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10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 10}: Sex in a Pan Dessert

Sex in a Pan Dessert Recipe  (Sugar-free, Low Carb, Gluten-free)  INGREDIENTS  PECAN CRUST 1 1/2 cup Blanched almond flour 1/2 cup Pecans grinded in food processor 2 tbsp Powdered erythritol 1/3 cup Butter CREAM CHEESE LAYER 1/4 cup Heavy cream 1/4 cup Powdered erythritol 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 8 oz Cream cheese

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 9}: Low Carb Green Bean Casserole

Low Carb Green Bean Casserole Recipe from here Per serving 8 Carbs (Yields 8 servings) NGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh green beans, cleaned, trimmed and halved ½ cup almond flour 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, rough chopped 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup chicken stock ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese avocado oil (or frying oil of your choice)

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 8}: Pull Apart Rolls

KETO PULL APART CLOVER ROLLS Recipe from here 8 rolls - 3 carbs each :)  INGREDIENTS: 1 ⅓ cup blanched almond flour, or can also use with 1/3 cup coconut flour instead 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 2 ounces cream cheese 2 lg eggs ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: Grease or spray with non-stick oil spray a muffin pan and preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl combine the almond flour and the baking powder, mix well. Set aside. Melt the shredded Mozzarella and the cream cheese on the stove top (or in the microwave for 1 minute) until melted. Once the cheese has melted, add flour mix, and eggs. Mix together. Grease hands and knead dough to form a sticky ball. Place the dough ball on a large sheet of baking paper or a silicon mat. Slice the dough ball into fourths. Then slice each quarter into 6 small pieces. Roll the small pieces into balls, and lightly roll the balls in a bowl of the Parmesan cheese to l

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 7}: Low Carb Stuffed Artichokes

Low Carb Stuffed Artichokes Recipe came from HERE Ingredients Keto Italian Bread Crumbs 2 cups almond flour 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp parsley 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano   ARTICHOKES Ingredients 4 large artichokes, trimmed lemon juice (optional) 2 cups Italian seasoned "bread" crumbs  8 cloves garlic, smashed with the flat of your blade and minced 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon boiling water Steps

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 6}: Sugar Free Eggnog

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 6}: Sugar Free Eggnog The holiday season means eggnog is being in the grocery stores. I love it but the sugars are high and just too heavy for me. This recipe is sugar free and yummy. I hope you like too! S ugar Free Eggnog Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolk 1/2 cup granular Swerve Sweetener (or 1/4 cup Swerve and 1/4 tsp liquid stevia extract) 1/4 tsp salt 4 cups unsweetened almond milk use hemp milk for a nut-free version 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract divided 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup whipping cream use coconut whipped cream for dairy-free 1 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener Whiskey rum, or brandy, if desired (you can also use rum extract) Instructions Whisk eggs, yolks, sweetener, and salt together in a large saucepan. Slowly whisk in almond milk until well combined. Using a candy thermometer, cook mixture over low heat while stirring constantly, until it becomes thick enough to coat the back of a

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 5}: Keto Stuffing

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 5}: Keto Stuffing** I have made stuffing in two ways: using keto bread and using pork rind. I like them both but the one using the keto bread, I like the most. Ingredients   10 slices Keto Bread*** , cut into 1/2" cubes  2 tbsp parsley, chopped  1 tbsp rosemary  1 tbsp thyme  1/4 c onion, chopped  5 stalks green onions  3 stalks celery  2 tbsp garlic, minced  8 oz sausage, cooked and crumbled (save the grease)  1 c broth, chicken or turkey  1 c heavy whipping cream  2 lg eggs  Directions Bake the Almond Flour Keto Muffins/Bread recipe, then chop 10 slices into cubes. Sprinkle with parsley, rosemary and thyme. Bake 1 hour at 200 F until brown and crispy. Add onions, green onions, celery, garlic and cooked, crumbled sausage (plus the grease) to a bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together broth, heavy cream and eggs. Add the cubed bread, using your hands to mix together. Add the sausage and veggies,

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 4}: Pumpkin Pie and Pie Crust Oh My!!!!

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving:  {Day 4}:Pumpkin Pie and Pie Crust Oh My!!! Changing your eating habits doesn't mean you stop eating everything you love, you just have to change it up a little. My family love their pies in Thanksgiving and I will be making it but I will also add a twist to some of them too. Crust Recipe from Pinterest Pumpkin Pie For the Filling 1 15-ounce can 100% pure pumpkin puree 3/4 cup Swerve Sweetener (or sweetener equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 cup cream (or substitute half-and-half, coconut milk or almond milk) Instructions Turn oven on at 375 degrees F.  In a medium bowl, mix all filling ingredients well until smooth and well blended. Pour filling into pie dish or pan.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes; reduce heat one more time to 32

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 3}: It's All About The Gravy!!!

 10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 3}: It's All About The Gravy!!! Turkey and gravy is the bond that makes the whole world happy. Well at least to me, I love my gravy and concentrating on my foods can be tricky but I found an AWESOME recipe that will work. If you are not crazy about this gravy recipe then I have one more for that you will like it too. It will be posted right after. Ingredients  2 tbsp ghee or 2 tbsp Kerrygold butter 1 medium white onion 2 cloves garlic  1 tbsp balsamic vinegar  1 tbsp Dijon mustard  1 tsp dried sage or any herbs of choice  1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup mushrooms (diced) 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups bone broth or chicken stock or vegetable stock 1/2 cup water to soak the mushrooms salt and pepper to taste (I like pink Himalayan salt)  Instructions   Peel and dice the onion and garlic. Add the sage and zest the lemon.  Add the garlic and onion into a hot pan greased with ghee or b

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 2}: Cranberry Sauce (Sugar Free and Low-Carb)

 10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 2}: Cranberry Sauce  (Sugar Free and Low-Carb) This is makes so happy because I am love love my cranberry sauce. I found this recipe on-line and in Pinterest.  This came from Whole Some Yum website and love going over there to get ideas on my food. INGREDIENTS 12 oz Cranberries 1 cup Powdered erythritol 3/4 cup Water 1 tsp Orange zest or extract (optional; add more if you like more orange flavor) 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Combine the cranberries, water, erythritol, and orange zest in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.  Simmer for 10-15 minutes , until the cranberries pop and a sauce forms. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. If you want your sugar-free cranberry sauce to keep for longer without crystallizing, use powdered erythritol. If you'll be using it right away, regular granulated erythritol (or any granu

10 Days of Keto Thanksgiving: {Day 1} : "Sweet Potato" Casserols

{Day 1} "Sweet Potato" Casserole For a healthy alternative using squash and cauliflower. Honestly it really tastes like sweet potato,   but is sugar-free, paleo, keto, gluten free & whole 30.  You can enjoy this and only 5 net carb, 2 grams sugars, 2 grams of protein, 13 grams of fat and only 156 calories INGREDIENTS Veggie 4 cups Butternut squash (peeled, cubed) 1 medium head Cauliflower (chopped into florets) 1/4 cup Butter (melted) 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp Garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp Black pepper 1 tbsp organic vanilla 4 tsp sweetener of choice (I use Swerve and/or Stevia)