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Crème aux oeufs: 2 ways by Alice from Gourmand et Paleo

Alice is a French blogger that just moved to Québec 2 years ago. Her boyfriend’s friends were really into Paleo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which made Alice want to give it a go! Thus, Alice and her boyfriend decided to try out the paleo lifestyle together for two weeks only. Flash forward to present day, they still haven’t stopped and discovering new foods and recipes has been Alice’s passion ever since.

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Alice from Gourmand et Paleo

I’m so excited for her to be sharing the two versions of her amazing recipe Crème aux oeufs! Both versions are paleo with the raspberry version being also low-carb and keto-approved. This recipe is very dear to Alice’s heart seeing as this is a modified version of her family’s traditional dessert. When she was younger, her beloved grandmother made a variant of this recipe on Sunday’s and her grandmother’s grandmother did the same before that! Luckily, Alice has utilized her incredible cookery skills to convert this once sugar-loaded recipe to something that is paleo and healthy! Wonderful work, Alice. Don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to trying this out for myself.

Make sure to check her out on her Instagram and blog!


Crème aux œufs, raspberry version

This is an excellent recipe to serve to your guests. It can be served directly from individual ramekins with various toppings (fruits, jams, chocolate…) or you can use this to make a flan tart!

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Crème aux oeufs framboise

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2L Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries (optional)

Beat the eggs well and slowly mix in the coconut milk.  Pass the mixture through a fine sieve.

Pour the cream in a bowl, a mould or little ramekins. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) in a water-bath until the cream mixture becomes solidified (approximately 1h).

Let it cool and then invert it on a plate (optional step!)

Top the flan with some of the fresh raspberries. With the remaining strawberries, crush them & strain to make a coulis. Pour this on the flan.

Bon appétit!

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Crème aux oeufs, version Crème caramel

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Crème aux oeufs – crème caramel version

 

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2L Coconut milk
  • 4 Tbsp Coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water

Beat the eggs well and slowly mix in the coconut milk.  Pass the mixture through a fine sieve.

Prepare the caramel. For this, boil some water in a pot and add the sugar. Reduce the heat and let thicken while constantly mixing. 

Coat a large bowl or individual ramekins with the caramel. Pour in the cream mixture. 

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) in a water-bath until the cream mixture becomes solidified (approximately 1h).

Let it cool and then invert it on a plate (optional step!)

Bon appétit!


“Il y a deux ans je rejoignais mon copain au Québec. Fraîchement arrivée de France, je me suis très vite intégrée dans son groupe d’amis. Ils pratiquent tous le jiu-jitsu brésilien et aussi la paleo. Les voir manger, apprécier et ne pas se prendre la tête ni avec la nourriture ni la vie nous a donné envie d’essayer. Nous nous sommes embarqués à deux la-dedans. Pour deux semaines au départ. Finalement, on n’a jamais arrêté et découvrir des aliments et recettes est même devenu une passion.

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Alice de Gourmand et Paleo

J’ai mangé de nombreuses façons différentes et j’ai testé beaucoup de choses : manger sainement (c’est à dire manger des « grains bons pour le coeur » et toutes ces affaires) avec beaucoup de glucides mais peu de gras, la chrono-nutrition, le régime dukan, etc… Les régimes ont toujours été un échec pour moi, je recherchais quelque chose de plus sain et plus simple. C’est exactement ce que j’ai trouvé avec la paleo.

Aujourd’hui je suis toujours en train d’ajuster la paléo afin de savoir ce qui me convient le mieux. Grâce à des whole 30, des défis sans sucres (en limitant aussi les fruits et amidons), et même une période AIP je sais comment mon corps fonctionne et j’ai appris à voir l’alimentation d’une autre façon. Je n’ai jamais été aussi bien dans ma peau !”

Voici une recette qui a une importance toute particulière pour Alice. En plus d’avoir toutes les caractéristiques d’une recette parfaite, c’est à dire avec peu d’ingrédients, très simple à réaliser, peu onéreuse et surtout délicieuse, cette crème est le dessert traditionnel (et donc aussi préféré) de sa famille. “Ma grand-mère qui nous la prépare pour les repas du dimanche la tient de sa propre grand-mère !”

Alice a simplement remplacé le lait de vache et le sucre blanc par du lait et du sucre de coco.

