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Keto Stuffing Made 5 Ways

November 20, 2019 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

Keto Stuffing Made 5 Ways

The Holiday’s can be a rough time of year if you’re on a Gluten Free, Low Carb or Keto Diet but it doesn’t have to be. You may want to consider bringing a couple of Side Dishes and or Desserts that you can eat along with you to Family Dinners or Holiday Parties. It can really help make the dinner less dreadful. I could have cried before my first Thanksgiving after going Gluten Free. The thought of missing out on all the delicious things I had grown accustomed to eating was devastating. But I also remember how much it helped having those few things that I could eat. That’s why I put together this list. Hope It helps make your Holiday Season a littler easier!

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

If you haven’t heard of The ketogenic diet (often called keto), it’s a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When in ketosis, your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source.

On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

On this list of 5 Different Ways To Make Keto Stuffing, you’ll find a variety of Keto Stuffing Recipes to Help Stay on Track over the Holidays. Each of the Recipes are Unique and They’re all easy to Prepare. This means there’s no need to go without this Holiday Season. I’d love to hear what your favourite keto stuffing recipe is. Let us know in comments below!

Happy Holidays!

1. Keto Fathead Stuffing

from Officially Gluten Free

This Easy Gluten Free & Keto Fathead Stuffing is the Perfect Low Carb Side Dish for the Holidays!!! It Tastes Just Like Traditional Bread Stuffing But Is Made With a Mozzarella Cheese Based Dough. It’s an Easy To Make Dough That’s So Versatile.

2. Keto Cornbread Stuffing

from Cast Iron Keto

This Keto Stuffing uses a “cornbread” base and is filled with herbs, onions, celery, and plenty of butter. This will be a hit at any gathering.

3. LOW CARB PALEO CAULIFLOWER STUFFING

from Wholesome Yum

Need an easy low carb paleo stuffing for Thanksgiving? Try this cauliflower stuffing recipe! It has all the same flavors, plus it’s healthy & delicious.

4. Keto Sausage Stuffing

from Spinach Tiger

Grain free, Keto friendy, Paleo Sausage Stuffing made with almond flour, coconut flour and perfect for any recipe where stuffing is in order.

5. Paleo Low Carb Pork Rind Stuffing

from Low Carb Yum

This paleo low carb stuffing is full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. And there’s no need to bake or buy keto bread thanks to the secret ingredient!

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LOOKING FOR SOME MORE DELICIOUS KETO HOLIDAY RECIPES?

You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are these Keto and Dairy Free Mini Pumpkin Pies. I love that they’re so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls. They’re perfect for impressing dinner guests or for spoiling someone special.

Let us know how they turned out for you in the comments below!

Keto Stuffing Made 5 Ways

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33 Easy Keto Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

November 13, 2019 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

33 Easy Keto Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

Here’s my list of 33 Easy Keto Dessert Recipes For The Holidays. Enjoy!

1. Keto Pumpkin Pie

from Gnom Gnom

This keto pumpkin pie is everything you expect (and more!) from this Thanksgiving classic: a deliciously silky custard, all wrapped up in flaky pie crust!

2. Low Carb Strawberry Pretzel-Less Dessert

from My Life Cookbook

This low carb strawberry pretzel-less dessert is the perfect party or picnic dish. Similar to the traditional salad but with out the pretzels and all the taste!

3. KETO GINGERBREAD SOUFFLÉS

from All Day I Dream About Food

Gingerbread soufflés make a wonderful low carb holiday dessert. These keto and sugar free soufflés are light and airy, and perfect served with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

4. Low Carb Tiramisu from Low Carb Yum

5. Low Carb Chocolate Caramel Turtles from Kind Keto Mama

6. Low Carb Gingerbread Men Cookies from Life Made Keto

7. KETO CANDY CANE PIE

from This Mom’s Menu

Nothing says Christmas quite like peppermint and chocolate. This no-bake Keto Candy Cane Pie combines the two in the most delicious way. It’s so easy to make and no one will ever guess that it’s low carb!

