low carb – The Place Chicopee

High Protein Granola Bars

These are like candy, but oh so good for you! I’ve been tweaking the recipes for a year, and this batch is by far the best! I’ll add more variations as I make them. First, about the ingredients. These are not cheap to make, but trust me, it’s worth the cost! Some of the ingredientsContinue reading “High Protein Granola Bars”

Recipe ~ Raspberry, Chocolate, Cheesecake Granola Bars

I’ll make these again, and update with more pics, and measurements. For now, I can give you estimates. The bottom layer, or crust, is crushed pecan (about 1/2 cup) with edible chocolate body butter. I melted the body butter, and added the pecans in a parchment lined 6 X 9 pan. Next layer,Continue reading “Recipe ~ Raspberry, Chocolate, Cheesecake Granola Bars”

I Miss Pizza Stuffed Zucchini

I cut a zucchini in 3 lengthwise. Made my own sauce with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and hamburg. Added pepperoni, and cheese, and baked it.

Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

I have Black Raspberries, Red Raspberries, and Rhubarb, in my yard. I bought the Strawberries at the farmers market. Jam is so easy to make! Just sweeten, and cook. I used Stevia, but not that much. Next I made almond Flour in the Vitamix, dry container. On the right is a white flour, and sugarContinue reading “Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars”

Cheese Steak Salad

I know this is obvious, but you can turn any of your favorite sandwiches into a salad. It makes it much it lower in carbs, and much better for anyone diabetic, or insulin resistant. I sauteed the onions, peppers, and mushrooms in one pan. In the second pan I fried the shaved steak. As soonContinue reading “Cheese Steak Salad”

Low carb for a diabetic, week 2

At the start of week 2, I lost about 5 pounds, my blood sugar is the best I’ve ever seen it, and I’m learning to adjust some things. This is my coffee. I learned that I don’t really like heavy cream in my coffee, and whole milk in my coffee, is where I wantContinue reading “Low carb for a diabetic, week 2”

Curry Chicken Salad, with Broccoli Slaw

If you put some effort into eating low carb, it can be very good food! I buy organic rotisserie chicken. This time I used some of the breast meat for Chicken Ceasar Salad, with homemade dressing, capers, and olives. No croutons. Second dish, curry chicken salad. I pulled the chicken off the bones, and putContinue reading “Curry Chicken Salad, with Broccoli Slaw”