Stupid Easy Keto Blueberry Bagels

Stupid Easy Keto Blueberry Bagels

by | Jun 20, 2019 | Ketogenic

Yes my friends. You heard me correctly. Stupid Easy KETO Blueberry Bagels. 

I mean, LOOK at that texture!!!  It looks like bread, right!!?

R I G H T!!!

If you haven’t hopped on the STUPID EASY bandwagon, make sure to check out my BAGELS, Coconut Flour Bagels and WAFFLES (We call them Piffles and they are SO good!!)

And the best thing about all of the stupid easy recipes is that there is
NO MELTING REQUIRED!  
Thats right friends!
No melting and mixing and getting almond flour and egg everywhere!  
Just simple, satisfying yums that cook up in minutes!

Back to those beautiful bagels up top… Mmmmmm. blueberries!

This is a perfect sweet treat for weekends, special breakfast dates or… well ANY DAY!  You can use either fresh of frozen blueberries depending on the season and I’m sure you could even make a razmattazzzz RASPBERRY rendition! Omg I might have to go make those RIGHT NOW!

This recipe is slightly different than my original bagels so if you are familiar with that cook time and temp, make sure you adjust accordingly. This is going to give you a FLUFFY, decadent, slightly sweet bagel that my husband said almost tasted like a donut. I will take that as a HUGE compliment from Mr Sweet Tooth himself!

Slather this with butter or whipped cream cheese and INHALE!  

I hope that you enjoy these as much as we did!  I will get a Coconut Flour recipe posted as well, but if you need to conversion, its just 2 TBSP of coconut flour for every 1/2 cup of almond flour 🙂

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Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS:

-2 cups mozzerella cheese
(Mild and blends flavors well)
-1/2 cup almond flour
OR 2 TBSP Coconut Flour
-3 TBSP Swerve confectioners
-1/2 tsp baking soda
-1/4 cup blueberries
-2 eggs

DIRECTIONS:

-Preheat oven to 350
-Mix dry ingredients together, then add eggs and blueberries.
-Place mixture in BAGEL TINS 3/4 full
(It will look thin but they will rise!)
-Cook for 15-17min (depending on oven)
-Let cool completly and ENJOY!

This recipe makes 6 large bagels in the tin listed above.
If you have a tin with small with a smaller cavity, you might get 8-9 bagels.

It really is THAT STUPID EASY YALL!

I mean it seriously takes NO time to prep and bakes so fast!  Tops should come out golden brown when cooked to perfection. If you want them a bit more dense, you can sprinkle in a tiny bit more almond flour and cook a minute or two longer. The blueberries do make the dough a bit heavy, so let them cool in the tins completly before you remove them. Store in fridge for up to a week or freeze.

If you don’t have a bagel tin, no worries! I got you covered! Grab some parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (we love theses) and mold them into a circle form at about 1/4 inch high. You might yield 6 large bagels or 8-9 smaller ones. I recommend using a plastic bag over your hand as the dough is very sticky. 

I have purposefully NOT included Marcos since the ingredients YOU use will most likely be different. Just plug into a carb calculator and adjust accordingly. To lessen carb total, replace with coconut flour or decrease almond flour 1-2 TBSP. 🙂

Make sure to whip these up and tag me on social media so that I can cheer you on and all your amazing Keto Baking skills!!! You can find me on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM posting all the daily yums!

ALWAYS remember that Keto can and should be simple,. satisfying and sustainable!!!

xox,

Rachael Dee

Low Carb Bacon Chicken Salad

Low Carb Bacon Chicken Salad

by | Jun 13, 2019 | Ketogenic

Bacon. Chicken. Salad. 

Yall, this was 100% an OOOOOPS recipe yesterday but it was so delicious I just HAD TO share it with you!!

But be warned… its STUPID EASY! 
(Not that you mind right… LOL!)

SO I went to make a traditional chicken salad base with the rotisserie I got at Sams Club!
I was so excited (and starving) and plopped that Chosen Foods mayo in like a BOSS!

I reached in the fridge for the relish and Dijon mustard and discovered I WAS TOTALLY OUUUUUTTTTT. 

LIKE HOW DO YOU EVEN HAVE CHICKEN SALAD WITHOUT MUSTARD?