8. Keto Dairy Free Coconut Mousse

from Officially Gluten Free

This Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Mousse is made with only 4 ingredients and it only has 2.1 g net carbs per serving. It’s the Perfect Easy to Make Keto & Dairy Free Dessert to Quickly Whip up for any Occasion! It’s a Light and Airy Mousse that’s So Creamy and Flavourful!

9. Low Carb Cracker Toffee from All Day I Dream About Food

10. Keto Gingerbread Cheesecake from Have Butter Will Travel

11.Keto Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Officially Gluten Free

12. Keto Blueberry Cheesecake

from Mama Bear’s Cookbook

Ultra creamy cheesecake with a blueberry lemon swirl… completely guilt free?! This Keto Blueberry Cheesecake will be your new favourite sugar free dessert!

13. Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee

from Peace Love and Low Carb

This Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee has a rich, creamy custardy texture inside and a delightfully crunchy top. It is the perfect year round low carb dessert recipe.

14. Keto Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling from Kasey Trenum

15. Keto Cannoli Cheesecake from Joy Filled Eats

16. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

from The Little Pine

This almond flour sugar cookies recipe is a lovely companion to any cup of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate!

17. Keto Raspberry Cheese Turnovers

from Officially Gluten Free

These 5 Ingredient Gluten Free & Keto Raspberry Cheese Turnovers are So Easy to Make. They can be thrown together in under 15 minutes and are such a satisfying little treat.

18. Low Carb & Keto ‘Apple’ Pie from Gnom Gnom

19. Easy Keto Fudge from Wholesome Yum

20. Keto Pumpkin Pie Bars from Officially Gluten Free

21. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies from Low Carb Crave

22. Salted Caramel Pecan Bars

from Sugar Free Sprinkles

Gluten free Salted Caramel Pecan Bars a Wonderful Fall Dessert. There’s nothing better than a sweet treat with a hot drink in the evening as the nights start to cool.

23. Meringue Keto Cookies from Low Carb Diem

24. Sugar-Free Gingerbread Cookies

from Wholesome Yum

This sugar-free gingerbread cookies recipe uses just 5 ingredients plus a few spices. It’s also low carb, paleo, and gluten-free.

25. PERFECT CREAM CHEESE KETO PIE CRUST

from My PCOS Kitchen

This perfect cream cheese keto pie crust is soft and flaky, and flexible enough to make pretty pie crust designs.

26. Keto Coconut Macaroons from Low Carb Yum

27. Keto Carrot Cake from Green and Keto

28. Low Carb Gingerbread Cake Roll from All Day I Dream About Food

29. Low Carb Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

from Sugar Free Londoner

Raspberry thumbprint cookies are easy gluten free and low carb cookies with a fruity raspberry jam filling. They are perfect for low carb, Keto and sugar free diets.

30. Keto Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

from Officially Gluten Free

This Keto Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is a Super Moist Pumpkin Cake that’s topped with a Delicious Pumpkin Spice Streusel Topping. It’s the Perfect Homemade Low Carb Sweet Treat to have with your Morning Coffee or to Serve as Dessert!

31. Keto Candy Cane Cream Cheese Mints from No Bun Please

32. Keto Berry Cobbler from Eat Well 101

33. KETO PECAN PIE

from Cast Iron Keto

This Keto Pecan Pie with Chocolate and Bourbon is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It tastes almost identical to the pie we all know and love with an easy flaky crust and gooey filling.

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LOOKING FOR SOME DELICIOUS KETO HOLIDAY DINNER RECIPES?

You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are this Keto Fathead Stuffing. I love that it’s so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls. They’re perfect for impressing dinner guests or for spoiling someone special.

Let us know how they turned out for you in the comments below!

