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Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips

Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 2  zucchini, sliced very thinly into coins 1 tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oil (for baked version only) 1 tbsp.  ranch seasoning 1 tsp.  dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS FOR OVEN Preheat oven to 225°. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice zucchini into very thin rounds, using a mandolin if you have one! Pat zucchini with paper towels to draw out excess moisture. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil then toss in ranch seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place in a single layer on baking sheets.  Bake until crispy, about 1 hour 20 minutes, checking after about an hour. Let cool to room temperature before serving. FOR AIR FRYER Grease air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Slice zucchini into very thin rounds, using a mandolin if you have one! Pat zucchini with paper towels to draw out excess moisture.  Omit oil. In
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White Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs Recipe

White Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs Recipe This white chocolate keto fat bombs recipe will become a favorite way consume fat! Fatty acids from dietary fat and body fat can be used directly by cells as a source of energy on a low carb diet. Dietary fat also produces ketones which are another source of energy for the body. On a low carb diet, ketones are an important replacement for glucose. Reducing carbs will trigger the conversion of body fat into ketones so they can be used as a source of cellular energy. A low carb high fat diet has also been shown effective in cancer treatment because cancer cells thrive off glucose, not fatty acids or ketones. They say a ketogenic diet is a great way to prevent cancer. One reason is because the lack of glucose will starve cancer cells and keep them from growing and spreading to healthy cells. And, you can enjoy a delicious keto fat bombs on this way of eating. You may be wondering why protein shouldn’t be used as the major source of energy on a low
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Keto Frosty

Keto Frosty INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp.  unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp.  keto-friendly powdered sugar sweetener, such as Swerve 1 tsp.  pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine cream, cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.  Using a hand mixer or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat mixture until stiff peaks form. Scoop mixture into a Ziploc bag and freeze 30 to 35 minutes, until just frozen. Cut tip off a corner of the Ziploc bag and pipe into serving dishes.
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Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

Garlic Shrimp Zoodles Easy, delicious, low-carb lemon and garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 3/4 pounds medium shrimp peeled & deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 3-4 cloves garlic minced Red pepper flakes (optional) Salt & pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley Instructions Spiralize the zucchini on the medium setting. Set aside. Add the olive oil and lemon juice & zest to a skillet on medium heat.  Once the pan is warm, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for one minute per side. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute, stirring often. Add the zucchini noodles and stir/toss (e.g. with tongs) constantly for 2-3 minutes until they're slightly cooked and warmed up. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the chopped parlsey. Serve immediately.
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BULLETPROOF COFFEE

BULLETPROOF COFFEE Why add butter and oil to your coffee? The fat provides satiety and helps curb cravings. The amount of fat can be adjusted to your liking. It can be a good idea to start off with a small amount, let's say a teaspoon, of MCT oil and work your way up to a full tablespoon if you feel good doing so. Some people experience stomach problems if adding too much oil at once. The fat together with the caffeine from the coffee will give you a boost of energy to start your day. If caffeine isn't your thing, go ahead and try it with decaf. It won't give you quite the same effect but you will still have a great-tasting and filling drink. MCT oil can be ordered online, but if you don't want to use it or can't find it, try unflavored coconut oil instead. Is butter coffee good for weight loss? Not really. Sure, if you drink butter coffee or the so called Bulletproof® coffee instead of having breakfast you might lose some weight. But you'd likely lose even mor
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KETO LEMON BARS

KETO LEMON BARS You and your guests will be left satisfied after these dense, wonderful lemon dream bars! Finish them off with lemon and a sprinkle of erythritol. Author: Tasteaholics Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 3/4 cups almond flour, divided 1 cup powdered erythritol, divided 3 medium lemons 3 large eggs INSTRUCTION Mix butter, 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup erythritol, and a pinch of salt. Press evenly into an 8×8″ parchment paper-lined baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Then, let cool for 10 minutes. Into a bowl, zest one of the lemons, then juice all 3 lemons, add the eggs, 3/4 cup erythritol, 3/4 cup almond flour & pinch of salt. Combine to make filling. Pour the filling onto the crust & bake for 25 minutes. Serve with lemon slices and a sprinkle of erythritol.
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Keto Pancakes

KETO PANCAKES  INGREDIENTS 1 cup Blanched almond flour (blanched & finely ground recommended) 1/4 cup Coconut flour 2-3 tbsp Erythritol (or any sweetener of choice) 1 tsp Gluten-free baking powder 5 large Egg 1/3 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice; may need more - see instructions) 1/4 cup Avocado oil (or any neutral tasting oil that is liquid at room temperature) 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional, but recommended) 1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional, but recommended) INSTRUCTIONS Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. (Batter should be the consistency of typical pancake batter. If it's too thick, add a little more milk. Don't add too much, or the pancakes will be too "wet".) Preheat an oiled pan* on the stove over medium-low to medium heat. Drop the batter onto the hot pan and form into circles. Cover and cook about 1.5-2 minutes, until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook another 1.5-2 minutes, until browned on the othe
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