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Sugar-Free Candied Pecans
Here’s a very easy and delicious holiday treat to take along to those parties to treat yourself and avoid temptations. Check out our girl, Tiff’s original post. Follow her on Facebook for some great recipes and keto lifestyle tips.
This sweet treat is perfect for the holidays and can easily be incorporated as a topping for other keto dessert recipes. SCORE!
If your sweet tooth goes beyond the holiday season and must be kept in check year-round, this recipe will be the perfect remedy. It is high in healthy fats and extremely low in carbs. It delivers that sweet/savory flavor with a nice roasted crunch.
👇Check it out👇
Sugar-Free Candied Pecans
3 tablespoons liquid egg whites
1 cup granulated Lakanto monk fruit sweetener (use this link for 20% off)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
3 cups raw pecan halves
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300ºF.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Add Swerve Sweetener, spices, and pink Himalayan salt. Whisk the mixture until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Add the pecans and gently toss to coat with a large spoon or spatula.
5. Once coated, spoon the pecans onto the parchment paper. Spread pecans evenly over the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pecans are toasted a golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely so the Sweetener hardens.
6. Remove pecans from the baking sheet and break up clusters into individual pieces
7. If you’re not using the candied pecans right away, store in a ziplock baggie or airtight container in the freezer.
Here are some other delightful ways to enjoy pecans!
Keto Candied Pecans – GNom GNom
Candied Pecans – Swerve Sweet
5 Minute Low Carb Candied Nuts – The Harvest Skillet
Sugar-Free Sweet Bourbon Pecans – Sugar-Free Mom
Pecan Pie Cheesecake; Low-Carb Pecan Toffee Bars – All Day I Dream About Food
Low-Carb Keto White Chocolate Butter Pecan Fat Bombs – Tasteaholics
Caramel Pecan Pie Squares – Low Carb Maven
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This dessert was surprisingly on point!! I can’t wait to take it to a holiday party and blow people’s minds with a keto friendly treat that they would never guess was keto. The cheese ball is so easy to make. Paired with the keto graham crackers, guests will have no idea it is a keto dish. I was also very surprised the graham crackers were crispy after cooling and taste better than the carby ones on the grocery store shelf. This recipe is must try! You will not believe how tasty it is. If you make it for the holidays, please let us know!
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe
Keto Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Ingredients
1 pack full-fat cream cheese softened
1/3 Keto Sweetener (we use Lakanto- get 20% off)
1/2 stick grass-fed butter softened
3/4 cup Lilly’s Chocolate Chips, you can also get them on Amazon
Instructions
Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips together with a hand mixer. After mixed well, then stir in 3/4 cup Lilly’s Chocolate Chips. Serve or refrigerate. When taking to a holiday party, set out for a bit to get it to room temp and stir so the consistency is spreadable for the low carb keto graham crackers below. This recipe pairs so well with the low carb graham crackers below.
Low-Carb Keto Graham Crackers
Low-Carb Keto Graham Crackers Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups superfine blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener or other keto friendly sweetener
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1 large egg
- 2.5 tbsp grass-fed butter melted
- 2 tsp Lakanto maple flavored syrup (optional, but improves color and flavor)
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 300F.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, cinnamon, aluminum-free baking powder and pink Himalayan salt. Add liquid ingredients next. Stir in egg, melted butter, monk fruit syrup and vanilla extract until smooth dough forms.
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Place dough on a large piece of parchment paper and pat out shaping into a rectangle. Top with another piece of parchment. Roll out dough as evenly as possible to about 1/4 inch thickness pressing in the edges to maintain rectangular shape.
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Remove top parchment paper and cut into 2×2 inch squares using a pizza cutter. Transfer the entire piece of parchment onto a baking sheet.
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Bake 15- 20 minutes, watching closely until just beginning to brown and firm up. Remove crackers and let cool 30 minutes then break up along score marks. They will crisp up as they cool.
If you are looking for a tasty keto cereal let graham crackers cool then crumble them into a bowl and add some unsweetened almond milk. It tastes just like cinnamon toast crunch and it’s actually good for you! MY KIDS LOVED IT! We have found a new favorite.
