Tag: low-carb

The Most Versatile KETO Muffin Recipe!

Goodbye Summer!

With Fall coming in next week, that means one major thing for me. It’s officially BAKING season! The weather might not be cooperating yet, but I’ve had my oven going on Sunday mornings for the last few weeks – baking goodies for the week ahead. It’s just that what I’m baking this year, is slightly different than it was last fall. Now, it’s all about finding low-carb and gluten-free options to satisfy our family’s sweet tooth. Sweet Teeth? I don’t know.

That being said, I’ve tried a BUNCH of recipes. I was trying to find the most versatile, Keto-friendly muffin recipe that I could use different ways – stirring in different ingredients or adding different toppings so that each week we could have something new. After some tweaking, this has been my favorite so far. It’s just a super simple, basic muffin batter that has endless possibilities!

Here’s my take on it:

Easy-Peasy Plain Muffin Batter

Servings: 12

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Softened Butter
½ C Sweetener of Choice
4 Large Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
½ C Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 ½ C Almond Flour
1 Tsp Baking Powder
Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Whip the butter and sweetener together with a mixer (or in a food processor, which is what I use.) To this, add the eggs, vanilla, and almond milk. Mix. In a separate bowl, combine the Almond flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. I find it best to let the batter sit for about 10-15 mins to thicken up at this point. (Usually while I am preparing some other ingredient to mix in.)

At this point, you can add in so many things – ¾ cup of Chocolate chips, berries, nuts, you name it! You can also top these muffins with just about anything you like. Pour batter into 12 lined muffin cups. Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.

Scroll down for some of my ideas for add-ins!

This recipe (plain, with no add-ins) makes 12 muffins and is approximately 125 calories per serving (one muffin), 4g total carbs, 11g fat, and 5g protein.  There is about 2g of Fiber per muffin, which makes these 2g net carbs each.

**The nutritional facts mentioned in this article are approximate, and were based on the most accurate information I could find online and may vary. Always double-check your own ingredients.

These are cinnamon roll muffins! For these, I just add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the batter. Once they have baked and cooled, I make an easy icing to drizzle on by blending 2 tbsp softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp powdered sweetener. The kids love these!
I call these Strawberry Fiber muffins. For these, I add in a few tablespoons of ground flax seed, chia seeds and 3/4 C of sliced strawberries.
These are Coffee Cake muffins and they are my absolute favorite! For these, I just use the basic batter with cinnamon added. Then before baking, I make a topping to sprinkle over the tops by blending in my food processor: 1/2 C Almond Flour, 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour, 1/4 C Sweetener, 2 Tsp Cinnamon and 1/4 C Butter. The tops on these come out crunchy, munchy and so yummy!
These are Chocolate Chip Muffins. All I did for these was stir in 3/4 C Lily’s Brand Chocolate Chips and they were GREAT!. Chopped nuts are delicious in these as well. However, as you can see – My chocolate chips sunk to the bottom! This is a problem I have regularly with flour-less baking. If you know of a solution for this, let me know in the comments!

Happy Fall, Y’all! Thanks for reading!

Summer Weight LOSS Update (with before/after pics)

(pictured above, before – early February 2019 and after – June 24, 2019)

Hi everyone and HAPPY SUMMER!

I hope you’ll forgive me for not posting in a bit, but we have been a little preoccupied with, well, life. About a month before we got out for summer, I was approached by the Principal of the girls’ school and asked to come help out, assisting with Kindergarten as a temporary employee. I jumped at the chance to do that because I love kids, and I love any opportunity to be near my own kids, even if it just means working down the hall from them. However, doing so left me with very little free time to devote to the blog. (Or much time for anything really after work, aside from keeping myself on track with my diet/lifestyle change and helping the girls with their homework in the evenings.)

Next thing we knew, summer was upon us! Every summer, our granddaughter, Kyleigh comes to stay with us (she lives over 6 hours away) and spends anywhere from a few weeks to a month at our house. We LOVE having her here visiting, and I like to keep us as busy as I can doing all the fun things and making memories before she goes back. If you’d like to see some of what we’ve been up to, there’s a new post under Family Life with a short video/slideshow of some of our activities as a family!

