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Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares

September 18, 2017 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Breakfast can be tricky to eliminate sugar when so may quick breakfast options are loaded with sugar. If you are short on time, these Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares are perfect. They can be made ahead of time and are ready to grab and go the next morning.

Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares

These Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares are so good, you’ll never miss the sugar. I’ll often make these as a dessert when I want something just a bit sweet.

You can tweak this recipe in so many ways based on your own personal preferences and what you happen to have on hand. This combination is my favorite and a great way to use up bananas that have gone a bit overly ripe.

Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares Ingredients

  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup applesauce – Buy it unsweetened or make it yourself in the Instant Pot!
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut – Be sure that it is unsweetened. Most shredded coconut has added sugar. I like this coconut. 
  • 1 cup raspberries

Here is what you need:

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Sugar-Free Raspberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal Squares Instructions

Combine all ingredients, except raspberries in your mixer. I don’t even bother mashing the banana before hand. I don’t mind a few chunks of banana in this and it saves me an extra step.

Once mixed, gently stir in the raspberries. Mash them a bit as you go but be sure to leave them in larger pieces.

Spread your oatmeal mixture in a 9 x 13 pan that has been lightly coated with coconut oil.

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until baked through.

Serve these sliced into squares. This will keep in the fridge for several days but it never lasts that long at my house.

More Sugar-Free Breakfast Recipes

  • Sugar-Free Banana Oatmeal
  • 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
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Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, oatmeal, sugar-free

How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

June 22, 2017 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Hard Boiled Eggs are a healthy snack (and a fantastic way to curb sugar cravings) but cooking them can be kind of a pain. That’s where your Instant Pot comes in. Cooking hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot gives you absolutely perfect eggs every single time and they are so easy to peel.

We’ll show you how to cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot so you can keep this high-protein snack in your fridge for whenever you need a quick snack.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

First of all, if you haven’t used an Instant Pot, make buying one the next thing on your to-do list. An Instant Pot is a must-have for every sugar-free kitchen. This has saved me from so much mindless snacking and regrettable dinners.

My family is busy. Very busy. There are so many nights when I don’t plan ahead like I should and dinner turns into a frantic rush to get anything on the table. My Instant Pot lets me throw frozen chicken breasts, along with whatever I feel like that night (my favorite is salsa or enchilada sauce and green chilies) and have dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

How to Choose an Instant Pot

There are several Instant Pot models out there. I have two because I use mine so often (and I like to make side dishes at the same time as my main course) and I notice very little difference between the two of them.

I have the Instant Pot Lux60 6-in-1, because I got a great deal on it, and the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1.

How to Choose an Instant Pot

The main difference between the two is the 7-in-1 includes a yogurt function, so if you want to make homemade yogurt (which is a great way to cut down on sugar in your yogurt) then go with the 7-in-1.

They do make a larger version if you want more cooking capacity. Mine are both 6 quarts but the Instant Pot also comes in an 8 quart. One thing to keep in mind is the larger pot will take a bit longer to come to pressure, especially if it is filled.

I have a family of 8 and don’t have any issues making enough food in our 6 quart Instant Pot but if you want to cook in bulk for freezer meals, you may want to go with the 8 quart.

How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

Even if you have never used an Instant Pot before, cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is simple. This is a great easy Instant Pot recipe to start with if you are a beginner.

First, you are going to need the stainless steal steam rack that came with your Instant Pot.

Instant Post Steaming Rack

This will keep your eggs off the bottom of the pot.

Place your uncooked eggs in a single layer on top of the rack. I typically do about a dozen at a time but I’ve done more when I’ve needed to.

Instant Pot Eggs

Add about a cup of water to the bottom of the pot (I just pour this over the eggs).

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Push the “manual” button on the pot and use the +/- buttons to set the pot to 5 minutes.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Your Instant Pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure. Once it does, it will start counting down from 5.

After the 5 minutes are up, it will go into “keep warm” mode. Let it stay in that mode for another 5 minutes then manually release the pressure on top by flipping the pressure switch.

Fill the pot with cold water to quickly cool the eggs and stop the cooking process.

You end up with perfectly cook eggs that peel so easily you could do it with one hand if you wanted.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

I cook hard boiled eggs in bulk in my Instant Pot and keep them in my fridge for quick snacks/breakfast.

