Eggplant Pizzas

Craving pizza again? Ya, me too. LOL
Don't derail your diet journey- just make these eggplant pizzas instead! You might already have all the ingredients on hand! If you think you might not like this recipe for whatever reason- eggplant skin, small portion, thick cut eggplant.... just make it and thank me later. If you follow my directions for this one I promise you'll love it. Oh yea and I didn't invent this. It's a recipe that's all over the internet. BUT I think I've cracked the code to making them taste amazing every time! I hope you love em too!

Eggplant Pizzas- 1 Serving
4 slices of eggplant- cut 1/2 inch thick (about 7 ounces total)
2 Tbsp marinara sauce
4 Tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder
onion powder
Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
chopped parsley for garnish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
lay the eggplant circles on the baking tray and brush with olive oil then sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Flip the eggplant and brush with olive oil and season the other side with spices.
Bake for 18 minutes.
After they are finished remove from the oven and top with 1/2 Tbsp each of marinara sauce and then 1 Tbsp each of mozzarella cheese.
Broil for 4 minutes but watch them closely so they don't burn. Depending on your oven you might need more or less time.
Top with some chopped parsley and ENJOY!

Nutritional Facts:

For the entire recipe

217 calories

8.5 net grams of carbs

8.8 grams of protein

Ham, Egg, n Cheese Cups LOW CARB

This recipe is all over Pinterest, I did not make this up but I DO think I have perfected it. With a few helpful tips I wanted to make sure these came out perfect for YOU the first time and every time. These cups are perfect for meal prep, a brunch, a snack, or breakfast for 1. Watch the video above to get all my tips and tricks and follow the recipe below to recreate them at your house!

Ham Egg n Cheese Cups- Makes 2 cups
2 thin slices of ham deli meat
1 slice of American Cheese OR 2 Tbsp of your favorite shredded cheese
2 large eggs
Salt
Pepper
Onion Powder

Take out your ham, cheese, and egg and allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes while the oven heats up.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and grease your muffin tin.
Once the oven is preheated then assemble your cups (video will give further instruction).
Place the ham in your muffin tin and form to shape the cup. Tuck in any pieces sticking up- they will burn. Then put in your cheese. If using American I like to use half a slice folded in half.
Next, crack in your egg carefully so you
dont break the yolk. Then sprinkle on salt, pepper, and onion powder. A dusting of each one does the trick.
Then depending on how cooked you like your yolk, follow the cooking times below:
15 Minutes= Runny Yolk
17 Minutes= Semi-solid, still runny yolk in the center
18 1/2 minutes= how mine looked in the video, fully cooked yolk, middle is still a little "jelly"
20 minutes= a solid cooked yolk all the way through

ENJOY!!!

Nutritional Information:

For 2 Egg Cups

208 Calories

1.7 Grams of Carbs (no fiber)

15.5 Grams of Protein

low carb Savory Broccoli & Bacon Frittata

It is very seldom that I hear my husband crave a meal prep two weeks in a row... but folks, this was a recipe he wanted to have for his breakfast at work not just one week but two weeks in a row. I bring you my Savory Broccoli & Bacon frittata! featuring smoked gruyere cheese, dried thyme and nutmeg. This frittata is perfect for any meal- it is perfection for meal prep- just make it and then me later. Normally I would say use whatever ingredients you like and have however, this time I urge you to make it exactly as it is written. Each ingredient is necessary and all the ingredients together build such a tremendous flavor profile I wouldn't want you to switch it up and be disappointed. I hope you enjoy and by the way- what a perfect edition this would be to your Fathers Day brunch!

Savory Broccoli & Bacon Frittata- Serves 5
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into bite size pieces
6 slices of cooked bacon, broken into bitesize bits
1/2 cup thinly slices onion
1 Tbsp finely chopped (or grated) garlic
1/2 cup smoked gruyere cheese
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp nutmeg
7 eggs
2 Tbsp half and half
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
Combine the egg, half and half, dried thyme, and nutmeg. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper.
Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Grease a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray.
Layer in the onions, garlic, broccoli, and bacon.
Pour the egg mixture over the veggies. Make sure to coat the mixture in the egg.
Top with the gruyere cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
If you are making this dish for meal prep I would advise to let it cool for about 15 minutes then cut it into portions and keep refrigerated until you are ready to eat. ENJOY!

Nutritional Information:

Per Serving:

185 Calories

14 Grams of Protein

2.5 Grams Net Carbs

Keto Ice Cream!

I can finally say I have found the most amazing ice cream that is Keto and LOW CARB friendly!!!
If you are like me and with the Summer upon us you're craving ice cream then you need to check out Rebel Creamery! The crazy thing is this is not only just keto and low carb friendly, it's probably the best ice cream I've ever eaten. There's no weird aftertaste, no chalky flavor, and the ice cream is super creamy - almost like velvet. The chocolate chips in the ice creams I have tried have the most amazing chocolate taste. It tastes how chocolate SHOULD taste. It's incredibly rich and melts right in your mouth. When I was eating this ice cream I actually felt guilty... guilty because there was no way this could be low carb with the way it tasted. I was actually blown away. I urge anyone living a Keto or Low Carb lifestyle to check out this brand. I fully stand behind them as a company because they are doing it right and they are literally helping me live my lifestyle! That's the best part about living Low Carb - I am able to find healthy alternatives to my cravings and to everyday food. That is my main reason for this blog and what I try to do every day in my life!  Check out my video above to watch me taste test a few flavors on camera- I had so much fun filming that video and hope you all enjoy it too!

Flavors I tried and loved: Mint Chip, Peanut Butter Fudge, Cookie Dough, and Coffee Chip. All are phenomenal!!!!

Coffee Chip (left), Cookie Dough (right)