I almost panicked… Because to me, chicken and JUST mayo did NOT sound all that appealing. 

So I searched and searched my fridge and cabinets and came up with a delicious turn around… enter the scene… BACON. 

ALWAYS BACON. And the famous “Everything Bagel Seasoning”. WINNING. 

I mixed it all up and was craving a little CRUNCH factor that I miss with finely diced apples or cranberries in a traditional chicken salad. Soooooooo I added some slivered almonds to the top and grabed my trusty WHISP parmesean cheese crisps and the entire meal took me less than 5 minutes to prep. I honestly think I inhaled it in the same amount of time and had TONS of leftovers… which my hubby had for dinner. 

DOUBLE WINNING. 

If you dont have the EBTB seasoning, I would just use lots of garlic, salt, poppy and seasame seeds to your liking!  But the one linked above from Amazon has stellar reviews!

It really was THAT EASY yall! And even the 15 month old scarfed some down for a snack this morning.  TRIPLE WIN. 

Do you have a favorite chicken salad recipe!?  Though this was an OOOOPPPPS recipe, I would love to make some other renditions since the boys loved it so much!

Comment below and let me know what you think of this accidental delight!!!

INGREDIENTS:

-2 to 3 large chicken breasts or thighs
-2 to 3 TBS mayo
-1/4 cup bacon
-1 tbsp Bagel seasoning
-1/2tsp salt (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

-Dice up chicken breasts and toss into medium sized bowl
-Add remaining ingredients and mix thorougly
-If dry, add more mayo
-Enjoy with WHISPS or Stupid Easy Bagels!

 

I hope you enjoy this quick dish as much as we did! 

Always remeber that Keto CAN and should be simple, satisfying and sustainable!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

Keto Pork Chops

Keto Pork Chops

by | Jun 12, 2019 | Ketogenic

The most delicious, moist, amazing pork chops you’ll ever cook from home. Ever.

I dont know about you, but I have ALWAYS struggled to cook a good chop without it getting so dry its not even worth eating. And I have tried and tried and TRIED my friends!!

But with the air fryer, this recipe is BEYOND easy and BEYOND delish!

So in carrying on with our recent Air Fryer recipe kick, lets look at how simple it is to make perfectly cooked pork chops in under 15 minutes!

If you’ve been following for a while you know that when I actually purchased the AIR FRYER on Amazon Prime Day last year, it sat in my kitchen for 6 months! I just wasn’t sure I would actually USE IT. Anyone else relate!?

WELL my friends, this little baby is a fast meal tool for those of us that eat low carb, keto and especialy carnivore! Why you ask!? Because you can have the most savory, moist but seasoned to perfection foods with a slight CRISP to any meat your heart desires! Wings! Chops! Steaks! Thighs! You name it! 

Air fryer for the MASSIVE win!

Now I will say you need to do your researce for what size you need. I just upgraded to the 5.8QT Cosori and am obsessed with it! It fits 2-3 large ribeyes perfectly, over 20 wings and a bunch of chicken thighs. When looking at what you want and need in your kitchen, make sure you take a look at counter size and basket size!

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

On the flip side, if 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
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7Qt (with 100 recipes included)

When you click through any links on this post,I am given a small comission at no extra cost to you. This allows me to do what I love, one recipe at a time, while supporting my family and much needed coffee habit! Thank you ALWAYS for your continuted support!!

Rachael Dee

INGREDIENTS:

-2 to 4 pork chops
(Thick or think work fine)
-Avocado Oil Spray
(any non stick spray will work)
-Salt and seasoning to taste
(We love the BUTT RUB!)

DIRECTIONS:

-Preheat airfryer to 375
-Coat chops liberally with avocadooil spray, salt and seasoning
-Place in fryer for 10-14 minutes (depending on thickness of cut)
-Flip halfway and DEVOUR when finished!

Know that if you have a thin cut chop, you will want to watch the time and decrease as needed so as to not overcook. With thicker chops, make sure you cook to an internal temp of 145 and no pink. Let the chops rest for 3-5 minutes and slather butter on top!  With the Butt Rub seasoning you will get the BEST crispy coating and it is our favorite seasong to use on any cut of meat!  Most Costco’s have it as well in their seasoning section. 

