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3-ingredient Peach and strawberry popsicles! (Vegan, Low-Carb, THM, Keto)

You asked for Peach, you got peach!!!

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This is a SUPER easy, and refreshing snack! Quick to make (disregard freezing time although that’s not very long)

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I use my Ninja Blender Super Versatile, and an all around great blender! This one has a nice lid that stays on with a pour spout to minimize splashing.

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Look at that texture!!! I am a MAJOR texture person, so believe me when I say texture matters!!!

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My Popsicle molds are from Walmart. (Which I linked there for you) You can even use plastic cups and Popsicle sticks.

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3-ingredient, Peach and Strawberry Popsicles (Vegan, Low-Carb, THM)

Prep Time5 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen peaches
  • 1 cup Strawberries
  • 1 cup Almond milk

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until smooth
  • Pour the smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze.
  • Take out of the freezer, and run warm water over the mold for a few seconds to get a popsicle out.

 

 

 

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Triple Berry Sauce! (Keto, Vegan, THM, Low-Carb)

So I took the recipe for slim belly jelly from the THM cookbook, and tweaked it a bit! You can’t get any better than this sauce that can be pour over just about any dessert, or even used as a jelly when it’s cooled! It’s Keto, Vegan, THM, and LOW-CARB!!!

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I used all frozen berries but you can use fresh, or a mixture of both!

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We freeze fresh fruit throughout the summer so we have plenty for smoothies and sauces during the winter!!

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This is a really good mix-in for plain yogurt which I also make homemade! It’s a fantastic source of PROBIOTICS, and if I can be real here…it keeps things flowing!

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The Xanthan Gum is used for a thickener and is pretty easy to find, but if you don’t have any you can click on the link. Amazon has many options!

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Man I’m starting to get hungry just looking at these pictures!! Wait till you see it on top of the THM cheesecake I made! Like WOW!!!

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Trust me when I say you GOTTA TRY THIS!!!

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Triple Berry Sauce!

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Topping
Cuisine: American
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 4 doonks Stevia
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthem Gum

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in a blender (Except Xanthem Gum) and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Turn down to a simmer and slowly whisk in the Xanthem Gum.
  • You can eat it while its warm or put it in the refrigerator to chill. I prefer it warm, and it can be reheated once refrigerated.
  • Eat over Cheesecake, yogurt, or brownies, or whatever you want! Can be used as a jelly too when chilled and sets up.

 

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Zucchini and Beef Dip (Keto, THM, Low-Carb)

  1. So I’ve hinted about this recipe in my insta stories and here it FINALLY IS!!! This recipe is SO versatile! It can be a dip, a soup, a pour-over for noodles/zoodles/rice/quinoa/etc. or anything else your brilliant minds can come up with! (I linked the healthy noodles we get from Wal-mart, or you can purchase them through the noodle link. I also linked the zoodle maker we use)

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You don’t have to chop the onions this small, I just did so they would cook faster.

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Same with the zucchini. I quartered it to help it cook faster. If you want bigger slices, or don’t mind if it takes longer to cook, go ahead and leave it in rounds.

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While you let the dip simmer, you can prepare your Joseph’s Lavish Bread I only use half of a lavish bread, so I don’t overdo it on the carbs. Also its plenty for one person, but if you wanna down the whole thing…GO FOR IT! No judgement here!

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Also, this is all done in ONE POT! That’s right! You read right! As a person that doesn’t exactly enjoy dishes, this is SUPER IDEAL! ( I linked a cool pot if you don’t have a nice one)

 

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Zucchini and Beef Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1.5 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 medium Zucchini (Chopped)
  • 1 small onion (Chopped)
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp tumeric
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (Green can)
  • 1.5 tsp Gelatin (Optional)
  • 1 pinch Thyme
  • 1 small handful Fresh Cilantro
  • salt and pepper (To taste)
  • Shredded Cheese to top (Optional)
  • 1 Joseph's lavish bread (For dipping)

Instructions

  • Cook your burger to your desired crispness.
  • While that's cooking, chop your onion and zucchini. (I sliced the zucchini into little circles, and then quartered them so they would cook faster.)
  • When your burger is done, add the zucchini and onion and cook until tender. (Putting a lid on your pot will help steam the veggies and get done faster.)
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the Joseph's bread (unless you aren't using gelatin. I used it to help it thicken) and let it cook until it thickens up to desired thickness. (We used it as a dip so we wanted it thicker. If you want it as a soup, or pour over for noodles/rice/zoodles/etc. then it doesn't have to be as thick)
  • Butter the Lavish bread and score into chip shapes. Bake in the oven (350F) on a cookie sheet until desired brownness.
  • Dip and enjoy!!!

