No Crust Pepperoni Pizza

The ultimate low-carb pizza, the no crust pizza! The cheese itself is the crust and it’s topped with pepperoni and dipped in the pizza sauce! All of the great flavours of a pepperoni pizza without the crust!

First I brought you the cauliflower pizza crust and then I brought you the zucchini pizza crust and now I bring you the ultimate low-carb pizza crust, the no crust pizza crust! Yes, that’s right a no crust pizza crust! You know how the melting cheese sometime ooezs out of a grilled cheese sandwich, sticks to the pan and hardens on the bottom?



That’s the idea behind the no crust pizza crust, you simply sprinkle the cheese onto the pan, let it melt and cook until bubbling and nice and golden brown on the bottom before letting it cool a bit so that the bottom gets solid enough that you can slice it and pick it up just like a regular slice of pizza. Hold on, I know what you are going to say! What about the toppings and the sauce?

 While the cheese is cooking you can sprinkle on your favourite pizza toppings and then you can dip the pizza into some pizza sauce as you eat it! And there you have it a no crust pizza crust with all of the flavours of pizza and none of the carbs or the leftover crust ends that nobody wants to eat!

Prep Time:5 minutes    Cook Time:10 minutes  

   Total Time:15 minutes     Servings: 2  

ingredients
2 cups mozzarella, shredded
8 slices pepperoni
1 pinch oregano
1/2 cup pizza sauce, warm
directions



Sprinkle the cheese into a small pan, top with the pepperoni and cook over medium heat until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden brown before letting it cool a bit to allow the cheese to set.
Option: Use your favourite pizza toppings.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 428, Fat 28.3g (Saturated 14.8g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 878mg, Carbs 7g (Fiber 1.6g, Sugars 3.2g), Protein 35.6g

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keto diet list for beginners .What to Eat or Not Eat

The keto diet is a high fat, low carb and moderate protein diet. It can get a little complicated with what you can and can’t eat. That’s why we created this handy keto diet food list for you to follow and get a feel for what you should and shouldn’t eat when on a ketogenic diet plan.

To be frank, you can eat what you want as long as it’s within the carb/fat/protein limits – AKA Macros! But carbs add up quickly! Let me tell you! So you MUST be aware of that and that’s why foods like bread, pasta, crackers, and anything sugary sweet are really not recommended – they are high carb!!  Check out our Keto grocery list of allowed and not allowed foods + a simple guide with all there is to know about the Ketogenic Diet. You can use this list to create your keto shopping list if you wanted, or just to be sure you’re on the right path when shopping in general.

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Keto Diet Food List – Allowed Foods

Here is the full keto beginner grocery list broken down for you. (above you can get the printable keto food list – just fill out the form with your email and name). Keep in mind that Keto is a low carb and high fat diet (LCHF). This keto diet food list should help you know what is recommended and what should be avoided when following a keto diet.


Keto Friendly Fats/Oils:
Butter/Ghee
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Avocado Oil
Macadamia Oil
MCT Oil
Fatty Fish
Animal Fat (non-hydrogenated)
Lard
Tallow
Avocados
Egg Yolks
Coconut Butter
Cocoa Butter
sesame oil
peanut oil
fish oil
Keto Friendly Nuts/Seeds:

Low Carb & High Fat Nuts: Best choices while on the ketogenic diet.

Brazil Nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Pecans
Moderate Carb & High Fat Nuts: Eat in moderation while on the ketogenic diet.

Almonds
Peanuts
walnuts
hazelnuts
pinenuts
High Carb Nuts: Eat very rarely while on the ketogenic diet.

Pistachios
Cashews
Keto Friendly Proteins:
Beef – Ground beef,roasts, steak, and stew meat. The fattier the meat the better for this diet.

Bacon/Sausage – Always check for added sugars, or cured in sugar – skip these. Extra fillers are also frowned upon on the Keto Diet.

Eggs – scrambled, hard/soft boiled, poached and fried are all good ways to cook an egg. Free range are best.

Fish – catfish, cod, flounder, halibut, mackerel, mahi-mahi, salmon, snapper, trout, and tuna. Wild caught is best, and the fattier the fish, the healthier it is for you on the keto diet.

Nut butters – A great alternative source of protein. Almond butter is great for this diet. Always shop for natural nut butter without added sugar.

Organ meats – kidneys, tongue, heart and liver. These contain high amounts of nutrients.

Poultry – Chicken, turkey, duck, quail, pheasant, goose, or other wild game.

