Stupid Easy Bagels

Stupid Easy Bagels

by | Sep 19, 2018 | Ketogenic

You see that right there?

Yea… thats a Keto Bagel Breakfast sandwich.
It is everything you have hoped and dreamed of.

TRUST ME.

If you’ve been around for a while, you know that my hubby and I have been perfecting our “Stupid Easy Bread Rounds” (SEBR) recipe and it is a game changer in the Keto community. I have had SOOOOOOOO many of you say that it was THIS very recipe that kept you in the low carb lifestyle and my heart couldn’t rejoice more.

Because lets be honest.
WE MISS BREAD.
And bagels…

Mmmmmm. Bagels.

We had been making the bread rounds for over a year and then one beautiful day I was strolling the aisles of Marshalls with my sleeping newborn and I came across THESE donut tins and everything changed.

I went home and whipped up a yummy brownie recipe because I wanted to use these magical tins!  They were… ok…

As the tins sat on the counter to be washed, an idea struck me.

What if I used these for BAGELS instead of donuts and created a fun alternative to the bread rounds!?  OMG THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!

I whipped up a small batch of my SEBR and mushed them in the tins, placing them in the oven for a quick and snappy 10 minutes… and the rest my friends is HISTORY.

I eat them ALL. THE. TIME.

Perfect for sandwiches of ALL kinds!  Breakfast, lunch and dinner… They even make fabulous mini pizzas for a quick meal. I’m serious when I say these are GAME CHANGERS!  Plus you can have TONS of fun with the ingredients and toppings!

My FACEBOOK community shares their creations all the time with me and some of the faves are Jalapeño Cheddar, Trader Joes Everything But the Bagel, Cinnamon “Sugar” and more!  The options are as endless as your imagination!!

The best part is they clean up so easy out of the tin and take NO TIME AT ALL to prep!

You’re welcome for that 😉

So here is my recipe to make 12 large bagels

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400
Spray tins with cooking spray (We use this coconut oil spray)
Mix all dry ingredients first THEN add eggs!
Flatten mixture evenly into tins (I use a sandwich bag to keep my hands clean)
Bake for 10 minutes if you want then slightly underdone to pop int he toaster
Bake for 12ish minutes for a more crisp texture

Store in air tight container for up to a week in the fridge!

INGREDIENTS
4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, colby jack, parm etc… mix and match)
4 large eggs
2.5 cups almond flour (I tend to go a bit more on the AF.  We love THIS)
1 tbsp baking powder (We use THIS) OR 1/2 TBS of Baking Soda for a super fluff!
Seasonings to your liking (Garlic, salt, everything but the bagel seasoning!)

Carb totals below are per bagel!
5.6 TOTAL carbs
3.1 Net carbs

Cheers & Ketones!

Rachael Dee

Amazon Prime Day-Keto Style

Amazon Prime Day-Keto Style

by | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

*Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that today and tomorrows Prime Day blog and any shared posts will contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you!)
This allows me to do what I LOVE and support my cute little family.
xox, Rachael Dee

PRIME DAY IS FINALLY HERE!!!

Its like Christmas in July and I’m not mad about it at all… Come to think of it, I just might play Christmas music ALL DAY LONG!  (I am sure my hubby would just LOVE that lol)

I have had SO MUCH FUN getting great suggestions and feedback from you all on my FACEBOOK PAGE about all the great deals you are hoping go on sale.  The wait is FINALLY over and here are some of my TOP FINDS for this wonderful 36 hour period!

Not an Amazon Prime Member yet?  Its not to late to lock in! Grab your membership HERE!

KETO KITCHEN ESSENTIALS:

Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/2JtVzIn
Kitchen Aid Mixer: https://amzn.to/2utGVfH
Ice Cream Maker: https://amzn.to/2NU713u
Holsem Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/2urVctt
Bella Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/2unN7G7
Vitamix Blender: https://amzn.to/2Jt9LBI
Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/2JsAiiz
Vacuume Sealer Foodsaver: https://amzn.to/2NgbzQw

AMAZON EXCLUSIVES & HOME DEVICES:
Kindle Paperwhite Ereader: https://amzn.to/2uDLljp
Basic Kindle Reader: https://amzn.to/2Ngdxk7
Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/2NT0q9G
Ring Security Doorbell: https://amzn.to/2zIfrYH
Kindle Fire TV: https://amzn.to/2zJHjM1
Fire TV with Echo Dot BUNDLE: https://amzn.to/2L1PYib
Echo Smartspeaker: https://amzn.to/2NizzCO
Rumba: https://amzn.to/2Nnd7rZ

KETO BAKING ESSENTIALS (Coming Soon)

Erythritol:
Almond Flour:
Lakanto:
Stevia:
Lily’s Chocolate:
Coconut Oil:
MCT Oil:
Avocado Oil:

 

 

 

 

 