But I am here to tell you – I have not given up on this blog or my Keto lifestyle. Through it all, I’ve stayed on track, and everything is going pretty well. I can officially say that I am now down 35 pounds since I started this journey! I can’t be more excited about that! This summer has been one of the best that I have had in years! No more sitting cooped up in the house, feeling sorry for myself, like I have done way too much of in the past. I feel better, health-wise than I have in years and feel better about myself than I probably EVER have in my life. I still have a ways to go before I reach my goal but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and that is a fantastic feeling!

That being said, I’ll still have to keep today’s post short and sweet (we just got back from the pool and it’s almost time to start dinner) but I wanted to share this little update and before/after photos for those of you who are not following me on my personal social media pages. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them here or use our Contact page! We love hearing from our readers!

Enjoy your summer, friends!

KETO Crepe Pancakes (Recipe)

Happy Good Friday! Here at the Jones House, the girls and I started our day off with a super easy and simple recipe I found for 2-Ingredient Cream Cheese Pancakes over at Barefeet in the Kitchen.

Made by just whipping together 4 eggs and 4 ounces of cream cheese, these pancakes are definitely more like crepes but they are so yummy, even the girls asked for seconds!

I did decide to add 2 extra ingredients to my pancake “batter,” just because I knew my girls would be expecting something sweet. I added in part of a packet of Stevia sweetener. (It helped that I had just opened a packet for my coffee and I don’t like to use the whole packet anyway.) I also added one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

These pancakes are a little more difficult to flip than regular ones, but are so much lower in carbs. It all comes down to the timing of the flip, so the first few I made were not very pretty. But isn’t that always the case with pancakes?

Of course, we did dress ours up a little bit with some sliced strawberries and some sugar-free chocolate syrup. For the syrup, if you want total control of the ingredients, you can use this simple recipe I found at The Sugar Free Diva. It’s so easy, you can use your favorite Keto-friendly sweetener and it keeps in the refrigerator for weeks. Another alternative would be to melt some Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips and drizzle that on your pancakes. We hope you try these recipes and love them as much as we do!

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2-Ingredient Cream Cheese Pancakes Recipe

Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips from Amazon

Egg “Cups” (Recipe)

When Chuck is working on the weekends, the girls and I like to have brunch together. But I also like to keep it simple because when we are home on the weekends, and especially if the weather is bad (and it has been often, lately) this is when we catch up on housework. Having a mess to clean in the kitchen isn’t ideal when I want to focus on other rooms of the house.

Long before starting Keto, I discovered Egg “Cups,” and it’s one of those favorites that is totally Keto-friendly so I can continue having it now. This simple meal is great for when you’re wanting to make something you can eat on the go, or if you just want a quick breakfast at home.

Egg Cups, going in the oven!

The prep is super simple. Basically, you spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Sometimes I will even add a strip of parchment to each reservoir in the pan. Then, line each cup of the pan with deli meat or lunch meat of your choice and fill the “cups” with eggs. I do this by cracking an egg directly into each cup of the muffin pan, using one whole egg for each. (No dishes other than the muffin pan!) Season and top each egg cup with cheese or other toppings and Bake @ 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. It gets no easier than this!

Since I cannot take credit for this little recipe in any way (thanking Pinterest for this one), I wanted to link you to the original one that I started with, from Dinner at the Zoo. However, keep in mind that this is a very basic recipe. These Egg Cups are super customize-able and the possibilities of toppings are almost endless. You can also use just about any deli meat you want, to line the cups. In my pictures here, I used deli-sliced Roast Beef because it’s what I had. They were delicious but I do prefer ham.

I usually make an entire pan, even when its just the 3 of us, and save the rest in an airtight container in the fridge for an easy breakfast we can warm up on another morning. It’s also easy to make these for a crowd.  These cook so fast, that I think it would be really fun to set up an “Egg Cup” bar with prepped ingredients! This way, overnight guests (or just Breakfast guests) can add in their own toppings before popping the entire pan in the oven. A few minutes having coffee with friends and breakfast is ready!

These would be great topped with tomatoes or with shredded spinach added in. You could also add in peppers and onions, and cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage before baking. I have even made these in the past with leftover steak, chopped into small pieces and provolone cheese!

Super simple Egg Cups, all done!

