Beverages
Homemade Lemon Iced Tea (Recipe)
It is very easy to make keto/low-carb iced tea at home. Brew a pot of your favourite black tea (I like Yorkshire Tea, as one teabag will make a whole pot of tea and it has a nice flavour). Put the brewed tea in the fridge until cold. Pour into a jug and add ice,…
Read MoreDairy-free Hot Chocolate (Recipe)
Easy Dairy-free Hot Chocolate (Cocoa) 1 cup nut milk (I like “Coconut Dream: Original Unsweetened” coconut beverage which has a very neutral flavour) dash or two of salt 1/2 oz Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate Sweetener 1/8 tsp Vanilla Combine milk, salt and chocolate in a small saucepan. Boil until chocolate is melted, then add vanilla and…
Read MoreSteak and Brisk Zero
After shopping I couldn’t be bothered with veggies (again), so I had cold steak… and Brisk Zero (iced tea) for a treat.
Read MoreCheeseburgers and Kale Salad Kit
Two homemade 6 oz. cheeseburgers (air-fried) and 1/3 of a big chopped salad kit (both on sale at Walmart). Also a Diet Pepsi (rare treat!).
Read MoreLimeade Recipe
Here is a quick and easy lime drink recipe: 1 T ReaLime 1 or 2 pkts TRUElime (optional) 2 pkts stevia or 3 squirts of liquid stevia (or other sweetener) sparkling (carbonated) water Refreshing and low carb! Tip: No sparkling water? Just use regular tap water. Still tastes great! Another great summer drink is iced…
Read MoreChili and Diet Pepsi
Homemade no-bean chili out of the freezer topped with sour cream and green onions. A mini Diet Pepsi as a rare treat.
Read MoreCostco Hot Dog and Rotisserie Chicken
I am on maintenance; I weigh 117 pounds. Today I chose to eat “off plan.” Costco beef hot dog (with bun, mustard, relish), Diet Pepsi, Costco rotisserie chicken leg. This will not send me into a tailspin or downward spiral. I will not eat more carbs today… and tomorrow I will be 100% “on plan”…
Read MoreHot Chocolate Recipe (with Non-Dairy Options)
HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE 1 T cocoa mixed with 1 T Lakanto Sweetener (monk fruit & erythritol), 1 pkt. stevia and a sprinkle of salt. Add 3 T whipping cream and mix well. Add boiling water to fill cup and stir well. The stevia definitely improves the flavour in my opinion. Dairy-free version of above recipe:…
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