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March 11, 2021 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Corn Dogs

Cooking frozen corn dogs in the air fryer is the easiest way to get crispy corn dog batter outside and perfectly cooked, juicy hot dogs inside. Once you try this method, you’ll never want to cook corn dogs any other way again!

What Makes Air Fryer Corn Dogs So Good

The corn dogs come out perfectly hot and crispy in just 10 minutes! If you’ve ever tried microwaving corn dogs, you know the soft-batter struggle, and sometimes the hot dogs inside aren’t heated evenly. The oven takes care of the cooking issues, but you need to preheat it for 10 minutes and then wait 15-20 minutes for your corn dogs to cook. The air fryer gives you the best of both worlds – perfectly cooked corn dogs in minimal time.
No thawing needed! Take the corn dogs out of the freezer and pop them straight into your preheated air fryer. Great for last-minute meals!
Over-anticipate your hunger and cook too many corn dogs or corn dog nuggets for one sitting? No problem! Refrigerate them and use this same method to reheat them later! They’ll crisp right up again. Start out by reheating them for just 3 to 5 minutes, then add more time if needed.

Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Corn Dogs

Frozen Corn Dogs – This method works for any kind of frozen corn dogs, even mini corn dogs! You can cook as many or as few as you want, too. You might need to work in multiple batches if you’re cooking a lot, especially if your air fryer is small, so keep that in mind!

Chef’s Tips

As with any appliance, cook times will vary from one air fryer to another. Keep an eye on your food, especially the first time or two, and adjust your cook times as needed.
You can totally eat corn dogs on their own, but I love mine with mustard. Ketchup is another tried-and-true topping, but really, when it comes to corn dog condiments, anything goes. I even like my mini corn dogs with honey mustard or a little nacho cheese!
A light spritz of air-fryer-safe spray oil on the basket will help keep the corn dogs from sticking, but depending on your air fryer, it may not be necessary. Be sure not to use any aerosol cooking sprays in your air fryer, because they can damage the coating on your basket!

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-fried 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!

Air fryer corn dogs on a tray next to a bowl of mustard

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Air Fryer Corn Dogs

Cooking frozen corn dogs in the air fryer is the easiest way to get crispy corn dog batter outside and perfectly cooked, juicy hot dogs inside. Once you try this method, you'll never want to cook corn dogs any other way again!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: frozen food, kid friendly, summer

Servings: corn dogs

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 frozen corn dogs
spray oil optional
mustard optional, for serving

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 380° Fahrenheit. Place corn dogs in air fryer basket in one even layer. Cook in air fryer for 10 minutes, turning over once after 7 minutes. Remove from air fryer and serve plain or with mustard (or condiment of choice).

Notes

Cooking mini corn dogs? Cook them at 380° Fahrenheit for 7 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through cook time.
Depending on the number of corn dogs you’re cooking and the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in multiple batches. Be sure the corn dogs are always in one flat layer, not touching or overlapping.

This method will work for any brand of frozen corn dogs. Nutritional information will depend on the specific brand of corn dogs you use.

March 9, 2021 Air Fryer

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the easiest way to get perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks full of hot, gooey cheese in just 10 minutes.

Frozen mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer then placed a on a white plate with a small bowl of marinara

What Makes Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer So Good

This method gives you perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks without the mess (and calories) of deep frying. They come out way crispier than baking them in the oven, too!
It’s so quick! 7 minutes in the air fryer is all you need to put together a tasty snack even the kids will love. Definitely keep this one in your back pocket!
If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook a ton of mozzarella sticks all at once! That means you can easily feed a big group without any extra effort.

Key Ingredients for Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks – You can use any brand of frozen cheese sticks you like for this method! The cook times may vary slightly with larger or thicker cheese sticks, so keep an eye on them and adjust as needed.

