lil carb Yogurt Protein Bowl

This could be a game changer to some of my low carb friends. Are you craving fruit? Or maybe you really miss yogurt parfaits? Or do you see people eating these colorful smoothie bowls and you want to join in on the fun??  I have felt all of these emotions so I decided to create a low carb protein bowl of my own that involves fruit and yogurt and everything that i crave from time to time.  Using the ingredients I used you will have a hearty breakfast for 10 net grams of carbs. This is a nice change up from eggs and I know you will love it as much as I do!

lil carb Yogurt Protein Bowl- Serves 2
1 container of Siggis Brand- plain yogurt, 5.3 oz (find it HERE)
1/2 Tbsp chia seeds (Find them HERE)
2 oz banana (About 1/3 of a medium size banana)
1/2 scoop (about 1 Tbsp) of protein powder** ( HERE is the one I use)
About 1/3oz (handful) no sugar added toasted coconut chips ( HERE are the ones I love)

To assemble- mix the yogurt with the protein powder until well combined.
Then either stir in or top with the chia seeds, banana and coconuts chips.
Then pack up for later and refrigerate or Enjoy now!

**Watch to the end of my video above where I talk more about protein powder**


Per Bowl- using the ingredients I use:
247 Calories
21g Protein
20.1g Net Carbs

*I split this into 2 breakfasts- So for each half:
123 Calories
10.5 Grams Protein
10 Net Grams Carbs


If you sub out the banana for 3 medium fresh strawberries:
Per Entire Bowl:
211 Calories
20.8 Grams Protein
10g Net Carbs

lil carb Irish Coffee

In honor of Saint Patricks Day I am sharing my favorite restaurant dessert drink to order!

This boozy coffee drink is so easy to make at home and it really warms your belly.  If you are enjoying this at night and don't want the added caffeine just brew up some decaf coffee and you will be good to go!  As always- if you like your coffee a certain way with cream versus no cream, no sugar, more sugar- do whatever you enjoy this is exactly how I like to enjoy my Irish coffee but the beauty of cooking and eating and drinking is enjoying everything the way that you like it :)

lil carb Irish Coffee- Serves 1
6-8 oz coffee (decaf or regular)
1/2 - 1 shot of Whiskey - Jameson or Jack Daniels are my favorite (add as much as you prefer)
1-2 packets Truvia (about 1-2 tsp)
Half and Half - optional
whipped cream for topping
ground nutmeg
ground cinnamon

Brew your coffee.
Add the sugar and whiskey to the bottom of your mug.
Pour coffee in.
Stir well.
Add half and half if you are using it.
Stir again.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Sip and Enjoy!

Per Serving

using 8oz coffee, 1oz Jack Daniels, no half and half, 1tsp Truvia and 4Tbsp whipped cream

120 Calories

0g Protein

2g Net Carbs

lil carb Shamrock Sip

Per Drink:

107 calories

2.5 grams protein

2.5 grams net carbs

Saint Patricks Day is this week! Wow this year has flown by!  In my effort to remain festive for the holiday this year I decided to share a recipe for a spin-off of the Shamrock Shake found at McDonalds.  I know anyone on a low carb diet OR anyone looking for a skinny alternative to this shake will absolutely love this recipe. This lil sip will literally change your life- not your weight! Stay on track with my version and you will satisfy your craving without any of the guilt!

lil carb Shamrock Sip- Serves 1

2 oz half and half
4 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (I used a little less than a full 1/4 tsp)
2 ice cubes
2 drops green food coloring
2 packets of Truvia

In a blender combine all of the ingredients and blend for 20-25 seconds.
Serve in a small glass or mason jar.
Garnish with whipped cream and ENJOY! 

lil carb Cheesesteak Egg Scramble

Per Serving plus 1 Tbsp spicy ketchup:

647 Calories

36.6 Gram Protein

9 Grams Net Carbs

Like most of my recipes this breakfast came about when I was browsing through my fridge trying to figure out something new to make for Jason besides the normal ole scrambled eggs.  I had left over, thin sliced london broil lunch meat in my fridge and some cheese and veggies and behold- a wonderful, NEW, Low Carb breakfast item was born! This quickly became a favorite in my house, I'm sure you will love it too!

lil carb Cheesesteak Egg Scramble- Serves 1
2 eggs
1 Tbsp half & half
3-4 thin slices london broil OR roast beef
2 1/2 slices American cheese
1/8 cup thin slices white onion
1/4 cup thin sliced bell pepper (any color you prefer)
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp butter

Spicy Ketchup:
2 1/2 Tbsp low sugar ketchup
1/2 tsp mayonnaise
1/2 Tbsp Sriracha

Scramble your 2 eggs with the half and half and set aside.
Mix together the spicy ketchup ingredients in a small bowl and set that aside.
Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium hight heat.
Add in the onion and stir for 2- 3 minutes until they are golden brown.
Add in the bell pepper and stir for another 2 minutes.
Then add in london broil breaking into smaller pieces as you add it to the pan.
Stir.
Then add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir.
Then add the egg in and scramble until they are your desired consistency. Turn your heat down at this point if  you prefer to cook your eggs "low and slow". If you're like me the eggs will cook within the next minute or so at medium high heat.
Make egg scramble into a thin even layer and top with the cheese.
Turn heat down to low and put a lid on to melt the cheese.
Plate and use spicy ketchup as the condiment. Enjoy!