One Ingredient Savory Keto WafersSo simple I couldn't believe it! Simply melt Parmesan cheese in the oven for thin wafer snacks when that cracker/savory craving hits you!
Chicken and Dressing Gluten FreeI was diagnosed with Celiac in 2009 and could not enjoy eating chicken and dressing with my family until recently when our grocery store started carrying a gluten free stuffing mix. I have prepared it several times and love it. My family likes it too. I have experimented and this is my recipe.
Keto Cheese CrackersWhen you are restricting carbs but need a savory snack, try this easy and tasty cheddar cheese cracker, with or without any optional spices (although the one with Italian seasonings tastes like thin crust pizza to me!)
Gluten Free Fried DrumsticksOne thing I missed when I could no longer have wheat flour was fried chicken. It took me a while to learn how to make it gluten free and taste just as good. Using my new electric non stick frying pan, it turns out crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and finger licking good. My family loves it as well as I do. It's also good warmed over the next day. This is my simple and easy recipe for frying chicken.
Gluten-Free "Breadsticks"When you need a healthy substitute for bread, these were great! I made changes to the original recipe which have been included in parenthesis in the ingredient list. I like to change recipes to use up things I have on hand!
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar GummiesApple cider vinegar gummies are all the rage for health these days. Unfortunately, a month supply that comes in the form of one bottle costs about $20. You can make your own at home for a mere fraction of that. These gummies are awesome for keeping your gut in check and keeping you from always being hungry. I chew on one in the morning with a glass of water.
Low-Carb Crispy Garlic ShrimpI have so many friends on ketogenic diets. I'm always experimenting with ingredients to come up with low-carb meals for them. This keto-friendly recipe is so good, you don't have to be on a low-carb regime to appreciate it. Crushed pork rinds and garlic powder are used as the breading for these shrimp, and they are baked in the oven, not fried. You could try things like almond flour in lieu of the crushed pork rinds, but I adore the depth in flavour they brought to the table.
Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (GF)Finally, a gluten free cookie I love! I usually don't like gluten free cookies because I can really taste the "gluten free" element, but not in these. They have more ground gluten free oatmeal than flour substitutes, and are packed full of walnuts and chocolate chips.
Banana Nut Cookie BitesHave some bananas getting ripped? You can make this healthy banana cookie bites, packed with a lot of nutrition and kid approved! Feel free to substitute any ingredient you don't like to create your own recipe.
Gluten Free Snickerdoodle CookiesWhen I saw Holly's recipe for Snickerdoodles, I knew I had to have some gluten free. When I went to Walmart, I expected to be able to pick up a box, but there were none on the shelf. Folks with Celiac disease must have seen Holly's recipe.
'Master Cleanse' LemonadeThis is the at one time trendy, at one time controversial, Master Cleanse lemonade. Some celebrity or other claimed it helped her lose pounds after giving birth to a baby (a vicious act of vanity as harmful to the mother as to the child) and countless others have claimed it cures everything from toe nail fungus to liver cancer. And oh yes of course WEIGHT. Others claim it is little more than the work of the Devil intent on making long suffering minions buy into yet another harmful over-hyped nonsense and should be avoided at all costs and all copies of Stanley Burrough's book burned for all eternity.
Grain-Free Cheesy Jalapeno BreadI made these bread for a friend who is on a strict keto diet that's to help with a certain ailment. The flour that you'd usually find in this bread has been replaced with Parmesan cheese, and you'd almost never know it. For only having 4 ingredients, this bread is chewy, moist, and crazy delicious! You can up the heat factor by adding more jalapeno, but I kept it on a medium-heat level here.
Gluten Free Blueberry Breakfast BreadThis is a great bread loaf for those looking for a gluten free, dairy free, and low carb option. You can have it fresh out the oven, but I prefer to cut them into 1/3" slices, toast them, and have them with butter and/or jam. This bread's consistency is a cross between banana bread and an English muffin. If you'd like it more like the former altogether, add a few tablespoons of sugar, as this recipe is barely sweet.