Chef’s Tips

Marinara sauce is the traditional dipping-sauce-of-choice when it comes to mozzarella sticks, but I personally like to dip mine in ranch dressing. You could really use anything, though – ketchup, BBQ sauce, blue cheese dressing, the sky’s the limit!
Don’t overlap the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer. To cook evenly, the air has to be able to circulate freely. If the mozzarella sticks touch anywhere, that’ll be a spot where the air can’t reach!
If the cheese starts to ooze out of the mozzarella sticks, that means they’re overcooked. You can try lowering the temperature on your air fryer, or shortening the cook time. You’ll know the mozzarella sticks are ready when they’re crispy but a little squishy when you squeeze them. If they’re still firm, they’re not done yet.
It’s not necessary, but you can spray a little air-fryer-safe oil in the basket first, to keep your mozzarella sticks from sticking. Another spritz of oil on the sticks themselves will give them an even crispier coating!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Frozen mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer then placed on a white plate with a small cup of marinara sauce

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Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the easiest way to get perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks full of hot, gooey cheese in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time3 mins

Cook Time7 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy to make, kid friendly, less than 10 minutes

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

air-fryer-safe spray oil optional
frozen mozzarella sticks
marinara sauce optional, for serving

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 380° Fahrenheit. Lightly spray basket with spray oil (optional).
Arrange frozen mozzarella sticks in air fryer basket in one even layer.
Cook mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes. Flip sticks over halfway through cook time.

Notes

This method will work for any brand and quantity of frozen mozzarella sticks. If you’re cooking a lot of them, you may need to work in multiple batches.

Cook times will vary from one air fryer to another. The thickness of your mozzarella sticks and your preferred crispiness will also affect the cook time. Keep an eye on them as they’re cooking and watch for signs of oozing!

December 28, 2020 Family Friendly

Keto Grilled Cheese

With buttery homemade keto bread and gooey melted cheese, this delicious keto grilled cheese is a perfect low carb version of a classic childhood comfort food.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It’s quick and easy! Go from ingredients to a fully-formed, ready-to-eat, keto-friendly grilled cheese in less than 10 minutes, using less than 10 ingredients.
The single-serving recipe makes it very easy to measure and track your nutritional information, since there’s no guessing on portion sizes.
Homemade low-carb bread gives this grilled cheese all of the fluffy goodness of a traditional sandwich with a fraction of the carbs found in traditional bread.

Keto Grilled Cheese Ingredients

Coconut Flour – This naturally grain-free and gluten-free flour comes from the meat of a coconut. It has a subtle coconut taste and smell, but it’s barely noticeable when mixed with other ingredients.

How to Make Keto Grilled Cheese

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

This super easy grilled cheese recipe uses the same bread as our Keto French Toast recipe!

Start by whisking together all the ingredients for the bread, then microwave the bread mixture for 90 seconds and cut it into two slices. Melt butter in a pan and cook the assembled grilled cheese in the butter until the bread is browned and the cheese is melty. Easy peasy! Enjoy your grilled cheese hot on its own or with a side of tomato soup.

Chef’s Tips

Use a 4×6 or 5×7 baking dish for your bread, as a larger dish will make the bread too thin.
Our recipe calls for American cheese or cheddar cheese, but you can absolutely use any kind of cheese you like!
Add a little turkey meat to your sandwich before cooking for a delicious, keto-friendly turkey melt.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Two halves of keto grilled cheese stacked on top of each other

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Keto Grilled Cheese

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, easy to make, low carb

Servings: serving

Calories: 640kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 tablespoons butter melted
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
1 ½ tablespoons coconut flour
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Grilled Cheese

2 slices cheese American or cheddar
butter

Instructions

Add ingredients for bread to bowl and whisk together. Place into a greased dish. Microwave for 90 seconds. Let cool, then cut in half to make slices.
Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Assemble cheese between slices of bread and place in pan. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is slightly browned on each side, flipping when necessary.

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November 30, 2020 Fall

Keto Meat Pie

Savory meat pie is a classic crowd pleaser, but traditional versions can be hard to fit into a keto or low-carb lifestyle. This Keto Meat Pie recipe has all the flavor and texture of classic meat pie with a fraction of the macros.

What Makes This Keto Meat Pie Recipe So Good

The dough can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days before you bake the full pie, which is super convenient for holiday dinners and regular meal prepping.
The ground beef in this recipe is a great low-carb source of protein and fat. If you don’t eat beef, you can also use ground turkey or ground pork, though your flavor profiles will be slightly different at the end.

