LC Creamsicle Cheesecake

Got a sweet tooth? Try this no-bake creamsicle cheesecake.

Whole portion is 824 calories, 26g net carbs, 72g fat, 16g protein.

Each serving is 206 calories, 6.5g net carbs, 18g fat, 4g protein.

Ingredients

14 oz Boiled water

8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature

1 pk Simply delish orange Jel dessert

Instructions

Add all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk or mix in blender until all ingredients are smooth. 

Pour into 4 serving cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

LC Hot Cocoa

A tasty cup of low-carb hot cocoa to warm up after coming in from the cold.

Whole portion is 65 calories, 1.5g net carbs, 6g fat, 1g protein.

Ingredients

8 oz Hot water

1 tbsp Cocoa powder *unsweetened

1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream (can add another tbsp for creamier taste)

1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (if you use vanilla stevia, then no need for vanilla extract)

5 drops of liquid sweetener (Stevia), to taste

Option 1: add 1 tsp of Coconut oil for more flavor 

(extra 40 calories, 0g carbs, 5g fat, 0g protein)

Option 2: add 1 tbsp of Coconut oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter for a Bulletproof Hot Cocoa 

(extra 222 calories, 0g carbs, 26g fat, 0g protein)

Instructions

Add all ingredients in a large mug. Whisk with an electric frother or mix in blender until all ingredients are mixed well.

Enjoy!

Salmon Burgers

Salmon Burgers, just like Tuna Cakes but made with salmon and different ingredients.

Ingredients

15 oz (2-3 cans) salmon

1 lg egg

4 tbsp olive oil, divided 

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup chopped parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)

2 tbsp dried onions

1 tbsp flour (optional, or substitute with coconut, soybean, or almond flour for low-carb)

1 tsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk the egg, half of the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce until smooth. 

In a medium bowl lightly toss the salmon with the flour, parsley, onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Gently fold in the wet mixture in with the salmon mixture. 

Scoop the salmon mixture and form into four patties; lightly pack them.

In a large pan, heat remaining olive oil until shimmering. Add the salmon burgers and cook over moderately high heat until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. 

Serve the salmon with lemon wedges. 

Low Carb Pizza

Sometimes you want something other than cauliflower dough pizza. Sometimes you don't want to experiment with making your own crust using low-carb concoctions. Here is an easy thin crust pizza recipe.

Whole portion is 405 calories, 21g net carbs, 25.5g fat, 30.5g protein.
Each piece is 101 calories, 5.2g net carbs, 6.4g fat, 7.6g protein.

Ingredients

1 wrap Damascus All Natural Roll Ups - Whole Wheat Bake Sense or any low-carb wrap

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup  marinara sauce or pasta sauce

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 F.

Place wrap on a baking sheet lined with foil. Spray/brush olive oil on the wrap. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes, *then turn over the wrap and spray/brush remaining olive oil. Bake for 8 minutes. 

Take the wrap out of the oven and add sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Wait for 1 minute before slicing the pizza.

*Note: The additional baking will give the crust a crispy crunch. You can skip this step if you want to add the ingredients straight on the wrap. Bake for 10-12 minutes instead.

Hot Wings

0-1 carbs

Ingredients12 chicken wings, separated
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup Cholula hot sauce, or any hot sauce
1 tbsp olive oil, or any oil

DirectionsHeat oven to 400 F.

Place wings in a baking pan lined with foil. Spray/brush oil on the wings.
Bake for 20 minutes, turn over the wings and bake for another 20 minutes.

While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a medium pan and add the hot sauce. Cook for 1 minute. When the wings are done, transfer to the pan of and toss until all wings are covered with hot sauce.

Tuna Cakes

I really wanted crab cakes but didn't want to pay the price for them. After all, my New Year's resolution is to save more. So I made Tuna Cakes to satisfy the craving... and yes, these tuna cakes are very tasty indeed.

Ingredients

15 oz (2-3 cans) tuna

1 lg egg

4 tbsp olive oil, divided 

1 tbsp plain greek yogurt

1 tbsp mustard

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1/4 cup chopped parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)

1 tbsp flour (optinal, or substitute with coconut, soybean, or almond flour for low-carb)

1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk the egg, half of the olive oil, yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce until smooth. 

In a medium bowl lightly toss the tuna with the flour, parsley, Old Bay, and lemon juice.

Gently fold in the wet mixture in with the tuna mixture. 

Scoop the tuna mixture and form into four patties; lightly pack them.

In a large pan, heat remaining olive oil until shimmering. Add the tuna cakes and cook over moderately high heat until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Optional: sprinkle additional Old Bay on each side.

Serve the tuna cakes with lemon wedges and mustard. 

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