If you want an AMAZING low carb BBQ sauce to dip your delectable chops into, then make sure to pop over to my friends at AlternaSweets for their Smokey & Sweet Low Carb BBQ sauce that will rock your socks off!! (Use code RACHAELDEE to save 5%!!)

I can’t wait to hear how well these turn out for you! Comment below your favorite seasoning so that I can give yours a try next time!!

Always remember that Keto can be simple, satisfying and sustainable!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Ketogenic

Bacon Butter Shrimp. Its what dreams are made of y’all. 
Last night was one of THOSE NIGHTS and mama was just TIRED. 

But we were hungry and I had a TON of shrimp on hand with every intention of making
I Breathe Im Hungry’s Bang Bang shrimp recipe!  Sadly I was out of some ofthe main ingredients and felt stuck with what to do. 

What do you do when you feel stuck in a dinner rut?

You grab bacon. 

Thats right friend. BACON. 

I had shrimp, butter, bacon and garlic. Oh. And an air fryer that loves to be put to work!

So I said to myself “Well Self, these here are some fine ingredients. Something marvelous is surely to come of this.” And boy oh boy was I right! (And I love it when I am right LOL!)

Meet the easiest dish that had my husband groaning with delight

Low Carb Bacon Butter Shrimp.

Sounds easy enough, right!?

RIGHT!!!

I grabbed my lovely Cosori air fryer, tossed in some frozen shrimp, set the temp to 375 and 11minutes later I doused it in the bacon butter mixture. VOILA. Dinner was served!

It was really that easy y’all! And the best thing is it was SO satisfying!  It would be delicious over a bed of cauliflower mash, sautéed cabbage or any other veggie side. The options are endless my friends!

Keto can and always can be easy if you take a look at the staples you have in your fridge and toss some of the star players together!  These combos were a match made in heaven and I am sure you are going to LOVE this dinner idea on busy nights!

Scroll down past the recipe to grab my favorite Air Fryers if you happen to be in the market!!

Serves 2-3 people roughly

INGREDIENTS:

20-25 Medium shrimp or 10-15 large (We used fully cooked for ease)
Really you can use as much shrimp as you want. The more the merrier!
Depending on size of air fryer, you might have to do multiple batches. 

Sauce: 
1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon
4-5 Tbsp Butter
1/2-1 tbsp chopped garlic

DIRECTIONS:

-Preheat air fryer to 375 and spray bottom with oil
-Place frozen shrimp in fryer and set timer for 10min. (Reduce by half if shrimp is thawed and check at the 5 min mark. You want a slight crisp but be cautious to not overcook)
-While shrimp is cooking, place sauce ingredients in small pan. Once butter melts and comes to a simmer, remove from heat and set aside.
-Once shrimp is cooked, place in bowl and top with butter sauce. 
-Repeat if necessary for batches 2 and 3. 
-Serve immediately and ENJOY!!!

For those of you still needing to hop on the AIR FRYER bandwagon, I haven’t forgotten about you!!!  These are my top picks with differences in size, price and kitchen space needed!

XL TOP PICKS
GREAT VALUE: Ultrean Air Fryer-4.2Qt (Under $70m with great ratings!)
BIGGEST SIZE: Big Boss Oil-Less Fryer 16Qt (Great price, HUGE, decent reviews)
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Cosori 11 Preset 5.8QT (Tons of features, good price!)

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
ADORABLE: Dash 1.2 L Compact Fryer (Best Seller)
BELLS & WHISTLES: Cosori 3.7 QT (with 100 recipes included)

Keep it simple, satisfying and satiating y’all! You can do amazing things!

 

Rachael Dee

 

*Disclaimer: When you shop through these links, Amazon gives me a small commission at NO extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love one recipe at a time! Thanks for your continued support xox

Rachael Dee

Keto Breakfast PIFFLE

Keto Breakfast PIFFLE

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Ketogenic

A BREAKFAST PIFFLE?

What on earth is a PIFFLE?

Well my friends, the story goes like this…

One dark night I was hankering for some deep dish pizza.  (Ok ok it was just a normal night… not dark as in dark dark… but you felt the intensity and suspense, right!!?) RIGHT!! Now back to the hankering… Boy oh boy was I hankering.  Not the fluffy “melt the cheese” stuff you get on KETO (yes friend this is NO melting required!) but the true crunch, delicious PIZZA type pizza. The STUPID EASY PIZZA was by far the best and most simple Keto style I had found (thanks to my husband) but I was longing for something MORE.