33 Easy Keto Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

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21 Easy Keto Appetizers for Thanksgiving

November 6, 2019 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

21 Easy Keto Appetizers for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be a rough time of year, if you’re on a Keto Diet but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re not having Thanksgiving Dinner at your home, you may want to consider bringing a couple of Keto Side Dishes and or Desserts along with you. It can really help make your dinner less dreadful. I still remember my first Thanksgiving after going Keto. I could have cried at the thought of missing out on all the delicious things I had grown accustomed to eating. I also remember how much it helped having those few things that I could eat. That’s why I put together this list. Hope It helps!

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

Here’s my list of 21 Easy Keto Appetizers for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

1. Keto Jalapeño Popper Taquitos

from Officially Gluten Free

These Two Bite Keto Jalapeño Popper Taquitos are Made with Only 4 Ingredients. They’re Super Quick to Make and only have 1 g Net Carbs per 2 Taquitos. They make a great Keto Appetizer or Snack for Game Day or for serving at Holiday Parties.

2. Keto 7 Layer Dip

from Noshtastic

This Keto 7 layer Dip is a deliciously decadent party food that’s colorful, healthy, and popular with any crowd! It’s low carb as we’ve replaced the usual refried beans with fantastic tasty taco meat instead, which mean this layered dip is keto friendly but still perfect for any family gathering or get together.

3. Keto Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

from Joy Filled Healthy Eats

These Keto Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms filled with a cream cheese sausage mixture you’ll swoon over. These Stuffed Mushrooms will be the star of the appetizer table this holiday season!

4.Dill Pickle Fat Bombs

from Officially Gluten Free

These Savory Gluten Free & Keto Dill Pickle Fat Bombs are loaded with Dill Pickle Flavor and are rolled in crispy Bacon, making them absolutely irresistible.

5. Low Carb Sausage Cream Cheese Rolls from Maebells

6. Sugar Free Keto Candied Pecans from The Big Mans World

7. Keto Crab Rangoons

from Officially Gluten Free

These Delicious Cheesy Keto Crab Rangoons are so Creamy and Flavourful! They’re made with Mozzarella Cheese Slices instead of a traditional Wonton Wrapper. The cheese works surprisingly well as a low carb substitute. It gets perfectly crispy and holds together well.

8. Low-Carb Cranberry & Walnut Baked Brie

from Ketodietapp

This spiced Cranberry & Walnut Baked Brie makes a perfect festive holiday party appetizer. It’s simple: A quick cranberry relish gets placed on top of a creamy wheel of brie before being baked until it’s gooey inside.

9. Creamy Herb Filled Bacon Rolls

from My Life Cookbook

These creamy herb filled bacon rolls are sure to be a hit at your next party. As a low carb appetizer it’s easy and delicious. The herb cream filling can be used on cucumber slices as well.

10. Low Carb Salami and Cheese Pinwheels from The Keto Queens

11. Keto Friendly Tortilla Chips from All Day I Dream About Food

12. Keto Bacon Wrapped Cheese Sticks from Kasey Trenum

13. Keto Sour Cream and Chive Crackers

from Officially Gluten Free

These Deliciously Crunchy Keto Sour Cream and Chive Crackers are Really Easy to Make and Can Be Made In Just Half an Hour. They’re Perfect For Your Favorite Dips, Spreads and Toppings! The Best Part is, You’d Never Even Know They’re Low Carb.

14. Keto Soft Pretzel Bites

from Kirbie Cravings

A low carb, keto, gluten free version of soft pretzel bites using fathead dough. This easy, yeast free dough produces a great snack or appetizer that is perfect for game day!

15. Tzatziki Avocado Salmon Rolls

from The Endless Meal

Tzatziki Avocado Salmon Rolls are the perfect party appetizer. They’re totally delicious, easy to make, super pretty, and healthy. Bonus: they can be made ahead of time!

