Dip Herb Holiday

With the holidays coming, a great dip is a wonderful way to enjoy a low carb snack. This recipe is best if made at least one day ahead to allow flavors to combine.

1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
pepper (to taste)
hot pepper sauce (to taste)

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Chill for 24 hours, then serve.

Makes 1 1/2 cups
Per Serving (1 tbsp) 11 calories, 0.7 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 0.2 g fat, 1.5 g protein

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BBQ Chicken Tenders

I love chicken tenders, so much better then wings. (I hate to battle with the bones.) With this BBQ marinate, and cool dipping sauce, you are in for a great snack, or part of a delicious dinner.


1 lb chicken tenders

MARINATE
3 tbsp Hot Sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup red peppers

DIPPING SAUCE
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing
14 cup sour cream
1 tbsp blue cheese, crumbled
1 red pepper, sliced


Arrange chicken in 11X7 inch oven safe dish.

Mix together first three ingredients in small bowl. Brush onto both sides of chicken. Cover and place in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven 375

Uncover dish, and bake until chicken is cooked (about 15 minutes).

Mix together dipping sauce. Serve


Per Serving (2 chicken tenders and 1 1/2 tbsp dipping sauce)
83 calories, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 9 g protein, no fiber.

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Health Snack of Deluxe Celery Sticks

If your looking for a something a little different to snack on or serve as an appetizer, then this is a great low carb recipe to try. It has a little of everything. A little bit of tuna, cabbage, carrots, and even zucchini.


12 (4 inch) celery sticks

TOPPING
3 oz Tuna
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup shredded zucchini
3 tbsp softened cream cheese
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon basil

In a small bowl mix together all Topping ingredients. Spread about 3 tbsp of the topping onto each celery stick. Serve.


Per Serving (1 stick)
32 calories, 3 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein

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Great Low Carb Menu Ideas and Entire Recipe Collection

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Egg
Spinach and Cheese Omelet
Green Eggs and Turkey
Breakfast Pizza
Egg Bake Recipe with Vegetables
Vegetable Frittata
Vegetable Cheese Pie
Egg Drop Soup
Low Carb Quiche



Fish
Broiler Fish
Grilled Salmon with Yogurt
Dijon Salmon
Apple Tuna
Zucchini Salsa over Fish Fillets
Chunky Clam Chowder
Shrimp Creole
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup


Chicken/Turkey
Lettuce Tacos
Lemon Chicken
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Olive
Chicken Breasts with Lime
Cornbread Chili
Lettuce Turkey Bowls
Almond Coated Chicken
Chicken Salad
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricot
Chicken Soup
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker
BBQ Chicken Tenders

Pork
Pork with Orange Marinate



Beef
Spicy Meat Balls
Healthy Sloppy Joe's
Dijon Sirloin
Steak Rub

Soup
Cold Tomato and Cucumber Soup
Quick Tortellini Soup
Chunky Clam Chowder
Egg Drop Soup
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Chicken Soup
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker

Shake
Blue Smoothie
Easy Ice Cream
Shake of Cherry Blueberry
Shake of Strawberry Kiwi

Salad
Flaxseed Vinaigrette
Sunset Salad
Healthy Kid Snack of Low Carb Chef Salad
Chicken Salad

Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Basic Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash with Cheese
Layered Spaghetti Squash


Snacks
Peanut Butter Cookies
Spontaneous Salsa
Cottage Cheese Toast
Zucchini Snacks
Raspberry Mousse
Chili Popcorn
Healthy Kid Snack of Low Carb Chef Salad
Lettuce Turkey Bowls
Easy Ice Cream
Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
Cheesecake Recipe Strawberry Squares
Cheesecake Recipe Chocolate
Cheesecake Recipe Raspberry Pecan Bars
Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes
Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered
Deluxe Celery Sticks
Healthy Snack Spread Hawaiian
BBQ Chicken Tenders

SlowCooker
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricot
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker


Misc.
Apple Muesli
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Alfredo Sauce
Sweet and Sour Veggie Pizza
Butter and Margarine Substitute
Homemade Pesto
Breakfast Ricotta Pancakes
Asparagus and Almonds
Curried Vegetable StirFry
Sauce Recipe for Homemade Salsa Berry Good
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Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered

When looking for that little bit of chocolate and peanut butter, this is the treat for you. It so simple to grab two thin chocolate wafer cookies, spread them with some peanut butter, and then sandwich a layer of vanilla ice cream in between. Quick, easy and only 14 g of net carbohydrates per serving.

2 chocolate wafer cookies
1 1/2 tsp peanut butter
3 tbsp vanilla ice cream (no-sugar added)

Spread the flat side of each cookie with peanut butter. Spoon softened ice cream onto bottom cookie, and top with other cookie.

Best if frozen for at least 1 1/2 hours. Can keep in freezer wrapped in foil for up to 5 days.

Per Serving (Makes 1 sandwich)
129 Calories, 15 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein, 7 g fat

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Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes

Making individual cheesecakes is a new way to serve a favourite traditional dessert.