 

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Strawberry, Peach Kombucha!!!

I Love me some good Kombucha!! I’ve experimented with numerous fruit flavors, and this is my absolute Favorite!! My mom, my aunt, my cousin, my big sis…you get the point. They all LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this kind!

IMG_5813.JPGI use Bromley Tea Bags They are a good black tea, and an added bonus is they are decaffeinated!! So if you’re one of those people that has to worry about caffeine past a certain hour, WORRY NO MORE!! Also let’s talk about this Pure Leaf Peach Tea It has the BEST peach flavor! Like when it’s steeping, our whole kitchen smells like peach!! ( Seriously the BEST Peach tea we’ve found, so I linked it for you!)

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When I say you need a Glass measuring cup in my recipe, this is what I’m talking about right here!

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DO NOT forget the Wooden spoon You don’t want to kill your scoby!!

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If it sinks to the bottom of your Jar, that’s totally OK!! It should float to the top after a little while.

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I use frozen strawberries which is A OK! It won’t hurt your scoby at all.

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As you can see this jar seals. So you need to burp it (open the lid) every day or every other day to let the built up air out.

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I just buy Synergy Kombucha drink it, and save the bottles to put my homemade Kombucha in!! Win, win there! If you just want to buy them off of amazon, then you can click on this link and it will take you to some pretty cool glass bottles they have.

 

 

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Strawberry, Peach Kombucha!

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Author: admin

Ingredients

Ingredients for Kombucha

  • 1 Scoby
  • 2 cups Water (For Tea)
  • 2 Black Tea Bags
  • 1 Peach Tea Bag
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 4-5 Strawberries
  • 5-6 cups Water (To fill Jar)

Tools you'll need for 1st fermentation

  • 1/2 gal. Glass Jar
  • 1 Coffee filter
  • 1 Rubber Band
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Glass measuring cup

Tools for 2nd fermentatioin

  • 1/2` gal. Glass Jar that seals good

Instructions

  • Boil 2 Cups of water and pour into your glass measuring cup. Add all 3 tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Put the 1/2 cup of sugar in your glass half gallon jar, and add the tea. (Remove tea bags first) Stir to dissolve the sugar. (Check Notes on why you shouldn't use metal)
  • Slowly add cool water while mixing continuously. Leave enough room for the Scoby.
  • Add the Scoby and top off with cool water.
  • Put the coffee filter on with the rubber band to hold it and let it sit for 10-14 days to ferment.
  • After its done the first fermentation, save out a cup of the kombucha and the scoby, and pour (straining) the rest into your other glass jar. Add the strawberries, seal, and let sit for 5-10 days. (Read Notes)
  • Strain into glass bottles and refrigerate!
  • Take the set aside scoby and kombucha and make another batch! I keep 2 batches going continuously so I have 1 in 1st fermentation, and 1 in 2nd fermentation. This way I don't have any waiting time in between batches.

Notes

*This is a recipe for half a gallon of Kombucha. So if you want to make more or less, just adjust the recipe accordingly!
*The amount of time you let it sit all depends on your personal taste. I let the 1st and 2nd fermentation sit for 2 weeks each because I like it to have more of a bite and not be super sweet.
*Never use metal!! I repeat NEVER use metal. It will kill your Kombucha or just make it mold. This is why you use a wooden spoon. I do use a metal strainer but the contact is brief enough that it doesn't hurt anything. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Low-carb, Paleo, Keto, THM Lemon Bars!!

Ok, so I am a fan of lemon if you can’t already tell from my last post Peppermint, Lemon Tea

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Since it’s spring, a LOT of people have head stuff going on!! Sinus junk and whatnot. Anyways, if you are one of those victims of spring…I suggest you check that tea out! Now, on to this lovely new recipe full of spring goodness!

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I made a Simple Simon crust from the THM book. Trust me when I say the name says it all!! 3 ingredients, and SUPER FAST to throw together! I used Bob’s Red Mill Coconut I love when there are brands you can trust to be truly good ingredients! For Coconut oil…we get serious. We get the big tub from Sam’s Club! (Linked here)

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Since all my friends in Arizona just had Citrus Season, you all can make this pronto!! I heard it was an abundant year too. I’ve always been a fan of all things lemon. Be it a lemon tart, lemon-head, (No I don’t eat those anymore) lemon drops, or even lemon cake. Making myself hungry over here.

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So I just noticed something, and I’m wondering if anybody else has noticed yet. In my pictures, the utensils are always on the left hand side. Yup I’m lefthanded and proud of it! Any fellow lefties out there??

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The lemons on top were my mom’s idea. She’s always got the best ideas! It’s amazing how a little detail can really enhance a picture.