Delightful Holiday Recipes
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Get a keto cookbook to prep for the holiday meal or use Pinterest for some great ideas of what to take along to those holiday parties. A little Google search and effort goes a long way.
Here are a few holiday survival tips from yours truly
Need help to fight those cravings, stay the keto course, and possibly even lose weight during the holidays? Here’s our little secret hack. Trust us, you will be THANKFUL for having these in your keto toolkit. This holiday season remember to enjoy family and friends and don’t beat yourself up for indulging a little. Make the best choice in each situation. There’s always the next meal to get back on track.
🦃🎄Happy Holidays from The Keto Family🎄🦃 keto peeps!
Keto Holiday Ham and Fixin’s
In this video we make a holiday hickory smoked ham and fixings using our Instant Pot. Sides included Brussel Sprouts with bacon and loaded cauliflower. The cauliflower dish is LOW-CARB due to the Velveeta ingredients, it is best to shred your own cheese to make the dish a true keto side. However, it was delicious. Velveeta also tends to have a bit more carbs than block cheddar so you want to be sure to limit the amount used, if you choose to go that route.
Enjoy!
Looking for some other keto/low carb holiday meals?
Rosemary- Mustard Crusted Baked Ham
Low Carb Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
12 Keto Halloween Treats
Halloween is fast approaching and some of you already have anxiety thinking of all that candy flooding in with your kiddos and tempting you. Or maybe you are the one handing out the candy and secretly stashing some for yourself to unconsciously derail your keto train. Do yourself a favor and try the Switch Witch. She will fly in on her broomstick and save you the dreaded temptation of those sugar filled treats. If the temptation is not there, it won’t be so easy to cave. GET THE CANDY OUT of the house and you won’t fall off the keto wagon. Your little monsters will thank you as well, because they won’t wake up after Halloween with a tummy ache or even worse, get sick from the sugar intake. It’s a win-win!
Try out these awesome Halloween recipe ideas and replace those treats with healthy alternatives. We promise you can enjoy these without the guilt and sugar hangover!
Pumpkin Spice Keto Kreme Rocket Fuel
Ditch that sugar infused Starbucks drink and start your day off right by curbing those cravings and turning fat into fuel with our full-fat Pumpkin Spice Keto Kreme.
Bloody Brain Gelatin
This recipe will have your guests totally amazed by your creativity. Use this as the center of your Halloween masterpiece to draw them in.
Low Carb Candy Pumpkin Truffles
Mmmm, these pumpkin ganache-filled treats will make your mouth water. The perfect combination of chocolate and delight.
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Fall won’t be the same without this tasty KETO apprüved Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. Looking for a little spice in your life? GET some.
Keto Halloween Deviled Eggs with Spiders
These delicious spiders will make your skin crawl. A family favorite and a creepy Halloween alternative.
Yummy Gummy Candy
Can’t go wrong with homemade gummies that are keto friendly. The kiddos will love them and never know they are actually good for them without all of the unwanted junk from the jello jigglers at the store.
Snickerdoodle Fat Bombs
Snickerdoodle fat bombs are Da bomb!!💣
These fat bombs are great snacks with healthy fats that will satisfy any craving! The best part is you can freeze them and eat them instead of that Halloween candy.
Halloween Bat Cookies
These sugar-free bat cookies are sure to be a hit with your little cookie monsters. Be sure to make plenty because they will fly off the plate.
Pumpkin and Orange Cheese Bread
This is sure to be a delectable holiday delight for family and friends with a sweet combination of pumpkin bread and cheesecake.
Pizza Eyeball Snack
Fulfill that pizza craving on Halloween night with a quick and easy, gory treat everyone is sure to love.
Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Mummies
How cute are these jalapeno popper mummies? Probably a little too spicy for the kiddos- but hey, the adults need a treat too right?
Tootsie Rolls
Tootsie Rolls are a Halloween favorite. You can feel good about people eating these because they are made the right way- without the guilt!