1 cup sliced strawberries
10 packs of sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp orange peel
1/4 tsp fresh ginger
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
16 vanilla wafers

In a bowl mix together strawberries, and only one package of sugar substitute, just a 1/4 tsp vanilla, orange peel, ginger. Let this sit for at least 15 minutes.

While the strawberry mixture is sitting, using a electric mixer, cream together cream cheese, sour cream and 9 packages of sugar substitute, and sugar. Add 3/4 tsp vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Divide cream cheese mixture into 8 individual bowls. Crumble 2 vanilla wafers onto top of each bowl. Spoon strawberry mixture on top.

Makes 8 bowls

Per Serving: 205 calories, 15 g carbohydrates, trace fiber, 3 g protein, 15 g fat

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Raspberry Pecan Bars

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Raspberry Pecan Bars

There is so many different ways to use cream cheese! All of them are delicious! This Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe makes Raspberry Pecan Bars that are to die for!

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp milk
2 tbsp lemon peel
1/3 cup raspberry jam

Beat butter until smooth. Add flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Beat this until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch greased square pan. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, milk, and lemon peel, until well blended. Pour mixture over crust.

Heat up jam in saucepan or microwave until smooth. Drizzle jam in a striping pattern over the cream cheese. Using a spoon, drag through the stripes, create a marbling effect.

Bake 20-25 minutes at 350F or until set. Cool. Cut into 32 squares.


Per Serving (1 bar) 105 Calories, 11 g carbohydrates, trace fiber, 1 g protein

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Chocolate

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Chocolate

Cheesecake is always something that is so smooth, and luscious, that is is hard to resist. This Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe is chocolate, also something hard to resist!

2 cups cottage cheese
3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
2/3 cup sugar
4 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup yogurt
2 tbsp sugar
Sliced strawberries, or other fruit (optional)

Beat together until smooth, cottage cheese, egg substitute, sugar, cheese, cocoa, and vanilla.

Pour into a 9 inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Cook at 300F for 35 minutes or until edges are set.

While cooking, mix together yogurt, and sugar. Carefully pour over the entire cheesecake after the edges are set, and place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from oven, with knife loosen sides of cheesecake, before removing the springform pan.

Cool completely. Cover, then refrigerate, until chilled through.

Serve with sliced fruit if desired.


Per Serving (1 of 12 pieces) 93 calories, 7 g carbohydrates, trace fiber, 9 g protein

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Strawberry Squares

Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe Strawberry Squares

When looking for a treat for the holiday season coming, this is a great recipe for Low Carb Cheesecake Squares. This is a no bake recipe!

Remember that there is a great variety of berries out there! Experiment, with other combinations of berries, and make this amazing recipe fit your own tastes. Remember it is fun to try something new!

8 oz yogurt, strawberry flavored
8 oz cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup of sugar
1 packet of unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp water
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/3 cup granola

Beat together in a bowl yogurt, cream cheese, and sugar substitute until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix water and gelatin together. Let it sit together for 2 minutes. Then microwave for 30-40 seconds. Beat gelatin into cream cheese mixture.

Stir together the chopped strawberries and sugar well. Add this to the cream cheese mixture.

In a 9 inch square pan, lined with plastic wrap, pour in the cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly, and place in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm.

When ready to serve, place sliced strawberries on top, and sprinkle with granola. Lift the squares out of the pan with plastic wrap, and cut into nine squares.


Per Serving (1 of 9 squares) 98 calories, 11 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein

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Low Carb Shake of Strawberry Kiwi

Adding a little cinnamon and ginger to this mix of strawberry and kiwi low carb shake may sound strange, but is a step you can not skip! Try something different!

4 tbsp strawberry kiwi crystal light soft drink
2 tbsp strawberry syrup (sugar free)
6 tbsp frozen strawberries, chopped
2 tbsp frozen kiwi, chopped
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 tsp cherry Jello powder (sugar free)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ginger

Place all ingredients into blender and mix well until smooth. Scraping sides of blender if necessary.

Low Carb Shake of Cherry Blueberry

Low Carb Shake of Cherry Blueberry

This shake boasts less then 6 g carbs. It is great if your looking for a new way to change the traditional shake, into something new and refreshingly exciting.

4 tbsp diet cherry soda
2 tbsp cherry syrup (sugar free)
6 tbsp frozen blueberries
1 tsp cherry jello-o powder (sugar free)
1 scoop protein powder

Place everything in blender and mix together until smooth. Scraping sides if necessary.

Low Carb Recipe for Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

Low Carb Recipe for Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

Everyone deserves a treat every once in a while, and these Peanut Butter Brownies are only 5 carbs. This is a quick low carb recipe. It is two layers, but only cooked once, so their is no waiting for separate layers to cook. Baked in only 15 minutes.

First Layer
5 tbsp butter
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk or cream
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup sugar substitute
3/4 cup whey protein powder
2 tbsp oat flour
1 table baking powder

Second Layer
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sugar substitute
1 egg
2 tbsp whey protein powder

Melt butter and cocoa together. Add remaining ingredients in first layer, and mix until just blended.

