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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.

Pie slice of keto meat pie with ground beef, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese on a white dish

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?”

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!

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

More Amazing Keto Recipes

  • Keto White Chicken Chili
  • Keto French Toast
  • Italian Breakfast Casserole (Whole30, Keto)
  • Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Keto Tuna Salad
  • Keto Meatloaf

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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: 6 servings
Calories: 710kcal
Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 9g

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.

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

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.

Fresh cranberries being mashed in a pot

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

More Keto Holiday Recipes

  • Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie
  • Keto Green Beans
  • Keto Broccoli Salad

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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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: 10 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.
    Fresh cranberries being mashed in a pot
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 20g

November 3, 2020 Dairy-Free

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.

Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl

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.
Ingredients for keto green beans in bowls

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.
Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl

More Veggie Recipes

  • Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • Keto Broccoli Salad
  • Instant Pot Carrots
  • Boiled Cabbage

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Overhead shot of keto green beans in a white bowl
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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: 4 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 6g

October 26, 2020 Condiment

Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

This keto cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and full of fluffy goodness! Made in just a few minutes with only 5 ingredients, it’s the perfect way to top keto cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies.

A chocolate cupcake in a paper wrapped topped with keto cream cheese icing

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese for slightly tangy, rich flavor
Powdered erythritol – Unlike other sugar substitutes, erythritol doesn’t have a chemical or artificial taste, helping make this frosting taste like the real thing.
Heavy cream – Helps make the frosting smooth and creamy, perfect for decorating desserts (or eating out of the bowl – no judgment!)

How To Make Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

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!

Mix together the first four ingredients until creamy and fluffy.

Slowly add in the cream until the frosting is pipeable or spreadable enough to your liking. (You may not need all of it.)

Keto cream cheese being mixed in a large bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing. Cool or cold cream cheese will be way too lumpy! You can either let your cream cheese sit out until it warms up or heat it in the microwave in 5-10 second intervals.

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!

A chocolate cupcake topped with keto cream cheese icing with a bite taken out of it

More Keto Desserts

  • Keto Chocolate Pudding
  • Keto Mug Brownie
  • Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie
  • Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Soft Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

A chocolate cupcake in a paper wrapped topped with keto cream cheese icing
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Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time7 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: icing, low carb, no added sugar
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered erythritol
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons heavy cream for consistency

Instructions

  • Mix butter, cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Slowly add cream until desired consistency for piping or spreading.
    Keto cream cheese being mixed in a large bowl

Notes

  • Cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature before mixing. Cool or cold cream cheese will be way too lumpy! You can either let your cream cheese sit out until it warms up or heat it in the microwave in 5-10 second intervals.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g

October 20, 2020 Condiment

Buffalo Ranch

This buffalo ranch dressing recipe is creamy and loaded with spicy buffalo flavor. This dressing recipe is quick, easy, and perfect with wings, veggies, or on salads. Vegetarian and easy to make keto or low carb.

A hand pouring buffalo ranch dressing from a jar onto a salad

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This easy buffalo ranch dressing is so easy and fast to whip up! Using mostly fridge and pantry staples, it’s an inexpensive way to dress up your food.
  • This recipe has only 6 ingredients and one step.

How To Make Buffalo Ranch

Mix together all of the ingredients. That’s it!

A bowl of the ingredients for buffalo ranch in a bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • After making, pour your dressing into a container like a mason jar or small glass with a spout. Keep it covered, and it will stay good in your fridge for about a week.
  • If you’re on keto or a low carb diet, you can reduce the amount of net carbs in this dressing by using a low carb ranch seasoning.

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!

A piece of zucchini with buffalo ranch on it over a platter of veggies

More Delicious Dressings

  • Avocado Ranch Dressing
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Whole30 Ranch Dressing (“Dump Ranch,” Paleo, Dairy-Free)
  • Whole30 Caesar Dressing (Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

A piece of zucchini with buffalo ranch on it over a platter of veggies
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Buffalo Ranch

Full of spicy buffalo flavor, this easy and quick dressing is perfect on salads, veggies, or with wings.
Prep Time3 mins
Total Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy dressing, keto, under 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup milk 
  • 2 teaspoons Frank’s Hot Sauce plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together until smooth.
    A bowl of the ingredients for buffalo ranch in a bowl

Notes

  • Storage: Pour your dressing into a container like a mason jar or small glass with a spout. Cover and keep it in fridge up to 1 week.
  • Keto or low carb: Reduce the amount of net carbs in this dressing by using a low carb ranch seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g

September 30, 2020 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-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!

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

More Keto Recipes

  • Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Keto Egg Drop Soup
  • Keto Chocolate Mousse
  • Keto Mug Brownie

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

A bowl of keto white chicken chili topped with jalapeno slices and bacon
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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 | Net Carbs: 6g

September 18, 2020 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-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!

Stack of cauliflower chips

More Chip Recipes

  • Homemade Pita Chips
  • Cucumber Chips
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
  • Bacon Chips

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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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

  • Seasoning suggestions: Chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Removing moisture: Don’t skip cheesecloth step. It’s important to remove as much moisture as possible so chips aren’t too mushy.
  • Steaming cauliflower: We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • Dip suggestions: Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

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 | Net Carbs: 6g

September 15, 2020 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-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!

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

More Party Food

  • Cucumber Salsa
  • Loaded Baked Potato Dip
  • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Beer Cheese Dip

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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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 | Net Carbs: 2g

August 25, 2020 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?”

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!

Overhead of keto egg drop soup

More Asian-Inspired Recipes

  • Simple Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chili Sauce (Whole30, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo)
  • Hibachi Steak with Fried Rice and Vegetables
  • Tofu and Broccoli

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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5 from 2 votes

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 | Net Carbs: 9g

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!

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-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!

Close-up of cream cheese sausage balls

More Delicious Appetizers

  • Loaded Baked Potato Dip
  • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Cucumber Salsa
  • Air Fryer Fried Pickles
  • Best Vegan Queso (Ever)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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5 from 1 vote

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
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

Serving: 4balls | 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 | Net Carbs: 3g
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