Blog : https://gourmandetpaleo.wordpress.com/

Instagram : @Gourmand_et_paleo

Crème aux œufs, version framboise

Cette recette se prête très bien si vous avez des invités. Vous pouvez servir les crèmes dans des ramequins individuels accompagnés de différents toppings (fruits, confitures, chocolat…). Vous pouvez aussi utiliser la crème pour faire une tarte au flan en déposant une parte brisée au fond d’un moule à tarte (et donc ne pas faire le caramel).

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Crème aux oeufs, version framboise

Ingrédients

  • 4 œufs
  • 1/2 litre de lait de coco
  • 1 tasse de framboises (optionnel)

Bien battre les quatre œufs et les mêler peu à peu au lait de coco. Passer à la fine passoire.

Verser la crème dans un bol, un moule ou des petits ramequins. Cuire au bain-marie dans un four à 350°F (180°C) jusqu’à ce que les crèmes soient prises (environ une heure).

Laisser la crème refroidir puis la renverser sur un plat (ou non!)

Disposer sur la crème des framboises. Écraser le reste et les passer au chinois pour obtenir un coulis. Le verser sur la crème.

Bon appétit!

Crème aux oeufs, version crème caramel

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Crème aux oeufs, version crème caramel

Ingrédients

  • 4 œufs
  • 1/2 litre de lait de coco
  • 4 cas de sucre de coco
  • 1/4 tasse d’eau

Bien battre les quatre œufs et les mêler peu à peu au lait de coco. Passer à la fine passoire.

Préparer le caramel. Pour cela, faire bouillir dans une poêle l’eau et le sucre. Diminuer le feu et laisser épaissir tout en mélangeant.

Enduire de caramel un grand bol ou des petits ramequins. Verser ensuite la crème. 

Cuire au bain-marie dans un four à 350°F (180°C) jusqu’à ce que les crèmes soient prises (environ une heure).

Laisser la crème refroidir puis la renverser sur un plat (ou non!)

Bon appétit!

Salmon with Basil Cream Sauce by Franziska Spritzler

Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE is a registered dietitian and clinical diabetes educator with expertise in using carbohydrate-restricted dietary therapy for diabetes and obesity as well as other conditions. She began her blog The Low Carb Dietitian in the hopes of providing people with accurate & useful information so they could improve their overall health and well-being through good nutrition. I’m so glad that she decided to share a recipe from her new book The Low Carb Dietitian’s Guide to Health and Beauty. Make sure to check her out on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Blog for more information.

Fatty Fish: Benefits for Our Health and Our Looks

The positive effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosohexaenoic acid (DHA) on heart health, mood, and inflammation have received a lot of attention in the media and were the basis for the “Eat Fish Twice a Week” campaign that began back in 1989.

Sardines and herring have very high levels of these omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and the lowest levels of mercury due to their small size. Larger fish accumulate considerably more mercury in their fat stores as a result of living longer and eating many fish over their lifetime. But what if you don’t like sardines and herring? These fish do have an undeniably strong taste. Fortunately, salmon is also an excellent source of omega 3 PUFAs (particularly wild Alaskan sockeye salmon) with low mercury content, and all seafood contains at least a small amount of DHA and EPA.

While it’s true that flaxseed and chia seeds are a good source of an omega-3 fat called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), this is a short-chain fatty acid that doesn’t have the same properties as the long-chain fats EPA and DHA. Although the body can convert ALA to EPA and DHA, it’s a very inefficient process that declines with age. In order to get the many benefits of long-chain omega-3 fats, I recommend eating fatty fish several times a week.

More good news: Fatty fish is not only healthy for our brain, heart, and GI health but can actually help improve our appearance as well.

Potential health & beauty benefits:

  1. Reduced risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease
  2. Improvement in bipolar disorder and other forms of depression
  3. Reduced frequency and size of colonic polyps
  4. Protection against the effects of sun exposure
  5. Improvement in moderate to severe acne with regular intake
  6. May reduce inflammation and counteract signs of aging

Recommended amount to consume on a weekly basis: 12-16 oz (340-450 grams)


Recipe: Salmon with Basil Cream Sauce

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For salmon:

  • 4 salmon filets (6 oz each)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

 

For cream sauce:

  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Sea salt and fresh ground Black Pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Preheat grill to high. Rinse salmon under cold water, drain, and blot dry. Brush salmon on both sides with olive oil. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Combine basil, wine and garlic in a blender and process until a smooth puree forms. Transfer to a small heavy saucepan. Stir in cream. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, taking care not to let cream boil over. Stir frequently for 10-15 minutes, until sauce is reduced by half. Add butter and lemon juice, continuing to stir.

