Midwest Guacamole

In preparation of game day, we all need some snacks and my favorite snack is guacamole. This recipe is so easy to make and so addicting…you probably wont’ have leftovers. Ingredients 2 large tomatoes 1 sweet onion 1 bunch of cilantro 1 lime 4 soft avacados 1/4 cup of pickled jalapenos or 2 fresh jalapenos…

Homemade Granola

One of my favorite things for breakfast is granola and yogurt. Having spent many a pretty penny on my fancy store bought granola thought I’d finally just make my own and save some money. This is a simple recipe, can be customized to your liking and very delicious! Ingredients 5 1/2 tbsp of butter melted…

Midwest Apple Butter

I was 30 years old when I discovered apple butter doesn’t contain butter… This recipe is super easy, you can make it while you work or while you’re enjoying a lazy Sunday. You can use right away or can what you make. Apple butter not being canned should be good for about a week in…

Berry Nice-Cream

Trying to start the year off with a healthy diet means I need some snacks to keep me going! This nice cream is perfect! It’s so easy and cheap to make with all the health benefits included ! Ingredients 1 cup frozen sliced bananas 1/2 cup frozen berry mix chopped 1/4 cup milk or milk…

Cauliflower buffalo bites

Its almost time for the super bowl and sticking to a low carb diet isn’t going to be easy when you’re wanting all your snacks for game day…but these cauliflower buffalo bites hit the spot! They’re crispy, covered in sauce and honestly give me the good impression of chicken. These are super easy to make,…

Parmesan tossed Kale Chips

I’ll be the first to say…I don’t like kale. I try to avoid it as best I can ha. However, I’m breaking out and trying to new things! These kale chips don’t even taste like kale and are very addicting! Healthy, low carb and guilt free? Hmmkay now! These chips take less than 40 minutes…

Banh Mi chicken lettuce wraps

Not all sandwiches transfer perfectly into a lettuce wrap but this banh mi sure does! Instead of the traditional pork, I used seasoned chicken and then stayed with the traditional pickled veggies. Pickling your own veggies seems a little intimidating but it honestly takes like 10 minutes to do and a quick overnight marinating. This…

Baked mozzarella bites!

Ever have stuff in your fridge and think…what can I make with this?! I had some 80 calorie string cheese sticks in my fridge I needed to use up and there came the idea of mozzarella bites! This is a simple recipe, quick to make and they’re really good! Ingredients 3 mozzarella string cheese sticks…

Cauliflower Mash

Mashed potatoes are kind of a staple in the Midwest, so finding a low calorie substitute is hard! However, this cauliflower mash doesn’t make me miss potatoes at all! They’re thick, creamy and fantastic plain or with some gravy. Super easy to make and great for leftovers. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 1/3 cup sour…

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Try saying Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi five times fast ha.  As I’m moving into the new year, I had decided to start eating low carb and that means lots of new recipes on the horizon! This new recipe is just straight up amazing, you wouldn’t even know you’re eating squash. Its cheap to make, its…