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How To Brine Chicken Wings

Learning how to brine chicken wings is easy with this simple recipe and gives your wings tons of flavor! The simple brine helps make the chicken deliciously tender and is packed with herbs and spices for the tastiest chicken wings you’ll ever eat. Perfect for an easy meal or a delicious appetizer.

Brine chicken wings on a white plate with a small bowl of red pepper flakes

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • These brine chicken wings are the perfect way to get tender, flavorful chicken without adding sauce! The easy brine of garlic and a handful of pantry staples gives these wings plenty of salty seasoning.
  • The brine for this recipe is so easy! Just add your ingredients to a big stockpot, chill overnight, and you have chicken that is ready to pop in the oven when you’re ready.
  • These chicken wings are low carb, keto, paleo, and Whole30-compliant, so you can feel great while chowing down on them.

How To Brine Chicken Wings

Place your chicken in a stockpot and cover with water.

Add the rest of the seasoning to the pot and let it chill overnight.

Broil the wings on both sides when you’re ready to eat and enjoy!

  • Ingredients for brine chicken wings in a stock pot
  • Chicken wings on a baking sheet.

Top Tips For Making

  • We like to make the brine right before bed and keep in the fridge until dinnertime, but this recipe is also perfect for afternoon game day appetizers.
  • These wings are delicious on their own or with some red pepper flakes and fresh herbs sprinkled on top, but you can also try them with ranch, blue cheese, or any of your favorite dipping sauces.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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How To Brine Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are loaded with flavor thanks to an easy brine.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Chill Time12 hrs
Total Time12 hrs 35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken brine, easy appetizer, party food
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings defrosted
  • water enough filtered water to cover the chicken wings in the pot, roughly 6 quarts
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried chili pepper
  • red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
  • fresh herbs optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place all wings in a stockpot and cover with water. Add the garlic, salt, paprika, oregano, basil, and chilli pepper and stir. Cover the pot and place it in the fridge overnight.
    Ingredients for brine chicken wings in a stock pot
  • Set the oven to broil. Remove wings from the pot and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil in oven for 15 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
    Chicken wings on a baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 7142mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Fall

Keto White Chicken Chili

This keto white chicken chili is the ultimate keto comfort food! Quick, easy, and packed full of flavor, it’s perfect on cold days or when you just need a filling, low carb meal.

A bowl of keto white chicken chili topped with jalapeno slices and bacon

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Shredded chicken
Onion powder
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Cumin
Salt
Pepper
Butter
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Cream cheese – If you are on keto, use full-fat cream cheese
Sriracha
Monterey Jack cheese shredded – You can use other shredded cheese if you’d like, like Colby Jack or cheddar
Diced green chilis
Garlic cloves
Green onions – The white bases. You can use the green parts as garnish.

Ingredients for chili in bowls on a white counter

How To Make Keto Chicken White Chili

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the spices.

In a stock pot or thick-bottomed Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the garlic cloves and green onion bases. Cook until the green onions become fragrant.

Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Sriracha to the butter and green onions. Bring everything to a simmer and cook until the cream cheese melts.

Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Reduce the heat and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make to sure to keep an eye on the chili so it doesn’t burn! After cooking, season with a little salt and pepper.

Serve with garnishes like more cheese, bacon, green onion slices, or jalapeño slices.

Instructions for keto white chicken chili

Top Tips For Making

  • You can use any hot sauce you like if you don’t have Sriracha. The chili is also amazing with Frank’s Red Hot, Louisiana, or Tapatío.
  • You can cook your own chicken and shred it by hand or buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it. If you have an Instant Pot, this recipe for shredded chicken (plus a hack to shred it) is super easy!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

A bowl full of keto chicken white chili topped with pieces of bacon and jalapeno slices next to lime wedges