Let me know in the comments if you try these and what you think of them! Here’s the original recipe I began with: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/ham-and-egg-cups/

Remember, if you’d like more Recipe ideas, you can see some of our family’s favorites by clicking HERE. For meal planning ideas, check out some of our “A Day of Food” posts by clicking here.

Currently, all updates and recipes are also accessible on the menu above, under Keto Life.

Thanks so much!

Keto Creamy Hazelnut Mocha (Recipe)

It’s been a beautiful, lazy weekend here so far, fueled by lots of coffee. One of the biggest upsides to Keto to me is being able to make creamy, decadent coffee drinks with no guilt. I consider coffee a treat, a snack and sometimes even dessert. Occasionally, an iced coffee even works for me as a meal replacement but maybe I shouldn’t brag about that. I typically drank my coffee black, with sugar before starting Keto. Super simple, no frills. Little did I know back then, that just those teaspoons of sugar were really adding up and practically wrecking my health.

It’s so amazing to me how my tastes have changed since starting this new way of life. I used to want my coffee as black as I could get it and basically thought it was ruined if creamers were added. Now, most mornings, I take my coffee with Heavy Whipping Cream and no sweeteners. Other times throughout the day, I make iced coffees and use sugar free syrups. These may not be considered strict Keto, but it’s one of my little indulgences. For this, I love to use Torani Sugar Free Syrups. These can be found in most grocery stores and also on Amazon. Here’s a link for a large bottle of my favorite flavor, the Hazelnut. Torani Syrup, Sugar Free Classic Hazelnut, 25.4 oz

My new love for creamy coffee drinks led me to coming up with this drink that I could have as a dessert. Disclaimer time though, this little recipe I’m about to share is so ridiculously simple, but so great after a meal when your sweet tooth is asking for a little something.

This is a black coffee, with a whipped hazelnut and chocolate topping that melts into the coffee, creating a delicious, creamy Mocha. This is an easy recipe with the ingredients listed for only one serving. However, this would be easy to make multiple servings by increasing the amounts of the topping ingredients and brewing a whole pot of coffee.

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Creamy Hazelnut Mocha – KETO

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1-2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 Tbsp Sugar Free Hazelnut Syrup, I like Torani Brand

8 oz Fresh brewed Hot Black Coffee

Instructions

Whip together the heavy cream and cocoa powder, with a mixer, until blended and soft peaks start to form. At this point, add in the sugar free hazelnut syrup and continue mixing until stiff peaks form. Spoon this over the hot coffee and enjoy!

I hope you love curling up with this drink and a good book as much as I do!

This recipe is approximately 85 calories per serving, 1.6g carbs, 7.8g fat, and 0.6g protein. 

**The nutritional facts mentioned in this article are approximate, and were based on the most accurate information I could find online and may vary. Always double-check your own ingredients. I also have to tell you that due to the simplicity of this drink, I am certain someone before me has probably posted a similar method of making this drink. I came up with it while experimenting in my own kitchen.

Keto Lunches and Snacks On-The-Go

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I don’t know about you but for me, some days, it can be a struggle to find time to eat. Even as a stay-at-home Mom, between the chores and the errands, it seems like it’s time to pick the girls up from school before I know it. A lot of days, it can be this time of day before I’ve even had a bite to eat.

Of course, I’m still getting in my coffee. I don’t think I could function well enough to do any of this stuff without it. A lot of days, my app can look kind of funny with only coffee logged for breakfast and lunch. The coolest thing about Keto is that I mostly still feel ok, because I’m fueling my body with fats and I’m still getting those in, via my coffee. (Usually in the form of heavy whipping cream – so delicious!)

The downside is that when you’re skipping meals, especially without even realizing it, sometimes you can also be ignoring hunger for so long that you hit a point where you just can’t do that anymore. Sometimes, not even another 5 minutes! Maybe it’s just me, but the next thing I know, I’m scrounging for something I can throw together super-fast before I have to run out the door. Or even better, something I can run out with in my hand and eat on the road! In my pre-Keto days, this was when I did my most unhealthy eating. For me, it was literally anything goes, as long as it was FAST. Raise your hand if you’ve ever stolen your kids’ school snacks!

