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Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole

October 16, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

I LOVE a good breakfast casserole, but most of them are loaded with carbs and have way too many calories. This Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole is packed with veggies and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for everything from busy week days or a slow weekend brunch.

Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole

I’m a big fan of breakfast food, especially when we are enjoying a lazy weekend or celebrating a holiday.

This makes the perfect quick breakfast or special brunch main course. I know that we are DEFINITELY planning on serving this as our Christmas morning breakfast. The nice thing is, you can make it the night before so it is all ready to go.

This has so much flavor that you won’t even miss the carbs. Actually, my carb and meat loving family gobbled this one before their traditional breakfast casserole was gone, so I’d say it was a hit.

Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

2-3 Bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 large handful of spinach
1 cup cheese, shredded
10 eggs
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup chopped asparagus

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Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole Preparation

Dice all your veggies and spread them out in a oiled 9×13 pan.

Don’t they look pretty?

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Sprinkle your shredded cheese on top of the veggies.

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Beat together your eggs, a bit of salt and pepper, and the milk.

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Pour the egg mixture over your casserole. Try to pour it as evenly as you can.

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Bake for 40 minutes at 375° or until cooked all the way through.

This is the simplest hot breakfast and it is always a huge hit. Enjoy!

Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Avocado

August 18, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

There are very few things I love more than a nice, fresh salad. I find that I will happily fill up on fresh produce over something sweet if it is on hand and doing that is so helpful to control sugar cravings. This Tomato Cucumber Salad with Avocado always hits the spot.

This tomato cucumber salad is a twist on a classic. The addition of avocado really takes it to another level. I love avocado so I add it to anything I can and it is absolutely amazing in this.

Avocado makes this filling enough that it works for a light lunch. Make it ahead of time and you’ll have something ready to grab when you are short on time. The high vinegar content keeps the avocados from going brown for a day or two so it will keep just fine for a lunch.

I have a horrible sweet tooth, so cutting sugar out of my diet is a struggle. Spicy food makes me crave sugary deserts but foods that are acidic, like this one with its vinegar base, really do a fabulous job at knocking out sugar cravings for me.

I have no idea why, but it works and this is a fresh and healthy snack/meal/side dish so it works for me.

This salad is so quick to throw together and it’s always a favorite.

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Avocado Ingredients

1 large English cucumber, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 Avocado, diced
1/2 white onion, sliced thinly
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Avocado

Slice your cucumber then quarter the slices. I leave the skin on, but you could peel your cucumber if you’d prefer.

Slice your grape tomatoes in half.

Half your avocado, remove the pit, and peel off the avocado skin. With the flat side down, slice the avocado into cubes.

Slice the onion in thin slices and separate the pieces.

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper.

Gently toss the cucumber, tomatoes, onion slices, and avocado with the dressing.

You can serve this right away or let it sit in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors can come together.

20 Kid-friendly Keto Dinners

June 21, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

I love the idea of a Keto diet. You get to enjoy some amazing foods, don’t have to feel hungry, and people have had amazing weight-loss results. The biggest problem I’ve had when sticking to a diet is that I need meal ideas that my family can enjoy too. Not only do I not have the time to make a second meal for my kids, I just don’t have the will power to avoid the foods I love when they are right there in front of me.

These kid-friendly Keto dinners are the perfect way to stick to a Keto diet, while making meals your whole family will love.

20 Kid-friendly Keto Dinners

Cauliflower Nachos

What’s better than a huge plate of nachos. Even better? These are low-carb and packed with some great veggies and protein! Get the recipe here.

Parmesan Chicken Strips

One of the things I love most about the Keto diet is that cheese is totally approved. These Parmesan Chicken Strips look absolutely amazing and they are totally kid-friendly.

Keto Honey Mustard Chicken

My kids love anything with honey mustard on it so this recipe for Keto Honey Mustard Chicken is sure to be a hit. Serve with a side of vegetables and you have the perfect quick Keto dinner.

Cauliflower Base Mini Pizzas

Pizza is always a hit. These lower-carb mini-pizzas have a cauliflower crust and look absolutely amazing. Customize them any way you’d like for a kid-friendly family meal.

