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January 7, 2021 Gluten-Free

Keto Flour Mix

Our keto flour blend combines the perfect ratios of various flour substitutes, creating an easy and convenient gluten-free all-purpose mix to use in almost any recipe.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It uses small amounts of a few different ingredients, which makes each individual ingredient go farther and last longer. More bang for your buck!
Almond flour tends to be heavy on its own, and coconut flour soaks up a lot of moisture. By combining the two with a couple of other ingredients, though, you get a perfect all-purpose blend that mimics traditional flour.
Use it for baking! The coconut flour keeps baked goods fluffy without adding a coconut flavor.
For most recipes, this blend can be subbed in at a 1-to-1 ratio. Depending on the recipe, you may find you need more or less of this blend, or you may need to adjust the liquids in your recipe. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Keto Flour Ingredients

Oat Fiber – Oat fiber is a mild-tasting, fine powder made from grinding the hull (or shell) of oats. It’s great for adding fiber, which is super important on a keto diet.

Xanthan Gum – This is the binding and thickening agent in this keto flour blend. Since the other ingredients are gluten-free, xanthan gum is needed to make up for the lack of gluten.

How to Make Keto Flour

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!

Combine all of the ingredients until everything is mixed super well, then store the flour at room temperature in an airtight container!

Chef’s Tips

You can totally swap ingredients or adjust the quantities to find the blend that works best for your preferences. Just keep in mind that any adjustments will make your final keto flour mix different from ours.
The macros will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. As a general rule, always look for brands with the lowest carb count. That being said, you may find that you love a certain brand that comes out to be a carb or two higher than a brand you hate, so it’s worth it to eat that extra carb.
Coconut flour soaks up a lot of moisture, so if you’re making substitutions, keep your total amount of coconut flour low.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

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!

Keto flour mix in a glass jar on a light counter

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5 from 1 vote

Keto Flour Mix

Our keto flour blend combines the perfect ratios of various flour substitutes, creating an easy and convenient all-purpose gluten-free flour to use in almost any recipe.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Total Time7 mins

Course: Basics

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, easy to make, low carb

Servings: quarter-cup servings

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
⅓ cup coconut flour
⅓ cup oat fiber see Notes for gluten free
1 teaspoon xanthan gum

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Oat fiber in general is naturally gluten-free, but be careful of potential cross-contamination with certain brands.

Recipe yields approximately 10 quarter-cup servings, but the actual number of “servings” you’ll get from this mix will depend on what you use it for!

Nutritional information shown is calculated based on a quarter-cup serving. Macros will vary slightly based on the brands of your specific ingredients.

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December 29, 2020 Dairy-Free

Sweet Potato Rice

Easy-to-make sweet potato rice is a wonderfully versatile side dish or base for a variety of bowl-meals. Paleo, Whole30, gluten- and dairy-free, this recipe is perfect for many dietary needs.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It’s super versatile. Serve it on its own with chicken, or use it as a replacement for rice in a Mexican dish with black beans. Mix it in with eggs or turn it into fried rice. Anything you might use rice or cauliflower rice for, use sweet potato rice instead!
Uncooked sweet potato rice can be kept in the refrigerator up to 5 days before you intend to cook it, so it’s great to make ahead and keep on hand! You can freeze the uncooked rice, too.
The cooking process slightly caramelizes the sweet potato, making them slightly sweet and crunchy, but at the same time soft. They’re delicious.
It’s perfect for weekly meal prepping. Prepared sweet potato rice will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 days, if stored in an airtight container.

Sweet Potato Rice Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – These starchy veggies are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re thought to have amazing health benefits (like better gut health and enhanced brain function) thanks to the antioxidants they contain. Sweet potatoes are a fantastic source of complex carbohydrates, and they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free.