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Sugar-Free Banana Oatmeal

May 18, 2016 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Finding a breakfast option that isn’t loaded with sugar can be difficult.

Most pre-packaged breakfast foods are more of a dessert than a breakfast food. This sugar-free banana oatmeal gets its sweetness from bananas and cinnamon and since you can make it in only 3 minutes, it’s also a super fast way to start your day!

Most breakfast foods are filled with sugar and that isn’t a great way to start your day. Even pre-packaged oatmeal and yogurt, foods that you would normally think of as healthy have a high sugar content.

I usually alternate between oatmeal and eggs for breakfast. Fortunately there’s a lot of room to play with variations of those.

This sugar-free banana oatmeal is one of my family’s favorite breakfasts. It’s surprisingly sweet thanks to the bananas and cinnamon, but contains no refined sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup milk or water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 banana, sliced

Preparation

Add your sliced banana to a microwave-safe bowl. Top with rolled oats, milk, and cinnamon.

Stir.

Microwave for a minute and half.

Remove from the microwave and stir.

Cook for another minute and a half and stir again.

That’s it!

You have perfectly cooked oatmeal with no added sugar. Since you made it yourself you know exactly what is in it but it’s still super fast to make. This is perfect for a busy morning!

 

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Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, oatmeal, sugar-free breakfast

Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream

March 23, 2016 by Rachel 2 Comments

Are you looking for a yummy but still sugar-free treat?

It doesn’t get more perfect than this homemade sugar-free banana ice-cream. You don’t need an ice-cream maker for this and you can have a sugar-free, dairy-free treat in only minutes!

Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream | You won't believe how easy this sugar-free dessert is to make. No ice cream maker needed and this can be made in minutes!

The texture on this is amazing and it is so sweet you won’t miss the sugar at all.

Ready for the ingredient list?

Ingredients: Bananas

That’s it! Just frozen bananas!

Pop a few bananas in a freezer bag the night before you want to make this. I just broke mine in half, but you could slice them if you want it to blend up a bit easier.

To make your banana ice-cream, just put the frozen bananas in your blender or food processor.

I LOVE my Blendtec blender. It is the one thing in my kitchen that gets used every single day.

If you are switching to eating more whole foods and/or eliminating sugar from your diet, it is the absolute best tool you can have. Blendtec has a great selection of refurbished blenders on their site for a steep discount and I’ve heard great things about those if you want to save some money.

Sugar-Free Banana Ice-Cream

Your bananas will look a bit crumbly at first. Just scrape down the sides of your blender and blend again.

Scrape down the sides a few times and keep blending until your bananas transition into a nice, smooth consistency just like regular ice cream.

Serve right away.

This makes the perfect sweet treat, especially as the weather warms up.

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Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream | You won't believe how easy this sugar-free dessert is to make. No ice cream maker needed and this can be made in minutes!

 

Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: homemade treats, sugar-free, sugar-free dessert, sugar-free life

7 Foods to Eat to Curb Sugar Cravings

March 22, 2016 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Are you looking for sugar-free snacks to help you curb your sugar cravings?

These sugar-free snack ideas are so good you won’t even miss the sugar!

7 Foods to Eat to Curb Sugar Cravings

Sugar cravings can be intense, especially if you have just given up sugar recently. It is so easy to give in and go back to your old eating habits and grab a snack filled with refined sugar. Having a few healthier choices on hand that you can grab quickly can save you from making a choice that you will regret.

These are some of our favorite sugar-free snacks. Many of these can be made ahead of time so they are ready when you need a quick snack.

Cinnamon Apples

Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on some sliced apples and you have an instant treat. These taste so much like apple pie but with no refined sugar. Cinnamon is known for helping your body process sugar too so it’s a great choice to combine with the apple.

Cheese and Crackers

Protein is fantastic for curbing sugar cravings and it fills you up too. Cheese and crackers give you a great protein and carb boost that will tide you over until your next meal.

Sugar-Free Energy Bites

Protein Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

I love making homemade energy bites to have on hand when a sugar craving strikes. Have you tried our Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites yet? I always double the batch because my kids love them so much that they can knock out a regular batch in less than a day.

Peanut Butter on a Banana

Banana’s are naturally sweet and when you add a bit of peanut butter on top you have a really satisfying snack. If peanut butter isn’t your thing, roll the banana in just a bit of cocoa powder.

