Almond-Flax Bread

Sometimes you just can’t help it and you really want some bread. Especially when you’re craving

a sandwich. I found this recipe on  About.com but tweaked it a bit by using 1 1/2 cup of flax seed meal and adding 1/2 cup almond meal/four. It’s great in a pinch, easy to make and taste similar to whole wheat bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flax seed meal
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 Tablespoons sugar equivalent from artificial sweetener
• 5 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare pan (a 10X15 pan with sides works best) with oiled parchment paper or a silicone mat.

1) Mix dry ingredients well — a whisk works well.

2) Add wet to dry, and combine well. Make sure there aren’t obvious strings of egg white hanging out in the batter.

3) Let batter set for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken up some (leave it too long and it gets past the point where it’s easy to spread.)

4) Pour batter onto pan. Because it’s going to tend to mound in the middle, you’ll get a more even thickness if you spread it away from the center somewhat, in roughly a rectangle an inch or two from the sides of the pan (you can go all the way to the edge, but it will be thinner).

5) Bake for about 20 minutes, until it springs back when you touch the top and/or is visibly browning even more than flax already is.

6) Cool and cut into whatever size slices you want. You don’t need a sharp knife; I usually just cut it with a spatula.

Nutritional Information: Each of 12 servings has less than a gram of effective carbohydrate (.7 grams to be exact) plus 5 grams fiber, 6 grams protein, and 185 calories.

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/breads/r/flaxbasicfoc.htm

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Very Berry Smoothie

Berries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants. Moreover, they are great for a low carb life style. If you’re tired of the eggs and bacon in the morning for a breakfast, try this alternative. For those who are in Phase 1 of a low carb plan, substitute the fruit for 1 scoop of berry flavored protein powder such as Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard.

Ingredients

1/4 to 1/2 cup of organic frozen berries

1 cup of organic unsweatened almond milk

1/2 cup of cream

1 packet of stevia (optional)

Directions

In a blender, mix berries, almond milk and cream. Pour into glass and enjoy! If you are using protien powder instead of the fruit add ice to make the smoothie thicker.

 

Yummy Hamburger Pie

This is one of my favorite recipes. My dad used to make it often when I was a kid (Actually, he still does. My nieces and nephews love it!). It’s a pretty easy to make and kid friendly. This recipe originally calls for mashed potatoes. A simple substitute of mashed cauliflower makes this dish low carb.

Ingredients

Mashed Cauliflower

1 head of organic cauliflower

2 tablespoons of organic butter

1/4 cup of cream

1 to 1 1/2 cup of organic cheese (cheddar or Colby Jack works best)

pinch of salt

Meat filling

1 lb of grass-fed ground beef

garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

Preparation

Cut the head of cauliflower into florets and place in a sauce pan. Boil until tender. Drain the cauliflower. Add butter, cream and salt to the cauliflower. Use a  hand mixer to mash cauliflower to a mashed potato consistency. (You can use a food processor if you have one). Set aside

In a frying pan, brown the ground beef adding in the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Once the meat is completely browned, drain access fat. Set aside.

Spread the ground beef on the bottom of a lasagna pan or baking dish. Add half of the cheese on top of the meat. Spread the mashed cauliflower on top of the meat/cheese layer, covering it completely. Top with remaining cheese.

Place in the oven for about 20 to 25 min, until cheese is slightly brown. Enjoy!