Xanthan Gum – This gluten-free thickener is perfect for keto recipes because it has 0g net carbs and won’t spike your blood sugar. It’s becoming easier to find xanthan gum in most local grocery stores, too!

Apple Cider Vinegar – There are a lot of myths surrounding apple cider vinegar, but there is really no negative nutritional impact from consuming it on a ketogenic diet. It won’t knock you out of ketosis – in fact, the acetic acid in ACV is thought to help accelerate fat loss and to lower blood sugar levels.

Mushrooms – These veggies are extremely low-carb, and low in calories, too! They’re a great addition to a keto-friendly recipe.

How to Make Keto Meat Pie

Start with the crust! This recipe uses the exact same keto pie crust that is used in the Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe from 40 Aprons, and it is amazing.

Pulse your powders in a food processor bowl until they’re combined evenly. Add in the butter and cream cheese and pulse until crumbly, then add the egg and vinegar. After all of that is pulsed into crumbs, form it into a flattened ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour up to 3 days.

Here’s the fun part – roll the dough out into a 12″ circle on wax or parchment paper. Use whichever you prefer and have handy, but I prefer wax paper. The dough might crack a little, but that’s fine. Just press it all back together and keep on rolling!

Carefully lift the paper with the 12″ dough circle above your pie pan and flip it over so the dough lays in the pan. Gently peel away the paper and press the dough into the pan, then trim away the excess dough around the edges. Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough and then freeze everything for at least 10 minutes.

Step-by-step instructional photo for making keto meat pie crust

For the filling, sauté garlic and onion in butter and add in everything but the tomato paste, mushrooms, and cheese. Cook it all together until the meat is brown, then add in the remaining ingredients and cook until the mushrooms are soft. Pour the filling into the pie crust, top with mozzarella, and bake it all for 25-30 minutes!

Uncooked whole keto meat pie in a keto pie crust

Chef’s Tips

If your dough becomes hard to work with, just pop it back in the freezer or fridge for 10 minutes. Chilled dough is easier to work with than warm dough!
Store leftover pie in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2-3 days. Let the pie cool for no more than 2 hours before refrigerating.
Because you’ll be baking the meat in the oven, don’t overcook it on the stove top or it will be dry by the time you eat the finished meat pie. Cook it on the stove just until it’s browned, then cook with the mushrooms just until they’re softened.
Reheat leftover pie pieces in the oven to keep the crust crisp.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Whole ground beef, mozzarella, and mushroom keto meat pie in a keto pie crust

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Keto Meat Pie

This Keto Meat Pie recipe has all the flavor and texture of classic meat pie with a fraction of the macros.

Prep Time1 hr

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr 45 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, English

Keyword: apple cider vinegar, high fat, xanthan gum

Servings: servings

Calories: 710kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Cost: $4

Equipment

Food processor
Plastic Wrap
Wax or Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

125 grams almond flour scant ½ cup
50 grams coconut flour 1 cup + 4 teaspoons
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
130 grams unsalted grass-fed butter cold, about 1 stick + 1 ½ tablespoons
70 grams cream cheese cold, about 2 ⅓ ounces
1 egg lightly beaten
2 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar

For the Meat Filling

½ onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons butter or oil
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups mozzarella divided

Instructions

For the Pie Crust

Add almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and salt to food processor bowl. Pulse until evenly combined.
Add butter and cream cheese. Pulse until crumbly, just a few seconds.
Add in egg and vinegar. Pulse until dough just starts to come together and resembles moist crumbs, not smooth dough.
Pour dough onto plastic wrap. Form a ball, then press to flatten. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour up to 3 days.
Roll out cold dough between wax or parchment paper. If crust cracks or falls apart, press pieces back together and continue. Roll out to a 12" circle. Carefully lift paper over pie plate and flip over, gently removing paper and laying dough into pie pan.
Gently press dough into pan and cut away excess edges. Prick all over with fork. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325º Fahrenheit. After crust has chilled, pre-bake crust 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden.Remove crust and increase heat to 350º.