Keto Kitchen Essentials: Amazon Roundup

Keto Kitchen Essentials: Amazon Roundup

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Ketogenic

When it comes to stocking up your Keto Kitchen, I have found that Amazon Prime is by far one of the most helpful resources!  I get countless questions every day about what I use, need, have on hand etc and thought that a roundup would be such a valuable resource for YOU to have! No matter if you are brand new to Keto or a seasoned veteran, these are some of my MUST HAVE-CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT Essentials!  I have linked my top choices, but know that once you get onto Amazons page, there might be other options that suit your families size and budget 🙂  YOU DO YOU FRIEND and remember that keto can and should be SIMPLE-SATISFYING-SUSTAINABLE! Make sure to comment below your Keto Favorites that I might have missed and I will look and see if it would be a good fit to add to the post! Cheers & Ketones, Rachael Dee

DISCLAIMER: By shopping through anyof these links, Amazon gives me a small commission at no extra cost to you. This allows me to do what I love and support my family one Keto recipe at a time. Thank you so much for your love and support! 

Rachael Dee

Air Fryer

This one took me quite a while to jump into, but once I did, I have never looked back!!!  Seriously… You can quickly and deliciously cook CHICKEN WINGS, RIBEYE STEAKS, PORKCHOPS and all the crisping bacon and veggies your heart desires with little effort and minimal cleanup. I call that some stupid easy YUMS!

Linked above is the best of the best, mid size air fryer with all the bells and whistles. Its basically the Instant Pot of the Air Fryer world and at a great price!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size you need. The BELLA I have in my own kitchen is a bit on the smaller size and my goal is to get an XL one ASAP! It does fit 2 large ribeyes perfectly or 3-4 smaller thighs, but if you want to get a bunch of meat cooked up for the family, make sure you get a bigger one

XL TOP PICKS

GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70/great reviews)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price & HUGE!)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Large & fancy!)

On the flip side, if kitchen space is an issue, they have some adorable compact versions that still get the job done and your meat cooked to perfection!  I am so serious… moist on the inside and the perfectly cooked crisp on the outside. OMG

COMPACT TOP PICKS

SIMPLE: Bella 2.6 QT Compact Fryer (I have this one at home)
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (with 100 recipes included)

 

SHOP HERE

KitchenAid Mixer

This is by far my top used Kitchen item with the Instant Pot coming in at a close second.  I received this for my birthday a few years back and had no idea how often I would use it! From a creamy Keto Cheesecake to creaming butter and sugar for my favorite Peanut Butter cookies, this is a bakers DREAM!  But what I didn’t realize is that it can do so much more and mixes just about anything!  Cook up some chicken in the oven or Instant Pot and you can toss it in there, add the beater attachment and SHRED YOUR CHICKEN!  Perfect for Taco Pie, chicken salad and smothered nachos! I know that this is on the investment end, but in my opinion it is WELL WORTH it!  From what I have heard from many of you is that it lasts for years and years. An investment that pays for itself over and over. Plus for me, the convenience and durability is TOP NOTCH! I have linked this Artisan Tilt Head 5 quart mixer, but browse around the different options and find the right size, speed and strength needed for your family! Here are my FAVORITE attachments that I find super valuable! KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater: I like to use this attachment for my baking.  It creams the butter and sugar perfectly without having to stop the mixer and scrape the sides. Well worth it in my opinion and limits baking frustrations!  Cheesecake and Cookies for DAYS!!! KitchenAid Slicer/Shredder: Even though I like the convenience of pre bagged shredded cheese, I DO NOT like the different ingredients they have to include that causes the cheese to not stick together. This is fantastic to get your cheese in bulk blocks and be able to have shredded and sliced so quick and easily!  PLUS its great for all those veggies on your huge salads! KitchenAid Spiralizer: I do NOT yet have this item, but it is on my Amazon wishlist and will make all my Zoodle dreams come true!  I do have a cheap one, but find it frustrating to use and I loose a bunch of the vegetable I am trying to spiral. It has 4 unique blades that make this a versatile Keto must have!
SHOP HERE

INSTANT POT

In my personal opinion, the Instant Pot is by far my Keto Kitchen MUST HAVE. There is not a week that goes by where this little beauty is used in one way or another!!! It has saved our dinners more times than I can count and can go from frozen to dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!  Plus the ability to do a Keto Dump Meal is SO easy!  For example, I love to take 4-8 chicken thighs, place a hearty splash of organic chicken bone broth (We love Kettle and Fire!) and then add the chicken, coating with our favorite sauce!  Rao’s Marinera, basil pesto, SF BBQ sauce, yellow curry… YOU NAME IT!  It is the easiest meal and the chicken comes out SO tender! I get the rarest reviews when we do a potluck, friends asking how I kept the chicken SO moist and juicy… INSTANT POT BABY! But you can do soup, chili, yogurt, steam veggies and SO much more! This is the 6 quart Pot and is great for families of 4-6.  You can also select the 8 qt if you have a larger family or tend to cook in bulk (this is me!)
SHOP HERE