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Another little detail, also my mom’s fantastic idea! When taking pictures a lot of times you forget about the little, but important things. That’s what your mom is for. Also just a side note, this tastes AHHMAZING with my Quick, Easy, Keto, Low-Carb Cool Whip (BONUS) on top! Trust me on this. It mellows out the lemon slightly but isn’t overpowering.

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Low carb, Paleo Lemon Bars

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 people
Author: admin

Ingredients

Lemon topping

  • 3 lemons
  • 3-4 tbsp pyure (Or preferred sweetener)
  • 2 tsp gelatin (If you want a more jello like texture add more)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp xanthem gum (If you don't have this just add extra gelatin)
  • 1 cup water

Crust

  • 1&1/3 cup Coconut (ground)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pyure

Instructions

  • Grind your coconut in your blender or food processer till it's like a flour.
  • Mix in the pyure.
  • Melt your coconut oil and mix with your dry coconut mixture.
  • Press firmly into a 8x8 and chill while you make the topping.
  • Juice 3 lemons (Or less if you want a milder lemon flavor) Strain into a bowl and set aside.
  • Mix your pyure, gelatin, salt,  and, xanthem gum in a small bowl.
  • Put the water into a medium sauce pan and slowly whisk in the dry mixture.
  • Turn the burner to medium heat and stir frequently until it comes to a boil. Then remove from the stove and whisk in the lemon juice. 
  • Refrigerate to until set up.
  • Remove the lemon mixture from the fridge and press through a strainer with a fork. Then pour over the coconut crust and put back into the refrigerator to firm up.
  • Enjoy!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Peppermint, Lemon Tea (Paleo, and THM)

So last week I could feel something coming on in my head/ sinus. It helped me to concoct this recipe.

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We get the double pack of honey from Sam’s Club

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I dried my own Peppermint leaves last year and put them in a big Ziploc bag

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Peppermint Lemon Tea

This is great if you are fighting a cold or feel something yucky coming on ya! Lemon for your Vitamin C, peppertmint for clearing your sinus', and honey has nutrients PLUS anitoxidents. (And a boatload of other benefits)
Prep Time10 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Person
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 Small handful Dried Peppermint leaves (Or a mint tea bag)
  • 1-2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2-1 lemon

Instructions

  • Boil your water for your tea and soak the leaves or mint tea bag for 10 minutes, unless you want a milder mint flavor.
  • Add the desired amount of lemon (I used a whole lemon and it was pretty pucker worthy but it was still definitely drinkable. It's all in your preference)
  • Add desired amount of honey to sweeten, and DRINK UP!!!

 

 

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Healthy Maple Spice Cookies!!

Maple Syrup season just finished up here in Pennsylvania! I LOVE syrup season!! I help my friends at the Shumake Sugar Shack collect, boil, and do the maple tour. It’s a lot of fun with friends and watching people wipe out in the mud. Haha

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Anyways, during the tour I helped my buddy Dom make these delicious Maple spice cookies. The only problem was they are LOADED with sugar! So I decided the remake them with the good stuff.

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By good, I don’t just mean healthy, benefiting ingredients. I mean REAL maple syrup. Not this fake junk you get from the store that’s full of unhealthy ingredients!

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Would ya look at those beauties! 

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Just wait for this next texture picture I’m gonna show you cuz, WOW!

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Just one more picture, Promise! I’m just So Happy with how these turned out! It was a BIG with my recipe testers. Which included my friends at the Shumake Sugar Shack!

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You should definitely make them…like right now!

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Healthy Maple Spice Cookies

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Real Maple Syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 4-1/4 cup Spelt flour
  • 2-1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • maple sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  • Preaheat oven to 350. Put parchment paper on 2 cookie sheets.
  • Cream the butter and maple syrup until well mixed.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture slowly, mixing well after you add each time. The dough should be slightly sticky, but not too much.
  • Roll the dough into little 1-1/2 inch balls and dip into the maple sugar if using. 
  • Place the balls on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart as they do spread out some.
  • Bake for 11 minutes. DO NOT overbake! Spelt flour is a drier flour so you don't want to overbake. You want these cookies to be nice and moist!! I even baked some for 10 minutes and they turned out good too.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack, or just pop a nice warm one in your mouth and enjoy!!

Notes

If you want a more mapley flavor I would suggest adding a Teaspoon of Maple Extract.

 

 

 

 

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Quick, Easy, Keto, Low-Carb Cool Whip (BONUS)

Cuisine: American So, on my last post Quick, Healthy, 4-ingredient Chocolate Pancakes! (Keto, THM, Low Carb, Grain free) I said to be looking for this post for a very good reason!

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The reason is because, this is what you add in between 2 of your leftover Chocolate pancakes. Then VIOLA! You have a whoopie pie!!!