Pork – Ham, pork chops,pork loin, ground pork and tenderloin. Fattier cuts are best, avoid any with added sugars.

Shellfish/Seafood – Squid, clams, lobster, oysters, crab, scallops and mussels.

Other meats/proteins – Veal, goat and lamb.

Low Carb Vegetables:
spinach
kale
swiss chard
lettuce
any dark leafy greens
celery
green bell pepper
cucumber
zucchini
eggplant
tomato
olives
asparagus
cabbage
cauliflower
brussels sprouts
Low Carb Fruits:
lemon
lime
blackberry
strawberry
raspberry
coconut (meat)
cantaloupe


Low Carb Condiments & Spices:
mustard
mayonnaise
aioli
hot sauce (any without added sugar)
guacamole
soy sauce
vinegar
vinaigrette
cream cheese
salsa (make sure no sugar is added)
salt
pepper
chili powder
curry powder
basil
chives
oregano
rosemary
thyme
cinnamon


Low Carb Snack Ideas:
Cheese
greek yogurt
cottage cheese
olives
eggs
cold cuts
avocado/guacamole
macadamia, brazil nuts or pecans
veggies (from above list) dipped in cream cheese, guacamole or salsa
pork rinds
pickled vegetables (non sweet)
Low Carb Drinks:
water
sparkling water
coffee (black) – or BulletProof Coffee!!
tea (plain, no added sugar)
club soda
coconut water
Foods to Avoid on Keto Diet:


Here is a list of foods to skip/avoid if you’re creating a keto diet food list (for best results). The most important thing to look out for while on Keto diet is complex carb intake. You’ll want to eat the least amount of grams of carbohydrates each day that you can. If you can keep it under 50 grams daily that’s good, but it would be best if it was under 20 grams daily.



anything sugary, any sweets
high carb fruits (dried fruit, grapes, banana, pear, pineapple, apple, blueberries)
breads
crackers
pasta
grains
rice
legumes
beans
alcohol
sugary drinks like soda or juice
potatoes (especially sweet potatoes)
parsnips
beets
carrots
root veggies
anything high in carbohydrates
“sugar free” diet foods
source:https://healthyhappysmart.com/keto-diet-food-list/

Cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe

Cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe – Easy & Healthy Low Carb Casserole Recipes with only 4 ingredients – makes a great Vegetarian Dinner or for entertaining guests for occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
If you’re a fan of cheesy meals, then you’ll love this easy, cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin. All you need are 4 ingredients to create this low carb friendly comfort dish.



Feel free to adapt the recipe to go beyond the 4 ingredients. You could of course add salt, pepper or any other seasoning to taste. Or, you could mix through chopped garlic, onion or any other vegetables you’d like to cook into your gratin.

Regarding cheese, start with a half a cup and then add more to cover every inch of your gratin with cheesy goodness. You can also double the recipe to feed a crowd as a side with a feat such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipe

500g/1.1 lbs Brussels Sprouts
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Cream
1/2 Cup (or more) Grated Cheese
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and get out an oven proof dish.
Wash the brussels sprouts, remove the stem and chop each sprout in half.
Place the prepared sprouts into the oven proof dish.
Pour over the sour cream, cream and half of the cheese.
Toss to combine the sauce amongst the brussels sprouts.
Top with the rest of the cheese, or add more to cover.
Place into the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and sprouts cooked through.

Cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

500g/1.1 lbs Brussels Sprouts
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Cream

1/2 Cup (or more) Grated Cheese

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and get out an oven proof dish.
Wash the brussels sprouts, remove the stem and chop each sprout in half.
Place the prepared sprouts into the oven proof dish.
Pour over the sour cream, cream and half of the cheese.
Toss to combine the sauce amongst the brussels sprouts.
Top with the rest of the cheese, or add more to cover.


Place into the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and sprouts cooked through.
source:https://yummyinspirations.net/2018/10/cheesy-keto-brussels-sprouts-gratin-recipe/

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LOW CARB BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Low carb casseroles are a great way to get that comfort food feeling in without derailing your low carb diet. This low carb chicken casserole is loaded with spicy buffalo flavors for a super flavorful and filling dinner.