Instant Pot Crack Chicken

This recipe for Instant Pot Crack Chicken makes my stomach growl just looking at it. You can serve this on a bun for the kids and eat it with a side of veggies for a Keto friendly dinner.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

One of my favorite quick weeknight meals is this low-carb Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe. You can customize it based on your kids’ preferences. This can be thrown together really quickly so it’s perfect for those nights when you want a healthy dinner but you don’t have a lot of time.

Paleo Fish Sticks

Fish sticks are the classic kid food I grew up on. My kids hate the store bought fish sticks but they love them when they are homemade. These Paleo Fish Sticks are made with a coating of ground pork rinds so they have tons of flavor and are Keto and Paleo friendly.

Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Kabobs

I love grilling Kabobs over the summer and this recipe for Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Kabobs sounds absolutely amazing. Grill up a few veggie kabobs on the side and you have a delicious summer meal.

Keto Chili Dog Pot Pie Casserole

It really doesn’t get much more kid-friendly than this Keto Chili Dog Pot Pie Casserole. This is Keto comfort food at its best. This one will definitely be making its way onto my family’s regular meal rotation.

Chelo Kebabs and Cucumber Yogurt Salad

For a super quick weeknight meal, we love these Chelo Kebabs with a Cucumber Yogurt Salad. This is very affordable to make and easy to throw together.

Keto Fathead Pigs in a Blanket

This bread is made out of a combination of melted cheese and almond flour and is an absolutely brilliant way to stick to your Keto diet while making the rest of your family happy. These Keto Fathead Pigs in a Blanket are the perfect quick meal for your whole family.

Mexican cornbread casserole taco bake

This Mexican cornbread casserole taco bake gets creative to create a “cornbread” base that your family won’t be able to tell apart from regular cornbread. This is the perfect Keto-friendly comfort food.

Weeknight Ragu with Cauliflower Rice

I love how fast this Weeknight Ragu with Cauliflower Rice is to throw together. The best part is, the leftovers are just as good so I usually try and make extra to save myself from cooking the next day.

Low-Carb Walking Taco Bowls

These low-carb Walking Taco Bowls are the perfect way to feed a crowd and they use cheese crisps instead of taco shells to make them Keto-friendly. You could still keep a few taco shells on hands for kids who want to stick with those, but I’d opt for cheese crisps every single time.

Low-Carb White Chicken Enchiladas

These low-carb White Chicken Enchiladas look absolutely amazing and are perfect for a weeknight family dinner. These would make great leftovers for lunch the next day too!

Keto Chicken Legs

My kids absolutely love chicken drumsticks. They would be thrilled to find these Keto Chicken Legs on our dinner table. Made with a crushed pork rind “breading” these are packed with flavor and perfect for even the pickiest eaters.

Best Ever Chicken Bake

This Keto Chicken Bake is made using pizza sauce and will be a sure hit with kids of all ages. This is a fantastic option when you need to throw together a quick dinner.

6-Ingredient Veggie Egg Cups

I’m a huge fan of breakfast any time of the day and these 6-Ingredient Veggie Egg Cups would be a perfect on-the-go lunch.

Lemon Baked Cod with Parmesan Cheese

This recipe for Keto Baked Cod sounds absolutely amazing. If your kids think they don’t like fish, tis is a great recipe to start them out on.

Asparagus and Dill Chicken Salad

My kids absolutely love chicken salad during the summer. When we make it, we’ll make a huge batch so that we have plenty of leftovers. This Asparagus and Dill Chicken Salad sounds absolutely amazing and it is Keto-friendly.

Want More Keto Dinner Ideas?

We are always looking for some fresh ideas for dinners, especially recipes that the whole family will enjoy. If you are in a dinner rut or new to a Keto lifestyle, I’d HIGHLY recommend 30 Minute Ketogenic Cooking: 50+ Mouthwatering Low-Carb Recipes to Save You Time and Money.

These family meal ideas are quick, easy, and frugal and they are all Keto-friendly. Buy the book on Amazon here.

3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

June 4, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Finding a sugar-free breakfast can be surprisingly tricky. These sugar-free 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes are a great twist on our popular 3-Ingredient pancakes. This oat-free breakfast option is absolutely delicious. I like them enough to eat them plain but they are delicious with some almond butter or pureed fruit too!