For the Meat Filling

While the crust is pre-baking, sauté garlic and onion in butter until tender, 1-2 minutes.
Add in ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
Add tomato paste and mushrooms. Cook all together until evenly combined and mushrooms are softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in one cup of mozzarella.
Pour filling into crust and spread evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella and black pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and cooked evenly.

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November 19, 2020 Air Fryer

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

These delicious frozen sweet potato fries are a little sweet and a little salty. They crisp to perfection in the air fryer, making them a perfect snack or side when you want something quick, easy, and healthy.

Why Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Are So Good

Because air fryers use air instead of oil to fry food, you save calories but still get that great deep-fried flavor and crunch.
Oven-baked fries can be soggy (or worse, burnt), especially if you’re reheating leftovers. Air fryer fries are perfectly crisp every time – plus you can cook them from frozen, no need to thaw!
Sweet potato fries specifically are best in the air fryer. Because of their lower starch content, it’s almost impossible to get the perfect fry texture when you cook sweet potatoes in the oven.
Air fryers generally cook faster than a conventional oven, and the clean up is usually easier, too!

New to air fryers and trying to decide which one to get? Visit our sister site, 40 Aprons, to read about the 5 Air Fryers We Love.

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – This root veggie is a traditional Thanksgiving staple, but I love them all year long! When it comes to macros, they’re comparable to white potatoes, but they’re a much better source of antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C, and D.

Cinnamon – Everyone knows cinnamon is a little spicy and a little sweet – but did you know cinnamon is believed to have some wonderful health properties? It has essentially no protein or fat, but it does have small amounts of beta carotene and Vitamin A, which are both great for eye health!

How to Make Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

This recipe honestly could not be any easier! Toss your frozen sweet potatoes in oil, then coat them evenly in salt and cinnamon. Pop them in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, flip them, and fry for another 7 minutes. If you like your fries a little crispier, add another 2-3 minutes in the air fryer.

Serve these hot with your favorite dipping sauce – they’re great with ketchup, honey mustard, spicy sriracha-mayo, or comeback sauce! If you’re Whole30, be sure your condiments are compliant!

Chef’s Tips

Bags of frozen sweet potato fries are super quick and easy, but I recommend making your own fries from scratch! Start with a sweet potato and cut it into fries by hand or with a french fry cutter. Plan ahead – you want all of your fries to be roughly the same size so that they cook consistently. Spread the unseasoned fries evenly on a parchment-paper-lined sheet pan and stick them in the freezer. Freeze them for a couple of hours or until they’re hard. Toss them in a baggie or airtight container and keep them in your freezer until you’re ready for them. They’ll keep like this for a few months!
Be sure to spread the fries in a flat layer in the air fryer basket, and don’t let them touch or overlap. If the air can’t flow around them easily, they won’t cook evenly!
If you have any leftovers, you can totally reheat them in the air fryer! A few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit will make them nice and crispy again.

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Close up of sweet potato fries in a white bowl

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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, family friendly, healthy snack

Servings: servings

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Cost: $4

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 15-ounce bag frozen sweet potato fries
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
big pinch cinnamon
Kosher salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss frozen sweet potato fries with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and cinnamon.
Working in small batches, spread an even layer of sweet potato fries in the fryer basket. Cook at 375° for 7 minutes. Flip fries, then cook 7 minutes more, adding 2-3 minutes if necessary. Fries are done when crispy and golden brown.

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November 17, 2020 Dairy-Free

Bison Chili

This bison chili is the perfect way to spice up your cold weather cooking routine! Made with lean and flavorful bison and pantry staples, it only takes about 40 minutes to make, but tastes like it’s been simmering all day!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This deliciously flavorful chili switches up the traditional beef or chicken with bison. Lighter and sweeter than beef, it gives this chili a taste all its own. You will definitely want to add it to you cooking repertoire!
This recipe is perfect for throwing together for an easy, warm weeknight dinner, especially since most of the ingredients are pantry staples.

Bison – Super flavorful, lean, and a little sweet, bison is a great alternative to other meats used in chili.
Diced tomatoes with green chiles – An easy pantry staple, diced tomatoes and chiles add a little spice to you chili.
Crushed tomatoes – Another great pantry staple, tomatoes make this chili perfectly tomato-y.
Kidney & chili beans – No need to soak or cook beans! Use a few cans of beans for extra convenience.