Once the butter is incorporated into the cream mixture, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.

Grill salmon until it just starts to fully flake. Remove from heat. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 550

Total Fat: 45 grams

Saturated Fat: 15 grams

Protein: 37 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 1 gram

Fiber: 0 grams

Net Carbohydrates: 1 gram

 

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Spicy Salmon for One by Elviira Krebber (Low Carb, So Simple)

Elviira is a Finnish, low-carb, gluten-free blogger, author and photographer. You may already know her from her blogs: Low-Carb, So Simple blog and www.alakarpisti.com. I was so glad when she agreed to share one of her delicious recipes with us! Check her out on her Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Blog.

Elviira Krebber from Low Carb, So Simple
Elviira Krebber from Low Carb, So Simple

Elviira’s bio:

Hi all! My name is Elviira. I’m a former music scientist and computational linguist but I changed my career completely after starting my Low-Carb, So Simple blog a few years ago. I’m now a professional food blogger, author and photographer. I have been self-studying nutrition and different diets basically from the age I started eating 🙂 I’ve had severe health problems but after finding the gluten-free low-carb way to eat, those problems have been just bad memories.

Cooking has been always my passion. On my journey from a strict raw vegan to a conscious omnivore, I have collected an extensive collection of hundreds of diet books and cookbooks, still relentlessly digging into new studies and old traditions. On my blog, I share simple and healthful recipes with mouthwatering photos, hoping to help other people heal themselves and live healthy lives, full of energy and happiness.

I feel myself lucky because I have been able to turn my passion into profession. Several thousands of people visit my blog daily, and the blog has currently over 140,000 Facebook followers.

As I’m a native Finn and currently reside in Finland, I also blog in Finnish on www.alakarpisti.com whenever I have time.

When Jess asked me to write a guest post, I didn’t hesitate for a moment. I find her blog and Facebook pages very inspirational. Jess has got a great attitude and her friendliness is genuine and sincere. I wish her luck in her studies and business. I hope we can do more collaboration in the future!

Without further ado, I present to do you, Spicy Salmon for One by Elviira Krebber…

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Spicy Salmon for One

Spicy Salmon for One

This Jamaican-inspired dish combines spices and lime juice into piquant paste which crowns the super healthy salmon. This superb single-serving dish is quick to make and sure to please! Adjust the fieriness to your liking by increasing or reducing the amount of cayenne pepper.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon organic paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried organic thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground organic cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) organic cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) unrefined sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice from organic lime
  • 7 oz = 200 g wild caught salmon fillet or medallion
  • 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Mix the spices and the salt with the lime juice in a small cup until the mixture forms a thick paste. Spread the paste over the salmon fillet.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
  3. Place the salmon carefully on the skillet, the saucy side top.
  4. Cook, covered, until just done and easily flaked with a fork. Don’t cook too long, otherwise the salmon will be dry.
  5. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition information Protein Fat Net carbs Calories
In total: 37.6 g 41.0 g 2.0 g 527 kcal

Banana Pancakes by Gabriela Nedley

It brings me great happiness to introduce all of you to my wonderful family member Gabriela Nedley. Gaby is a culinary and macro specialist based in Oviedo, Florida. She has tons of experience producing ketogenic, paleo, primal and iifym macro programs that yield successful results! Not only is this woman a cookery genius, she is such a sweet, kind person. Check our her Instagram @gabrielanedley and her website www.gabrielanedley.com for help designing the macros that are right for you, or just to say hi!

Today, Gaby has agreed to share her wonderful recipe for Jack Johnson Banana Pancakes! Mmmm sounds delicious!

