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Breads, Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snacks

Moist Blueberry Muffins

Irma Crepps

You will love the texture of this muffin! Honestly, my friends say it tastes better than a high-carb muffin.

Moist Blueberry Muffins

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15 Carbohydrates per muffin
Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Allulose, Blueberries, Cinnamon, Eggs, Oatmeal, Unsweetened Almond Milk
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan Line with Paper Cups
  • Medium bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Ingredients

  • ¾ Cup Flour I like Flourish All Purpose Flour (High in Fiber, Lower in Carbs than White)
  • 1 Cup Oatmeal Old Fashioned
  • ⅓ Cup Allulose Can Substitute with Stevia or your favorite sweetener
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder Sounds like a lot, but trust me, it works!
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ Tsp Cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil Can Substitute with Canola Oil or your favorite light colored oil
  • 2 Eggs Whisk
  • 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Tsp Stevia

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Gather all your tools (equipment & ingredients) to save you lots of time.
  • Mix first 5 dry ingredients in a medium bowl with 1 tsp cinnamon.
  • Make a well in the middle of mixture and stir in milk, oil, and eggs. Mix well.
  • Fold blueberries into batter.
  • Drop batter into 12 lined muffin cups with your ice cream scooper.
  • Mix remaining ½ tsp cinnamon with stevia and sprinkle on top of muffins.
  • Bake in center of your oven around 15 to 20 minutes until golden. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center.
  • Serve with fresh blueberries, butter, or all-fruit jam. MMMMMy muffin goodness!
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Chocolate Desserts, Desserts, Snacks, Uncategorized

Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies

Irma Crepps

These decadent super moist brownies will knock your chocolate socks off! My husband and I have perfected this recipe  over many years. It’s his favorite chairlift snack between runs. They a sure to satisfy any chocolate craving!

Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies

Print Recipe
6 Carbohydrates
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond flour, Butter, Chocolate Whey, Cocoa, Lilly's Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Almond Milk, Walnuts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9

Equipment

  • 9x9 Baking Pan Line with Parchment Paper and Cooking Spray for easy removal from pan.
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber Spatula & Whisk
  • Toothpick

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Almond Flour
  • ½ Cup Dark Cocoa
  • ¾ Cup Chocolate Whey Or your fav Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 1 ¼ Cup Stevia Or your fav Sweetener
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ Tsp Ground Coffee Bumps up the Chocolate Flavor!
  • ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon Another Chocolate Bumper!
  • ½ Cup Melted Butter
  • ½ Cup Vegetable Oil Or Canola or Avocado Oil
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 3 Large Eggs Whisk
  • ¼ Cup No-Sugar Chocolate Chips I Like Lilly's Brand
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts Option to add your choice of nuts or none

Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients and tools for the trade to save you time. Set oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl whisk dry ingredients (first 7) until smooth.
  • Make a well in the middle of the mixture. Stir in butter, oil, milk, eggs, and chocolate chips.
  • Pour into a baking pan using a rubber spatula...no carb left behind!
  • Option to top batter with your favorite nut.
  • Bake around 25 minutes and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out dry, they are done!
  • Let cool completely before slicing. If you can wait...
  • Enjoy with coffee, tea and a friend!
Breakfast, Lunch, Pie

Spinach and Sausage Quiche

Irma Crepps

This is a family fav that always satisfies a hungry crowd in the morning or afternoon. The delicious filling can easily be changed to your favorite ingredients. Enjoy warm straight from your oven or make ahead of time to serve at room temperature. The aroma in your kitchen will trigger any appetite.

Best Quiche Ever!