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Keto White Chicken Chili

This low carb chili is creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavor.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time28 mins
Total Time33 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, cream cheese, low carb chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 639kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken shredded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilis
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup green onion white bases, sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • In a stock pot or thick-bottomed Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion bases. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and sriracha to green onions. Bring to a simmer and cook until cream cheese is melted. Add the chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilis. Stir together. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Make to sure to keep an eye on the chili so it does not burn. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Hot sauce: You can use any hot sauce you like if you don’t have Sriracha. The chili is also amazing with Frank’s Red Hot, Louisiana, or Tapatío.
  • Shredded chicken: You can cook your own chicken and shred it by hand or buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it. If you have an Instant Pot, this recipe for shredded chicken is easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2317IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 1mg

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Mushrooms

These air fryer mushrooms are savory, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious! Perfect as a side dish or a vegan main course on top of rice, they will become one of your favorite things to cook in the air fryer. They’re also keto, low carb, and gluten-free!

Overhead shot of a white bowl full of air fryer mushrooms topped with bits of parsley

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Mushrooms – You can use any type of mushroom you like or whatever is on sale! We used white button mushrooms, but you could use crimini, porcini, or baby bella.
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce – If you’re vegan or vegetarian, be sure to use soy sauce as Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies.
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Lemon – Optional, but add a nice citrus burst of flavor.
Parsley

How To Make Air Fryer Mushrooms

Add the mushrooms to a bowl along with the oil, soy sauce or Worcestershire, and seasonings and toss to coat.

Place the mushrooms in air fryer and cook at 380º for about 10-12 minutes. Toss halfway through the cook time.

Squeeze a little lemon juice on top of your mushrooms, if you like, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

  • A white bowl full of marinated mushrooms on a white marble counter
  • Marinated mushrooms resting on a air fryer tray

Top Tips For Making

  • If you’re using smaller mushrooms (like button or porcini), cut them in half. For larger mushrooms, either quarter them or cut into cubes (like with a portobello).
  • You can absolutely double or triple this recipe to feed a larger crowd! You can cook a large batch at a time, but shake the air fryer basket more than once while cooking to allow all the mushrooms to cook evenly.
  • To prepare your mushrooms to cook, cut a thin slice off the bottom of the stem. Use a damp paper towel to wipe off the dirt of each mushroom. You can also rinse the mushrooms and pat them very dry. If you soak them, they will absorb the water and become too moist!
  • Want an air fryer but not sure which one to get? We use the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer, but here are some other great options for air fryers in a variety of sizes.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

White bowl full of air fryer mushrooms topped with parsley

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Air Fryer Mushrooms

These deliciously savory mushrooms are so easy to make in the air fryer
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: under 30 minutes, vegan, vegetables
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mushrooms washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lemon cut into wedges, optional
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Add the mushrooms to a bowl along with the oil, soy sauce or Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    A white bowl full of uncooked and unseasoned mushrooms on a white counter
  • Toss the mushrooms to coat.
    A white bowl full of marinated mushrooms on a white marble counter
  • Place the mushrooms in the air fryer basket or on the tray and cook at 380º for about 10-12 minutes. Toss halfway through the cook time. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top of your mushrooms, if you like, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
    Marinated mushrooms resting on a air fryer tray

Notes

  • Mushroom sizes: If you’re using smaller mushrooms (like button or porcini), cut them in half. For larger mushrooms, either quarter them or cut into cubes (like with a portobello).
  • Doubling or tripling recipe: You can cook a large batch at a time, but shake the air fryer basket more than once while cooking to allow all the mushrooms to cook evenly.
  • How to prepare mushrooms: Cut a thin slice off the bottom of the stem. Use a damp paper towel to wipe off the dirt of each mushroom. You can also rinse the mushrooms and pat them very dry. If you soak them, they will absorb the water and become too moist!
  • Air fryer recommendations: We use the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer, but here are some other great options for air fryers in a variety of sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

Easy

Cauliflower Chips

These cauliflower chips are the perfect healthy substitute for potato chips! Perfect for dipping and super customizable, they are the ultimate guilt-free snack.

A circle of cauliflower chips surrounding a cup full of sour cream

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Cauliflower – Use a fresh head
Parmesan cheese – We prefer freshly grated, but you can also use shredded or powdered parmesan
Dried parsley
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Salt – To taste. We just used a pinch.

