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Peanut Butter Lovers Cake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free!)

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Who else is a huge peanut butter fan? I’ll be the first to admit that peanut butter is one of my favorite things! If you’re obsessed with peanut butter, my Peanut Butter Lovers Cake is going to be right up your alley. It’s rich and decadent and best of all, it has a bakery style crumb that I worked for a long time to perfect!

Peanut Butter Lovers Cake

 

This cake is a variation of my Mini Peanut Butter Blossom Cakes. I wanted to lighten up the recipe, so I used Trim Healthy Mama’s Baking Blend. The Baking Blend gives it an even better texture than almond flour, so I was happy! Instead of putting it in mini cake pans, I spread it in one pan. Instead of a complicated ganache, I whipped up a simple peanut butter frosting. Voila! An easier, lighter cake that tastes even better than the original.

This recipe makes one 8×8 pan. Yes, it’s a small cake, but you really only need a tiny sliver to feel satisfied. You’ll notice that there’s not a whole lot of icing either. This is totally intentional on my end. Like I said, this is a really rich cake and I felt that too much icing would be overload. Feel free to double the icing recipe if you want to really indulge. 🙂

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Gentle Sweet

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Peanut Butter Lovers Cake

Peanut Butter Lovers Cake
Peanut Butter Lovers Cake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free!)
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  1. Preheat oven to 350. Cream Peanut Butter, Butter, and sweetener together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add all dry ingredients and blend until combined. Put in greased 8x8 inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
  2. Cream all ingredients together until thick. Spread evenly on top of cake. Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value
Total Fat 17.6g
23%
Saturated Fat 8.3g
41%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg
14%
Sodium 193mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 3.4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
4%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 5.2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 30%
Iron undefined%


Bananas Foster French Toast Bake

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French toast makes any morning a bit fancier, right? This one really takes the cake and it’s easy to throw together. It has all the flavors of Bananas Foster, which is one of my favorite desserts!

bananas foster

This recipe came about one morning when I was scrolling through my Pinterest feed, looking for new breakfast ideas. I’m always down for a good french toast variation and I saw a lot of different ideas. I saw one that included banana and peanut butter and I got to thinking, “Hmm! I bet bananas foster would be great in french toast form!” So, here we are. 🙂 I wanted to make this recipe as simple as possible. I thought about making this as you would regular french toast, but then I figured that a “bake” would be so much easier. The banana topping adds something extra to the dish, but really only takes an extra 10 minutes or so to make. The bananas carmelize in the pan, making them extra gooey and good. Hint: This is a great recipe to use those nearly rotten bananas in. The uglier they are the better they taste!

I love breakfasts that are quick and simple. Bonus points if you can make it ahead of time! My  Bananas Foster French Toast Bake fits the bill perfectly. You can make the base the night before and store it in the fridge if you’d like. This bake serves about 6 people. Trim Healthy Mama friends, this would be an “E” fuel because of the carbs from the banana and sprouted bread. Feel free to have some Greek yogurt or light cottage cheese on the side. My favorite way to add additional protein to this breakfast is with an Iced Trimmy!

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Bananas Foster

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray an 8x8 inch pan with coconut oil spray. Rip up the slices of bread. Place in the pan. Whisk together the egg whites, almond milk, spices, extracts, and sweetener. Pour over the bread. Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Banana Topping
  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and let simmer until thick. Spread over top of baked french toast. Enjoy!
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Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins (THM:E! No Special Ingredients!)

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My Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins are a great way to use up the abundance of zucchini that is soon to come! My husband’s grandma gives us a boat-load of zucchini each year and since his grandpa is diabetic, I’m looking forward to giving them a few of these muffins! They’re the perfect sugar-free treat to go with his morning coffee. I just know you’ll be a huge fan of these spiced muffins as well. They don’t even require any special ingredients, you might already have everything in your pantry!

oatmeal zucchini muffins

 

The shredded zucchini makes these muffins moist and gives them a great texture. They taste a lot like zucchini bread, but need a lot less cook time! My kids gobbled these right up and I have to admit, I was a huge fan of them as well. They made a wonderful grab and go breakfast for my husband! Prepping simple breakfast items makes our mornings so much easier, especially when you’re going through a rough morning “season” with toddlers.