Now that I am living a Ketogenic lifestyle, it can seem harder to find things that can be thrown together really fast. For me, the answer to that is usually leftovers from dinner the night before that I can nuke for a minute in the microwave. And of course, salads. I keep my produce pre-washed and ready to go in my fridge for these crunch times. But salads can get boring and sometimes no matter how delicious yesterday evening’s dinner was, you just don’t want THAT.

That being said, today I thought I’d feature some of my favorite, on-the-go snacks and lunches.

These are some of the lunches and snacks I’ve had over the last few weeks. You’ll notice pepperoni showed up twice. That’s a super simple and affordable option for when you are absolutely out of time. There’s also a spinach salad, which is very simple, made with just some leftover chicken and ranch dressing.

Another favorite of mine is lettuce cups. For these, I use romaine lettuce because it holds up to fillings pretty well. In one of these, I filled lettuce leaves with just cream cheese and a few sliced pimento-stuffed Manzanilla olives. This is so yummy and so easy! Some weeks, I make-ahead egg salad because both the girls and I love it.

The very last option looks like a total cheat, right? Cheesecake for lunch? Well, I’m here to tell you my friends, that you can have cheesecake for breakfast if you like with this super easy and delicious Keto Cheesecake recipe from Wholesome Yum .(<click) While you know by now that I don’t usually follow recipes to the letter, that one really needs almost no changes. The only thing that I do differently is omit some of the sweetener because since cutting sugar from my diet, I’ve noticed that my sweet tooth has almost gone away. That cheesecake is so delicious and creamy that for me, it almost doesn’t even need the sweetener. I use half the amount it calls for, for the cheesecake filling and I use none in my crust.

You’ll notice that there’s another easy option that seems to be missing from my snacks and lunches, and that’s nuts. But for me, that’s not nuts, (ha ha, see what I did there?) because aside from using almond flour occasionally, I typically do not eat a lot of them. Although they are high in protein, nuts tend to be high in carbs.  I like to reserve those carbs for other options. But that’s just me! If you do like them, a handful of almonds could totally be added to any of these options.

I hope you enjoyed this today and found something useful in it. I think any of these would be easy to take to work, and most of them can also be made portable if you find yourself in a rush like me.

Our family sincerely hopes you has a great remainder of the week! I’ll check back in soon!

What I’ve written here is not meant to be advice or a plan that you should follow. This is simply a personal update of my own and maybe something you can take ideas from. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your diet.

Update, Post Induction Stall Syndrome (And a day of food)

Hi everyone! Just a quick update on this sunny Friday! I hope you all have had a great week and are looking forward to an even better weekend!

I think I’m officially over the hump! By whatever name you want to call it – the “healing phase” or Post Induction Stall Syndrome (PISS – a better acronym could never have been created), I am here to tell you –  IT SUCKS! In my first few weeks of living the Ketogenic lifestyle and strictly following the diet – weight dropped QUICKLY for me. I lost about 12 pounds in the first month. I was elated and expected it to continue falling off at the same rate. I thought, I’ll be in a size 6 by summer!  Then, in my 4th and 5th weeks, my weight fluctuated. I’d lose a pound, gain 2; lose 2 pounds, gain 1. And on and on the cycle went, keeping my weight basically at a standstill and it felt ENDLESS. I really started feeling discouraged and even wondering what changes I could and should make to get out of the stall. Egg fast, anyone?

That being said, I am aware that the numbers on a scale should never be my main focus. But, let’s be real here. When you start a new way of life, with weight loss being one of the main goals – it’s near impossible not to get up every morning and look for those little victories. And it can be maddening when you feel like you are doing all of the right things, with little to no results. Even for a short period of time. It’s also hard not to compare ourselves to others who are having faster results.

Fortunately, after doing a little bit of research, I found out that this is the exact time when the biggest changes really start to happen. This time is what a lot of people refer to as the healing stage. Here’s a little graphic I found on social media that for me seems to be pretty accurate.

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It’s so good to know that this time is not even technically a stall. What I’ve found in my research is that early on when beginning the Keto lifestyle, our bodies immediately start dumping retained water. That water apparently can be a little heavier than I realized. I was in ketosis, and I knew that I was, but I was NOT fat adapted yet. This means that my body had not yet figured out how to use fat for fuel. In the 4th-6th weeks (longer for some), most people become fat adapted and this is when weight loss really picks up

I’m going into my 6th week now and I feel safe to say, that’s what’s happening to me now. Hooray for fat adaptation! Yesterday morning, I was down a full 2 pounds. (The lowest I’ve been since starting this and also the lowest I’ve been in years) This morning, when I checked again, I’m down another ½ of a pound! A smaller victory but a victory nonetheless!