Low-Carb Keto Chili
🍂It’s fall ya’ll!🍂
The temperature changed to cold here in CO pretty quickly. As soon as the seasons start to transition our minds go straight to fall goodies, one of those favorites being chili! We experimented with a couple different recipes settling on this one as a favorite so far.
Just a heads up, my husband really likes to spice up his chili so sometimes I will make a separate dish for the kiddos without so much spice to it. This recipe really had just the right amount of kick though. It can be made on the stovetop or in the crockpot give or take some of the ingredients depending on your preference.
Tips: If you are concerned about carb count, lower the amount of tomatoes and increase the amount of radishes- use half a can of tomatoes instead. Use more chicken or bone broth to give additional volume and a thinner base. This chili is the perfect warm and savory recipe for slipping into fall.
Ingredients
2 lbs. grass-fed beef
1 can tomato sauce (can also be found here on Vitacost) – tomato paste can also be used here, just look for no added sugars.
1 can diced Roma tomatoes
1- 4 oz can diced green chiles
1/2 white onion- diced
1 bundle organic radishes- washed and quartered
1/2 cup organic chicken broth
1/2 bundle sprigs of cilantro
Seasoning (add desired seasonings of choice- what we used is below)
2 tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Pink Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp pink Himalayan Salt and Herb blend
2 tsp Mrs. Dash garlic and herb
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Additional toppings as desired
shredded cheese
sliced avocado
sour cream
Directions
1. Brown the grass-fed beef and diced onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the beef and set aside.
2. On the stove top, use a large pot to add in all ingredients and seasoning. Add the beef last, to prevent sticking.
3. Cook on low-medium, stirring often for about an hour. Let simmer on low for 2-3 hours, the longer it cooks the more flavorful it will taste. If you are impatiently waiting, you can enjoy a bowl about an hour after cooking but for the best tasting chili wait it out.
Mmm…. CHILI
Baked Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Confession. I was not a big Brussel sprout fan until I tried them this way. After all, you can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon right? If you are a skeptic, you gotta give this recipe a try.
Ingredients
2 lbs Brussel Sprouts
3/4 cup mozzarella (more or less to your liking)
1/2 cup parmesan
1 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt and Herb Blend
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 pepper
6-8 pieces of bacon cooked and crumbled
1-2 tbsp Avocado oil
Directions
Heat a pot of water on the stovetop. Prep the Brussel sprouts by washing and cutting the ends off.
Place Brussel sprouts in the pot of boiling water and boil until tender. Midway through boiling Brussel sprouts, preheat oven on 375 degrees.
When Brussel sprouts become tender (about 10 minutes), remove from stove top and drain.
Place Brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and smash each sprout with a spoon or meat tenderizer press.
Sprinkle with avocado oil and your favorite seasonings. Top with mozzarella, parmesan, and bacon, then roast until cheese is melted (about 15 minutes.)
Serve as a side or enjoy as the main dish.
Try out these other delicious brussel sprout recipes!
Brussel Sprouts Augratin
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Create your own Everything But the Bagel Seasoning with this easy recipe. Change it up however you like. All you have to do is mix the ingredients and store it in a sealed jar. Voila, save yourself some money with buying the spice pre-mixed and create your own. This stuff lasts a while and is so easy and versatile. Put everything but the bagel seasoning on Low Carb Bagels, Keto Baked Avocado Eggs, Low Carb Everything Crackers.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp white sesame seeds
1 1/2 tbsp dried minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp Mrs. Dash garlic and herb
2 tbsp sea salt
Directions:
Mix all spices in a bowl and pour into a glass storage container or sealed jar. Enjoy on any recipe you wanna make extra delicious!
Low Carb Bagels
These low carb bagels are so easy to make and only take 5 ingredients. Fathead dough is one of our favorite things to make and eat. We have used it making keto pizza before and the entire family gobbles it up. Using almond flour fathead dough isn’t just for pizza anymore! You can get so creative with the dough and use it in multiple recipes including Fathead Dough Calzones, Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks, Fathead Rolls.