NOTES: I doubled this recipe and put the extras in the freezer. They froze perfectly and kept their texture when reheated! You can even throw them in the microwave on defrost for a couple minutes if you’re short on time!  I used oat flour in this recipe because it’s frugal. No need to purchase it at the store, just grind your own in the food processor! This recipe makes 1 dozen muffins. I’d say a serving would be one or two muffins. Feel free to add an “E” friendly side like Greek yogurt, egg whites, or 1% Cottage Cheese.

Trim Healthy Mama readers, enjoy your muffins with 1 t. of butter or coconut oil to keep it in “E” mode. If you’re at goal weight or would like a Crossover, feel free to add more.

 

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oatmeal zucchini muffins

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Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins (THM:E! No Special Ingredients!)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a muffin tin. Mix all ingredients together except zucchini. Don't overmix or the muffins won't be as fluffy! Gently fold in the chopped zucchini. Divide into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Enjoy!
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Healthy Churros (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)

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Are you in the mood for a churro? You are going to LOVE these almost stupidly easy healthy churros. Consider these “Churros” to be my on plan interpretation of a greasy old favorite. 🙂 This is the ULTIMATE Drive-Thru Sue snack. It’s simple, comes together in less than 10 minutes and it has just 4 ingredients.

This is the kind of snack that doesn’t have a lot of protein on its own, so you’ll want to have some protein to round it out! I like having a Healing Trimmy with snacks like this. It doesn’t feel like you’re adding any “bulk” to your snack, but it helps balance blood sugars!

Here’s how I made my  Healthy Churros:

I took one low-carb wrap and cut it in half.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

Then I spread it with 2 t. melted butter. I sprinkled the melted butter with 1/4 t. Cinnamon and 1 T. Gentle Sweet.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

Then, I rolled each tortilla half thinly. I melted 2 T. Coconut Oil over medium heat and fried each tortilla roll-up until it was crisp on both sides.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

To really amp it up, you can drizzle some more melted butter and cinnamon over the finished churro.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

This recipe serves one. If you’re feeling nice you can share with someone, like I did! My toddlers enjoyed these healthy churros even more than I did! I really want to develop an icing for this recipe, so keep an eye out for an update! If you come up with an easy icing before I do, let me know in the comments below. 🙂

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Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

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"Churros" (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)
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"Churros" (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)
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2 Churros
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2 Churros
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Servings: Churros
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  1. 1. Cut your low-carb wrap in half. 2. Spread with melted butter. 3. Sprinkle cinnamon and Gentle Sweet over butter. 4. Roll in half. 5. Melt 2 T. Coconut Oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. 6. Fry each tortilla until crisp. Remove from pan and drizzle with extra butter and cinnamon if you wish! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.6g
12%
Saturated Fat 4.8g
24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 124mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 13.5g
5%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g
26%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5.1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 158%
Iron undefined%


General Tso’s Chicken (THM:S, Sugar-Free)

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Who else has a slight obsession with Chinese food? I’m raising my hand. Shamelessly, I might add. No greasy take-out food needed when you can whip up my Trim Healthy Mama friendly General Tso’s Chicken from the comfort of your kitchen!

My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

 

This recipe is a MUCH-needed update on one of the first recipes I ever posted. I got a bit of flack for the semi-unappealing food photo. Okay, in my defense, this was the first actual non-coffee recipe I ever posted to my blog. I hadn’t invested in a nice camera and my phone didn’t take the best photos! I tried, guys. 🙂

My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

 

Anyways, I updated this recipe not only because it needed a better photo to showcase its deliciousness, but because I wanted to simplify the recipe. This is more of a skillet dinner, which is one of my favorite types of meals. Sautee some chicken and onion, remove from pan. Make a sauce, let it simmer. Toss chicken and onion in sauce and voila! Done. A fun, easy dinner without a lot of effort. Don’t let the special ingredient gluccie scare you away. It is literally unnoticeable in this sauce! I used the Trim Healthy Mama brand and was so impressed with the texture.