Smoothie

sugar-free smoothie

 

Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Try making a green smoothie for a great boost of nutrition. If you want something a bit sweeter, we love this blueberry banana smoothie for a sweet (but sugar-free) treat.

Almond Butter in a Date

Dates are naturally sweet (and if you have never tried a fresh date you a seriously missing out). Remove the pit from your date and fill the center with just a bit of almond butter for a fantastic treat.

Sugar-Free Mint Gum

Sometimes you just need the taste of something sweet. Try chewing on a piece of sugar-free mint gum to curb your craving. I’ve heard people suggest that you try brushing your teeth when you want something sweet and that works surprisingly well too. Gum is a bit more portable though so it’s wroth keeping a few sticks in your bag when you are on the go.

What snacks help you curb your sugar cravings?

 

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7 Foods to Eat to Curb Sugar Cravings

Filed Under: Sugar-Free Life Tagged With: snacks, sugar cravings, sugar-free

Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

March 21, 2016 by Rachel 1 Comment

Are you looking for a sugar-free snack idea that tastes fantastic?

These protein-packed cocoa energy bites are delicious and they are perfect to have on hand to curb sugar cravings!

Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

Snacking is one of the times when your sugar cravings can get the best of you. Most convenience foods are packed with sugar (and other not so great ingredients). We eat them because they are easy to grab when we are hungry.

Make it easy on yourself to eat healthy even when a craving hits. Keep a batch of these in your fridge so you can grab one when you need a snack or have a sugar craving.

These travel beautifully. We usually take a few bags of these whenever we head out for the day. My kids love them and they are so easy to eat on the go!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Optional: Add 2 Tbsp. of your favorite veggie powder for some extra nutrition. This is our favorite.

Preparation

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix on medium for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is combined.

Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and shape them into balls. I like keeping these fairly small (around 1-2 inches in diameter) so they don’t break apart.

Store in the fridge for up to a week.

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Protein Packed Cocoa Energy Bites - These are sugar-free and help you beat sugar cravings! I always keep a batch on hand!

 

Filed Under: Sugar-free Recipes Tagged With: snacks, sugar cravings, sugar-free

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

March 19, 2016 by Rachel 35 Comments

I’m so glad you stopped by!

You are probably here because you are looking for a  sugar-free breakfast idea. These 3-ingredient pancakes are just what you need!

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes - You'll never believe how simple these are but they taste amazing! Sugar-free, Dairy-free, and gluten-free too!

Most breakfast options are LOADED with sugar. That’s a terrible way to start your day!

Even if you aren’t going completely sugar-free, a sugary breakfast sets up for a sugar crash by late morning.

Banana pancakes are one of my favorites but most pancake mixes include sugar and they are not very nutrient-dense.

These pancakes are completely guilt-free! They are packed with protein and they are dairy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free! You could even make them completely grain-free with one minor adjustment.

Don’t eat oats? No worries. Check out our 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes.

Ingredients

I usually triple this for my family but these measurements are a great place to start. Feel free to adjust the quantity to fit what you need.

  • 1 Banana
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup of oatmeal – If you would like to make these gluten-free, be sure you are using a gluten-free oatmeal.

Note: Want to make these grain-free? Check out our 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes. You can also just leave out the oatmeal and these still turn out awesome. The only difference is they are a bit trickier to cook. Without the oats, you get a much thinner pancake and they tear easily so you have to be careful of that when you are cooking.

Banana 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. 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 too.

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

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes - You'll never believe how simple these are but they taste amazing! Sugar-free, Dairy-free, and gluten-free too!

Serve with real maple syrup, peanut butter, or your favorite sugar-free jam!

 

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3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes - You'll never believe how simple these are but they taste amazing! Sugar-free, Dairy-free, and gluten-free too!

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Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a mom of 6 who is working to cut the sugar out of my family's diet. After having twins a few years ago I have struggled to lose the baby weight. It turns out I had become insulin resistant. My path to weight loss started with cutting out all the sugar in my diet . . . and it was challenging. I found out that I don't just enjoy sugar, I'm addicted to it. Finding sugar-free recipes and tricks for dealing with sugar cravings has been so hard but I felt an immediate improvement in the way I felt and I lost 8 pounds within the first 2 weeks of going sugar-free.
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