You are sure to love these 24 Fathhead Dough Recipes too! Now, we can eat keto bagels without the guilt or the carbs. Do be aware, if you are using fathead dough often in your keto life it might cause a stall. This fathead dough recipe can be made with coconut flour as well. We suggest starting with the basics with keto and getting creative with recipes once you have it down pat.
Ingredients
Yields 6 Bagels
1 cup almond flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
2 cups mozzarella (use block- not fresh as there is too much moisture)
1 large egg
dash of pink Himalayan salt
2 oz full-fat cream cheese- cubed
Optional: Everything but the Bagel Seasoning or desired toppings
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the mozzarella and cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir to combine using a fork and then microwave for another 30 seconds until fully melted.
3. Add in the almond flour, egg, baking powder, and salt and combine using the fork. Then knead the dough with your hands or a spatula until you reach the desired texture and consistency. The dough should be evenly mixed with no separation. If it is difficult to bind together, place back in the microwave for 15 seconds or so to heat the dough.
4. Divide the dough into 6 balls of the same size. Roll the balls into a log then press the ends together to make a bagel shape. Repeat with the remaining dough. If using Everything but the bagel seasoning, rub the bagel with a bit of water so the seasoning will stick. Sprinkle seasoning over the bagels and gently press into the dough.
5. Roll each ball out into a thin log using your hands and form a circle onto the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6. Lightly brush the top of each bagel with some water to help the seasoning stick better. Sprinkle on desired seasoning and press down lightly with your fingers.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Watching closely so they don’t burn.
Check out the steps below
There likely won’t be any left but if there are, these will keep in the fridge for a few days or you can freeze them. We use these awesome glass spill-proof containers for storage.
Cast Iron Keto Lasagna
We absolutely love our Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. The meals are easy to prep and cook all in one. We might have gone a little overboard with the cheese but that is never a bad thing! You can choose to omit the zucchini for a thicker mixture. Either way, this deep dish cast iron keto lasagna will have you drooling!
Ingredients
1.5- 2 lbs grass-fed beef
1 jar marinara sauce with no added sugars- Raos is a good brand
1-2 zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise- use a vegetable peeler or mandolin for slicing
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup onion
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
2-3 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt and Herb Blend
pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef (adding in seasoning, garlic, and onions while cooking) on the stovetop and drain. Place in a bowl, add low carb marinara to beef and stir.
- While beef is browning prep zucchini slices and grated cheese and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place cast iron skillet on another burner on low-medium heat. Use about half of the prepared meat mixture creating your first thick layer, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Next, make a layer of zucchini criss-crossing the pieces. Then cover with meat mixture and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat step 4, leaving enough meat to cover the last layer of zucchini, then cover with the last of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Place the prepared lasagna in the oven for 25 minutes on 375. It should come to a nice sizzling bake. Add an additional 3-5 minutes on broil to brown the top.
- Remove from oven with caution, cut, and enjoy.
Check out these amazing Keto/Low Carb Cast Iron Meals
Keto Spinach Dip with Pull-Apart Rolls
Low-Carb Bacon Mushroom Chicken
Cooking with cast iron is one of our favorite things to do. Looking for a Keto Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook.
Check these out!
Keto Cast Iron Cooking
Keto Crock-Pot Chuck Roast
If you are bored with eating chicken and looking to change it up, try out this low carb keto chuck roast recipe. This is by far the best chuck roast I have ever eaten, so full of flavor!
Toss all ingredients into the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours then reduce heat to low for an additional 2 hours or until roast becomes tender.
Ingredients
chuck roast
bundle of cilantro
celery
1/2 large onion
1 small bag radishes quartered
3/4 cup baby carrots
1 16.2oz Kettle and Fire Bone Broth (click for 10% off)
Optional spices:
oregano
parsley
basil
turmeric
pepper
pink Himalayan salt and herb blend
Check out these delicious Crock-Pot Keto Meals
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31 Keto Crockpot Freezer Meals
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Low Carb Casserole and Keto Slow Cooker Meals