I like to serve this dish over cauli-rice or my Sesame Noodles. I’ve been known to add some frozen broccoli to the stir-fry mix. It adds bulk without changing the fuel and it soaks up the sauce beautifully. If your kids need a Crossover, they can have theirs over some brown rice, like you see in the photos. This recipe serves 6-8 people, the nutritional information is based on 6 servings. 🙂

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My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

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  1. Melt coconut oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Chop tenderloins into bite-sized pieces and add to pan with onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sautee until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Take out and set to the side. Pour chicken broth into the pan and stir in tomato paste, ACV and all other ingredients except for the gluccie. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce isn't thick enough for your liking at this point, whisk in 1/4 t. Gluccie. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.1g
10%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 64mg
21%
Sodium 552mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 2.3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
2%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 32.6g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 7%
Iron undefined%

 



Kefir Orange Julius (Low-Fat, THM:E, No Special Ingredients, Sugar-Free!)

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Growing up, I have many fond memories of drinking an Orange Julius. I wasn’t picky-I’d drink them no matter what the weather may be! I found myself wanting to make one for my littles the other day, so I came up with this variation. My Kefir Orange Julius is a healthy alternative to an old classic, yet it still is satisfyingly creamy. It might be my favorite drink yet. I know my boys rate this pretty high since they’ve been asking me to make it every other day!

orange julius

This shake uses kefir in a tasty way, perfect for those of you who are just starting to use this ingredient in your recipes. It adds a great tartness and I love knowing there’s a special boost! Speaking of boost, you’ll notice I have an optional ingredient, my beloved Baobab Powder. Throw it in there if you have it on hand, it does give this drink an extra kick, but if you don’t have it, leave it out to make this a great NSI drink.

orange julius

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  1. Blend all ingredients but ice together until smooth. Add the ice, blend for a few more seconds and enjoy! 🙂
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Sweet Heat Shrimp Fajitas (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner!)

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Shrimp was on sale last week and I wanted to create a fun recipe since I don’t have very many seafood dishes on my blog. I wanted something a little lighter than a creamy pasta dish, so I thought shrimp fajitas would be a great idea! This is a sheet pan supper, which is one of my favorite things. It’s easy to throw together, which makes eating healthier a breeze. These fajitas use the same seasoning blend that I use in my Sweet Heat Chicken Legs.

Shrimp Fajitas

It tastes just like it sounds! Slightly spicy with a slightly sweet smokey flavor. When you add some melted butter to the equation, this meal tastes like something you’d find at your favorite restaurant. The peppers and onions get caramelized and golden, making the veggie portion taste just as good as the seafood! This recipe serves 6-8 people. We like to eat ours on low-carb tortillas, but this mixture tastes divine over some lettuce too.

Shrimp Fajitas

I used regular old green bell peppers because that’s what I had on hand, but any color of peppers would taste pretty (and probably look a lot more colorful!). I’ve also sliced and de-seeded some fresh jalapenos and put them on the sheet to roast with great results! This recipe is tame enough for little ones, so if you want a little extra heat, feel free to add some additional cayenne to your portion.

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Sweet Heat Shrimp Fajitas (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner!)
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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the shrimp, onions, and peppers on a large sheet pan. Melt the butter and mix together with the liquid smoke. Pour over veggie and seafood mixture. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetener and spices. Sprinkle evenly over the veggies and seafood, place pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Almond Bliss Yogurt

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My Almond Bliss Yogurt is reminiscent of Almond Joy candy. I sweetened up some regular old Greek yogurt, added a dash of extract and topped it with a sprinkling of coconut and THM chocolate chips. This was the perfect, light afternoon snack. I almost didn’t want to post this recipe, as it seems a little too easy, but I’ve been loving it so much that I had to share it!

