How to make amazing baked goods using protein powder. As you may know, for two years I owned a company that made gluten-free protein pancakes, so I like to consider myself an expert in the area of baking with protein powder. I spent a good portion of my time in research mode, making baked goods with whey, pea, and rice protein. Some turned out great, even more, turned out as epic failures.But ...
Low Carb Snacks
Keto Cheese Cake – Low Carb + Sugar Free
Honestly, I didn't think I could pull this dessert off and granted, it's not exactly the cheese cake you'd order in a restaurant, but it's pretty darn good! I like this recipe because even though it's a sweet treat, it's not going to send your insulin into a raging spike. It won't even move the dial too much calories-wise. In fact, the fat and protein content is pretty high, making it a snack ...
Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bites – Dairy-Free, Low Carb, Gluten Free
Cauliflower has become the defacto alternative for most flours because of its texture and flavor. I've got so many ideas for new recipes, but this is one of my favorites right now, and it's perfect for those who are gluten and dairy free. Perfect for Meal Prep I LOVE cooking and meal prep. Even if my culinary adventures end up flopping, I don’t care. It’s such a pleasure to spend ...
Oven Roasted Crispy Broccoli – Paleo, Vegan & Low Carb
The Perfectly Crisp, Oven Roasted Broccoli There was a time I would have never thought to roast broccoli. Back in the day, boiling food was the only process I knew how to do, and even that wasn't skillful. I blame that on my Irish mother. She grew up in a podunk town in the north of Ireland where the locals existed on a diet of potatoes, sausages and fish and chips. If food wasn't ...
A Simple Paleo Mayo Recipe – Low Carb, Gluten-Free
I call this my brain-boosting mayo because the recipe calls for MCT oil, but you can substitute other oils if you don’t have MCT. What is MCT oil and why use it in my mayo? The benefits of MCT oils are many, but in particular, it helps with appetite suppression, cognitive function, and mitochondrial health, which we’re now learning is the best way to decrease aging (which is awesome because ...
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Brownies
I had a little website drama to sweat and panic through this morning, but it ended up being a really good day for me. It was actually a great reminder of how much I adore blogging, and that having even a momentary detachment to the blogesphere is enough to push me over the edge.The other great thing that happened this morning was that I got to photograph these most awesome paleo ...