Our original 3-Ingredient pancakes have been SUPER popular, but we know some of you prefer not to eat oats. This protein packed version of our favorite breakfast recipe subs out the oats for almond flour to give you a great boost of protein and lower the carbs.

INGREDIENTS

I usually triple this for my family but this is the basic formula.

1 Banana
2 Eggs
1/2 cup of almond flour. I get my almond flour on Amazon and keep it in my fridge once it is opened so it stays fresh.

Note: Want to make these grain-free? You can absolutely leave out the oatmeal and these still turn out awesome. The only difference is they are a bit trickier to cook. Without the almond butter, you get a much thinner pancake and they tear easily so you have to be careful of that when you are cooking.

Sugar-Free Protein PANCAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients into your blender and blend well for 15-20 seconds.

I am in love with my Blendtec for this. It gets everything so smooth and makes breakfast super simple. I’m a firm believer that every sugar-free kitchen needs a great blender. They are a bit pricey, but I promise it’s totally worth it. You can get a great deal on refurbished blenders directly from Blendtec or find them on Amazon here for a really great price.

Cook your pancakes on a griddle heated to medium-high, cooking from for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding

April 23, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Who else loves a big glass or Horchata? it’s my guilty pleasure when we have Mexican food . . . which is often around my house. This sugar-free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding is completely guilt-free and tastes amazing. I love to enjoy this as a quick breakfast, easy snack or late-night treat.

If you have never made chia pudding, that’s going to change right here. Chia pudding is super easy to make and is loaded with fantastic nutrients. I love using chia pudding as a way for my kids to get some extra fiber in their diet. Sometimes, we’ll even just mix a few Tablespoons of chia seeds into juice in the morning for my kids.

The texture of chia seeds once they soak up some liquid is fun. They become almost like gelatin and they give this easy pudding it’s thickness.

I make chia pudding the night before and it is ready to go the next morning. If you don’t have time the night before, you’ll need at least 2-3 hours for this to set up.

Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup chia seeds – I snag mine on Amazon or through Thrive Market (get 25% off of a membership for a limited time) because I find that it’s more affordable than buying them locally)
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
Optional: 1 Tbsp. maple syrup

Here’s what you need:

Almond Breeze Almondmilk, Unsweetened Original, 32 Fluid Ounce Nutiva Organic, non-GMO, Raw, Premium Black Chia Seeds, 32 Ounce BetterBody Foods Raw Organic Chia Seeds, non-GMO, Great Taste, 2lb Simply Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon Watkins Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla Extract, with Pure Vanilla Extract, 11 Ounce (Packaging may vary)Mexican Vanilla Blend By Molina Vainilla, 33.3 Oz / 1000 Ml (Vanillin Extract) by Molina Vanilla NOW Foods Organic Maple Syrup,Grade A Dark Color (formerly Grade B), 16-Ounce 365 Everyday Value, Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices, 1.2 Ounce Silk Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6), Vanilla Flavored Non-Dairy Almond Milk, Dairy-free Milk 3 Pack Trader Joe’s Dried Fruit Freeze Dried Strawberries Unsweetened and Unsulfured

Sugar-Free Strawberry Horchata Chia Pudding Instructions

This really could not be easier to make. In a large mason jar, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.

Gently stir in your sliced strawberries, or set aside to top your chia pudding with just before serving.

Seal container and place in the fridge overnight or for 2-3 hours for the pudding to set up. It is ready to eat when the chia seeds have absorbed quite a bit of the liquid and the pudding has thickened up.

These are delicious anytime of the day. I usually make a few at once and eat them throughout the week. Leave the strawberries out if you won’t be eating it the next day. It’s easy to top these with fruit just before eating.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

April 16, 2018 by Rachel 2 Comments

These Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats are perfect for packing in lunches, enjoying after school, or as a quick pick-me-up mid-afternoon. My kids love having a few yummy treats around the house, and if I’m being honest with myself, I do too. Cutting out sugar has been a serious challenge for all of us. I know I’ve definitely had a few slip-ups as I’ve gone along, but overall, we’ve been making some great progress. Cutting refined sugar out of your diet doesn’t mean missing out on the fun, though.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

You’d never miss the sugar in these sugar free rice crispy treats. They still taste amazing and kids love them. I love that you can make these ahead of time and have them on hand for a quick snack and they are great on-the-go.

