I’m always hesitant to declare a new recipe the best recipe on my blog because of recency bias and all that jazz. So, I’ll just say these protein donut holes are in the top five. I’m honestly not sure how to describe the joy you […]
As a fellow chocolate lover, I know how the real the struggle can be. Chocolate, as great as it is, can be a problematic food both in its high calorie content and ability to trigger cravings. That’s why so many of my recipes are based […]
If you’re struggling to eat pizza on a lower calorie diet, you’re going to love this recipe roundup. I have six low calorie pizza recipes ranging from spicy shrimp to a meatless green veggie flavor bomb. On the calorie spectrum, the pizzas on this list […]
A few weeks ago, I made these Stuffed S’mores Protein Cookie Balls and totes fell in love with their graham cracker cookie shell. It’s soft and buttery, but it’s firm enough to hold everything together. Being the pizza lover that I am, I immediately started […]
Look, I get it. Things come up like travel, busy schedules, or maybe ya just don’t wanna cook. And while you can find recipes for protein cookies, low calorie donuts, and other healthy treats to prep in advance on my blog, there are still times […]
Man oh man, if you’re a fan of the white chocolate and strawberry combo, I can’t wait to hear from you after making these protein cake bars. The bars themselves are super moist but actually stick together, and the white chocolate topping hardens so you […]
You won’t find the words Cheetos and low carb in tandem very often. Cheetos, after all, are well known as carb loading royalty. So you might be surprised to find this recipe uses real Baked Cheetos for the crunchy nugget exterior. They’re cheesy, crunchy, and […]
Some of the best recipes on my blog were accidental creations. These s’mores protein cookie balls, for example, came from experimenting with graham cracker crumbs to make a deconstructed pie crumble. While I’ve yet to master the pie crumble, I’m confident you’ll like this recipe even […]
I like to say my recipes are for real people with busy lives and minimal time for standing over a stove. This Szechuan shrimp recipe fits that ethos perfectly with a sub-10-minute prep time and only four main ingredients. You’ll be munching on spicy shrimp and veggies […]
It doesn’t get much easier than this cheeseburger quesadilla recipe. You won’t need to get your hands messy making patties or make any crazy sauces. Nope, we’re keeping it simple per usual. The base recipe is super high in protein and lower calorie, with 290 calories […]
Food names are weird. Like, why do we bake cookies and cook bacon? Pancakes are another weird one because they’re nothing like cake cooked in a pan. That is, until now. These birthday cake protein pancakes are exactly like cake cooked in a pan. Light, moist, […]
Let’s get a few things clear. Popsicles are acceptable for all ages, you can enjoy an ice-cold popsicle year round, and the Push Pop with Fred Flintstone on the label is one of the greatest treats of all time. Now that we’re on the same […]
Like I mentioned in my Low Carb Cheez-It Crackers recipe, my goal with low carb recipes is to keep the fat content under control to avoid super high calorie foods just for the sake of reducing carbs. In recipes that require structure for baking like […]
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