How to Make Sweet Potato Rice

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 food processor, shred peeled sweet potatoes until they form tiny rice-like pieces. Cook the riced sweet potato with olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally for 20 to 25 minutes until the sweet potato reduces in size and caramelizes lightly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Chef’s Tips

Using a food processor makes this recipe super quick and easy, but if you don’t have one, you can chop the sweet potatoes into rice by hand. Work in batches with a sharp knife, or use a cheese grater.
Fresh sweet potatoes will give you the most flavor and nutrients, but you can use frozen sweet potatoes if you prefer. Let them thaw completely before running them through the food processor.
If your sweet potato rice sticks to the skillet, you can slowly add in a little water to help loosen it up. Don’t add too much as you don’t want the sweet potato to be mushy.

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.

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Sweet Potato Rice

Easy-to-make sweet potato rice is a wonderfully versatile side dish or base for a variety of bowl-meals. Paleo, Whole30, gluten- and dairy-free, this recipe is perfect for many dietary needs.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: paleo, vegetarian, whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes approximately 4
3 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes. Chop and place in food processor.
Shred sweet potato chunks in food processor until potatoes resemble tiny pieces of rice.
Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, sweet potato rice, salt, and black pepper.
Cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes have shrunken considerably and start to caramelize. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.

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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 6, 2020 Gluten-Free

20 Gluten Free Side Dishes

These gluten free side dishes are absolutely perfect for the holidays or just dinner! Made without gluten, they are great whether you are avoiding wheat due to sensitivity or Celiac, or are just looking for a delicious side.

1. Gluten Free Stuffing

2. Cauliflower Au Gratin

3. Corn Pudding from Cupcakes and Kale Chips

4. Gluten Free Cornbread with Honey

5. Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes from Gluten-Free Palate

6. Best Paleo Stuffing (Healthy, Gluten-Free, Grain Free)

Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl

7. Keto Green Beans

8. Gluten-Free Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Mama Knows Gluten Free

9. Whole30 Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs (Paleo, Vegan Option)

10. Vegan Scalloped Potatoes from My Pure Plants

11. Whole30 Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans (Paleo)

12. Apple Stuffing from This West Coast Mommy

13. Instant Pot Whole30 Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Rosemary (Paleo, No Sugar)

Gluten Free Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes

14. Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes from Strength and Sunshine

15. Whole30 Bacon Garlic Green Beans (Whole30 Side Dish)

16. Gluten Free Rolls from Gluten Free Palate

17. Whole30 Green Bean Casserole (Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

18. Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

19. Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffins from A Dash of Megnut

A white bowl of keto cranberry sauce with a spoon in it

20. Keto Cranberry Sauce

October 29, 2020 Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers

These Instant Pot sausage and peppers are the perfect family-friendly dinner. Made easily in the pressure cooker with perfectly seasoned Italian sausage and veggies in a flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe is absolutely delicious over mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or even by itself.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This Instant Pot sausage and peppers recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with sautéed peppers and onions, flavorful sausage, all mixed into a rich, tomato-y sauce, this meal is sure to please adults and kids alike.
This recipe is so easy, thanks to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker! Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for an easy and fast weeknight dinner.

How To Make Sausage and Peppers in the Instant Pot

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!

On Sauté mode, heat up the olive oil. Cook the sausages on both sides until browned.

Add the onions and cook until they are slightly soft, then add the garlic. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil until the liquid is reduced by half.

Add the peppers and place the sausages on top. Pour in the tomatoes and spices and secure the lid.

Cook at manual high pressure, then quick release. Cut the peppers into pieces and serve over mashed potatoes or in Italian sandwich rolls.

Instructions for Instant Pot sausage and peppers

Top Tips For Making

For lower carbs, eat the sausage and peppers alone, on low carb bread, or over mashed cauliflower.
You can use your favorite color of bell peppers with this recipe or a combination of several different kinds. Green in the least ripe bell pepper and has more of a green, sharp taste, while red is the ripest and sweetest. Yellow and orange are right in the middle and a great combination of both.