Gabriela Nedley’s ” Jack Johnson Banana Pancakes”
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Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe Large Banana
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup of Psyllium husks
  • 8 tbsp Egg Whites
  • 1/2 (or to taste) tsp clove powder
  • 1/2 ( or to taste) tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp (heaping) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 6 drops of sweetener ( or its equivalence )

Procedure

Mash it all together ! It is that simple!!  If you find it to be too dry just add a little bit more of egg whites. If your macros require more fat then add a tablespoon of melted coconut oil or ghee/butter. The consistency of this batter is like a compote/puree so you are able to spoon the mixture on top of a hot -greased griddle or pan and create perfect rounds of deliciousness! Stack them, top with fresh fruit and the syrup of your preference and E N J O Y !

Serves 6.


Det ger mig stor glädje att introducera er alla till min underbara familjemedlem Gabriela Nedley. Gaby är en kulinarisk och makro specialist baserad i Oviedo, Florida. Hon har massor av erfarenhet av att producera ketogen, paleo, primala och iifym makro program som ger goda resultat! Inte bara är denna kvinna en matlagnings geni, hon är söt, snäll person. Kolla vår hennes Instagram @gabrielanedley och hennes hemsida www.gabrielanedley.com om hjälp att utforma de makron som är rätt för dig, eller bara säga hej!

Idag har Gaby gått med på att dela sin underbara recept för Jack Johnson Banan Pannkaka! Mmmm låter jättegott!


Gabriela Nedleys Jack Johnson Banan Pannkaka
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Ingredienser

  •      1 mogen Stor Banan
  •      2 ägg
  •      1/4 kopp Psyllium skal
  •      8 msk äggvitor
  •      1/2 (eller efter smak) tsk kryddnejlika pulver
  •      1/2 (eller efter smak) tsk kanel
  •      1 tsk (rågad) bakpulver
  •      1/4 tsk havssalt
  •      6 droppar sötningsmedel (eller dess motsvarighet)

Procedur

Mosa ihop allt! Det är så enkelt! Om du tycker att det är för torrt bara lägga till lite mer av äggvita. Om dina makron kräver mer fett tillsätt sedan en matsked smält kokosolja eller ghee / smör. Konsistensen på denna smeten är som en kompott / puré så att du har möjlighet att sked blandningen ovanpå en varm smord grillpanna eller stekpanna och skapa perfekta rundor av deliciousness! Stapla dem, toppa med färsk frukt och sirap av dina önskemål och NJUT!

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Chicken Skewers and Avocado Salsa by Maria Alm

Today, I am so glad to be able to share Maria Alm’s Chicken Skewers and Avocado Salsa with all of you.

Visit her on her blog: www.menoscarboidratos.com

on Facebook www.facebook.com/menoscarboidratos

or on Instagram @menoscarboidratos

 

Internet has brought many new friends into my life. People that I admire and that inspire me to continue doing my thing. Especially within the lowcarb/paleo community, where I focus my blogging… I feel very blessed and I am so thankful for the positive energy and generosity that these “real food” people show and share with each other.  It is also fantastic to see how online activities can lead to real world events. This year I have already held several low carb workshops and organized happy hours here in Sao Paulo. and I have seen other meetings leading to everything from congresses to picnics. Jess also entered my life via this common interest for healthy food and the pursuit for a lowcarb/paleo lifestyle. We were both sharing our stories and recipes on Instagram and one thing led to the other and here I am sharing one of my favorite recipes with you as well. I hope you´ll like it! Thank you Jess for the opportunity and continue to inspire!
But first a few words about who I am… I was born in the north of Sweden, in the middle of the mountains, practically with skis on my feet. I have always been curious and after quite a few turns I finally ended up in Sao Paulo after meeting a handsome and charming Brazilian guy at business school.  Four years ago I decided to change a straightforward business career for the more unsecure life as an artist.  Since then I have painted, written and illustrated children’s books, designed aprons and worked with food design for recipe books. The joy of creating is one of the main forces in my life.  Love and family are others. Two years ago I launched into blogging.  Something that started as a personal motivation to change lifestyle turned into one of the biggest blog on this theme in Brazil and something very important in my life. I feel true happiness when I experiment in the kitchen, and to be able to share it with more people is fantastic!
Well. Enough on me. Let´s start cooking! This dish is simple and very tasty. Even my three year old daughter loves it.  She loves spicy food, but you can decide how strong and spicy you want to have it. The avocado salsa is very versatile, you can use it for meat dishes as well or as dipping.  The skewers have few ingredients, but the chipotle spice makes it special… Mmm…