A bowl of bison chili topped with sour cream, cheese, and scallions

How To Make Bison Chili

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Brown the bison in a stock pot with the garlic and onions, then drain the grease.

Combine the bison, canned veggies and beans, and spices in the pot. Let the chili simmer before serving.

Top Tips For Making

If you’d prefer beef in this recipe, you can absolutely sub the bison for it, although we definitely recommend giving it a shot!
This recipe is absolutely delicious when it’s topped with sliced avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, or sliced jalapeños. We also love it with a side of cornbread or corn chips.

Two bowls of bison chili topped with cheese

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A bowl of bison chili with cornbread and topped with cheese and sour cream

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Bison Chili

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili beans, pantry staples, under 1 hour

Servings: servings

Calories: 279kcal

Cost: $4

Ingredients

1 pound ground bison
2 teaspoons ground cumin divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (10.75-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can kidney beans drained
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans drained
1 medium onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste

Instructions

Brown the bison in a stock pot with garlic and onions over medium heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt and black pepper. Drain excess grease.
Combine bison, tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, chili powder, and remaining cumin in pot; stir. Simmer chili for 25-30 minutes, then top with garnishes and serve.

Notes

Beef: Can sub 1:1 for bison.
Topping and side ideas: Sliced avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, or sliced jalapeños. Try with a side of cornbread or corn chips.

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November 12, 2020 Desserts

Gluten Free Pecan Pie

This gluten free pecan pie is perfect for the holidays! Sweet and creamy inside with a crunchy, salty topping, it’s so easy to make and tastes just like the real thing.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Pecan pie is one of our favorite Southern desserts for the holidays. With a creamy, gooey center that’s perfectly sweet and a crunchy, nutty top, it’s a tradition for a reason.
This gluten free pecan pie is so rich and creamy, yet it’s surprisingly easy to throw together. It’s perfect for when you want an easy, yet delicious dessert to wow your guests at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
This recipe can either use a store-bought gluten free pie crust, or you can make your own (we linked to one of our faves in the top tips). This recipe can be as easy or as homemade as you like!

How To Make Gluten Free Pecan Pie

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and sea salt. Fold in the pecans.

Pour the filling into the pie crust and place the pie on a large baking sheet. Bake until the pie doesn’t jiggle. Let the pie cool before you serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Top Tips For Making

You can use a store-bought gluten free pie crust, or try making this one from our keto pumpkin pie recipe.
We used vegan butter and coconut sugar for this recipe, but you can also use traditional butter and granulated sugar if you prefer.

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Gluten Free Pecan Pie

This creamy and crunchy pecan pie is gluten free and perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dessert, pecans, thanksgiving

Servings: servings

Calories: 467kcal

Cost: $3

Ingredients

1 gluten-free pie crust unbaked
1 cup coconut sugar
1 cup maple syrup
4 tablespoons vegan butter melted
3 large eggs room temperature
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, vegan butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Fold in pecan halves.
Pour filling into the pie crust and put pie on a large baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350º F and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. Pie is ready when the filling doesn’t jiggle. Place on a wire rack to cool. Chill completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pie crust: You can use a store-bought gluten free pie crust, or try making this one from our keto pumpkin pie recipe.
Ingredient variations: Can also use traditional butter and/or granulated sugar in place of vegan butter and coconut sugar.

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November 10, 2020 Desserts

Gluten Free Gingerbread

This gluten free gingerbread is deliciously spiced, sweet, and perfect for the holidays. Soft and moist with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s as richly flavored as the traditional, but with absolutely no gluten.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This gingerbread is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for winter and Christmas. Spiced with traditional ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a dash of molasses, it’s amazingly sweet and moist.
Made with gluten-free ingredients, it’s naturally vegetarian and easy to make vegan with a few simple swaps.

How To Make Gluten Free Gingerbread

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

In a large bowl, cream together the sugars and butter. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses.

In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients, then blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water.

Pour into a prepared pan and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and slice. Serve with whipped cream and cherries or cranberries if you like.