Gluten Free White BreadThis is a fantastic recipe for homemade gluten free bread made in bread machines. I've found a lot of the pre-made gluten free loaves out there really need a lot of toppings to mask how dull they are. This loaf comes out super moist and delicious.
Gluten Free Flour MixI have quite a few friends who are gluten intolerant that I love to bake for, but buying pre-made gluten free flour started getting pretty expensive. I started making my own gluten free flour mix with these four ingredients. This flour is great for most baking and bread making needs.
Gluten Free Parmesan ChickenIn our house we have 2 people who cannot eat gluten. It was getting more and more difficult to make meals that we all could eat and enjoy together. So one day I was playing around in the kitchen and came up with this recipe!
Gluten Free Chex Party MixI looked on line for the Original Chex Party Mix recipe. I changed the recipe and cut out the bagel chips and the Wheat Chex because, for me, it has to be gluten free. I used Corn Chex, Rice Chex, pecans, and gluten free pretzels all added together making 12 cups of dry ingredients to go with the other ingredients.
Gluten-Free MeatballsI don't have a gluten allergy, but these meatballs sounded so good, I decided to try them. They were delicious! If you have someone on a gluten-free diet, this one is for you.
Gluten Free Lemon BarsThese are the best lemon bars I've ever tasted. I tweaked the recipe a little to make them gluten free so my mom could enjoy them, too. Easy to make and delicious!
Gluten-Free Christmas CookiesWhen growing up, Christmas was always associated with lots of baked goodies. Oh, the smells coming from the kitchen during the days leading up to Christmas was one of life's pleasures.
Gluten Free Kohlrabi FrittersTired of pancakes? Try gluten free Kohlrabi Fritters.
Gluten Free Strawberry DelightMy daughter gave me the recipe to try. I made it gluten free for my son's birthday. He and I both are allergic to wheat gluten and this cake is a real treat for us. It's so good, we made a pig of ourselves eating it.
Infamous GFCFSF Meat PuffsThese are wonderful Gluten Free Casein Free Soy Free little nuggets of meat and vegetable made with a wheat free breading. They are so wonderful and healthy.
Cheesy Meatloaf (Gluten Free)After having this meatloaf for a meal, I cut the remainder in squares, wrap each square in plastic wrap and put in a zip lock freezer bag and freeze. It is just as good warmed over if not even better than when first baked. Makes for a nice quick meal when I don't have time to cook.
Natural Banana CookiesThese protein cookies are nut-free, gluten free, egg-free, dairy-free and do not have any artificial sweeteners. They are really tasty to have at breakfast with coffee or tea.
Gluten Free Peach CobblerI experimented making a gluten free Peach cobbler by using gluten free bisquick. It turned out irresistible. I tasted it when it came out of the oven and couldn't keep my spoon out of it while cooking dinner.
Gluten Free Spaghetti SquashI can't have spaghetti pasta as it contains wheat. A friend told me about spaghetti squash and I tried it. It's a great substitute for pasta and I love the taste. I am able to enjoy eating spaghetti again.
Diet CakeCake mix and club soda! That's it! This cake is very moist and delicious. Using club soda cuts out most of the calories. No eggs or oil needed.
Vegetable Stir Fry (Low Sodium)A flavorful vegetarian dish with lots of variety and satisfying mix. Excellent for special diet needs.
Gluten Free Banana BreadThis banana bread is soft and moist and so good. I want to share the recipe with my Thrifty Fun friends that can't have wheat flour.
Dieter's Strawberry ShakeSuper easy and lo-cal.
Easy No Fat DessertStir pie filling into dry cake mix. Spread onto ungreased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. May drizzle with powdered sugar glaze, if desired.