16. Easy Keto Guacamole from Keto Cooking Christian

17. Low Carb Popcorn from Low Carb No Carb

18. Keto Bread Rolls from Sweet As Honey

19. Easy Baked Jalapeno Cheese Crisps

from Cotter Crunch

These cheese crisps are a fantastic appetizer or snack! Low carb, gluten free cheese crisps with a Tex Mex, jalapeno flare. These healthier baked crisps are simple to make with minimal ingredients. Can be made mild or super spicy.

20. Keto Cheddar Bacon Crack Dip

from Officially Gluten Free

This Keto Cheddar Bacon Crack Dip or Million Dollar Dip can be Whipped up in Just a Few Minutes! The Creamy Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Dip is Loaded with Delicious Cheese and Bacon. It can be Served Cold Warmed up. It’s the Perfect Easy to Make, Creamy Low Carb Dip.

21. Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber

from Natasha’s Kitchen

These shrimp appetizers have plump juicy cajun shrimp over creamy avocado on a crisp slice of cucumber. These shrimp cucumber bites are a delicious mouthful!

Looking for some Delicious Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes?

You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are these Keto Fathead Stuffing. I love that it’s so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Pumpkin Pie Bars. They’re perfect for impressing dinner guests or for spoiling someone special.

Let us know how they turned out for you in the comments below!

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23 Easy Keto Breakfast Recipes

August 11, 2019 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

23 Easy Keto Breakfast Recipes

You are going Love These 23 Easy Keto Breakfast Recipes! Especially if you’re Sick of the same basic Bacon and Eggs for breakfast! The insanely Delicious Keto Breakfasts Ideas will help get you Break out of your Breakfast Rut! When eating Low Carb, It can be hard to add variety to our meals. Not to mention it can get pretty time consuming finding new recipes that actually taste good. We’d love to hear what your favourite Low Carb or keto breakfasts are. Let us know in the comments below!

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

Here’s my Favourite 23 Easy Keto Breakfast Recipes. Enjoy!

1. Keto Strawberry French Toast Cups

from Officially Gluten Free

2. Egg Breakfast Muffins

from Eat Well 101

3. Avocado Bacon and Eggs

from Lil Luna

4. Keto Sausage Cream Cheese Rolls

from Maebells

5. Keto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches

from Peace Love and Low Carb

6. Crispy Sweet Cinnamon Keto Waffles from The Kitchen Mag Pie Low Carb

7. Keto Breakfast Burrito from Ditch The Carbs

Looking for some delicious Keto Dinner Recipes? You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are these Keto Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas. I love that they’re so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Broccoli and Chicken Fritters. They’re perfect for impressing dinner guests or for spoiling someone special.

Let us know how they turned out for you in the comments below!

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11 Easy Keto Cheese Shell Recipes

June 30, 2019 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

11 Easy Keto Cheese Shell Recipes

Attention Cheese Lovers!!! These 11 Easy Keto Cheese Shell Recipes are for You! Cheese Shells are the Ultimate Keto Hack because they’re Unbelievably Easy to Make and they Taste Sooo Good! Who knew that Cheese was the Perfect Low Carb Replacement for so many things.

What Are Keto Cheese Shells?

What are keto cheese shells? They’re a tortilla or taco shell made of entirely cheese! They make a super tasty meal that can be made in 5 minutes, which makes them an absolute game-changer for low-carbers!

How to make a Keto Cheese Shell in the Oven:

Cover a pizza pan with Parchment Paper (NOT wax paper). Mix the shredded cheeses together, then evenly spread them over the parchment paper (in a circle shape). Bake the cheese shell for 5 minutes. Pour off any extra oil as soon as it comes out of the oven.

How to Make Cheese Shells in the Microwave:

Place cheese onto a piece of parchment paper. Then microwave for two minutes. Now you can either fold them or drape them over a large bowl to form a taco shell shape. … and put it in the refrigerator. Then wait two minutes.

Do Cheese Shells Have Carbs?

