Chocolate Nut & Coconut Clusters: Low Carb | Keto | Sugar Free

These sugar-free, low carb chocolate nut & coconut clusters are a super easy treat that you can whip up in no time. All you need are sugar-free chocolate chips, nuts, coconut oil, and coconut. For the nut candy clusters, you can use your favorite nuts. Almonds, pecans, hazelnuts and peanuts are lower in carbohydrates, cashews are a bit higher in carbs but boy they are good smothered in chocolate. For you coconut lovers, toast the coconut flakes to give extra flavor and depth to these candies.

Chocolate Candy Nut & Coconut Clusters Low Carb | Keto | Sugar Free

Chocolate Candy Nut & Coconut Clusters | Low Carb |Keto | Sugar Free

Ingredients:

6 ounces Lily's Chocolate Chips (Milk or Dark)

1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

6 ounces Nuts (Peanuts Almonds, Cashews, etc.)

3/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut, toasted

12 mini baking / candy liners

Directions:

To toast coconut for Coconut nut Clusters:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven.

To Make Clusters:

1. In a double boiler, Melt chocolate and coconut oil together. Note: you can use milk or dark chocolate chips, or a combination of both.

2. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in Nuts or Coconut.

4. Using a spoon, drop by tablespoonful into candy wrappers or drop by spoonful onto parchment lined pan.

5. Let set to harden (can put in refrigerator to harden faster).

6. Remove from parchment paper.

7. Store in air tight containers in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

(No) Banana Nut Waffles | Low Carb | Keto | Glutenfree

Light and crisp, (no) banana walnut waffles. You'll love this low carb healthy banana waffle recipe! These waffles are deliciously nutty with a touch of banana flavoring. You will never know the banana is missing. These are made with just a few simple ingredients, and no banana of any kind! Great for a Sunday morning breakfast, yet simple enough to make anytime during the week.

Banana Nut Waffles | Low Carb | Gluten Free | Keto

Banana Walnut Waffles | Low Carb | Gluten Free

(2g net carbs per waffle)

Ingredients:

4 large Eggs

1/2 cup Almond Flour

1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream

1/2 tsp Banana Extract

1 Tbsp Swerve, granular sweetener (optional)

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor, or in a bowl using a hand mixer, until smooth.

2. Spray or brush the waffle maker lightly with oil of choice or butter. Preheat according to the manufacturer instructions. Once the bubbles in 3. the batter have settled, pour half the batter evenly into the waffle maker and close.

4. Follow manufacturer instructions to finish cooking.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 with remaining batter (this is enough batter to make 4 large waffles).

Serve with Butter, Powdered Swerve, and Sugar Free ChocZero Maple Syrup (use coupon code: DEBBIE10 to receive 10% off your purchase), and chopped walnuts

Nutritional Information: 2g net carbs per waffle

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French Red Onion Soup | Low Carb | Gluten-Free | Keto

The first thing that comes mind when I think of French Onion Soup is that cheesy crouton you put on top. Then I think of the cheese (again), and then onions, and then realize this can easily be made into a lower carb soup. My solution to the crouton was how about 'double' cheese? Oh yeah, cheese, and more cheese. In place of the crouton, just top the soup with Parmesan Crisps ( you know, those now popular baked cheesy crisps that you can easily find in your grocery store or online), and then heap on some Gruyere or Swiss cheese on top of the crisps. And there you go ... no bread, just cheese topping will do the trick. The crisps are there to help the Gruyere from sinking to the bottom, and they add more flavor.

I happen to have some delicious red onions in storage from my Main Street Farms CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) which made a great tasting onion soup. That little extra bite that is provided from a red onion really adds an extra level on flavor to this soup.

And did you know red onions are great healthy food to eat! They provide health benefits to everyone. Onions do contain carbohydrates but in moderation they can very easily be added to your low carb diet.

French Red Onion Soup | Low Carb | Keto | Gluten-Free

French Red Onion Soup | Low Carb | Gluten-Free | Keto

Ingredients:

4 cups red onion, thinly sliced (can use any type of onion) 2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoon butter

1 dried bay leaf

1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves (or 3 sprigs fresh thyme)

2 Tbsp brandy, white wine, or Dry Sherry (optional)

64 oz beef, chicken, or vegetable broth

a splash of Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Topping: Parmesan crisps (I like these) 12 ounces grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Directions:

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat for one minute. Add the oil and butter. Once it melts, add the sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper, then saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add in garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Deglaze the pan with brandy, white wine, or dry sherry by adding it to the pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom and sides of the pot, deglazing the pot as you go.

3. Pour in the broth. Add bay leaf thyme. Simmer rapidly for 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to maintain a gently simmer. Cook 30-45 minutes. Remove bay leaves.

4. To serve, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls or ramekins . Top with Parmesan crisp (5 or 6 crisps, depends on size of bowl/ramekins). Heap Gruyère cheese on top of the Parmesan crisps. Broil until cheese bubble and browns slightly.

Enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

Calories 280.1 Total Fat 17.7 g Total Carbohydrate 9.3 g Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Protein 21.1

Net Carbs 7.3 g