Seriously juicy low carb salmon burgers with a kick of Cajun spice. Top it all off with a delicious garlicky avocado cream sauce. You want to know what my husband gave me for my 42nd birthday? Well, among other things, he gave me a gift certificate to a local tattoo parlour. I know that might not…
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Chia Seed Blender Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Syrup
Easy low carb blender pancakes packed with coconut flour and chia seed and topped with sugar-free wild blueberry syrup. A heart-healthy breakfast for National Heart Month! This one goes out to my dad, who just had hip replacement surgery. Everything went very smoothly but of course, it is still major surgery and comes with all the…
Raspberry Almond Thumbprints
Tender almond flour shortbread cookies filled with sugar-free raspberry chia seed jam. A great low carb treat worthy of a surprise 40th birthday party. I’ve always loved making treats for friends’ birthdays. Ever since I began to bake and cook, I would scheme in advance, thinking of some delicious goodies to celebrate a friend’s natal days….
Rosemary Parmesan Chia Seed Crackers – Nut-Free
Deliciously crisp low carb, grain-free crackers made with sunflower and chia seeds. This nut-free snack will delight adults and kids alike. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. Can you believe the summer is almost over? As I write this, I am sitting here at a cottage in Canada and it already feels like…
Peanut Butter Banana Chia Smoothie
No real bananas were hurt in the making of this low carb peanut butter chia smoothie recipe! But it sure tastes like they were. A great way to fuel up for your day. I’ve been on the go like a madwoman lately and so easy recipes are the order of the day. Recipes I can…
Beef & Mushroom Meatballs with Stroganoff Sauce
Did you know that May is Celiac Awareness Month? Mushrooms are a naturally gluten-free ingredient and they are delicious in these low carb Beef Stroganoff Meatballs. This post is sponsored by The Mushroom Channel. There is a dizzying array of gluten-free products on the market these days, with everything from pretzels to pasta to hot…
Mocha Chocolate Chunk Chia Seed Brownies – Low Carb and Gluten-Free
Dense, chocolatey brownies made with chia seeds for a healthy treat. Low carb, gluten-free and sugar-free. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. There are so many misconceptions about a low carb diet, I often find myself exhausted at trying to battle them all. Attempting to show people that a high fat, low carb…
Onion and Sundried Tomato Almond Crackers – Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy
It has been a week of heart healthy inspiration. I have learned so much from the bloggers who have participated in the Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013 recipe event. Thank you dear Carolyn for hosting me today. A Little About Me For those who do not know me, my name is Lexie. I was born and raised on the…