Print Recipe
10 carbohydrates per slice (8 slices)
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond flour, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Eggs, Onion, Pie Crust, Piecrust, Spinach, Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Swiss Cheese
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Glass Pie Plate I prefer glass pie plates to see when the crust is golden.
  • Large Skillet I prefer cast iron, but your favorite frypan will work.
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef's Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 2 Medium Bowls
  • Cheese grater
  • Cookie sheet
  • Colander
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 1 Lowcarbvana's Best All-Purpose Pie Crust or Buy 1 Pre-Made Pie Crust or Opt for No Crust Check out this recipe! Quick, yummy, super easy! Can make ahead and freeze.
  • Cooking Spray or Butter
  • 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • 1 LBS Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Ground or Links (casings removed)
  • ½ Bell Pepper Green, Red, or Yellow, Diced
  • ½ Onion Yellow or White, Diced
  • 8 Large Eggs
  • 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ½ Cup Half & Half Or your milk of choice.
  • 1 Tsp Fresh or Dried Dill
  • 1 Tsp Each of salt and pepper
  • ¼ Cup Roasted red pepper Chopped
  • ½ Cup Chopped Frozen or Fresh Spinach Thaw and strain frozen spinach.
  • 1 Cup Swiss or Gruyere Cheese A more intense cheesy flavor if you freshly grate it yourself, but pre shredded cheese is delicious too and saves prep time.
  • ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese Grated or shredded.
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Gather all your equipment and ingredients to save you lots of time!
  • Coat sides and bottom of pie plate with cooking spray or butter.
  • Pick your pie crust option.
  • Dice pepper and onion.
  • In skillet, brown sausage in 2 Tbsp of EVOO on medium-high heat. Break up meat into small pieces in skillet and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Loosen sausage pan drippings with a spatula and add 1 Tbsp of EVOO. On medium-high heat, add pepper and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste and saute until soft.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, mustard, Half & Half (or milk), and dill.
  • Stir in sausage, pepper, onion, sun dried tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.
  • Pour into prepared pie crust.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Place quiche on cookie sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, until cheese is golden on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden.
  • Cool before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve with cherry tomatoes, and/or avocado slices.
Breakfast, Desserts, Lunch, Snacks

Crunchy Granola

Irma Crepps

Most packaged granolas are loaded with ingredients we can do without…. such as sugar!! Try this tasty easy-to-make granola to munch or to top your favorite yogurt or ice cream. Enjoy!!

Crunchy Granola

Print Recipe
Approximate Carbohydrates Per Serving: 10 in One Half Cup
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Chips
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 14

Equipment

  • 2 Small bowls
  • 1 Medium bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Microplane Optional to Grate Nutmeg
  • Whisk Or Fork
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 Egg Whites Separate Yolks and Whites
  • ½ Cup Organic Salad Topper I Use Smart Life Brand. Or add your favorite seeds such as Sunflower, Chia, and Pumpkin, plus Dried Cranberries.
  • ¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Baking Chips I Use Lily's Brand
  • 2 Cups Oatmeal I Use Old Fashioned Oats
  • 3 Tbsp Hemp Seeds I Use Organic Hemp Hearts, Kirkland Brand
  • ¾ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
  • ½ Cup Walnut Pieces
  • ½ Cup Pecan Pieces
  • ¼ Cup Flaxseed I Use Organic Milled Golden Roasted Flax, CanMar Brand
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil I Use Organic, Kirkland Brand
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup I Use Choc Zero Brand
  • ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ Tsp Nutmeg I Use Fresh Grated, Smells and Tastes Great!

Instructions

  • Gather all equipment and "tools for the trade" to save you lots of time! Set oven to 300F.
  • Whisk egg whites with fork until frothy. Add to medium bowl.
  • Measure Salad Topper and Chocolate Chips. Set aside in a small bowl. These are added after you bake the granola.
  • Stir and add the rest of the ingredients to the egg whites.
  • Spread evenly on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in center of oven for 25 minutes. Rotate cookie sheet and turn granola over with a spatula. Bake an additional 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Let cool completely.
  • Add reserved Salad Topper and Chocolate Chips.
  • Enjoy for breakfast instead of a sugary cereal. Or top your favorite yogurt or icecream. So good! Or just by itself for your "snack attack"!