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3 portions (~6 skewers)

Chicken skewers:

  • 500 grams of minced chicken
  • 30 grams of chive (gräslök)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • salt and black pepper
  • chipotle

Salsa

  • 2 avocado
  • 2 table spoons of mayonnaise
  • juice of 1/2 lemon (or 1 lime)
  • 1/2 – 1 clove of garlic (depending on the  strength you want)
  • salt
  • some drops of tabasco (try to see how much you prefer)

Start with the skewers. Chop the garlic and the chive and mix with the chicken, adding salt, black pepper and chipotle to taste.
Put the mix on the skewers and fry in a pan.
Put it in a oven form and continue to cook in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Continue with the salsa. Chop the garlic and mix with avocado, mayonnaise and the lemon, with a fork or in the mixer.
Add salt and tabasco and mix well.
Serve everything with a salad.


 

Kyckling Grillspett och avokadosalsa av Maria Alm

Idag är jag så glad över att kunna dela med Maria Alms kycklingspett och avokadosalsa med er alla.

Besök henne hennes blogg: www.menoscarboidratos.com

Facebook www.facebook.com/menoscarboidratos

eller på Instagram @menoscarboidratos

Jag har fått många nya vänner genom Internet. Personer som jag beundrar och som inspirerar mig att fortsätta att göra min grej. Speciellt inom lowcarb/paleovärlden, där jag bloggar mest. Jag känner mig väldigt borskämd och otrologt tacksam för den positiva energi som alla dessa “real food”- personer visar och delar med varandra. Det är också fantastiskt att se hur online-aktiviteter även har kunnat leda till events i den “riktiga” världen. I år har jag redan organiserat flera lowcarb workshops och happy hours med paleo/LCHFvänner och jag har sett hur andra möten lett till allt från föreläsningsdagar till picknickar i det gröna. Jess kom även hon in i mitt liv via vårt gemensamma interesse för en hälsosam livsstil. Vi delade båda våra erfarenheter och recept på Instagram och en sak ledde till den andra och här gästbloggar jag nu med ett av mina favoitrecept. Jag hoppas att ni gillar det! Tack Jess för inbjudan och fortsätt att inspirera!

Men först några ord om vem jag är. Jag föddes i Jämtland, praktiskt taget med skidor på fötterna. Jag har alltid varit nyfiken och efter fler olika platser och erfarenheter så  hamnade jag i Sao Paulo efter att ha mött en charming brasilianare under min MBA. För fyra år sedan så bytte jag en rak affärskarriär mot en mer krokig kärriär som artist. Sedan dess har jag målat, skrivit och illustrerat barnböcker, designat förkläden och jobbat som food designer. Glädjen i att skapa är en av mina starkaste drivkrafter, Kärlek och familjen är andra. För två år sedan började jag blogga och något som startade som en personlig motivation att byta livsstil växte så småningom till en av brasiliens största bloggar med LCHF/lowcarb recept och en viktig del av mitt liv. Jag känner ren lycka när jag får experimentera i köket och att få möjligheten att dela med mig till så manga andra är fantastiskt!

 

OK. Nog om mig. Nu är det dags att laga mat! Det här är en väldigt enkel rätt, men även otroligt god. Min treåriga dotter älskar den,! Hon gillar kryddstark mat , men du kan välja själv hur stark du vill göra bådde såsen och spetten. Avocado salsan kan även användas till kött, eller varför inte som dipp till grönsaksstavar. Kycklingspetten har få ingredienser, men vad som gör de speciella är chipotlen som ger en lite rökig smak… Mmm…

Tjanar 3. (~6 spett)

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Kyckling spett:

  • 500 grams av kycklingfärs
  • 30 grams av gräslök
  • 1 kryddnejlika av vitlök
  • salt och svart peppar
  • chipotle

Salsa

  • 2 avokado
  • 2Msk av majonnäs
  • saft av 1/2 citron (eller 1 lime)
  • 1/2 – 1 kryddnejlika av vitlök (beroende pa stryka ni vill)
  • salt
  • nagra droppar av tabasco (beroende pa smak)

 

Börja med spetten. Hacka vitlök och gräslök och blanda med kycklingen, lägga till salt, svartpeppar och chipolte efter smak.