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Now I put mine in the freezer to firm it up a little bit. Maybe 30 minutes or so. So really I guess it was kind’ve like an ice cream sandwich...which is still a win.

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I mean, who doesn’t like whoopie pies?? Right?? Or ice cream sandwiches!!

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Ice cream sandwich or whoopie pie, whatever you wanna call! It’s worth making and sinking your teeth into right??

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Homemade Cool Whip

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Pyure

Instructions

  • Pour the heavy whipping cream in a big bowl so you have plenty of room to whip it up.
  • Add the vanilla and sweetener.
  • Blend with a stand mixer until stiff and forms stiff peaks when you pull mixers out.
  • You can adjust the sweetener to your liking. (We don't need it very sweet)

 

 

 

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Quick, Healthy, 4-ingredient Chocolate Pancakes! (Keto, THM, Low Carb, Grain free)

Chocolate Pancakes?? YeS pLeAsE!!!

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Would ya just look at those?? I know, I know, the lighting isn’t the greatest. Please give me a little slack since I’m just starting with this food photography thing. Thanks in advance! Love ya’s!

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This is the Chocolate protein powder I used. It’s optional, but I wanted to add extra protein, and it kinda sorta makes the pancakes taste like hot chocolate so…

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When I poured the batter onto the pan, it looked like chocolate pudding. It was at that point I knew they were gonna be delicious!

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Also, little disclaimer, I didn’t add any sweetener. They really don’t need any unless dark chocolate isn’t something you purposely eat,  or enjoy a lot hehe. (85% Moser Roth bars coming in clutch again.) Check out my last post to see what I mean. Healthy, Low Carb, Flourless, Super quick, 7-ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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For texture peeps like me out there, would ya look at that!! Also, be looking for my next blog post about how these delicious pancakes, can also become a delicious dessert!

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Chocolate Pancakes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs Seperated
  • 2 85% Moser Roth Chocolate bars
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
  • 2-3 tbsp Almond Milk For wetness
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil For cooking

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a small sauce pan with water in it. (Or just use the good ole microwave!)
  • Separate the egg yolks and whites into 2 separate bowls.
  • Add the chocolate protein powder to the egg yolks and however much almond milk you want, and mix.
  • Warm your coconut oil in the pan on med-low heat.
  • Beat the egg whites till stiff peaks form.
  • Add the melted Chocolate to the egg yolk mixture.
  • Mix the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture
  • Pour batter onto the heated pan and let cook till you see the bubbles, then flip.
  • Cook for a minute or so on the other side and serve!

Notes

*If you don't have the Moser Roth Chocolate, you can just use 2 oz. of chocolate.
*1 scoop of protein powder is about 3 tablespoons.
*The Almond milk is just for wetness, so if you want a thinner batter add more. My batter was pretty thick.

 

 

 

 

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Low Carb, THM, Keto, Flourless, Super quick, 7-ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Chocolate Chip cookies are always winning AmIrIgHt or Am I right??

So, yesterday I was looking for a way to use up a bunch of egg yolks I had leftover from a recipe I’d made the previous week. I looked online, and found Shinee’s egg yolk cookies. I haven’t tried hers, but I’m sure they’re Amazing! So, needless to say, I healthified them.

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I’m a huge fan of low ingredient recipes, so this was a win, win in my book. Used up all my egg yolks, and only 7-ingredients.

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I am a HUUUUGGGEEE Chocolate fan!! Especially when it comes to dark chocolate. We get these  85% Moser Roth Bars, they really hit the spot when you need a chocolate fix. They also make great chocolate chunks for cookies and other baked goods!

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Would you just look at that delicious goodness?!

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See what I mean about the no spreading thing??

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That texture tho…MMMmmm. Believe me, I am a texture aficionado. So if these weren’t up to par…they wouldn’t be sitting here waiting for you to make them. 

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Fast 7- ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies (Low Carb & Keto)


Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Softened butter
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp Pyure (sweetener)
  • 2 & 1/2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Arrowroot Powder
  • 1 & 1/2 Bars 85% Moser Roth Chocolate (Chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (177C)
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a stand mixer and beat the butter and sweetener till fluffy. Add the egg yolk mixture and continue mixing until well combined. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and arrowroot powder. Mix until just combined. Add chopped chocolate and mix in gently.
  • Use cookie scoop (I used large, but if you like little bite sized cookies use a small) and place on a cookie sheet. These don't spread, so you can fit 12 easily on a pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, or if you like 'em a little crispy, bake for 11 minutes like I did.
  • Sit down with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk and enjoy a few while they're warm, and fresh outta the oven! Enjoy!!!

 

 

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