One of the things I worried about when I first gave up sugar was what I was going to be able to snack on. Cut fruits and veggies are great, but sometimes you want something that’s a bit of a treat.

These sugar-free rice crispy treats do that for me and they are great when I need something sweet, but still mostly guilt-free.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients

4 Cup Rice Cereal – Use brown rice cereal for a healthier option. We like getting it here or using this option to save some money.
1/2 Cup Honey
3/4 Cup sugar-free peanut butter

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

In a small pot, combine the honey and peanut butter. Heat on med-high, stir constantly until the mixture begins to melt and becomes smooth.

Pour over the top of your rice cereal and gently stir to combine.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

Press down into a baking dish. Place in the fridge to set for several hours then slice and serve (you can serve these right away but they don’t hold together as well).

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

We love putting these in school lunches, taking hiking, or just having them out so anyone can grab a quick snack.

As you can see, there are no complaints about this around my house . . .

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

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Sugar Free Easter Basket Ideas

March 28, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some fun, sugar-free Easter basket ideas? We’ve got you covered. These Easter basket ideas may be sugar-free but they are sure to be a hit this Easter Sunday.

Easter is one of those holidays that is all about the sugar. Some of the most popular Easter foods and treats are filled with sugar and very hard to avoid. I know as a full-fledged sugar addict, I have a hard time avoiding them so I have to have alternatives around to help me satisfy my cravings.

When it comes to Easter baskets, though, there are some great options that are completely sugar-free. I grew up with Easter baskets that were filled with sugar but my hope is, that if my kids have mostly sugar-free options, they’ll learn to love healthier options.

First, you’ll need a basket. I like to get creative when it comes to our baskets. I have a few classic baskets I’ll use, but some years I want to buy something new. When I buy new, I look for something that serves a double purpose so we can get use out of it after Easter is over.

Here are a few of our favorite Easter basket alternatives:

Here are some of our favorite sugar-free Easter basket ideas for kids:

For younger kids, I love filling Easter baskets with little toys. They won’t even miss the sugar if they have a few things to play with.

Stuff like bubbles (we love this brand because they make such amazing bubbles but these little bubble wands would be so cute in a basket.

Craft supplies are always a hit, no matter what age your kids are. Here are some of our favorites:

Books are always a hit. We like to include a book in everyone’s Easter basket at our house. It gives each kid something to read on Easter and really helps them get excited about reading. Mad Libs are always a hit. If your kids haven’t discovered those yet, this Easter Mad Libs book would be a huge hit.

One year we did baskets full of gardening supplies. We included little pots, kid-sized gardening supplies (like this cute little gardening set for kids), and seeds for each kids. We had a blast that Easter Sunday planning out our garden and planting seeds in each little pot. Since Easter always feels like the start of spring to me, it was fitting to be enjoying one of the best things about the season.

Personal care items are another great option. I always include at least a few things my kids need in their Easter baskets. It makes it way more fun to receive them as a gift. I try to do things that are still exciting, like a fun scented bubble bath or flavored lip balm (like these that come in such great flavors).

Stuff like sunscreen (this is our favorite), facial wipes, shampoo, a new toothbrush, or lotion are great options too.

Sugar-Free Easter Basket Treats

Even if you are going sugar-free, you can still have some fun treats in your kids’ Easter baskets. There are some great healthy and sugar-free options that are perfect for filling Easter baskets.

Here are some of our favorites:

Sugar-free gum (We like this brand)
Small bags of pretzels
Seasoned nuts (Check out these Keto-friendly Cheddar Bacon nuts)
Fresh fruit
Fancy Nut butter (we LOVE this pecan butter for something fun)
Unsweetened dried fruit (like these dried mangos)
That’s It Fruit Bars – I am OBSESSED with these. There’s nothing but fruit in them and they are amazing.
Bags of popcorn – Watch the ingredients on these. Some flavored popcorn sneaks sugar in but there are some great sea salt only popcorn options out there like this one.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

March 7, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb, gluten-free option for stir fry or other dishes you’d usually use rice for. Not sure how to make cauliflower rice? Don’t worry! It’s easy! We’ll walk you through exactly what you need to do to make cauliflower rice at home. It is so easy to make and it is way fresher (and cheaper) than pre-made cauliflower rice you can find at the grocery store.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

When I first making the switch to a lower carb diet, cauliflower rice was the best discover. It tastes so good and, while not identical to rice, is a great substitute. It’s perfect in our Weeknight Ragú or as a substitute for rice in this Stovetop Picadillo.