Sätt blandningen pa spetten och stek i en kastrull.

Lägg den i en ugn formulär och fortsätta att laga mat i ugnen i ytterligare 10 minuter.

Fortsätt med salsa. Hacka vitlök och blanda med avokado, majonnäs och citron, med en gaffel eller i biandaren.

Tillsätt salt och tabasco och blanda väl.

Servera allt med en sallad.

Blueberry Muffins by Blondie’s Paleo Journey

Today, I’m so pleased to welcome one of my absolute favorite, lowcarb bloggers. I’m so proud and happy to introduce you all to my lovely lowcarb sister, Christine and share her delicious, lowcarb recipe for Blueberry Muffins.

Follow her on Instagram @blondiespaleojourney or visit her blog: www.blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com!

Christine’s message to you:

Hi, I’m Christine and I’m super excited to be guest posting on Jess’ blog! Jess is one of my favorite lowcarb blogger friends.  I love the variety of foods that she works with and am inspired by her instagram feed!

A little about me, I started my lowcarb journey 12 years ago when I lost 100lbs through diet and a lot of exercise. At the time I didn’t know much about the lowcarb lifestyle other than restricting breads, grains and sugars; so that’s what I did. I also chose not to eat outside of a 9:00am-6:00pm window, which I now know is considered intermittent fasting.

In the years since my big weightloss, I found myself falling off the wagon several times, caving to my cravings for foods that I thought could never be lowcarb. It wasn’t until last year when I chose the paleo lifestyle that I realized that ANY food could be adapted and recreated in a lowcarb format. This was an exciting discovery for a cook and foody like me! I started adapting all my personal recipes and experimenting to create new ones. This is one of the recipes that I’ve been experimenting with. After checking this one out, you should hop on over to my page and check out my coconut chocolate chip  (http://blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com/1/post/2014/05/coconut-chocolate-chip-cookies-keto-and-lactopaleo.html) or flourless nut butter cup cake (http://blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com/1/post/2013/08/chocolate-nutbutter-cup-cake-keto-and-paleo-nut-free-sub-available.html) recipes, they’re delicious and definitely satisfy the worst of cravings!

Blueberry Muffin

Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins

I feel like there are few things as carb laden as a blueberry, or any other, muffin. I set out to make a lowcarb replacement. The result is good! I’m working on making a more cake-y texture but until I figure that out this will serve to satisfy my cravings. Blueberries can be swapped out for any other fruit or berry.

Makes 12 muffins

Muffin ingredients:

  • 4 egg whites, beat just under stiff peaks
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts, almond meal or flour (your choice, hemp hearts have the fewer carbs)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (I’m a big erythritol fan)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • Cupcake liners

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/4 cup sweetener

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Mix all muffin ingredients (except blueberries) until smooth
  • Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes so the coconut flour can do it’s magic and tighten it all up a bit.
  • Add in half of your blueberries
  • Stir gently to mix and pour into lined cupcake tin
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes until the batter looks lightly set but not dry, while baking mix your topping ingredients
  • Remove from oven and add remaining blueberries and topping.
  • Return to the oven for 10 more minutes or until the top of the topping looks cooked.
  • Allow to cool slightly (we all love warm muffins, right?)

Enjoy!


 

Idag är jag så glad över att välkomna en av mina absoluta favorit, LowCarb bloggare. Jag är så stolt och glad över att introducera er alla till min underbara LowCarb syster, Christine och dela hennes läckra, LowCarb recept för Blåbär Muffins.

Följ henne på Instagram @ blondiespaleojourney eller besöka hennes blogg: www.blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com!

Christines budskap till dig:

Hej, jag är Christine och jag är super glad över att vara gäst inlägg på Jess ‘blogg! Jess är en av mina favorit LowCarb blogger vänner. Jag älskar den mängd livsmedel som hon arbetar med och är inspirerad av hennes instagram flöde!

Lite om mig, började jag min LowCarb resa 12 år sedan när jag förlorade 100lbs genom kost och mycket motion. På den tiden visste jag inte mycket om LowCarb livsstil annat än att begränsa bröd, spannmål och socker; så det är vad jag gjorde. Jag valde också att inte äta utanför en 9:00-6: 12:00 fönster, som jag vet nu anses vara intermittent fasta.

