Keto Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: A Comfort Food Makeover Perfect for Seniors Over 50

Keto Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Keto Biscuits and Gravy – A new twist on an old favorite. When it comes to hearty, soul-warming meals that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, Keto Biscuits and Sausage Gravy tops the list. This dish offers all the comfort of the classic Southern staple without derailing your low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle. If … Read more

Top 10 Keto-Friendly Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

Dot2Trots St. Patrick's Shamrock Eggs, Cabbage, & Smoked Chorizo

Saint Patrick’s Day is just 48-hours away and I have an awesome looking selection of keto-friendly GREEN recipes for you to try! We all know that this particular holiday seems to be primarily about the alcohol, lol! So, I’ll include some fun libation options, too. But I scoured the web for some of (what I … Read more

Keto Secret Weapon Number 3 – Chocolate Whipped Cream

Keto Chocolate Whipped Cream Mousse

This simple recipe for chocolate whipped cream saved my life (well, not literally…but kinda!) the first time I followed a low-carb diet! It was W-A-Y back in 1982 when I was only 20 years old. My husband (at the time) was in the U.S. Army and had just been deployed to Germany. Our two-year-old son … Read more

Pumpkin Recipes! Tis The Season

Keto-Pumpkin-Pie

It’s officially fall, which means it’s definitely the season for pumpkin recipes! The good news is that any pumpkin dessert can be keto-fied. Woot! So grab a (keto) Pumpkin Spice Mocha and let’s get cooking! Here’s a great autumn pumpkin recipe to kick off the weekends! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Pancakes – Lazy fall weekend … Read more

Embracing My Swedish Heritage

Swedish Meatballs

My Swedish Ancestry Is Calling To Me It definitely feels like Fall in Forest Grove, Oregon. The cooler weather makes me think about my Scandinavian ancestry. I’m Swedish on my mother’s side. Her mom, my grandmother, emigrated to the United States with her family in 1903.  Their home was in Stockholm. She passed away when … Read more

Keto Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies

PK Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cookies

If chocolate chip cookies are delicious, and cookie dough is delicious — why not combine the two for a decadent treat? If your sweet tooth is off the charts and you’re looking for a cookie recipe that’s both crunchy, soft, and tastes just like cookie dough, you’re in the right place. But your days of … Read more

Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse

Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse

It’s time to indulge in a creamy, velvety, and rich dessert. But don’t worry, you won’t have to feel guilty after trying this recipe. In fact, your taste buds will love you! This Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse is another delicious way to get your ketones. Not to mention, you’ll also get more healthy fats and … Read more

Keto-Friendly Hot Cereal Substitute

Keto-Friendly Hot Cereal Substitute

MISSING HOT CEREAL? If you’re used to having cereal, cold or hot, as your go-to breakfast each morning. And if eggs in all their glorious forms are getting old, I get it. Maybe you’re sick and tired of scrambled, over-easy, sunny-side-up, poached, and even omelettes as your only wake-up meal options. Here’s a great substitution … Read more

Keto-Friendly Parmesan Crisps

3 Delicious Parmesan Crisps

I seriously thought I came up with this idea for Parmesan crisps, on my own, “back in the day” when I first started following a low-carb diet. And, in truth, I still do these differently than most people. Definitely different than this recipe. But the following video does a good job of offering some really … Read more

Gordon Ramsay’s Top Chicken Recipes – Keto Adapted

Gordon Ramsay's Top 5 Chicken Recipes

I’M CRAVING BAKED CHICKEN The perfect chicken recipe. That’s what I’m in search of! So I went to YouTube to see what kind of yummy recipes I could find. I loved this video by Gordon Ramsay! Happily, most of these Top five Chicken Recipes are _mostly_ keto-friendly. I just had to make a few select … Read more

Delicious and Nutritious Keto Smoothie Recipes

Keto Smoothies Image

Are smoothies okay on a keto diet? While most smoothie recipes and store-bought shakes are loaded with fruit and added sugar, keto smoothies are nutritionally very different. Rather than a candy bar’s worth of sugar, subsequent energy crash, and/or nap, and more carb cravings, these smoothies will keep your tummy full and your brain alert … Read more

Delicious Boosted Coffee

Perfect Keto Boosted Coffee

DELICIOUS BOOSTED COFFEE

Change up your morning cup of Joe with this perfect combination of caffeine and healthy fats. This low-carb cup of magic is all you need, along with a balanced diet, to have your most productive day.

You can use whatever variety you prefer, but light roast coffees are typically less bitter, brighter, and better-tasting. They also contain the highest amount of caffeine.

There are many ways to make a great-tasting brew, including a standard automatic coffee maker, Aeropress, Chemex or French press.

 

Optional Add Ins

Chocolate Keto Collagen Powder
Pink Himalayan salt
Maca powder
Peppermint extract
Pure vanilla
Stevia

Variations

Add in two scoops Chocolate Keto Collagen Powder for a delicious, low carb mocha.
Try a few drops of peppermint oil for a refreshing, stimulating, minty coffee.
Add maca powder in for a restorative, balancing cup.
Toss in a pinch of pink Himalayan salt for an electrolyte boost.

Another variation? Add some keto cookies to your morning coffee for a coffee-cookie experience you’ll love. Perfect Keto cookies are just 4 net carbs and have a serving of collagen protein for added nutrients. Or if you’re looking for a savory dish, try whipping up a version of Our Favorite New Treat: The Chauffle.

Now that you’ve learned about keto coffee, don’t be afraid to try it and add it to your keto meal plan. If you still have some reservations about adding butter to coffee, keep reading and find out why this drink is converting so many people not only in the keto world, but among paleo followers too.

Low Carb Cheesecake For Easter

Low Carb Easter Cheesecake

As you know, I’ve been diligent about sticking to my keto lifestyle. So, wanting to find a delicious dessert that the whole family would enjoy, I pulled out my cellphone and performed a quick Google search on “best keto cheesecake recipe.” The list that came back was pretty long, of course! But I found a … Read more

Low Carb Keto Flatbread Recipe

Vegan Keto Flatbread

I enjoyed this recipe for keto flatbread by Heavenly Fan. She mentions that this recipe is also vegan…but it works perfectly well for both a traditional keto/low carb diet as well as vegan keto. This recipe looks simple enough and a great substitute for store-bought, higher-carb flatbread or tortillas purchased at the grocery store. If … Read more