Top Tips For Making

Make sure your gluten free flour contains xanthan gum. If it doesn’t, you’ll definitely want to make sure you add some, otherwise the texture of your gluten free gingerbread will not be as light and fluffy as a traditional recipe!
To make this recipe vegan, use vegan butter and a flax egg.

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Gluten Free Gingerbread

This deliciously spice gingerbread is absolutely perfect for the holidays.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: English

Keyword: baking, christmas, gluten free flour

Servings: servings

Calories: 338kcal

Cost: $4

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 cups gluten-free flour
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum only if your flour does not contain xanthan gum
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
powdered sugar for dusting, if desired
whipped cream for serving, optional
cranberries or cherries for serving, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease and flour a 9×9 inch square pan. In a large bowl, cream together the sugars and butter.
Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water.
Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Continue baking another 10-15 minutes if necessary. Allow to cool in the pan before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped and cranberries or cherries, if desired.

Notes

Flour notes: Make sure your gluten free flour contains xanthan gum or add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum if it does not.
Vegan: Sub egg with flax egg and butter with vegan butter.

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November 5, 2020 Condiment

Keto Cranberry Sauce

This ridiculously easy keto cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side. Made with fresh tart and sweet cranberries and no added sugar, it’s perfect if you’re trying to stay in ketosis this holiday season.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

One cup of cranberries has about 7 grams of net carbs, so you can easily add this dish into your keto Thanksgiving plan!
This keto cranberry sauce only takes about 10 minutes to cook, so it’s a great easy side that doesn’t take a lot of work or ingredients.

Fresh cranberries – Use fresh cranberries for a lightly tart, sweet burst of flavor
Orange zest – A little zest from an orange is optional, but it gives your cranberry sauce a bit of citrus of flavor and scent
Swerve – A great sugar substitute that fits in great with the keto diet, or if you’re watching your blood sugar. It also doesn’t have the artificial, chemical taste some other sugar subs have.

How To Make Keto Cranberry Sauce

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Whisk the Swerve into a saucepan of water on the stove. Add the cranberries and let them cook until they start to pop and form a sauce.

Place the sauce in a bowl and pop in the fridge for a couple hours prior to serving.

Top Tips For Making

You can also use powdered or granulated erythritol instead of Swerve. If you’re not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup.
If you’d like to make this recipe ahead of time or you have leftovers, you can keep it in the freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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Keto Cranberry Sauce

This easy cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side

Cook Time10 mins

Chilling Time2 hrs

Total Time2 hrs 10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy side dish, fewer than 5 ingredients, thanksgiving

Servings: servings

Calories: 16kcal

Cost: $2

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup Swerve granulated
12 ounces fresh cranberries whole
1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, whisk swerve into water. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries and cook until they start to pop, about 10-12 minutes. You can smash the cranberries a bit if you like.
Remove from heat and place in a bowl, then chill for at least 2 hours.

Notes

Swerve substitutes: Can also use powdered or granulated erythritol to taste. If not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup to taste.
Freezing: Keep in freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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Keto Green Beans

These easy keto green beans are the perfect low carb dinner veggie, whether you eat them alone or add them to other dishes. Simply, yet perfectly seasoned, they are bright, crisp, and full of green flavor.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This recipe only takes about 12 minutes to make, so it’s great for whipping up for a quick side dish.
Made with only 5 ingredients, these keto green beans are perfect for when you want to bulk up your meal without spending a lot of money!
Each serving of these green beans is about 6g net carbs, so it’s easy to fit into your low carb or keto diet.

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How To Make Keto Green Beans

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Add the green beans to a large skillet and cook until they are bright and shiny.

Add the seasonings and cook while stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant.

Keto green beans in a skillet being stirred with a wooden spoon

Top Tips For Making

You can fancy up this dish by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.

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Keto Green Beans

These bright and fresh green beans are the perfect low carb side

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time12 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 101kcal

Cost: $2

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh green beans
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add trimmed green beans and cook, stirring often, until beans are shiny, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook while stirring constantly about 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and beans are bright and tender.

Notes

Variations: Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.

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