Under de år som gått sedan min stora viktminskning, fann jag mig själv att falla av vagnen flera gånger, grottforskning till mina cravings för livsmedel som jag aldrig trodde skulle kunna vara LowCarb. Det var inte förrän förra året när jag valde den Paleo livsstilen som jag insåg att någon mat skulle kunna anpassas och återskapas i en LowCarb format. Det var en spännande upptäckt för en kock och foody som mig! Jag började att anpassa alla mina personliga recept och experimentera för att skapa nya. Detta är en av de recept som jag har experimenterat med. Efter kontroll detta ut, ska du hoppa på över till min sida och kolla in min coconut chocolate chip (http://blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com/1/post/2014/05/coconut-chocolate-chip-cookies-keto-and-lactopaleo.html) eller poliser mutter smör cup cake (http://blondiespaleojourney.weebly.com/1/post/2013/08/chocolate-nutbutter-cup-cake-keto-and-paleo-nut-free-sub-available.html) recept, de är läckra och definitivt tillfredsställa det värsta cravings!


Blåbär Muffin

Blåbär Muffin
Blåbär Muffin


Det känns som det finns få saker som carb lastat som ett blåbär, eller någon annan, muffins. Jag bestämde sig för att göra en LowCarb ersättare. Resultatet är bra! Jag jobbar på att göra en mer kaka-y konsistens men tills jag lista ut detta tjänar till att tillfredsställa mina begär. Blåbär kan bytas ut för någon annan frukt eller bär.

Gör 12 muffins

Muffin ingredienser:

  •     4 äggvitor, slog knappt hård toppar
  •     1 äggula
  •     1/4 kopp hampa hjärtan, mandelmjöl eller mjöl (ditt val, hampa hjärtan har de färre kolhydrater)
  •     2 msk kokosmjöl
  •     1 tsk bakpulver
  •     1 tsk vaniljextrakt
  •     1/2 dl sötningsmedel val (jag är en stor erytritol fläkt)
  •     1/4 dl grädde eller mjölk i valet
  •     2 matskedar färskost
  •     1/2 kopp blåbär
  •     Muffin liners

Topping Ingredienser

  •     1/4 dl mandel måltid
  •     2 msk kallt smör
  •     1/2 msk kallt vatten
  •     1/4 dl sötningsmedel

Avstånd

  •     Värm ugnen till 350F
  •     Blanda alla muffins ingredienser (utom blåbär) tills slät
  •     Låt blandningen sitta i några minuter så att kokosmjöl kan göra det är magi och dra åt det hela lite.
  •     Lägg i hälften av dina blåbär
  •     Rör om försiktigt för att blanda och häll i fodrade muffin tenn
  •     Baka i 5-10 minuter tills smeten ser lätt ställa men inte torr, medan bakning blanda din toppning ingredienser
  •     Ta bort från ugnen och lägg resterande blåbär och toppning.
  •     Återgå till ugnen i ytterligare 10 minuter eller tills toppen av toppning ser kokta.
  •     Låt svalna något (vi alla älskar varma muffins, eller hur?)

Njuta!

Coconut Cocoa Dessert by Raquel Zucchi

Raquel, a 23 year old Brazilian girl, is a health food enthusiast, student and primal blogger. She has now been following the primal way of eating for about 5 months.

Her message to you all: this is one of the most delicious, (and quite easy) low carb Primal recipe I’ve done in a while. I present to you: Coconut Cocoa Dessert. I came up with it on a day that I REALLY needed to taste some chocolate goodness (you know what I mean, right? Some days you just have to have some chocolate).

Coconut Cocoa Dessert
Coconut Cocoa Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 can of heavy cream (300g)
  • 1/4 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp of honey (paleo option) or erythritol
  • flaked coconut to taste (I used about 1/4 cup)
  • 4 tbsp of dutch cocoa powder
  • 1 sheet of gelatin

In a bowl, beat 2 egg whites until stiff and set it aside. Grab another bowl and mix 1 can of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of coconut milk, 1 tbsp of coconut sugar (or honey) and flaked coconut to taste (I used about 1/4 cup) + 4 tbsp of cocoa powder (I used the Callebaut cocoa powder alkalized – or dutch). Hydrate 1 sheet of gelatin (its equivalent in powder would work too) and incorporate it to the cocoa mixture, using a hand beater. Finally, add the beaten egg whites (delicately!) to the cocoa cream, put in individual bowls and let it refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!


