Donuts
1/3 C coconut flour
1/3 C almond flour
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Trader Joe's)
1/2 C erythritol or xylitol
2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1 t granulated stevia or 1 packet of stevia
3 eggs
3/4 C melted unsalted butter
3/4 C heavy cream
1 T sugar free chocolate syrup (I use Walden's)

Glaze
2 T coconut oil
2T unsalted butter
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 T xylitol
1 T sugar free chocolate syrup

Preheat oven to 350°. For donuts, mix dry ingredients then wet and mix well. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Spoon or pipe into greased donut pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove by turning over. While donuts are cooling for 5 minutes in pan, make glaze. Melt coconut oil and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes until smooth. Spoon glaze onto donuts after they've been turned out. Chill or eat immediately.

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 5
SERVINGS: 6 
 

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2 T olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or cubed
3 bell peppers, different colors, cut into strips & deseeded
1 onion, cut into strips
1 medium zucchini, cut into strips or diced
1 medium yellow squash, cut into strips or diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T chili powder
1 t cumin
Salt, to taste

Brown chicken in oil over medium high heat until browned. Add vegetables & garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add spices & cook from another 3 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and chicken in cooked through. Serve.

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 3.7
SERVINGS: 8

Option: Serve with sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, shredded cheese, chicharones, lettuce, sliced jalapenos, etc.

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8 jalapenos
1 brick cream cheese, softened
1/4 C salsa verde
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cut in half

Slice jalapenos in half, lengthwise. Remove all seeds. Place in foil lined casserole dish. Set aside. Mix shredded cheese, cream cheese & salsa well. Fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese mixture. Cook bacon in microwave or skillet for a couple of minutes until half way done. Cool some then wrap each halve with bacon. Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 15 minutes then on broil for 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 1.76
SERVINGS: 16

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Combine and heat over medium heat. Bring to boil then remove from heat.

1/4 C heavy cream
1 1/2 T unsalted butter
2 T unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 T Xylitol
pinch of sea salt

Fold into chocolate:
1/4 C natural almond butter
1 1/2 C unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
(Spread out in baking pan. Cook 5 minutes in 350° oven.)

Scoop in mounds onto wax paper or silicon mat.

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 3.2
SERVINGS: 8

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1 lb ground beef
2 cloves minced garlic
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion, 2 T reserved
2 t chili powder
1/2 t cumin
1 t Worchestershire sauce
1 T stevia or xylitol
1 C tomato sauce
1 C water
1 T tomato paste
8 links Nathan's Famous hot dogs, sliced longways
1 C shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400°. In a skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef. Add garlic, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, Worchestershire sauce, sweetener, tomato sauce, water and tomato paste. Combine well and simmer for 30 minutes. Lay sliced hot dogs, cut side down in a casserole dish. Pour beef chili over the hot dogs evenly. Then sprinkle cheese and onions on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 6.3
SERVINGS: 6

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1 lb ground beef
1 can petite diced tomatoes

1/2 onion, diced
1 t thyme
2 C vegetable broth
3 oz tomato paste
2 T Worcestershire sauce
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 stick butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C heavy cream
1 C shredded cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 350°.
Brown ground beef in a heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat.
Add onion, tomato, thyme, broth, paste and sauce. Cook until it thickens, about 15 minutes.
While that cooks, steam cauliflower on stovetop or in microwave until soft.
In a saucepan, bring butter & garlic to a simmer and remove from heat.
Add cauliflower to butter mixture and mash cauliflower with a potato masher.
Add cream.
Using a stick blender, blend until smooth.
Add 1/3 C shredded cheese, stir.
Add salt & pepper, to taste and set aside.
When beef mixture is thick, remove from heat.
Spread cauliflower mixture over the top of the meat, evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 2/3 C shredded cheese on top.
Cook in oven for 20 minutes then under broil for 1-2 minutes, make sure the cheese doesn't burn.
Serve.
Option: Sprinkle top with chopped parsley or chopped chives. 

NET CARBS PER SERVING: 10.66
SERVINGS: 6

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