Diabetic Friendly Carrot CakeBeing diabetic and having convenience mixes is difficult, to say the least. I like having mixes ready to go. So I tinkered around with a recipe until it suited my needs.
Weight Watcher Barbecue SauceNot sure if this is really an authentic Weight Watcher recipe, but it sure does taste good!
No-Salt SeasoningI have high blood pressure and I love salt! This is a great way to use no salt.
Healthy Chocolate CandyI'm diabetic and prefer real ingredients. This is a spoon candy, not the hard pick-it-up kind.
Crockpot Chicken PortabelloThis a crockpot Weight Watchers PointsPlus recipe (5 Points+). It's so delicious and easy to make. Portabello mushrooms and chicken with a mustard cream sauce!
Pancakes for Those With Food IntolerancesIt can seem like a disaster if you, or someone close to you, develops a food intolerance. It is possible to make a basic wheat-free pancake batter and then alter the recipe to make pancakes that can be enjoyed by people with various intolerances.
Low Carb Chicken and Cheese CasseroleThis a healthy, 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving, Chicken with Swiss cheese on dish recipe.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Gluten Free)It's quick and easy.
Low Calorie Inspiration SoupCombine vegetables, water, tomato juice, seasoning, gelatin, onion flakes, salt, and pepper in large kettle. Simmer for 20 minutes.
1970s Weight Watcher's CheesecakeI think I was able to replicate the 70's Weight Watcher's recipe for their sugar-free cheesecake that people seem to be unsuccessfully looking for.
Diet Cocoa SyrupThis recipe is from my husband's aunt, Norma Orme. This is fine for a diabetic person, as Norma's husband was.
Gluten Free Chocolate DelightI'm allergic to wheat and substituted 1 cup gluten free flour for the 1 cup of plain flour called for in the original recipe. I was so please when I found that it tastes just as good, if not better, than the original recipe. It's one of our favorite desserts.
Sugar Free CookiesSo many people need to cut back on sugar, I thought it would be good to pass this recipe along, The holidays are coming soon. Jingle Bells!
Mexican Tortilla-Less WrapsWhen we were on a low carb diet I discovered we could enjoy all the taste of tortillas without the carbs.
GazpachoWith fresh veggies beginning to come in, this cold summer soup is wonderful. The kids loved it; called it salad in a soup bowl!
Gluten Free Angel Food CakeBeat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
Low Carb PizzaI am on low carb diet for past year (lost 70 lbs!) and missed pizza! I make mine with low carb, high fiber tortillas, 3 tablespoons bottled pizza sauce, one layer of pepperoni, and cheese.
Sunshine RiceThis citrus rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.
Low-Cal Tuna DipCombine cream cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl; stir well. Add onions, celery, and green peppers; stir well.
Diabetic Carrot PieMix ingredients together and pour into unbaked 9" pie shell. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes and then turn oven to 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Fat Free Pumpkin Spice CakeThis easy 2 ingredient, fat free cake tastes absolutely, sinfully good. It doesn't seem as if the pumpkin and cake mix will mix up together, but keep mixing. It does happen. It makes a moist, dense, yummy cake.
Diabetic CookiesMix applesauce, margarine, eggs, vanilla and Sugar Twin together. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Easy No Egg CookiesSuper easy cookies recipe for people who has allergy to eggs. Mix well. With your hands make a shape of a small ball and flat with your hands on a pan covered with parchment paper put the flat cookies with a distance.
Low Calorie Vegetable SoupSimmer all ingredients until veggies are tender. Very low in calories and a filling snack or main course.
Low Fat Creamy DipFor a pretty, fat-free dip and one that has always blended nicely with everything I've tried it with, like fish, chicken, baby carrots and even chips. I don't think you can go wrong with this.
Dieter's DessertCombine sugar, orange peel and cinnamon. Blend in yogurt. Chill several hours. Use as a topping for fresh apple slices. Yields one cup of topping with only 11 calories per tablespoon.