A few of my kids actually like it better than rice, so I use it all the time because I love that they are getting some extra veggies in.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

I can make enough for my family of 8 with one head of cauliflower. If I want extras, sometimes I’ll use 2 but 1 really does make quite a bit.

You don’t need any fancy tools to make this. I use a food processor but a blender would work as well.

For any sugar-free kitchen, I really recommend this Ninja Kitchen System. It’s perfect when you are trying to work more whole foods in your diet. We use it for smoothies, sauces, quick protein shakes, cauliflower rice, and more. We’ll make spiralized veggies with this too as an alternative to pasta, like these Zoodles with Spinach Pesto.

Ninja Kitchen System

The first few times I used cauliflower rice in my cooking, I bought pre-made cauliflower rice at the store. This was hit-or-miss for me as far as quality. Some was great and some was just off. It was a bit pricey for small portions too so I just find it easier to make my own.

Once you see how easy this is, you’ll want to do the same.

Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

Cauliflower, one head
2 Tbsp. butter (or other oil of your choice)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cauliflower Rice Preparation

Start by chopping your cauliflower into large florets. Don’t worry about getting them too small or even. These just need to be small enough to fit into your food processor.

Cauliflower Rice

Fill your food processor with your cauliflower florets. I do this in batches. Don’t overfill your food processor or it won’t chop evenly.

This is what I love about the Ninja Kitchen System. I use the same base and just pop the food processor attachment on it. The auto IQ sense that I’m using the food processor and gives me options based on that.

Fill the food processor, seal the lid, and set it to “chop”.

Let this go until your cauliflower has been chopped into rice-sized pieces.

Cauliflower Rice in a food processor

Work in batches until you have riced all your cauliflower.

Next step is to cook your cauliflower rice. You can steam this. My favorite way is to cook it in a frying pan because I feel like you get more flavor out of it.

In a large frying pan, melt 1-2 Tbsp. of butter on med-high heat.

Add your riced cauliflower and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is slightly toasted.

Cauliflower Rice

Sever with any dish you’d usually eat with rice. We love cauliflower rice and make it at least a few times a week.

It’s great as leftovers too so make plenty!

Cauliflower Rice

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice

February 14, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Weeknight meals can be a challenge, especially if you are trying to eat more whole foods and eliminated added sugar from your diet. Conveniences foods sure made my life easier but they did not make me feel great. Now, I like to have quick and easy recipes in our rotation so I can get a healthy dinner on the table quickly. This Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice is one of my family’s favorites and it is so easy to throw together.

Eliminating anything from your diet can be hard. I’ve found that the best way to stick to my plans is to have a plan in the first place: a menu plan. Those nights when I don’t have a menu plan in place are the nights I give in and eat something that I wish I hadn’t.

Food cravings are hard. When I’m hungry my willpower goes way down so when I get hungry in the late afternoon, I know that’s when I’m going to slip.

To get around this, I plan my menu for the week, as best I can (We love this weekly meal planner from Busy Mommy Media) and make sure that I have as much food prepped ahead of time as I can so I can get dinner on the table quickly.

This Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice comes together quickly and it makes great leftovers so you can even make it the night before or have it for lunch the next day.

I adapted this recipe from one that I received in a Blue Apron Box, something I’d highly recommend for those weeks when you are short on time.

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

Hamburger, 1 pound
1 Red onion, chopped
Garlic, 5 cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
2 Bell Peppers, any color, sliced
3 Zucchini, sliced
3 stems Fresh rosemary, chopped
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1-2 heads of Cauliflower
Olive Oil

Weeknight Ragù with Cauliflower Rice Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425°.