LOW CARB BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Prep Time   10 mins          Cook Time   30 mins                  Total Time     40 mins

SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS

CUISINE: AMERICAN

CALORIES: 346 KCAL

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INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 tablespoons cream cheese softened
1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot hot sauce
3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
4 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces grated cheddar
4 ounces grated mozzarella
Ranch or blue cheese dressing and hot sauce for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Add the chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch mix to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared 8x8 baking dish.
Add the eggs and heavy cream to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella.
Pour the egg mixture over the chicken.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
Serve with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and extra hot sauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Cholesterol 225mg75%

Sodium 1655mg69%

Potassium 237mg7%

Total Carbohydrates 5g2%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A15.1%

Calcium32.6%

Iron5.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on bunsinmyoven.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Keto Pizza Bread – Pulls Apart

Pizza cravings are no joke. They can take you down quickly, and are a good reason to avoid certain frozen sections in your grocery store.

No worries. Grab a gooey piece of indulgent keto bread instead.

This pull-apart recipe includes a special Mozzarella-based keto pizza dough, made famous by FatHead.

Keto Pizza Bread (Pulls Apart)

Per Serving: 142 calories, 2g net carbs

Total Recipe: 2272 calories, 32g net carbs

Servings: 16

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

3 whole eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c almond flour

1 tbsp baking powder

2 oz cream cheese

1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tsp rosemary seasoning

1/2 c sharp cheddar, shredded

1/2 c pepperoni slices

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Directions

Combine the almond flour with the baking powder, mixing well. Set aside.

Melt Mozzarella and cream cheese on the stove top (or microwave 1 minute.)

When cheese melts, add flour mix, and eggs. Knead well, forming a sticky ball.

Mix the Parmesan cheese and rosemary together in a small bowl. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mix over the top of the dough to prevent stickiness.

Form a ball with the dough and cut in half. Continue cutting into 16 small pieces.

Roll the pieces of dough into balls, and roll them through the plate of Parmesan mix, coating all sides.

(The Parmesan cheese coats each dough ball, allowing for easy pull-apart after baking, if you’re not slicing.)

Grease a baking sheet or dish. Layer the dish with the 16 dough balls, then top with shredded cheese and pepperoni slices (or other veggies if desired.)

Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Total Recipe: 2272 Calories; 156.8g Fat (62.1% calories from fat); 177.6g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 24g Fiber.

Per Serving: 142 Calories; 9.8g Fat (62.1% calories from fat); 11.1g Protein; 3.5g Carbohydrate; 1.5g Fiber.

source:https://lowcarbediem.com/keto-pizza-bread-pulls-apart/

Roasted Cabbage Carbonara

Do you like noodles?
Did you know that while only 1% is a true Celiac up to 7% of the US population could be gluten intolerant? That means 20 million people.

These are numbers published by Dr. Fasano, director of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. I feel like they are extremely conservative numbers, as almost every client I work with seems to have one.

Of course there are different degrees of sensitivity, ranging from the full extent of symptoms of the Celiac, to just relatively mild ones.

What does gluten sensitivity look like?
Here are few symptoms that can be related to gluten intolerance:

Acid reflux
Sleepiness after meals
feeling of pressure in the abdomen after eating a meal
gas
indigestion
fuzzy thinking
depression!
These are just few of the symptoms you could be experiencing.



What to do?
In case just suppressing symptoms with a drug is not your first choice, I have good news for you!

Gluten intolerances (if not severe) can be reverted by a detoxification and healing of the digestive system and its microbiota.

It takes time and work, but it is not impossible.

I would recommend first of all staying away from the offending food, so you can start the process of healing of the gut.

Yay for gluten-free / keto “noodles”
There are many different versions of low or no-carb, gluten free noodles you can try, and this is one of my favorite ones.

I bet you had never thought to use cabbage as noodles! It is easy and delicious, and you will love it more than conventional pasta.

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This dish has many advantages:

you can make the cabbage ahead and then just quickly saute it to rewarm.
if you make the cabbage ahead it only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
it’s easy to pack for lunch the next day
kids will love it
adults will love it
will keep you satisfied all day!

Roasted Cabbage slices has become an extremely popular recipe around the internet! This is my favorite recipe hack: turn it into noodles!! You can use it with pretty much any pasta sauce. This is my favorite one Roasted Cabbage Carbonara.
Ingredients
1 small green cabbage
4 cloves of garlic, peeled.
¼ cup EVOO
1 tsp sea salt
Sauce
2 pastured egg yolks
8 slices of uncured bacon ( or guanciale if you can find it)
4 Tbs organic butter, melted
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup coconut cream, melted
Celtic Sea Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Remove the cabbage outer leaves and trim off the hard part at the bottom.
Slice the cabbage in ½ inch thick slices and lay it on a pre-oiled cookie sheet.
You might need to use several cookie sheets to accommodate the whole cabbage.
Now in a small food processor mix the garlic cloves with the olive oil and the salt, until they form a smooth, runny paste.