 

almond bliss yogurt

 

 

almond bliss yogurt

almond bliss yogurt

 

I love having Greek yogurt as an afternoon snack because it’s packed full of protein. As you’ll see from my photos, this snack is kid-friendly. I think my kids actually had too much fun with it judging by the amount of yogurt on my youngest son’s face. 🙂

 

almond bliss yogurt

This recipe is an S and it serves one. Or one Mom and two toddlers who can’t stop snitching the topping. 🙂

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  1. Stir together the yogurt, extract, and sweetener. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and coconut. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0.1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%
Iron undefined%


Easy Peppermint Bark

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If you’re looking for an easy peppermint bark recipe, I’ve got you covered! This recipe is rich and the combination of white chocolate with just a bit of regular chocolate marbled in makes for a memorable holiday treat.

 

You’ll notice that this recipe doesn’t have any peppermint candies. While I miss the festivity that they bring, I was having trouble finding an on plan candy that would bring the traditional red and white colors to the mix. I’m happy to say that the milk/dark chocolate swirls add their own level of class to what would otherwise be a plain looking bark. 🙂

I LOVE raw cacao butter, but I don’t use it in very many of my recipes. I do have a hot chocolate recipe that uses it, but I prefer to save this ingredient for special occasions. It has so many health benefits and is a great ingredient to have on hand. I’ve linked to the brand that I use below. 🙂

 

I used a certain amount of peppermint extract from ALDI, but if there’s one thing I’ve found, it’s that extracts vary by brand. So use your own judgment when adding flavoring. This treat seems to do best when stored in the freezer. It’s not crunchy, but it does have that firm, fudginess that traditional bark does.

 

This is a heavier holiday treat, so I would stick to one or two decent sized pieces. 🙂 This recipe serves about 10 people.

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  1. Place a piece of parchment paper over a cookie sheet. Melt the cacao butter, whipping cream and sweetener together over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thick while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add the extract and pour onto cookie sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Using a fork, draw lines through the chocolate chips to create a marbled effect. Place in freezer for 15 minutes or until firm. This treat is best stored in the freezer. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value
Total Fat 14.3g
18%
Saturated Fat 8.6g
43%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 7.4g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g
3%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
Iron undefined%


Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Frosting

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Last year, my Candy Cane Cake was easily the most popular recipe on my blog. It took many hours of tweaking that cake, but finally, I created a cake that has that bakery-crumb texture while still being healthy! The cake’s base is vanilla, so I guess you could say it’s my master recipe for many cupcakes and baked goods to come. 🙂

 

cupcakes, maple, pumpkin spice

 

My most recent variation using this master recipe is a Fall-themed Maple Cupcake with Pumpkin Spice Frosting. I wanted to create a go-to cupcake to keep in my fridge to ward off all the Pumpkin Spice temptations! Seriously, the struggle is real. Having something of my own on hand leaves no excuses. It also pays off to have a treat your toddlers like because every so often I like to feel like a “cool mom” and feed them cake for breakfast. 🙂

 

 

This is one of those desserts that you’d be able to serve to your friends and family without having them know the cupcakes are any different than their sugary rivals. The cupcake itself is flavored with just a hint of maple, while the icing has actual pumpkin in it, which makes it taste like Fall in a dessert. You’ll appreciate how easy these little cakes are to make.

 

If you prefer the ease of making an actual cake, feel free to use a 9×13 inch pan. You’ll have to adjust the time to about 30-35 minutes or until a knife poked in the middle comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top! This recipe makes 12 cupcakes or 1 9×13 inch cake. I keep my cupcakes in the fridge because I find the icing tastes better this way.

 

 

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Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Frosting
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12 Cupcakes
Cook Time
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Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Frosting
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12 Cupcakes
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12 Cupcakes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
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Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Frosting
Servings: Cupcakes
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease the pan of your choice or add cupcake liners. Mix all dry ingredients together until there are no lumps and set aside. Mix wet ingredients together and slowly add dry. Mix until well combined. Spoon batter into pan of choice and bake for 25-30 minutes for cupcakes or 30-35 minutes for a sheet cake. The cakes should be golden brown on top and a knife inserted in the middle should come out clean. Cool then frost!
Pumpkin Spice Frosting
  1. Whip all ingredients together until light and fluffy. Frost the cupcakes and dust with cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13.7g
18%
Saturated Fat 8.5g
43%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 42mg
14%
Sodium 287mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g
6%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 4.7g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 242%
Iron undefined%