Yes, a small amount of carbs, most cheese has 1 carb per ounce. Many brands will list zero carbs because of FDA rules that say if a product is below 1 carb per serving it can be listed as zero even if it has .8 carbs. So, I generally count 1 ounce of cheese as 1 carb.

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

If you haven’t heard of The ketogenic diet (often called keto), it’s a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source, that’s when you hit ketosis.

While on the Keto diet you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from fat, 15 to 25 percent from protein, and 10 percent from carbohydrates. You’re supposed to avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

11 Easy Keto Cheese Shell Recipes

Here’s my Favourite 11 Easy Keto Cheese Shell Recipes. Enjoy!

1. Keto Chicken Quesadilla

from Officially Gluten Free

This Cheesy Gluten Free & Keto Chicken Quesadilla Recipe can be Made in Under 20 Minutes!!! It’s Incredibly Easy to Make and Tastes Just Like a Traditional Mexican Style Quesadilla. The Low Carb and Keto Cheese Shell is a Perfect Fit for this Classic.

2. Keto Cheese Taco Shells

from Sugar Free Mom

Crispy Cheese Taco Shells are low carb and keto using just cheese, no flour, no gluten, no other ingredients. It’s simple and quick made either in the microwave or oven!

3. Cheesy Keto Crab Rangoons

from Officially Gluten Free

4. Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cups

from Hey Keto Mama

These Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cups are the easiest way to get your taco on…low carb style! It’s not always so easy to get the shape right! What”s the solution? Put the cheese on inside a muffin tin!

5. Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

from Officially Gluten Free

These 6 Ingredient Gluten Free and Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are incredibly easy to make and they taste Amazing. Who would have thought something so simple could be this good. They’re High in Fat and Low in Carbs.

6. Cheesy Chicken Tostadas

from Easy Keto Dishes

You can make these these cheesy chicken tostadas keto friendly AND feed your carb consuming family with the same meal! Simply serve the keto ones on the cheese crisps and fill flour or corn tortillas for the rest.

7. Keto Raspberry Cheese Turnovers

from Officially Gluten Free

These 5 Ingredient Gluten Free & Keto Raspberry Cheese Turnovers are So Easy to Make. They can be thrown together in under 15 minutes and are such a satisfying little treat. I used Raspberries, which are my personal favourite, but you can use Blueberries, Blackberries or Strawberries instead.

8. Low-Carb Mini Cheese Tacos

from Living Chirpy

Sometimes you just crave tacos with a crunchy hard shell. Using only 6 easy ingredients, and next to nothing prep time, you’ll have this delicious carb-free Mexican fiesta on your plate in no more than 20 minutes.

9. Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts

from Officially Gluten Free

These 4 Ingredient Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts have no Carbs!!!! They’re quick to throw together making them the Perfect No Carb Lunch or Snack. The crispy mozzarella cheese compliments the creamy tuna salad perfectly. You won’t even miss the bread!!!

10. Keto Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

from Officially Gluten Free

This 5 Ingredient Gluten Free & Keto Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe can be Made in Under 30 Minutes!!! It’s incredibly Easy to Make and tastes just like a traditional Mexican style Quesadilla.

11. Keto Beef Taquitos

from Officially Gluten Free

These Keto Beef Taquitos are incredibly easy to make and they taste Amazing. They’re loaded with flavor and provide a nutritious hit of healthy fats. They’re Gluten Free and Low Carb. You can have them as a Mid-Afternoon Snack, or a Delicious Keto Appetizer or Side Dish.

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Looking for some delicious Keto Breakfast Recipes? You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are these Keto Coconut Protein Pancakes. I love that they’re so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Strawberry French Toast Cups. They’re perfect for impressing brunch guests or for spoiling someone special.

