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Low Carb Zucchini Enchiladas 

pan of zucchini enchildas pictured next to some cooking utensils, a jar of kelapo coconut oil and some zucchini

I’ve tried so many low carb substitutes that usually disappoint. However, this dish blew me out of the water, I will never go back to the traditional enchiladas. You’ll finish the meal feeling full and satisfied. Zucchini takes on whatever flavors it’s cooked with, so I love to use different taco seasonings and my secret ingredient, Kelapo coconut oil.   Ingredients: 8 Zucchini *halved lengthwise Kosher Salt (3 tablespoons) Kelapo Coconut Oil (1 tablespoon) Thinly Sliced Scallions (90g) 2 Finely Chopped Poblano Peppers Cooked Black Beans (195g/ 1 cup) Canned Corn *drained (175g/ 1 cup) 1 Rotisserie Chicken *shredded with skinned removed Group Cumin (1 teaspoon) Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt and Black Pepper *to taste Enchilada Sauce (130g/ ½ cup) Shredded Cheddar Cheese ( 113g/ 1 […]

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Spaghetti Squash Pasta

We are all trying to eat healthier whether it is counting carbs or counting calories. Everyone has their own ways of getting in better shape and eating healthy. I know sometimes it’s very difficult to chose veggies over a juicy burger, but eating healthy can taste good! For example, I love pasta but all of those carbs aren’t doing anything special for me so I have switched to using spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles. Now, not only do I decrease the amount of carbs that I am eating but I’m also adding a veggie that has Vitamin C, B6 […]

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Gluten-Free Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cake

Cake for breakfast.  What kid doesn’t love that?  And the great part is that when they are young enough, you can call almost anything “cake” and they will believe you. You won’t get away with that forever, though.  They will cotton on to your shenanigans eventually and when they do, it’s game over. The “cake” will go uneaten and they will no longer trust you.  Not even a little bit.  Then everything you make will be eyed with suspicion, whether it really is sweet, dessert-worthy cake or something made with spinach and tofu that you are just calling “cake”.  It […]

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