Looking for Easy Low Calorie Recipesl am looking for low calorie dishes that taste good and use easy to find ingredients. I really like five ingredients or less recipes.
Banana and Cocoa MushThis is a recent find of mine. I am diabetic and this is a nice sweet treat that is not bad for me! I love it because it's healthy, yummy and quick to make. All you need is a fork and a bowl, so you could make this in your lunch hour.
Green Tea SquaresI am currently on a diet and I was experimenting with ways to add green tea to different foods. Add all ingredients in a bowl. Mix and, using a heaping Tbsp, put on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Carob PieWhat about all of those people out there that love chocolate but can't eat it? I have a recipe for you. I have baked this for my brother for years. It's like a chocolate pie but you use carob.
Weight Watchers Raspberry SaladDoes anybody have the recipe for a Weight Watchers salad, using raspberries, cool whip, yogurt and instant white chocolate pudding mix? I know the ingredients, I just can't remember the amount of each one.
Mock Ice Cream SandwichOnly 1 point for Weight Watchers.Break the graham cracker into two squares. Spread one square with the Cool whip, top with the other square.
Fergosa BreadThis flatbread like bread has less fat and calories and suitable for diabetics. In medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the pepper, stirring well. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Low-Fat French FriesI think I'd heard about this before, but last night I tried it for myself. I love french fries, but only indulge rarely. Not any more! I cut them up as usual, and sprayed them lightly with Pam Olive Oil spray.
Low Fat Frozen TreatGood while dieting. Fold flavored yogurt into cool whip. Spoon into paper cups. Stand popsicle stick in the center, put into freezer for about 3 hours till frozen.
Low-Calorie Fruit SaladBring pineapple to a boil and stir in gelatin. Cool, then add cottage cheese and Dream Whip, prepared according to directions on package.
Decadent Dessert for Dieters
I have a digital food scale with tare feature, so can be very precise on the # number of carbohydrate grams of the berries, and the amount of whipped cream. The dessert is very low fat and low calorie, yet high in taste, energy, and nutrients.
Low Calorie Broiled ChickenSeason chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Put chicken pieces until broiler to brown on all sides. In the meantime, put the onion pieces in a heavy Dutch oven type pan on a burner and turn on low as possible.
Mock Sour CreamI have a lot of recipes for people with heart problems and can not use salt. I know it is a pain but when you bite into something with salt in it after you are used to very little salt (if any at all), you are surprised at how you do not like salt! Happy Eating!
Sugarless Health CookiesCombine butter, sweetener and eggs, beating until fluffy. Soak raisins in enough boiling water to cover. In a separate bowl, sift flour and soda. Add dates and walnuts to the flour. Then add drained raisins, reserving the liquid.
"Sugar-Free" White Chocolate PiePreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the pecans, butter and Splenda together and press into a 9 inch pie pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely before adding filling.
Diabetic Fruit CakeCombine all fruit, juice,and nuts. Stir well. Mix in remaining ingredients, mix well and pour into a well greased 10 inch Bundt pan. Put into a preheated 350 degree F oven for 40-50 minutes.
Low-Fat New York CheesecakeMix all ingredients, using a mixer. Bake in a springform pan (with any crust desired). Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes or 200 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Homemade Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Drink MixMix all ingredients and store in airtight container. To make cup of hot chocolate, mix 1/4 cup dry mix with one cup boiling water. You can add some spices like cinnamon or vanilla flavor, if desired.
Diabetic Rhubarb and Strawberry PieSince summer is almost here and it is time for strawberry and rhubarb, I wanted to send this recipe in. It is a Diabetic recipe and I know you do not get a lot of these and they are just as good made this way. Or you can make it like you normally would.
No Dairy Creamy Hot Garlic SauceThis is my own recipe, I use it on everything! Good on potatoes, burritos and even to use to replace cheese in lasagna! Can also be used as a dip.