Slice the zucchini and break 1 head of cauliflower into large florets. On a large sheet pan, lay out your veggies, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake for about 20 minutes (tossing halfway through).

Brown the hamburger, adding the chopped red onion and minced garlic cloves a few minutes in. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté for a few minutes, until the hamburger is fully cooked, then add in the sliced bell peppers, Italian seasoning and chopped rosemary.

Once the bell peppers soften a bit, stir in diced tomatoes and 3/4 cup of water (or beef broth). Lower the heat and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes.

In the meantime, wash and roughly chop your remaining head of cauliflower. You can make your own cauliflower rice using any food processor.

I love the one that connects to my Ninja blender and comes in the Ninja Kitchen System (If you can only buy one thing for your sugar-free kitchen, this is it. You can spiralize veggies, make some amazing sauces, and more).

To make your cauliflower rice, place your pieces of cauliflower in the food processor. These do not have to be chopped much, just enough to fit into the food processor. The Ninja Kitchen system has a setting to chop. That’s what I use when making this. I just push the button and it does its thing. You’ll have to experiment a bit with your food processor to see what works. You don’t want this to turn to mush. Just chop the cauliflower enough that it is in rice-sized pieces.

In a large frying pan, use a bit of butter or olive oil, heat on medium-high heat and add your cauliflower rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is slightly toasted.

Mix in your chopped fresh parsley and about 3/4 of your parmesan cheese and set aside.

Serve your Ragù on top of the cauliflower rice and top with your roasted veggies and a bit of extra parmesan.

Egg Roll in a Bowl – Low-Carb and Sugar-Free

February 1, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

We all need a few great weeknight meals that can be throw together when we are short on time. This quick egg roll in a bowl recipe can be thrown together fast and it is delicious. I love that it is packed with some great veggies and, unlike most Americanized Asian dishes I’ve come across, this one has no sugar added.

Egg Roll in a Bowl | No sugar added to this quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

Late afternoon is usually when I fall off the wagon. I’m great about staying on target for breakfast and lunch but by late afternoon the sugar cravings kick in.

That’s the point in the day where, if I don’t have something quick, easy, and amazing planned for dinner, I usually give in and eat something that I shouldn’t. I know that eating something sugary or loaded with carbs is going to make me feel terrible, but in that moment I don’t care.

I guess I’m “lucky” in a way, that sugar makes me feel so terrible (I am not diabetic, but my blood sugar swings wildly in both directions and I’ve been told diabetes is in my future if I don’t keep my blood sugar regulated better). Knowing that I’m going to feel terrible after eating something should stop me. But we all know how strong those cravings can be.

Sugar is my drug of choice.

I do much better when I keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand so I can munch when my blood sugar tanks and I just want to grab anything that is front of me. It’s way easier to fight off the sugar cravings when I’m not hungry.

This easy dinner has the added benefit of making amazing leftovers, so it’s easy to grab a min-bowl as a snack the next day.

You can eat this on it’s own, served over rice, or (my favorite) served over cauliflower rice.

You can buy cauliflower rice in the produce section of the grocery store, but I haven’t been overly impressed with the quality that way. It tends to go back quickly once riced so I prefer to make my own.

If you haven’t made cauliflower rice before, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. I love the food processor attachment on the Ninja (check out the full Ninja Kitchen system here). I just chop the cauliflower into small rice-sized pieces and sauté it in a pan with a bit of butter and it turns out perfect every time.

My kids love egg rolls so, fortunately, even my picky eaters were willing to try this. If your kids are iffy about the texture of the cabbage, you can always chop it up into finer pieces.

Egg Roll in Bowl Recipe without sugar

Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients

3 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
2 cups shredded carrot
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 tsp powdered ginger
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 Tbsp crushed red pepper
4 tsp soy sauce
1 pound ground beef (or any other ground meat you’d like to use)
Green onion
1 head Cauliflower (optional)

Egg Roll in a Bowl Instructions

In a large pan, cook the meat until browned.

Add the onions and sesame oil and cook for a few minutes, or until the onions are transparent.

Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper.

when the cabbage has cooked slightly, stir in the shredded carrot.

Just before serving, stir in the soy sauce and top with green onion. Serve over riced cauliflower or rice (if you don’t need a low-carb option).

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