The UNwhich

Eating out doesn't have to be hard on the Keto Diet. We've discovered a few places that will cater to your food needs while you are on the road or in a hurry!

Our recent favorite place to dine is Jimmy Johns! What you are looking at is called the "Unwich" this one in particular is the LuLu sandwich... Unwiched! (no bread for those low carb lovers!)

OR make it at home: This was my version of the Unwiched LuLu!

Turkey
bacon
provolone
tomato
mayo
lettuce leaves

... not as pretty but very delicious!

Chocolates on Valentines day!!

I recently came across this recipe and decided to give it a whirl. it has some of the same ingredients as my oh-so-favorite homemade granola bars, which of course have rolled oats... not so Keto friendly. However, this recipe it does have honey in it, but if you are really looking for a sweet treat, it's better to grab one of these than a slice of cake...

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

1/2 c. coconut oil
1/2 c. almond/peanut butter (i use peanut butter)
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. cocoa powder

In a small sauce pan on medium heat, melt coconut oil, nut butter, and honey. Stir so it does not burn. when melted, add vanilla, stir. and pour into a blender. add 1/2 c. cocoa and mix well in blender.

Line mini muffin tins with papers and pour mixture into the cups.

chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
or freeze for 40 minutes.

keep in refrigerator in a sealed container or Ziploc.

makes 24, mini cups
1 mini cup= 3 Net Carbs!

This is the Cocoa I found on Amazon, that only has 1 net carbs per serving.

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Fish night

what's for dinner tonight?

Cod -- poached in water with butter sprinkled with Citris Grill seasoning
Purple Cabbage -- steamed or boiled, seasoned with salt and pepper
Simple Salad --  enough said!

this is my favorite fish seasoning!

don't forget the jell-o for dessert!!

Keto Cart Salad

This is one of my favorite-go-to salads.

In September I took an afternoon to go visit my husband, Justin, at work. We decided to grab some lunch. He said he knew JUST the place. There was a darling old lady, with a lunch cart perched on the sidewalk of the busy streets of Denver. This was her Chicken Salad. I was in love! So simple, so fresh... and super easy to make at home! Hope you enjoy!

Mixed spring greens (large box found at Costco in refrigerated area)
Cherry Tomatoes
Grilled/baked chicken
Red onion
Feta Cheese

Dressing-- I prefer Ranch. Justin prefers Balsamic Vinaigrette... minus the Feta, of course!

More Bacon, Please!

On my recent Costco visit I walked past this blue packaged beauty and the light bulb immediately went off.
THIS is a great way to add bacon to any meal with out having to take the time to fry it all up... it's also handy if you don't feel like smelling like bacon all day. (i actually love it, but, to each his own!)

Omelets, Salads, Soups, Cauliflower Pizza...Oh the list is endless!

Burger Night

Here's a fun idea for dinner. Bunless Burgers!

Beef burger,  cheddar cheese, bacon (you could even grill up some onions!)
Serve along side a spinach, avocado, tomato salad with Ranch Dressing!

<3 Delicious and totally satisfying!

Almond Butter Cookies

1 Cup Almond Butter
1 Cup Splenda
1 egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla

Mix all ingredients together. Form into small balls and press with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 20 small cookies.

Calories: 76, Carbs 2g