Two Ingredient CakeMix one chocolate cake mix, any brand and one can diet Pepsi. Stir as usual, bake as usual. Very moist and light.
Diabetic Apple PieMix crust ingredients and roll between wax paper. Combine apples, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and frozen apple juice. Put in crust and sprinkle with lemon juice and dog with margarine.
Sugarless Apple PiePeel and slice apples, 4 cups will make a 9 inch pie. Mix apples, juice concentrate, tapioca, and cinnamon. Place in pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 40-50 minutes until apples are tender.
Sugarless Applesauce CakeCombine raisins, dried fruit, and water in saucepan. Cook, uncovered, until water evaporates. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Combine next 5 ingredients.
Lighthearted Fettuccine AlfredoBring a large pan of water to boil. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process cottage cheese until very smooth. Add Parmesan, milk, egg, substitute, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and salt.
Diabetic Applesauce CookiesSift together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Mix butter, sweetener and egg until light and fluffy. Then add flour mixture and applesauce alternately, mixing well after each addition. Fold in raisins and All-Bran.
Low Calorie Molded Fruit SaladSoften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add orange juice, mayonnaise, salt, and sugar substitute; blend well with beater.
Diet (Noodle-Less) LasagnaPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium size, non-stick skillet, saute' ground meat and onion until onion is tender and meat is browned. Do not add fat or oil to skillet!
Lo-Cal Banana Angel Food DessertBreak cake into bite-sized pieces in bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Pour pudding, with bananas mixed in, over cake. May top with Cool Whip. Chill.
Low-Cal Fruit PizzaBeat cream cheese and sugar. Mix pudding and milk. Add cream cheese and beat. Spread on crust. Top with bananas, strawberries, grapes, etc.
Weight Watchers DanishSpread bread with cottage cheese. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweetener on top. Spray pan with Pam for easy clean up. BROIL until it sort of bubbles. You can brown it if you would like.
Diabetic Strawberry ShortcakeIn medium bowl, tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Make jello per package directions except instead use 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup frozen whole strawberries, crushed.
Skinny PoppersI took a Jalapeno Poppers recipe from AllRecipes.com and made it low fat/low cal by exchanging the full fat ingredients with light or fat free ingredients. I call it Skinny Poppers.
Salt SubstituteRecipes for a salt substitute.
Low Carb LasagnaThis recipe uses zucchini instead of noodles for a low carb diet. Just make a pasta sauce as follows: Brown 1/2 lb. ground beef with 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 green pepper chopped.
Diabetic Cranberry Orange SaladDissolve gelatin in hot water. Was the unpeeled orange, cut in quarters and remove seeds. Put orange quarter (with rind) through food chopper.
Low-Calorie Pineapple PieThis yummy pie is diet friendly and easy to make.
Fruit BarsThese bars may be sugar-free but they are very sweet using natural sugars. They are a delicious treat that is also good for you.
Diabetic Cake or BarsBoil fruit and water 5 minutes. Add 1 stick margarine and salt and set aside to cool. Chop nuts (handful) and add all the rest of the ingredients including the beaten eggs and vanilla.
No Sugar Rhubarb SaladCook rhubarb and water until done, add gelatin and stir well. Add pineapple, nuts and sweetener. Stir and refrigerate. You can use strawberry gelatin or any other flavor.
FluffyMix yogurt with pudding, add Cool Whip, then blend in your fruit. Yummy dessert and very low cal.
Healthy Banana Bars (Diabetic and Low Cholesterol)This is a recipe that my friend recently gave to me. She made this recipe to use as a snack for her husband who is a diabetic, and also has to watch his cholesterol. It is very good and very good for you.
Diabetic Spice CookiesThese cookies make a great treat for someone who is on a diabetic diet.
It Could Be a Snickers Bar (Diet)Diet Recipe for "It Could Be a Snickers Bar". Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer, then stir in cereal. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Cover and freeze. . .