10 Cup Food Processor

From making sauces to guacamole, baby food purees and everything in between, a standard food processor is a kitchen must have!  Plus this one from Hamilton Beach is a great price and gets the job done! The scraper attachment saves you time, with no need to stop to remove the lid and use a spatula. Great for grinding up nuts into a cooking meal for baking and the perfect guacamole maker!  Have you ever considered taking porn rinds, grinding them into a powder and using that as a keto “flour” for friend chicken!? NO!?  Well my friend… TRUST ME ON THIS. It will change your chicken experience!!
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Immersion Blender

I finally got one of these in my kitchen and its ABOUT TIME!  From whipping heavy cream, eggs, soups, keto coffee… you name it, this is so quick, convenient and OH SO HELPFUL!!!  I love this one by KitchenAid (Huge fan of their quality and products) and the price is just right!  There is another model here by Mueller that is a few bucks cheaper with great reviews, but I like the attachments that come with the KitchenAid model!
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Bagel & Whoopie Pie Tins

I have had a Whoopee Pie Tin for a while now and love using it for our famous Stupid Easy Bread Round recipe!  Such a great texture and works wonders for cookies, bagels and muffin top textures. The non stick makes it easy to remove once cooled and super easy to clean! BUT OH MY BAGEL TIN! This thing is a Keto game changer and I have been putting it to good use since I got it a few weeks ago!  I love making the SEBR recipe in it because it creates this amazing crispy texture and easy to slice in half and toss in the toaster!  Plus I am testing out some donut recipes and having fun sampling my experiements! (They are more like mini cake donuts but soooooooo good! WHOOPIE PIE TIN BAGEL TIN
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Silicone Baking Mats

These are LIFE SAVERS for baking with almond flour. It can get so sticky and soooo hard to get off pans!  But these little babies are versilile for both cooking and prepping!  I love the price for this 3 pack and differences in sizes.  When we first started Keto, we used parchment paper, but these are SO much easier to use!!
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STUPID EASY KETO BREAD ROUNDS

STUPID EASY KETO BREAD ROUNDS

by | Apr 25, 2018 | Ketogenic

*Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post will contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you!)  This allows me to do what I LOVE and support my cute little family and much needed coffee habit.
Xox, Rachael Dee

Well, yall have asked for this recipe over and over so I finally buckled down and got it up on a blog post! NEW MOM WIN!!! But seriously, if you haven’t tried this recipe, you are in for a HUGE treat! And did I mention it is EASY??? Like stuuuuuupid easy. I’ve had so so so many of you comment that when you started KETO you were missing your bread something FIERCE. And friend, let me tell you I WAS THE SAME WAY. There were so many recipes out there that were SO SO but something was always off… too complicated to make.  Texture not right.  TOO EGGY.  You catch my drift! So the hubby is the one who actually came up with the base of this recipe and we have been fine tuning and tweaking it ever since!  We were huge fans of the Fathead pizza dough and loved its versatility but to be honest, I couldn’t quite get the whole “melting everything together” and not get SO frustrated with the texture and process… So we rarely made it! BUT THIS RECIPE WAS A GAME CHANGER!  It takes just minutes to whip up and you will have the most delicious, decadent, delightful bread round, biscuit or pizza base EVER! We flatten it out to get a bread round shape OR you can leave it in a ball for a delicious, quick and easy biscuit!  Trust me, this recipe is SO much fun to work with!!  We even experimented with making a sweet biscuit/scone as well as piggies in a blanket and it is POSSIBLE!!!  oh so yum and stuuuuuupid eeeeeeasy!!!   Please leave me a comment below and let me know your favorite way to make your KETO bread STUPID EASY 🙂   STUPID EASY BREAD RECIPE 2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, colby jack etc… mix and match) 2 eggs 1.5-1 3/4 cup almond flour (I tend to go a bit more on the AF.  We love THIS) 1 tbsp baking powder (We use THIS) OR 1 heaping TSP of Baking Soda for a super fluff! Seasonings to your liking (Garlic, salt, everything but the bagel seasoning!) Mix together, flatten out on parchment paper and bake at 400 for 8-12min till edges are crisp! I love to double or triple this recipe as a perfect meal prep! *IF DOUBLING RECIPE I like to add 1 extra egg per double. You can use this base for just about ANYTHING!!  We loooooove how these turn out in our favorite BAGEL BAKING TINS for the most amazing texture and perfect sandwich addition to your meals. Drop as biscuits or in WHOOPIE PAN for discs. It is also delicious as FRY BREAD!  Mix it up, toss some butter in a hot skillet and smash and fry till crispy. Oh my word y’all this is SO DANG GOOD! Get creative with the base as well!!  If you want something sweet, you can use all mozzarella cheese as use Swerve or Erythritol and cinnamon to make a sweet scone like treat! Comment below your FAVORITE way to make this bread STUPID EASY!   Cheers & Ketones,   Rachael Dee