I’m taking all of this as a sign that I’m on the right track and should keep going as I have, without any real changes. I’m so happy that I’ve been able to do this, without any special products, supplements or paying for any plans. I think it really just comes down to the quality of the food. My grocery shopping bill is cheaper than ever, (junk food costs more than I realized) and we’re all eating great as a family. I’m so pleased with this new way of eating!

Thanks for taking the time to read this update! As soon as I have new information or new results, I’ll check back in and do this again. If any of my opinions change on this diet and lifestyle, I’ll update with that as well. In the meantime, here’s another day of food. (scroll down) We’re still keeping it pretty simple over here at the Jones house but there has not been one complaint, yet!

If you like these “A Day of Food” posts and would like to see more for meal planning ideas, you can find all of those indexed by clicking here.

If you’d like some Recipe ideas, you can see some of our family’s favorites by clicking, HERE.

These are also accessible on the menu above, under Keto Life.

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Super easy make-ahead Chia Pudding with Black Coffee. I use this recipe: https://www.gnom-gnom.com/overnight-keto-chia-pudding/
Southwest Salad with leftover seasoned ground beef, Spinach and Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, and Sour Cream, sprinkled with Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend (for lunch)
Baked Salmon with Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Butter (for dinner)

White Chicken Lasagna with Zucchini Noodles (Recipe)

Happy Monday everyone! This recipe is one I made a few weeks ago and posted on my personal social media. I had lots of people wanting to know how I made it so here’s my recipe. I did take some inspiration from this recipe over at Fifteen Spatulas. Click here to see that recipe. It is really great and I didn’t change it because there was anything wrong with it at all. I just wanted to use what ingredients I had on hand and maybe save a little time as well.

For the chicken, I chose to slow-cook mine all day with a blend of seasonings (garlic, basil, salt and pepper), butter and cream cheese. Then, I took my chicken up with a slotted spoon and shredded it with my hand mixer. I added back to that about one half cup of the cooking juices and the other ingredients listed below.

After slicing my zucchini thin, for noodles, I microwaved them in a large glass bowl to soften them some. And that’s it! That’s basically all of the prep for this recipe. Just assemble the lasagna, throw it in the oven for a while (while you do more fun things) and dinner is ready! Here’s my full recipe.

White Chicken Lasagna with Zucchini Noodles

Servings 8

Ingredients

8 oz (approx.) Boneless Chicken breast
Seasonings (Granulated garlic, Basil, Salt & Pepper)
4 Tbsp Butter
1 Block Cream Cheese
4 1/2 cups Sliced Zucchini
1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Large Egg
2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Fresh Mozzarella, sliced

Instructions


Coat the chicken with the seasonings and place in slow cooker, top with pads of butter and the whole block of cream cheese. Cook on low 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours. Once done, remove chicken and cream cheese with a slotted spoon. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Shred the chicken, mixing in the cream cheese and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add back about ½ cup of the cooking liquids. Place sliced zucchini in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for about 4 minutes. Drain the liquid from the zucchini. Set aside. Add to the chicken, the ricotta cheese, shredded cheese and the egg. Mix well. Add in the heavy whipping cream if needed, to thin the mixture out some for spreading. Stir. Grease a casserole dish. Begin by layering the lasagna first with a layer of the sliced zucchini, then the chicken mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of the chicken mixture. Top with the fresh mozzarella – no measurements here, add as much as you like!  Bake for 45 minutes then broil for a minute or two, or until the cheese is brown. I recommend serving this with a side salad. Our family hopes you enjoy this recipe!

This recipe is approximately 367 calories per serving, 8.6g total carbs, 29.6g fat, and 17.1g protein. 

**The nutritional facts mentioned in this article are approximate, and were based on the most accurate information I could find online and may vary. Always double-check your own ingredients.