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Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers

These perfectly seasoned Italian sausages and peppers are made easily in the Instant Pot

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bell peppers, pressure cooker, under 30 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 517kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

6 (4-ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup marsala wine or red wine, optional
3 bell peppers sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil. Once heated, add sausages. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Pour in wine and bring to a boil. Cook about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Add sliced peppers and stir, then place sausage over onion-pepper mixture. Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and oregano.
Secure lid with valve in sealed position and cook at manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Carefully quick release, stir, and remove to plate and cut into 6-7 pieces per link. Serve over mashed potatoes or on Italian sandwich rolls.

Notes

Lower carbs: Serve sausage and peppers plain, on low carb bread, or over mashed cauliflower.
Bell peppers: You can use your favorite color of bell peppers with this recipe or a combination of several different kinds.

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October 8, 2020 Fall

Pumpkin Bisque

Pumpkin Bisque is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for fall! Made with only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to make but loaded with flavor and elegant enough for company. Easy to make vegetarian.

Fall means soup season in my kitchen, and Pumpkin Bisque is such a quick and easy dinner or side dish. Just a few pantry ingredients are needed for this simple recipe packed with pumpkin, garlic, onions, chicken broth, shredded cheese, and nutmeg. It’s hearty, filling, and the perfect comfort food!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Butter: Healthy fats are important, and a little bit of grass-fed butter is the perfect way to get those fats! You can always substitute olive oil, avocado oil, or another neutral oil here.
Onion: Onion is in most recipes because it brings amazing flavor with it!
Garlic: Much like onions, garlic has a fantastic flavor that works in almost anything. No fresh garlic? Try garlic powder in a pinch.
Chicken broth: For a vegetarian diet, you can switch this to vegetable broth.
Canned pumpkin: I don’t often use canned ingredients, but pumpkin is perfect from a can! Check your can and get the option with the least additional ingredients. Fresh pumpkin also works here but is a LOT of work.
Salt: A little salt will help bring out the natural flavors of the pumpkin and help the other seasonings stand out!
Nutmeg: I don’t love nutmeg but a pinch can really bring out that fall flavor of the pumpkin in this soup. A little goes a long way here!
Pepper: Pepper brings a little background spice to this recipe, but not so much it overpowers the delicate pumpkin flavor.
Heavy whipping cream: This plus the pumpkin is what makes the soup so extra creamy! You can use an alternative milk or coconut cream for this, but you could also skip the cream completely!
Shredded cheese: I love a little creamy, melted cheese in my bisque, but it’s not required. Use a vegan cheese or no cheese if you’re trying to make this recipe dairy-free!

How to Make Pumpkin Bisque

Start by sautéing the onion in butter and add the garlic when it’s almost translucent.

Then, add the broth, pumpkin, and seasonings and simmer.

Once cooled slightly, transfer your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Now back to the pan!

Add the heavy cream and heat through before adding the shredded cheese. Mix everything together and serve! It’s that easy!

Garnish with chives, more shredded cheese, or a drizzle of cream!

Close-up shot of pumpkin bisque in white bowls garnished with chives and cream

Top Tips for Making

Be sure to add the garlic about 30 seconds to a minute before adding the broth and pumpkin. You want it to get slightly roasted and fragrant but not burnt, which happens in a flash with garlic!
Once you add the cream, you only need to heat everything to serving temperature. No rapid boil here! Milk and cream are notorious for boiling over if not watched, and this is no exception. Once the soup is perfect temperature for eating and melting cheese, you’re done!

Two bowls of pumpkin bisque surrounded by spoons, glasses, and bread

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Pumpkin Bisque

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 363kcal

Author: cherylmalik

Equipment

Dutch oven
Blender

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 14-ounce cans solid-pack pumpkin
½ teaspoon salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheese Gouda, white cheddar, or gruyere
2 tablespoons chives chopped, for garnish, optional

Instructions

In a dutch oven, sauté the onion in butter until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Stir in the broth, pumpkin, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all soup to the pan. Stir in heavy cream and heat through.
Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
Garnish each serving with chives, additional shredded cheese, or a drizzle of heavy cream.