Pour batter into 8 inch greased pan.

Mix all ingredients for second layer well. Spoon over bottom layer in the pan.

Bake only 15 minutes.


Per serving (makes 16 servings) 5 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Low Carb Breakfast Ricotta Pancakes

Low Carb Recipe for Easy Ice Cream

When craving ice cream, but want something healthier, this is great alternative. It is not as thick as store bought ice cream, but is delicious. Only three ingredients needed!

It can be made with stevia for even less carbs, (reduce carbs by 5 g per serving) and the benefit of no added sugar.

1 3/4 cups frozen raspberries, (not frozen in syrup or juice)
2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream

In food processor, with a metal blade, mix frozen raspberries for about 15 minutes, or until the raspberries look like crumbs.

Add sugar, and mix until all blended together.

With machine still going, add cream slowly.

Serve when everything is well mixed.


Per Serving (makes 3 servings) 15 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein, 193 calories.

Low Carb Quiche

Low Carb Snack Idea of Lettuce Turkey Bowls

This is so quick and easy that even kids can throw it together in minutes. Using lettuce, instead of tortillas makes this a healthier snack choice. It can be eaten as a lunch for one person or can be a low carb snack idea for more then one.

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3 slices deli turkey, chopped
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 tablespoon dill pickle, chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard
6 lettuce leaves

In a bowl, mix grated cheese, turkey, cream cheese, dill pickle and mustard.

On a plate set out 6 lettuce leaves. Scoop mixture out of bowl and evenly onto leaves.

Pick up leaves with mixture and eat like a taco. Enjoy.


Entire recipe 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber

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Low Carb Snack of Raspberry Mousse

When you want something a little sweet, this low carb snack has only 4 g carbs per serving and no added sugar.

3/4 cup boiling water
1 package sugar-free raspberry jello
3/4 cup cranberry juice, sugar-free
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup whipping cream

In a bowl, mix thoroughly boiling water, and jello. Add cranberry cocktail and lemon peel. Place in fridge until partially set, about 30 minutes.

In another bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Carefully mix whipped cream into jello mixture until just combined.

Serve into 4 bowl and chill 3-4 hours.


Per Serving (serves 4)
219 calories, 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 82 mg cholesterol

Low Carb Recipe for Cottage Cheese Toast

This makes a great breakfast, or make 1/2 a slice for a snack. It is ready in 10 minutes and this recipe serves 4.

1 cup cottage cheese, low fat
5-6 drops stevia (0r 2 tablespoon artificial sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup peach slices, drained, and cut thin
4 slices healthy bread

Preheat broiler.

Mix first three ingredients in bowl. Toast one side of bread in oven (1-2 minutes). Divide cheese onto slices of bread. Top with peach slices Place in oven until heated (2-3 minutes).

Serve.



Per Serving
136 calories, 1g fat, 11g protein, 20g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 2mg cholesterol

Low Carb Recipe for Spontaneous Salsa

This is great for a quick spontaneous snack, or used with main dishes. Makes 1 1/2 cup, or about 8 servings in only 10 minutes.

14 ounces tomatoes, chopped and drained
4 ounces green chilies, diced, and drained
1/2 small onion
1-2 small jalapeño chilies, seeds removed (fresh or canned)
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt


Mix everything a a bowl. make this as hot or as mild as you like. add more jalapeños and their seeds for a hotter salsa, or less for a milder

It will keep in the refrigerator for a week.



Per Serving
20 calories, trace fat, 1g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 0mg cholesterol

Low Carb Recipe for Blue Smoothie

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This recipe makes 2 servings in about 10 minutes. It is a perfect breakfast, or a great snack.

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup freshly ground flaxseed’s
1 scoop protein powder
3/4 cup frozen blueberries
3/4 cup frozen strawberries
6 drops stevia

Mix first three ingredients well in a blender. Add frozen fruit a little at a time. Add Stevia to taste. Serve.



Per Serving
194 calories, 8g fat, 14g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 8g fiber, 15mg cholesterol

Low Carb Recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies

Not exactly the healthiest snack, but everyone needs a treat once in a while. This recipe makes 24 cookies.

6 Tablespoons Butter, unsalted and softened
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter, unsweetened, smooth
1/4 Cup light Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 Splenda
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/4 Cups Oat Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
3 Tablespoons Peanuts, salted, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F.

Beat together butter, peanut butter until smooth. Add brown sugar, Splenda and beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla for another 1-2 minutes. Mix in flour, baking powder. Mix in peanuts.

Drop dough by Tablespoons, 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Use fork to press down. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Transfer to rack to cook.


Quick Tip: If you use chunky peanut butter, and omit the chopped peanuts or just omit the chopped peanuts for a smoother cookie!

Quick Tip: Purchasing a tablespoon scoop with a release button (ice cream or meatball scoop) allows you to make uniform cookies with the right portion for serving sizes. No guess work required.


Per Serving (1 Cookie)
94 calories, 7g fat, 3g protein, 7g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 17mg cholesterol