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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

Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

150 Best Keto Side Dishes

 

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.

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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

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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 CalzonesParmesan 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

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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.

Keto Spaghetti Squash Mac-n-Cheese

Keto Spaghetti Squash Mac-n-Cheese

Ingredients
1 large Spaghetti Squash, halved

Sauce Mixture

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp grass-fed butter
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup blanched almond flour
couple dashes of pink Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

Breaded topping (mash both together until finely ground):

1/4 cup pork rinds
1/4 cup almond flour
* add more if you want a bigger crunch

Directions: 

1. Cut Spaghetti squash in half, scrape out seeds

2. Place spaghetti squash face down in a large baking dish, fill about halfway with water.

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3. Place in oven at 375 for 45 minutes or so.
4. Remove from oven, shred with a fork while hot (use caution).
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5. On the stovetop prepare the sauce mixture by combining liquid ingredients first then adding in dry ingredients to prevent sticking. Cook in a medium-sized pot on low-medium heat until it reaches a boil and is mixed well.

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6. As sauce is heating and squash has cooled some, scoop out the spaghetti squash in a large mixing bowl, leaving the shell casing in the glass baking dish.

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7. Add sauce mixture to spaghetti squash, mix until well combined.

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8. Place spaghetti squash mixture back in the shell casing in the glass baking dish, filling both halves equally.
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9. Prepare the keto breaded topping by mashing in a bowl.

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10. Place breaded topping evenly on top of your prepared spaghetti squash mac-n-cheese.

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11. Place spaghetti squash back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until mixture starts to boil. Add an additional 5 minutes on broil to crisp the keto breading. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.

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12. Remove from oven, sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt and enjoy.

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This is a delicious replacement for the carb-loaded mac-n-cheese we used to eat as a family. We ate it as a side with dinner, allowing for the carb count. Check out the Spaghetti Squash Nutrition label if you are wanting to be more accurate with carb count. The way I see it, we are eating something lower in carbs and real food as compared to the box of shelled imitation macaroni. I will take that as a win any day.

Check out some other delicious low-carb/keto recipes using spaghetti squash.
101 Best Keto Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Keto Mac-n_Cheese Skillet

Top 10 Cheesy Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipes

 

Keto Broccoli Salad

If you are looking for a great keto side dish you can throw together for those summer cookouts, look no further. This recipe could not be easier and will be a great addition to any summer bar-b-que. It is light, full fat, and delectable.

Ingredients:

2 Heads of raw broccoli florets- washed and chopped
1 cup bacon crumbled (I used 8-10 pieces)
1 cup cheese- cheddar pairs well
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1.5 tbsp Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup onion
3/4 cup Avocado Mayo
1.5 tbsp keto sweetener (we love Lakanto) use KetoFam20 for 20% off your order through this link- http://www.lakanto.com?aff=86
1-2 tbsp Hemp seeds
a couple dashes of Pink Himalayan salt

 

Directions

This recipe is so simple to make. Mix all ingredients together, eat immediately or chill and enjoy.

Looking for other ideas to take to that summer bar-b-que? Check out these great options below.
72 Best Summer Salad Recipes

25 Low Carb Summer Recipes

Low Maintenance Summer Keto Recipes

Keto Friendly Summer Recipes

Keto Travel Essentials

Being prepared on the go will help you to stay on track with your keto lifestyle. It is when we are caught unprepared and off guard that we tend to make decisions based on hunger rather than rational food choices when we are satisfied. Cheat meals can turn into cheat days, which will totally wreck your goals of staying in ketosis and feeling well unless you have pure therapeutic ketones in your back pocket.

Hotels
If you are staying in a hotel, try to opt for one with kitchen access (fridge, stove, etc) that way you can prepare meals a bit throughout the stay and you can reheat keto meals you purchased while out at a restaurant.

Flying or Driving
Whether you are flying or driving, pre-pack some keto friendly snacks to have on hand so you don’t make impulse decisions. If you are able to prep some quick grab items that will last a few hours without the fridge, do so.

We have made this Keto Snack List of items that you can prep and take on the run or you can grab to take out the door with little to no prep. Nowadays even gas stations are getting wise to the low carb/keto life. When in a pinch, you can find some of these by just stopping at your quick stop gas station.

Keto Snack List

Low Carb Veggies:

  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Cucumber
  • Celery and squeeze packs of nut butter
  • Olives
  • Pickles
  • Kale Chips
  • Seaweed snacks
  • Yellow tomatoes
  • Bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
  • Zucchini chips


    Dairy:

  • Cheese- check the label for added fillers
  • Cheddar cheese cubes
  • Laughing cow cheese spread (full-fat version)
  • String cheese: full-fat version without added fillers

    Fruit:
  • Avocado
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
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    Nuts/Seeds and Nut Butter: (be careful not to overdo it!)

  • Macadamia nuts
  • Almonds
  • Pecans
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almond butter
  • Coconut almond butter
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    Seeds:

  • Pumpkin
  • Hemp seeds
  • Sunflower seeds

    Meats:

  • Salami
  • Pepperoni sticks
  • Beef sticks
  • Sardines
  • Eggs
  • Proscuitto and cheese
  • Bacon
  • Pickles wrapped in Boars Head lunch meat and full-fat cream cheese

    Miscellaneous:
  • Whisps
  • Pork Rinds and single packs of Wholly Guacamole
  • Stevia-sweetened dark chocolate
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  • MCT oil packets– add to coffee to keep you full during travel time or utilize for cooking on the stove
  • Sweetener packets- Monk Fruit and Stevia
  • Cocoa beans

    Drinks
  • Iced Black Coffee with heavy whipping cream
  • Keto Coffee with our on-the-go packet of Kreme
  • LaCroix or sparkling water – be sure to check ingredients, some have artificial sweeteners
  • Bai Bubbly or Bai drinks
  • Zevia
  • Unsweetened tea
  • Lemon water

    This is meant to be a quick snack guide to help you along on your keto journey. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, if you see an opportunity during your travels to try something new that you have never had- take it. Even if it means sliding a little off course, you can always jump right back on. Keto is becoming a lifestyle change for many, so restaurants and other places are becoming wise to meeting the need. Lots of places have some wonderful keto options for you, it just might take a little extra effort to find them. We hope this helps take out some of the guess-work.