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8 Amazing Gluten Free Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

December 21, 2017 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

8 Amazing Gluten Free Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

Christmas can be a tough time of year if you’re Gluten Free but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re not having Christmas Dinner at home, you may want to consider bringing a couple of Gluten Free Side Dishes and or Desserts along with you. It can really help make your dinner less dreadful. I still remember my first Christmas after going Gluten Free. I could have cried at the thought of missing out on all the delicious things I had grown accustomed to eating. I also remember how much it helped having those few things that I could eat. That’s why I put together this list. I hope it helps make your Holiday Season a little easier.

8 Amazing Gluten Free Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

Here’s my list . Enjoy!

1.Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts

These Gluten Free Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts are made with a melt in your mouth Shortbread Cookie Tart, that’s filled to the brim with Blueberry Pie Filling. Then they’re topped with an irresistibly light and fluffy No Bake Cheesecake Topping.

2. Oven Baked Apple Fritters

You won’t believe how easy this Baked Apple Fritters Gluten Free recipe is. It uses a simple Gluten Free Tea Biscuit Dough and Canned Apple Pie Filling. The recipe can be thrown together in half an hour.

3. Cookie Crumble Apple Pie

This Gluten Free Cookie Crumble Apple Pie is the perfect dessert for the holidays. The Crust is Light and Flaky and the Cookie Crumble is a perfect match for the Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Pie Filling.

4. Tea Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

These delicious Gluten Free Tea Biscuits Cinnamon Rolls are quick and easy to make. They’re topped off with a light drizzle of delicious Cream Cheese Icing. They’re perfect for Christmas Morning.

5. Pumpkin Pie

This Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie is always a hit. There’s never leftovers so make sure to get your piece while it lasts. The Light and Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust is perfect for the Creamy Pumpkin Filling.

6. Marshmallow Peppermint Patties

These chewy Gluten Free Marshmallow Peppermint Patties are easy to make and taste amazing. They’re great for Holiday parties, or just spoiling the family.

7. Butter Tarts

These Gluten Free Butter Tarts don’t disappoint. The Light and Flaky Butter Crust is perfect for the Sweet Buttery, Butter Tart Filling. They’re seriously addictive.

8. Gingerbread Cookies

These Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies are incredibly light and unexpectedly soft. They’re not too strong tasting.

Happy Holidays xo

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Healthy Gluten and Allergen Free Lunch Ideas

September 27, 2016 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

Healthy Gluten and Allergen Free Lunch Ideas

Don’t Let dietary restrictions keep you from packing a Delicious Nutritious Lunch. We recently found out that my oldest Son is also Gluten Intolerant and My husband is Lactose Intolerant. This has forced us to get more creative with our lunches. I’ve decided to share some of my Healthy Gluten and Allergy Free Lunch Ideas with you in hopes that you’ll be Healthy Lunch Inspired. I’d love to hear some of your Healthy Gluten and Allergy Free Lunch Ideas. Please feel free to Comment Below.

Use an Empty Apple Sauce Cup on Top of a Mason Jar to Hold Dip or Dressing.

Mason Jar Salads have been on trend for a while now but did you know that single Serve Apple Sauce Cups fit in the top of the jar, under the lid? I’ve had these beautiful mason jars sitting around just dying to be used again. It’s absolutely perfect for Hummus and Veggies or Salad in a Jar with the Dressing stored safely separated on the top. You could even used it for chips and salsa or fruit and a sweet fruit dip. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.

Popcorn

My family absolutely loves popcorn so naturally packing some in their lunches makes perfect sense. These pre portioned bags from SkinnyPop Popcorn are our favorite. It tastes amazing and it’s way easier than popping it yourself. They’re only 100 calories per bag and are the perfect thing to keep in your car or bag in case of food emergencies.

Hard Boiled Eggs

I realize that some people are allergic to eggs but a lot of people do eat them, so they’ve made my list. I like to keep a carton of hard boiled eggs in the fridge. They’re perfect for packed lunches or a quick grab and go snack. They’re loaded with protein. Just sprinkle with a little Himalayan salt or use them to make Curried Deviled Eggs. I also like to use them for egg salad which we eat in a lettuce wrap or in a bowl with a little bit of lettuce.

