes, …
One of the hardest things to get used to on a low carb diet is doing without desserts. Luckily, you don’t have to, with a few substitutions you can enjoy even rich chocolate sweets that will satisfy your cravings. You don’t even have to make a giant cake that will either get tossed out if …
Comfort food doesn’t have to be full of carbs. This Low Carb Sausage and Spinach Casserole tastes like a delicious lasagna, but by skipping the noodles, you save all those unnecessary carbs. It’s not short on flavor, though! With sausage, spinach, peppers, onions and lots of cheese, your whole family will love it whether they’re …
Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are a light, low carb meal that you can make in a flash in the Instant Pot. Use the chicken filling for these wraps if you’re watching the carbs, or put them on sandwich buns for an equally delicious option. Even the kids love this healthy meal!
I don’t know why, but for some reason, I always end up accidentally overdoing it on the carbs during the winter. Maybe it’s all of the holidays. Maybe it’s my subconscious telling me that it’s time to hibernate. Who knows? But now that the weather has started getting warmer, and the sky has started getting …
I don’t know about you, but when winter arrives, I want to get under a big thick blanket and eat lots of carbs. Yikes! One of my favorite comfort foods is soup (of all kinds), so soup is a go-to dish for me when it’s cold outside. Instead of soups filled with starches and grains, …
This cauliflower and ground beef hash is an easy low carb dinner that you can fit in any night of the week. And, boy, does it fill you up! When my husband is low carbing, easy go-to meals are a must for those days when you’re just too busy to fuss over dinner. This is …
When you’re low carbing and all you can think about is pizza, you don’t have to miss out. This low carb pizza casserole is crustless but still packs a lot of flavor because it’s filled with your favorite toppings (and lots of cheese). You won’t even miss the pizza crust… Promise!
You’re craving that diner classic: a big, juicy BLT sandwich. But, alas, you’re watching your carbs, and you know that two slices of bread would throw off your diet for several days. Get your bacon, lettuce and tomato fix with a lower-carb alternative: a BLT wrap! These wraps use low-carb tortillas so you can enjoy …
You woke up a few minutes late, you’re starving, but you don’t have a lot of time for breakfast. And when you’re low carbing, grabbing something through the drive-thru is out the question. What can you throw together in just a few minutes that will fill you up for hours? A low carb breakfast burrito …
This Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry is a delicious low carb meal that the whole family will love. It takes less than 30 minutes to pull together, so it’s the perfect weeknight meal!
When I know I’m going to have a busy day, I turn to my crock pot. I can pile the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about my day playing with the kiddo, working and catching up on chores. So when my husband started low carbing, I knew I’d need to find some go-to …
Want to indulge in something sweet without ruining your low carb diet? You’re in luck! Plenty of desserts allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth without consuming loads of carbs that will only end up in disappointment on the scale in a few days. Try these low carb desserts to get your sweet fix!
Whether you’re watching your carbs or are just trying to eat a little less sugar, you’ll love this rich, decadent no-bake sugar-free peanut butter pie. It has all the flavor of a regular peanut butter cheesecake but without all the added carbs and sugar. Peanut butter pie is delicious, but it’s not exactly the healthiest …
Tired of the same old breakfast when you’re low carbing? You’re in luck! We’ve found 15 delicious and easy low carb breakfast ideas to keep you from getting bored with your morning meal.
Starting a new diet or lifestyle change can be extremely difficult, especially when it restricts what you can and can’t eat. The low carb diet (whether it’s Atkins, South Beach or some other variation) is no exception. As you start out on this adventure, it might seem a bit intimidating. But, don’t let the challenge …
You may have guessed by now that I’m a big fan of stuffed peppers. They’re filling, flavorful and taste even better as leftovers. But most stuffed pepper recipes include rice, and that’s a deal breaker on a low-carb diet. The good news is that they’re just as delicious without the rice. If you’re looking for …
My husband is still rocking the low-carb lifestyle while I’m struggling to keep up, but one thing that he says helps him stay on track is trying new and interesting recipes. I love cooking pork chops in the crock pot (they make for simple low carb meals), and last week, I thought I’d try making …
I love porkchops in the crock pot. They get so tender that they fall apart, and letting them simmer for hours injects a lot of flavor into the meat. Unfortunately, lots of crock pot recipes use cans of soup–cream of something or other– and those are not carb-friendly. These low carb crock pot pork chops …
Looking for a low-carb appetizer that’s a real crowd-pleaser? Try these low carb mozzarella sticks. They’re easy to make, and everyone at your party or get-together will love them, whether they’re watching their carbs or not! A few weeks ago, I scoured the web for low-carb appetizers to make for our friends’ Super Bowl party. …
Do you know what I miss the most when eating low carb? It isn’t the sweets, although I do miss some sugary treats. But I’m more of a savory foods person. I miss my favorite comfort foods, especially soup. I decided to make one of my favorites–stuffed pepper soup–a little more carb friendly, and …
I love a good Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Unfortunately, all that bread (warm, delicious bread…) isn’t very carb-friendly. The good news is that you can throw just about anything into an omelet for a low carb option. Here’s the low-down on how to make your own yummy, cheesy Philly cheesesteak omelet (and yes, it’s one word).
Since everyone is sharing their favorite appetizers this week in anticipation of the Super Bowl in a little less than two weeks, I thought I’d share one of our favorites. These turkey and sausage meatballs are wonderful–savory, plump, moist…and cheesy. Yep, there’s lots of cheddar packed into every bite. The best part is that they’re low …