    🌄Safe and happy travels! 🏖️

 

🥑Keto Baked Avocado Eggs🥑

If you are looking for a simple, full-fat keto breakfast idea, look no further.
Baked avocado eggs for the win! This meal will leave you feeling full and help you jumpstart your day.

Ingredients:
1 medium avocado
2 large organic eggs
Dash of pink Himalayan salt
Dash of pepper
2-3 tbls shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Slice avocado in half, leaving the outer shell.
  3. Scoop out a little bit of the center flesh, making room for the egg. Place the avocado into a glass baking dish.
  4. Pour egg into small bowl, scoop out the yolk and place into the center of the avocado. Scoop additional egg white and fill the center of the avocado. Repeat for the additional avocado half.
  5. Sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt and pepper.
  6. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parmesan or other cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  8. Remove, let cool, and enjoy.

 

Check out these other great keto breakfast ideas:
Keto Eggs and Avocado

Keto Paleo Breakfast Ideas

Keto Breakfast Ideas from Delish

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Fat Bombs

Whether or not to incorporate fat bombs in your keto life is a personal preference. You want to be sure you utilize these as a very tasty, on occasion treat because you can easily consume too many to kick you out of ketosis. I for one, use them for my kiddos to have a much healthier, full fat treat than grabbing a bag of candy and will occasionally have one myself. One or two will do!

With this recipe I learned a few things along the way. I shared the tips at the end of the post to make these fat bombs a success.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts
8 tbsp coconut oil (add more or less per preference)
1/2-3/4 bag of Lily’s stevia sweetened chocolate chips
3-4 large strawberries diced

Tools:
Food processor
silicone molds

Directions:
1. Chop macadamia nuts in a food processor until you reach a finer consistency and set aside.
2. Dice strawberries in small pieces and set aside.
3. Heat coconut oil in a small pan on low-medium heat. Careful not to make it too hot as it will cause the chocolate to scorch. Stir in Lily’s chocolate chips (can be found at whole foods stores or online) until fully melted.
4. While chocolate is still warm, pour directly into silicone molds on a flat surface, filling 3/4 of the way full.
5. Place silicone mold in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or so. Careful not to let cool too much as all the toppings will sit on top.
6. Remove mold from refrigerator and add macadamia nuts. Place back in the refrigerator for an hour to allow firming.
7. Test removal from the silicone mold, if it doesn’t remove easily, allow more time to cool. You can also flip the mold over and run under warm water to allow for easy removal. Once cooled completely, place in foil or a container in the freezer.
8. Enjoy your chocolate macadamia nut fat bomb as an occasional treat.

Tips:
If you want the toppings to sink and mix into the chocolate, add toppings prior to refrigeration.
Add strawberries on top once refrigerated because the moisture from the berries causes the chocolate not to firm up and makes for difficult removal from the silicone mold.

See the recipe in action here:

 

 

Other yummy fat bombs:

Keto Family Frozen Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

24 Keto Fat Bombs

33 Delicious Keto Low Carb Fat Bombs

Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bomb

 

Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers

Why I have I waited so long to make these? I find myself asking that question about a lot of keto meals. I have never been a big fan of cooked peppers mixed in with my food but my tastes must be changing with this keto woe because I devoured this meal and it was perfect. Just enough spice with lots of cheese.

 

Ingredients:
Two large bell peppers, any color
1lb grass fed beef
1-2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup each shredded mozzarella and cheddar
2 tsp grass fed butter
1-2 tsp MCT oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
2-3 green onions
3 cilantro sprigs
Pink Himalayan Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Optional: 1/2 can Rotel

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet on medium to high heat. Brown and drain grass-fed beef.

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2. As it cooks, chop onion and cilantro and set aside.

 

3. Add butter and MCT oil to skillet, along with minced garlic. Let simmer for a couple minutes, then add in chopped green onions and cilantro. Let simmer and additional 2-3 minutes.

 

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5. As the beef mixture is simmering, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and cut the center out of two bell peppers, scooping out the seeds and rind. Place them in a glass baking dish.

 

 

6. Scoop beef mixture into bell peppers one at a time, leaving a bit of room at the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or so.

 

 

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7. Remove from oven when cheese turns golden brown and the pepper looks tender.

 

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8. Slice and dice with a knife and enjoy with a cold keto beverage.

 

 

Other delicious bell pepper recipes:

Low-Carb-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cheese

Skinny Low Carb Pepper Tacos

Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Chocolate Covered Bacon
1lb Bacon
1/3 cup Lily’s Chocolate Chips- stevia sweetened
1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:
1. Cover a cookie sheet with foil
Lay bacon strips flat and cook until desired crispiness (flip in between to cook evenly).
Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes or so to cool.
2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, using a stainless steel bowl (similar to a double boiler) place it on top of the saucepan. Add in Lily’s chocolate chips and coconut oil and stir until smooth. Remove bowl from stove. Transfer bacon to a sheet of parchment paper. With a baster, coat both sides of each piece of bacon. Place in the refrigerator to cool. Once cooled, enjoy your delicious, full fat snack.


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