Kokos Kakao Dessert av Raquel Zucchi

Raquel, en 23-årig Braziliansk flicka, är en hälsokost entusiast, student och primal bloggare. Hon har nu varit efter den primära sättet att äta under ca 5 månader.

Hennes budskap till er alla: detta är en av de mest utsökta, (och ganska lätt) låg carb Primal recept jag har gjort på ett tag. Jag presenterar för er: kokos kakao efterrätt. Jag kom på det på en dag som jag verkligen behövde smaka lite choklad godhet (ni vet vad jag menar, eller hur? Vissa dagar är det bara att ha lite choklad).

Ingredienser:

  •     2 äggvitor
  •     1 burk grädde (300g)
  •     1/4 kopp av kokosmjölk
  •     1 msk honung (paleo tillval) eller erytritol
  •     bearbetade till flingor kokos efter smak (jag använde ca 1/4 kopp)
  •     4 msk holländsk kakao
  •     1 ark av gelatin

I en skål, slå 2 äggvitorna till hårt och ställ den åt sidan. Ta en annan skål och blanda 1 burk grädde, 1/4 kopp kokosmjölk, 1 msk kokossocker (eller honung) och bearbetade till flingor kokos efter smak (jag använde ca 1/4 dl) + 4 msk kakaopulver (jag använde Callebaut kakaopulver alkaliserade – eller holländska). Hydrate 1 blad gelatin (motsvarande i pulver skulle fungera också) och införliva den i kakaoblandningen, med hjälp av en handen visp. Slutligen lägger de vispade äggvitorna (bräck!) till kakao grädde, sätta i individuella skålar och låt den i kylskåp i minst 4 timmar före servering. Njuta!

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Today, I’m pleased to introduce Rafaela, a wonderful Health Coach and fellow low carb blogger from Brazil. Luckily she has agreed to share her delicious recipe for mini Pumpkin Cakes with us today!

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 55 mins

Author: Rafaela Peter
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup of pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup of coconut sugar (paleo) or erythritol (keto)
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup of melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup of almond flour
  • ¼ cup of coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp of sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. In a bowl place egg, pumpkin puree, sugar, coconut and coconut milk
  3. Mix well with a wooden spoon
  4. Add the coconut oil, mix
  5. In another bowl place the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg
  6. Mix
  7. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin purée mixture
  8. Mix well
  9. Grease two small loaf pans
  10. Place half the dough on each form
  11. Bake for 45 minutes
  12. Remove and let cool
  13. Serve as desired

Idag är jag glad att presentera Rafaela, en underbar hälsocoach och kollega lowcarb bloggare från Brasilien. Som tur är har hon gått med på att dela sin läckra recept för mini pumpa tårtor med oss idag!

Prep Tid: 10 minuter
Tillagningstid: 45 minuter
Total tid: 55 minuter

Författare: Rafaela Peter
Tjänar: 2

Ingredienser

    • 4 ägg
    • ½ kopp pumpapuré
    • 1 kopp kokossocker (paleo) eller erytritol (keto)
    • 3 msk kokosmjölk
    • ⅓ kopp smält kokosnötolja
    • 1 kopp mandelmjöl
    • ¼ kopp kokosmjöl
    • 1 tsk bakpulver
    • 1 tsk bakpulver
    • ½ tsk havssalt
    • 1 tsk malen kanel
    • ¼ tsk malda kryddnejlikor
    • ½ tsk mald ingefära
    • Tsk muskot

Instruktioner

    1. Värm ugnen till 350F
    2. I en skål plats ägg, pumpa puré, socker, kokos och kokosmjölk
    3. Blanda väl med en träslev
    4. Tillsätt kokosolja, blanda
    5. I en annan skål placera mjöl, bakpulver, bakpulver, salt, kanel, kryddnejlika, ingefära och muskot
    6. Blanda
    7. Tillsätt mjölblandningen till pumpapuré blandning
    8. blanda väl
    9. Smörj två små limpa kastruller
    10. Placera hälften av degen på varje blankett
    11. Baka i 45 minuter
    12. Ta ut och låt svalna
    13. Servera som önskat