Small Cans Of Tuna

Again there may be some people that can’t eat fish but lot’s of people do eat it. These small cans of Tuna are loaded with Protein. They taste great and are perfect for bagged lunches or a quick afternoon snacks.

Protein Shakes

We love protein shakes in our house. We buy booth Vegan and Regular Whey Powder because my husband is Lactose Intolerant. We bought a special protein powder shaker cup that comes with a little ball that helps dissolve the powder for when you’re on the go. One of my favorite protein shakes is this Vanilla Chai Protein Shake that I posted a while back. If you can’t drink regular milk just use Almond or Soy milk or water.

Hummus

Who doesn’t love a good Hummus? It makes a tasty treat with Veggie Sticks or Gluten Free Crackers. It’s really easy to make and is Gluten and Dairy Free. I’ve attached my Hummus Recipe Below.

Ingredients

1 Can Chick Peas

2 Cloves Garlic

1/4 Cup Tahini

!/4 Cup Lemon Juice

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

2 Tsp Cumin

1 Tsp Salt

Pinch of Paprika (for garnish)

Directions

Put all the ingredients into a food processor, blend until smooth. Place into a bowl, then drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.

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I’d choose you again and again. Our Down Syndrome Story

August 9, 2016 by officially gluten free 2 Comments

I’d Choose You, Again and Again. Our Down Syndrome Story.

Hello, Friends, Family and Lovely Readers.

We’ve had a lot going on in our lives in the past few months.

We found out I was Pregnant again in November, which was very exciting news but also a little scary because we lost a baby girl at 24 weeks a few years ago. We didn’t think we had it in us to try again but changed our minds and decided to give it a try. I got pregnant fairly quickly and everything was going wonderfully.

We decided to do genetic testing this time around. I did a blood test (Quad Marker), at 16 weeks. The quad marker test looks for increased chance of birth defects but does not allow the definitive diagnosis of any conditions. The next week we got a call from the Doctors saying that our test came back positive. Based on the results, we were given a 1 in 8 chance of Down Syndrome. We decided to do an amino to find out for sure. This is where we found out we’re having a boy. They also found 2 soft markers for Down Syndrome, a small white spot on his bowel and a smaller than usual nose bone.

A few days later we got a call from the specialist with our results. Our baby boy does have Down Syndrome. The next few days were a blur of emotion and tears. My husband, who has been so wonderful through all of this, and I both knew we would love our little boy no matter what. Our son who is 8 is so excited to be a big brother. It doesn’t matter to him one bit that his little brother is a little bit different. He’ll love him the same way, maybe ever more.

After coming to terms with the fact that our baby has Down Syndrome, all the tears dried up, the sadness changed to worry. 50 % of babies with Downs Syndrome have heart problems. These can be mild problems that fix themselves or they can be very serious issues that require open heart surgery. As well as heart problems, babies with down syndrome can have many other serious health issues. We then had to wait 3 weeks because his heart wasn’t developed enough to tell if there were any issues until 22 weeks.

Fast forward to 22 weeks pregnant. We went in for what will be our 4th ultrasound, fingers crossed that he has no major problems. We did the scan and they found no issues at all. This was the absolute best news. Our boy will face many challenges in his life but heart surgery won’t be one of them. They also found liquid in his tummy which means he is able to swallow, which is another very good sign.

The rest of the pregnancy goes smoothly, until the 38th weeks, were they discover that the placenta isn’t feeding him as well as it should be. He’s a little bit smaller than he should have been for a 38 weeker. We were put on a list for immediate induction. The next day we were admitted into the High Risk Labor ward. Elijah was born with no complications at 4:35 am weighing 5 lb 13 oz.