Spices for cauliflower chips in a glass bowl next to parmesan cheese in a white bowl

How To Make Cauliflower Chips

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them until they’re tender.

Add the steamed cauliflower to a food processor and pulse a few times until they become crumbs.

Transfer the cauliflower to some cheesecloth and squeeze out any extra liquid.

Add the cauliflower to a large bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix with a large spoon or your hands until it becomes dough-like.

Scoop a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Using the palm of your hand, flatten the ball into a chip about 1/8 of an inch thick. Place the chips on the baking sheet, making sure there is some space between each one.

Bake in the oven until they’re golden brown. Eat alone or serve with your favorite dip!

Instructions for cauliflower chips

Top Tips For Making

  • Cauliflower makes for a great blank canvas, so you add any type of seasoning you like to these. Try them with chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Don’t skip the cheesecloth! You definitely want to remove as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower so that the chips don’t end up too mushy.
  • We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • These chips are absolutely delicious alone, but also amazing with dip. Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Stack of cauliflower chips

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Cauliflower Chips

These chips are the perfect healthy sub for potato chips
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Cut cauliflower into florets and steam until fork tender.
  • Place steamed cauliflower in food processor and pulse a couple of times until it becomes crumb-like. Transfer to cheesecloth and squeeze out extra moisture.
  • Add cauliflower along with rest of ingredients to a large bowl. Use a large spoon or your hands to mix until it forms a dough.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball with your hands. Use palm to flatten ball until it is about 1/8" thick. Add chips to baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. After 7 minutes cook time, check chips every minute to ensure they don't burn.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy, spicy keto buffalo chicken dip is packed with buffalo flavor and totally addictive. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for tailgating, game day, or entertaining. And it’s only 2g net carbs per serving!

A celery stick being dipped into a baking dish with keto buffalo chicken dip

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Shredded chicken – See the top tips for some ideas
Blue cheese dressing
Buffalo sauce – We used Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese if on keto
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt

White bowls with blue cheese dressing, shredded mozzarella, and buffalo sauce next to a block of cream cheese and a glass bowl with sour cream

How To Make Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

Add the cream cheese and hot sauce to a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.

Add the dressing, sour cream or yogurt, and shredded chicken to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Slowly mix in some of the mozzarella cheese.

Transfer the dip to a baking dish and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake in the oven. Serve while it’s still hot!

Instructions for keto buffalo chicken dip showing a bowl of shredded chicken, buffalo dip in a baking dish, and mozzarella cheese on top of buffalo dip in a baking dish

Top Tips For Making

  • We loved this dip with celery sticks, bell peppers, and carrots, but you can also eat it with chips or crostinis.
  • This dip has a little bit of a kick, but it isn’t too spicy. If you’d like to kick up the heat factor a bit, you can add sliced jalapeños to the top after baking or sprinkle a little hot sauce on top.
  • You can purchase pre-shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken and shred it using either two forks or a mixer on low speed. If you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, check out this recipe for Instant Pot shredded chicken.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

A baking dish with keto buffalo chicken dip with sliced green onions on top

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

This addictive buffalo dip is creamy, perfect for parties, and only has 2g net carbs per serving
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time23 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo sauce, low carb, party food
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce like Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add cream cheese and hot sauce and whisk until smooth.
  • Add blue cheese dressing, sour cream, and shredded chicken to the saucepan and stir to combine. Slowly mix in 3/4 of mozzarella cheese.
  • Transfer dip to an 8×8 baking dish. Sprinkle with rest of mozzarella. Cook 15 minutes. Serve while still hot.

Notes

  • Serving suggestions: Celery sticks, bell peppers, carrots, chips, or crostinis.
  • Add more heat: After baking, add sliced jalapeños or sprinkle more hot sauce on top.
  • Shredded chicken: You can purchase pre-shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken and shred it using either two forks or a mixer on low speed. If you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, check out this recipe for Instant Pot shredded chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 152mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg

Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Cauliflower

This super easy recipe makes the most tender cauliflower ever, thanks to the Instant Pot! It’s absolutely perfect for making into cauliflower mash or adding seasoning and having as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Instant Pot cauliflower in a bowl

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Head of cauliflower
Water
Instant Pot or pressure cooker

How To Make Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. (You can just toss the base.)