With a pastry brush, brush the paste onto the cabbage slices evenly.
Put the cabbage in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, turning the slices once and brushing the other side with more oil.
While the cabbage cooks prepare the Carbonara sauce.
Cut the bacon into small pieces, about 1” wide, then put in a frying pan and cook on a moderate flame until crispy, then drain from fat and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, coconut cream, salt and pepper, to form a smooth cream.
The cream should be quite peppery, that is why the name carbonara, which means full of coals, you can add more fresh pepper if you like it spicy.
As soon as the cabbage is ready, it should be well cooked and caramelized with slightly burnt edges, toss it in the bowl with the Carbonara sauce and the bacon pieces.
Serve immediately while still very hot!

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 4 servings

• Serving size: 1 portion
• Calories: 528

• Fat: 45gr
• Carbohydrates: 9gr NET
• Fiber: 5.25gr
• Protein: 15.25gr

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

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Best Low Carb Waffles Recipe

Every now and then I pull out my waffle maker and make the kids a big old batch of waffles.  It is so awesome that I can make these for myself at the same time.

Keto Waffles with no nut flours, is it possible?

These low carb waffles are not only low carb, they are practically no carb!  There are no fancy ingredients like coconut flour or ground up this and that.

And this is way cheaper and easier and healthier than a low carb waffle mix.

All you need is eggs and cream cheese!  Honestly, that is it.  Plus whatever you want to top it with.

They can be made in advance and then popped in the toaster to make them crispy.  You could also use the waffles as bread to hold a fried egg sandwich or a low carb BLT.



The idea originated from the famous cream cheese pancake recipe on this blog.  I have modified that recipe for all kinds of things and I just find it simpler than using a premade low carb pancake mix.


Those never taste very good anyways and have so many ingredients we don’t need

Low Carb Waffles Recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 ounces cream cheese (from a brick)  OR 2 tbsp mayo if you are trying to cut back on cheese
toppings of choice (butter, sugar free syrup)
Directions

In your blender or Magic Bullet, toss in the eggs and cream cheese.  I didn’t bother to bring anything to room temperature.

Blend the eggs and cream cheese until you get a thin and bubbly batter

You will need to let the batter rest for a few moments.  This is when I get out the waffle maker and preheat it for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To make these fluffy like in my picture at the top, blend everything except for the egg whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then gently fold the egg whites into the mixture that you have blended.  It’s more work so I rarely do it, but there it is!
Once the waffle maker is hot, pour the entire batch into the waffle maker.  This will of course depend on the size, I have a big cuisinart waffle maker.  If your waffle maker is small, adjust accordingly.
Close the lid and wait until you no longer see any steam (about 5 minutes).
Put on a plate and top them up!

Tips and Tricks for this Low carb waffle recipe

They won’t come out crispy like regular waffles.  However, they crisp up very nicely in my toaster oven, so you can make lots of these in advance and toast them as you need them.

That said, there is a way to make them a little crispier. Substitute 1 ounce of the cream cheese for 1 tbsp melted coconut oil. This bit of extra crispiness is only noticeable when eaten fresh from the waffle maker.

These make a great low carb or Keto dessert like my Raspberry Crepes  , top them with berries and unsweetened whip cream.

If you are following the Egg Fast, you can use these as bread for fried egg sandwiches or even make grilled cheese sandwiches.  See Egg Fast Menu Day 2.

For the Egg Fast, the entire recipe counts as 2 eggs and 2 ounces cheese (or 2 tbsp fat if you substituted mayo for the cream cheese).  I found 1/2 the recipe to be very filling once I topped it with butter!

What toppings can I use on these Keto Waffles?

Oh the possibilities!  I have already mentioned a few of my favorites:

Butter and any type of sugar free syrup

Sugar free chocolate chips

A few berries and whipped cream

Cinnamon and granulated erythritol

When doing the egg fast, the topping I usually make is simply this:  I slightly melt 1 tbsp butter in a dish.  Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar free salted caramel syrup and drizzle over top the waffles.  Heavenly!

Why do I think this is the Best Low Carb Waffles Recipe?

The recipe has only 2 ingredients!

Fast and simple to make.

Can be used for savory recipes as well as sweet desserts.

The only carbs are the very low carbs in eggs and cream cheese (and whatever you top them with)

No weird ingredients!

I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

source:https://ketogenicwoman.com/best-low-carb-waffles-recipe/

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