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August 20, 2020 Dairy-Free

Vegan Apple Crisp

This easy vegan apple crisp is warm, sweet, and absolutely delicious! With crispy, gluten free crust and a perfectly seasoned apple filling, it’s a delicious and quick treat any time of the year.

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Red apples
Maple syrup
Cashew butter
Rolled oats
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Sea salt

How To Make Vegan Apple Crisp

Mix together some maple syrup, cashew butter, and sea salt in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.

Add the apples to the cashew butter mixture and stir until they’re coated. Pour the apple mixture into a baking dish.

Stir together all the topping ingredients in a large bowl.

Spread the the topping over the apples. (We prefer to use our hands, but you can also use a large spoon or spatula.)

Bake the crisp until it’s beginning to brown on top.

Serve plain or with a dollop of vegan ice cream or whipped cream.

Top Tips For Making

We used honeycrisp apples in our recipe, but you can use whatever your favorite red apple is! You can use green apples if you like, but the crisp may be a bit more tart, depending on which apples you use.
Cashew butter is a little expensive, but we highly recommend it for this recipe. It makes the apple crisp buttery, nutty, and absolutely decadent. If you prefer not to use it, you can swap it for vegan butter or regular butter.
You can also pulse your topping ingredients a few times in the food processor until fully blended.
We love this recipe with our keto whipped cream, but if you are vegan, try it with a plant-based whipped cream or ice cream.

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Vegan Apple Crisp

This warm, sweet apple crisp is absolutely delicious with an apple filling and gluten free topping.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dessert, gluten-free, rolled oats

Servings: servings

Calories: 564kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $4

Ingredients

Filling

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups red apples peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Topping

2 cups gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup cashew butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or regular salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F. Mix 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup cashew butter, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in large bowl well combined. Add apples and stir to coat well.
Pour apple mixture into medium sized baking dish.
Stir together all topping ingredients in a large bowl.
Spread topping over apple mixture, covering evenly. Using hands is recommended. Bake for 35 minutes, or until top is beginning to brown.

Notes

Apples: We used honeycrisp, but any red apple will work. You can use a green apple, but your crisp may be a bit tart, depending on the type of apple.
Butter: Highly recommend cashew butter, but you can sub with regular or vegan butter.
Mixing option: Can also pulse topping ingredients in a food processor until combined instead of hand-mixing.
Serving suggestions: Keto whipped cream (not vegan), plant-based whipped cream, or plant-based ice cream.

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August 6, 2020 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!

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!

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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: servings

Calories: 413kcal

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.

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July 28, 2020 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

This recipe is a pickle lover’s dream come true! Pickles fried in the air fryer are crispy, juicy, and insanely addictive. Even better, this recipe is also keto and gluten free!

Fried pickles on a plate with a side of ranch

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Dill pickles
Eggs
Heavy cream
Almond flour
Parmesan cheese
Cajun seasoning
Cayenne pepper
Avocado oil spray

How To Make Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters.

Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish.

In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.

Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture.

Dip the egg-coated pickles into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well.

Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it’s heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won’t stick.

Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil.

Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.

Top Tips For Making

If you’re on a keto diet, make sure you use sugar-free pickles. We used Bubbies for ours.
No need to run out a buy a block of parmesan to grate! You can use pre-grated parm, including the kind that comes in a plastic shaker!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These pickles fried in the air fryer are absolutely addictive and perfectly crispy.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy snack, gluten-free, keto

Servings: servings

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $1

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

12 ounces dill pickles about 4 medium-large pickles
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese See Notes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
avocado oil spray

Instructions

Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters. Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.
Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture, then into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well. Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it's heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won't stick. Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.

Notes

Keto: Make sure pickles are sugar free.
Parmesan: Can use any type of grated, including from a plastic shaker.

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