KETO Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Barbecue (Recipe)

Happy Monday! This recipe is about as close as I’ve been able to get to “authentic” Carolina BBQ, indoors, in my slow cooker. This is a perfect weekday recipe, because you can start it in the morning and let it cook, all day, on low, while you’re busy with other things. I’ve changed the original ingredients of my sauce, just slightly, to make my BBQ lower in carbs.

This recipe involves making a simple sauce in your cooker, then a quick prep of your pork roast and in it goes, to cook all day. After I’ve seasoned my roast, I do a little trick I learned from my best friend. Basically, you just cut small slits and add minced garlic to the inside of the meat. This adds so much flavor, please don’t skip this step!

You’ll notice that at the very end, I chop my BBQ. This might seem strange to some, but in Carolina, this is how we eat barbecue! It really allows the flavor of the sauce to penetrate the meat, while using LESS sauce.

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KETO Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Barbeque

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

5-6 lb Boston Butt Roast
1 tbsp Minced Garlic, I like Spice World, ORGANIC GARLIC
1 ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (or more, to taste)
8 oz Low-Carb Beer (I used Michelob Ultra)
2 tbsp Liquid Smoke
Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and Black Pepper
4 tbsp Salted Butter


Instructions

Begin by adding to the slow-cooker, 1 cup of the Apple Cider Vinegar (reserving ½ cup for the sauce, later), the tomato paste, cayenne pepper, beer and ONE tbsp of the liquid smoke (reserving the second tbsp for later.) Turn the cooker on High, to pre-heat.

To prepare the Boston butt, liberally sprinkle Seasoned salt and pepper on all sides and rub the spices into the roast. Place the roast on a cutting board with the fat side up. Using a sharp knife, make 4-6 narrow slits in the roast, starting through the fat and going straight down into the roast meat. Fill these reservoirs with the minced garlic, distributing evenly. Once the slow cooker is pre-heated and the cooking liquids are hot, stir to combine the tomato paste into the sauce. Transfer the roast to the cooker, keeping the fat side up. Brush the top of the roast with the rest of the liquid smoke, letting some of it run into the slits. Dot the roast with small pads of the butter, placed over the cuts. Turn the slow cooker down to Low, cover with lid and cook for 6 hours. Then increase the heat to High, and cook an additional 2 hours. (8 hours total.) If you will not be home at the 6 hour mark, you may need to cook an additional hour or so, on low. (9 hours total) When the roast is done, it will tear apart easily. I do not recommend opening the cooker during the cooking time.

Remove the roast from the slow cooker, reserving the liquid, and transfer the roast to a large cutting board, carefully. Remove the top layer of fat (it should slip off easily now) and the bone, and discard. Shred the meat with 2 forks, or claws like these Grillaholics BBQ Meat Shredder Claws. Once shredded, chop the barbecue into small pieces. Transfer the meat to your serving dish. Add ¼ cup of the reserved cooking juices (more, if needed), along with the remaining apple cider vinegar and mix well. I recommend serving this with just a few pieces of sliced raw onion, over a helping of my Keto Coleslaw for a CAROLINA-Style Pulled Pork Barbecue and Cole Slaw plate! Click here for the slaw recipe: https://livingthejoneslife.com/2019/03/11/easy-keto-coleslaw-carolina-style-recipe/

ENJOY!

This recipe is approximately 542 calories per serving, 1.6g carbs, 38.9g fat, and 42.1g protein. 

**The nutritional facts mentioned in this article are approximate, and were based on the most accurate information I could find online and may vary. Always double-check your own ingredients.

EASY Keto Coleslaw (Carolina-Style) (Recipe)

No hype! Just the recipe:

Easy Coleslaw

Servings: 8

Ingredients

6 cups Green Cabbage
1 ½ cups full-fat Mayo
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp Stone Ground Mustard
2 Tbsp Granulated Keto Sweetener, or more, to taste. Use your favorite.

Instructions

Chop the cabbage very fine, I use my food processor with the shred blade on for this. Transfer cabbage to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer coleslaw to a tightly closed container. Refrigerate 6 hours, stir and serve.

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe! Even the kids love it, over here!


This recipe is approximately 319 calories per serving, 4.1g carbs, 36.1g fat, and 1g protein. 

**The nutritional facts mentioned in this article are approximate, and were based on the most accurate information I could find online and may vary. Always double-check your own ingredients.