Behold the PIFFLE. 
A decadent, savory, crispy and crunchy Pizza Waffle. 

It will change your keto experience in regards to pizza my friend!  I promise!  I have so many NON KETO husbands that actually request this amazing concoction but the best part for you is that it is OH SO STUPID EASY!  Just watch my video HERE. I promise my reaction is 100% reeeeeaaaaalllll and I have ONLY made Keto pizza the PIFFLE way since!

So let’s fast forward to last night. 

I was hankering AGAIN but was bummed to find out that I had absolutely NO marinera in the house.  None. Nada. Ziltch. 

And the hankering was BIG y’all!!

What I did have was a plethora of bacon… breakfast sausage… and looooooots of delicious, low carb, unbelievably delicious CHOCZERO Maple Syrup. Like the kind of maple syrup that is “how on earth is this low carb” kind of good!

So I put my thinking cap on and said to myself: 
“SELF! Let us make a KETO BREAKFAST PIFFLE and slather it in butter and syrup!”
My response was “SELF! I like your thinking!!” and the rest was history. 

Literal history. Because my hubby and I ate ALL of it. Every last bite. And I might of been tempted to lick the plate with all the delicious syrupy goodness leftover. 

BEHOLD. THE BREAKFAST PIFFLE. 

All the base recipe needed was some crumbled bacon, sausage and CHOCZERO Maple syrup in the mix and VOILA it is a breakfast delight that is SO satisfying!

But Rachael! I don’t have this syrup you speak of! No fret my friend!  I have you covered AND a discount code to save you 10% off your entire order 🙂

One of the things I love most about CHOCZERO is that they are made with monk fruit, only 1 net carb per serving, free of artificial sweeteners and lots of different flavors to satisfy that sweet tooth!

You can use code “RACHAELDEE” to save 10% and orders over $35 qualify for free shipping at CHOCZERO.COM!

 

*Disclaimer: When you shop through any of these links, I am given me a small commission at NO extra cost to you! This allows me to do what I love one recipe at a time! Thanks for your continued support! 

xox, Rachael Dee

For this recipe you WILL need a WAFFLE IRON. 
I have 2 that I cannot live without and are some of the top KETO must have kitchen appliances in my opinion! I will list a few different ones for both size and bread density and you can choose what best fits your kitchen size and family needs. 

Belgian Waffle Maker with removable plates (Easy cleanup)
Dash Mini Waffle Maker (I own 3 for fast and easy meal prep-perfect toaster size)
4 plate Dash waffle maker (perfect toaster size)

 Now to the good stuff and recipe details!

Know that all of my stupid easy recipes are VERSATILE and I encourage you to use creative liberty to craft your own flavors and balances!  If you post to Social Media, make sure to tag me so I can cheer you on and test out your latest creations!!!

INGREDIENTS:

-2 cups mozzarella cheese (mild and blends flavors very well)
-1/3 cup almond Flour (Or 1.5 Tbsp coconut flour)
-1/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
-1 chopped cooked sausage breakfast patty OR 2 sausage links 
-2Tbsp Choczero Low carb syrup
-Non stick cooking spray (We like THIS or THIS)
-2 eggs

DIRECTIONS:

-Plug in and turn on waffle iron. Depending on settings, turn temp to medium
-Mix together all ingredients in medium sized bowl
-Once heated, spray griddle with non stick spray
-Place enough batter on griddle to cover and close lid (none should seep out of sides)
-DO NOT check early. Batter will separate. Set temp to medium. If using the DASH mini waffle maker the light will turn blue when ready. 
-Waffle will look and feel crisp. When removing use a fork to remove from plates. Might stick to top plate and that is normal. 
-Immediatly add butter and syrup and INHALE!
-Best when eaten while still warm.
-Can store in airtight container in fridge. Best is reheated in toaster or air fryer. Does NOT reheat well in microwave (gets tough and difficult to chew)

Now go get yourself some PIFFLES and let me know below what the whole family thinks!  I promise they will be begging you for MORE!

If you post your creation to social media, make sure to tag me on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM!!!

Cheers & Ketones,

Rachael Dee