He’s an absolute Perfect Baby. He barely ever cries and is the cutest little thing you have ever seen. We love him so much, and would choose him again and again.

Life is Good.

Until next time.

Lyndsay

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6 Easy Gluten Free Recipes for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2016 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

6 Easy Gluten Free Recipes for Mother’s Day

Mothers Day is the Perfect Time to show your Wife or Mother how much she means to you. What better way then by Cooking for her. You could make her Breakfast in Bed, a Special Afternoon Treat, or a delicious Gluten Free Dinner. Not sure what to make her? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of 6 Easy Gluten Free Recipes for Mother’s Day. Enjoy!

1. Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls

These Easy to make and so delicious Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls are so simple. They will fill your house with the smell of fresh baked Apple Pie, without having to slave over pastry. Your Mom will Love them.

2. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

These Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and chewy and oh so Peanut Buttery. It’s a really easy recipe that tastes amazing.

3. Rice Krispy Caramilk Bars

These Gluten Free Rice Krispy Caramilk Bars are a delicious Brown Rice, Rice Crispy Treat stuffed with Caramilk Chocolate Bars and smothered in Chocolate. They’re more fun than a regular rice crispy treat and are still really easy to make.

4. Gluten Free Mashed Potato Waffles

These Crispy Gluten Free Mashed Potato Waffles are similar to a potato pancake but taste ever better. Potato Waffles make an excellent side dish or you can make them a meal by adding some Bacon and Cheddar Cheese.

5. Baked Spinach and Asparagus Omelette

This Baked Spinach and Asparagus Omelette recipe is simple but so delicious. If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, just use a well oiled cake or casserole pan.

6. Tea Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

These delicious Gluten Free Tea Biscuits Cinnamon Rolls are quick and easy to make, with no waiting around for dough to rise. They’re topped off with a light drizzle of delicious Cream Cheese Icing.

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Top 5 Gluten Free Products May 2016

May 5, 2016 by officially gluten free Leave a Comment

Top 5 Gluten Free Products May 2016

More and more Gluten Free products are becoming available all the time. It can be hard to decide which products to try and with gluten free food costing 5 times more, you want to get stuff you know will be good. This can make grocery shopping very overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can help us narrow down the choices. Which products do you think should be in the next Top 5 Gluten Free Products? Have you tried any Gluten Free Products that you didn’t like? We’d also love to hear which Stores near you have the best selection of Gluten Free Products at the best prices? Let us know in the comments below.

Here’s Our List of Top 5 Gluten Free Products for May 2016:

1. Annie’s Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

This Gluten Free Mac and Cheese tastes amazing. I do love my homemade recipe but you just can’t beat how quick, easy and inexpensive this Rice Pasta Mac and Cheese is. Annie’s does make a non gluten free version of this, so make sure you double check that you got the right one.

2. Sally’s Cocoa Crunch Cereal

I do like a lot of different Gluten Free Cereals but at $7 -$9 a box, it can be hard to justify buying it. Which is why i recommend getting this delicious cereal instead. It’s only $3.00 a bag. I found it at Walmart in the regular cereal section, not with the Gluten Free items.

3. Kaizen Whey Protein

I have mentioned this product in the past but I thought I’d share it again because I’ve had so may people ask for a good gluten free protein powder. I’ve tried many Protein Powders and none have come close to the taste of this Kaizen Protein Powder. It really tastes like a milkshake and it’s sweetened with Stevia. All of the flavors are delicious. Try my Vanilla Chai Protein Shake recipe. It’s really easy and tastes amazing.

4. Great Value Gluten Free Maple Cream Cookies

These Great Value Gluten Free Maple Cream Cookies were surprisingly inexpensive and tasted amazing. They were just like regular cookies.

5. Chapman’s Gluten Free Ice Cream

It’s nice to have a tasty Gluten Free Ice Cream option. This delicious ice cream comes in many different Gluten Free flavors. My family has loved everyone that we’ve tried.