Add the water and cauliflower florets to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to “sealing.”

Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. Once it’s down, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and carefully remove the steamer basket.

Uncooked cauliflower inside of the Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making

  • We love this recipe seasoned with olive oil, fresh parsley and salt, but you can use any seasoning you like! We also love it with a side of ranch dressing. Yum!
  • To make cauliflower mash, either throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Cauliflower

This easy and quick recipe makes the most delicious, tender cauliflower ever
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker, under 30 minutes, vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. Discard the base.
  • Use steamer basket in Instant Pot. Pour water and add cauliflower.
  • Close lid and set to "Sealing." Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. When finished, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and remove the steamer basket.

Notes

  • Seasoning suggestions: Olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, or with a side of ranch.
  • How to make cauliflower mash: Throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Beverage

Cold Brew Green Tea

This super easy method for making cold brew with green tea is absolutely delicious! Just a few simple ingredients make the smoothest, most refreshing tea you’ve ever had.

Glass of cold brew green tea garnished with a lemon slice

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Green tea bags
Cold water
Lemon slices
Fresh basil
Liquid sweetener

How To Make Cold Brew Green Tea

Fill a large mason jar with cold water.

Either cut open the tea bags and pour the leaves into the water or place the bags directly in it.

Add the seasonings, if you desire, and then stir everything together.

Place the lid on the jar and let it sit overnight or for a full day.

After the tea has steeped, use a cheesecloth to filter out the tea leaves and other seasonings.

Serve over ice and garnish with basil or lemon.

Top Tips For Making

  • Don’t use hot water to steep your tea! This method with cold water removes tannins, which makes your tea bitter.
  • If you don’t have a mason jar, you can use a pitcher and cover it with plastic wrap while it is seeping.
  • Your cold brew green tea will keep in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Try different flavors for your tea! You could use orange slices, berries, peaches, or any fruit with herbs like mint, rosemary, or even lemongrass. Add a little minced ginger to your tea for an extra kick!
  • We used liquid stevia for this recipe, which we only needed 1/4 teaspoon for the whole batch. You can use simple syrup or another liquid sweetener.
  • If you only have loose tea leaves, use about 1 tablespoon for every ounce of water.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Cold Brew Green Tea

This light and refreshing green tea is made like your favorite coffee cold brew, but is healthy!
Prep Time5 mins
Seeping Time12 hrs
Total Time12 hrs 5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, easy drink, iced tea
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Large mason jar

Ingredients

  • 3 bags green tea
  • 20 ounces filtered water cold
  • lemon slices optional
  • basil fresh leaves, hand ripped
  • liquid sweetener optional

Instructions

  • Fill mason jar with water. Either place tea bags directly in water or cut open and pour tea leaves in water.
  • Add basil, liquid sweetener, and lemon if desired.
  • Stir to combine. Place lid on jar and let sit overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • After seeping up to 24 hours, use cheesecloth to filter out leaves and seasonings. Serve over ice and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Water temperature: Use cold water to avoid tannins being released, which make the tea bitter.
  • No mason jar: Can also use large pitcher. Cover with plastic wrap during seeping.
  • Storage: Keep covered in fridge up to 4 days.
  • Flavor options: Orange slices, berries, peaches, or any fruit with herbs like mint, rosemary, or even lemongrass. Can also add minced garlic to tea.
  • Liquid sweetener: We used 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia for this recipe, but you can use simple syrup or any liquid sweetener.
  • Loose tea leaves: Use about 1 tablespoon for every 8 ounces water.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg

Appetizer

Keto Egg Drop Soup

This warm, light keto egg drop soup is the perfect Asian-inspired comfort food! With flavorful broth, green onions, and eggs, it’s the perfect side for all your favorite Chinese dishes.

Two bowls of keto egg drop soup

What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

Chicken broth
Eggs
Soy sauce or liquid aminos
Green onions
Ground ginger
Salt
Pepper

How To Make Keto Egg Drop Soup

Add the broth, green onion roots, and seasonings to a bot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to let the soup simmer.

Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.

Use a wooden spoon to stir the chicken broth in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour the eggs into the soup while you’re still stirring.

Pour the soup into 2 bowls and serve with green onions on top.

Ingredients for egg drop soup

Top Tips For Making

  • If you’d like thicker soup, add xanthan gum! Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
  • The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
  • For vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

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Keto Egg Drop Soup

Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: appetizer, chinese food, under 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions root of onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions top of onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add chicken broth, green onion roots, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and ginger to a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the soup in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour egg mixture into soup. Divide between 2 bowl and garnish with green onion tops.

Notes

  • Thicker soup: Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
  • Notes on green onions: The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
  • Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg

Appetizer

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These savory cream cheese sausage balls are the ultimate delicious appetizer or perfect for snacking! With crispy bottoms and moist, cheesy centers, they are absolutely addictive. Keto, low carb, and gluten free, too!

Cream cheese sausage balls on a plate

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Mild or spicy sausage
Cream cheese
Sharp cheddar
Almond flour
Coconut flour
Baking powder
Eggs
Salt

How To Make Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Mix together the sausage and cream cheese either with a mixer or by hand. Add the eggs and cheese and mix until well-combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the mixture to the cheese and stir well.

Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least an hour.

After the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375º F.

Spray a large baking or cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.

Scoop the dough in tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart. (This recipe makes about 35-40 balls, so you might have several baking sheets worth!)

Bake until the balls are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Let the cheese balls cool slightly before placing them on a paper towel lined plate.

Instructions for cream cheese sausage balls

Top Tips For Making

  • To make these balls gluten free, make sure your baking powder does not contain any gluten.
  • If you’d like a little extra flavor in your cheese balls, add a couple cloves of minced garlic to your dough.
  • We highly recommend spraying your aluminum foil with a little cooking spray. We found that this was the best way to keep the cheese balls from sticking.
  • Each serving size is about 4 cheese balls. We made 40 with ours!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These delicious and addictive cheese balls are a perfect party appetizer or keto snack.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Chill Time1 hr
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy snack, gluten-free, keto
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sausage mild or spicy
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded or grated
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Using mixer or by hand, mix together sausage and cream cheese. Add eggs and cheddar cheese and mix until well-combined.
  • Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and baking powder in separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to cheese mixture and stir well. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour. After the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375º F. Spray a large baking or cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.
  • Scoop the dough in tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake until the balls are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let the cheese balls cool slightly before placing them on a paper towel lined plate.

Notes

  • Gluten free: Ensure baking powder does not contain gluten.
  • Serving size: Recipe makes 35-40 cheese balls. 1 serving is 4 balls.
  • Cooking notes: We found the best way to keep the cheese balls from sticking to the tray was to use aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Flavor variations: Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves to batter.
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 2mg

Desserts

Keto Chocolate Mousse

This creamy, rich chocolate mousse is an absolutely decadent keto treat! Like a thick, delicious pudding, this mousse is a perfect fat bomb when you need to hit all your macros or are just craving chocolate-y goodness.

Keto chocolate mousse in a bowl

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Cream cheese
Heavy cream
Powdered erythritol
Cocoa powder
Vanilla extract

How To Make Keto Chocolate Mousse

Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until it forms firm peaks.

In a separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving.

Instructions for keto chocolate mousse

Top Tips For Making

  • We used a hand mixer for the whipped cream, but stirred together the cream cheese and powders with a spatula. You can use hand mixer for everything, but we preferred the consistency we got mixing our cream cheese manually.
  • Powdered erythritol was our sweetener of choice for this recipe, but you can use any powdered sweetener, such as monk fruit or Swerve. As long it’s powdered, it’ll work!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Keto Chocolate Mousse

This delicious and decadent chocolate dessert is absolutely perfect when you're on keto
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fewer than 5 ingredients, low carb, no added sugar
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until it forms firm peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.
  • Mix everything together until well combined. Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Mixing: We recommend mixing cream cheese and powders with spatula or fork to get good consistency.
  • Sweetener: Can sub with monk fruit or Swerve, so long as they are powdered.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1636IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg