INGREDIENTS:
1 lb of ground meat (sausage, beef, turkey)
1 bag of coleslaw mix
5 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup of liquid aminos
1 teaspoon of ginger finely diced
1-2 sliced scallions

INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine garlic, liquid aminos, and ginger. Then set the mixture aside.
Brown ground meat in a skillet
Add coleslaw mix to the skillet. 
Stir 1-2 minutes
Add liquid amino, garlic, and ginger mixture to the skillet.
Stir and cook skillet contents until the cabbage is wilted but still crunchy.
Add scallions prior to serving.

NUTRITION APPROXIMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 4 servings
Cook Time: 15 minutes

This recipe was modified from mostlyhomemademom.com

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
3 garlic cloves
1/2 yellow onion
1 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick
15 oz full fat ricotta
16 oz full fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 large egg

Directions:
1.  Start by cutting veggies (garlic, onion, basil, zucchini). Salt zucchini and let sit for at least 30 minutes, blot excess water with a paper towel. The zucchini strips make better noodles when excess water is removed.
2. In a medium sauce pan, brown ground beef, add salt and pepper, then drain the fat.
3. In another pan, saute garlic and onions in olive oil
4. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper and simmer on low for 30 minutes.  Add ground beef and simmer for another 10 minutes. Sauce should have a thick consistency.
5. Preheat oven to 375F
6.  In a bowl mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. 
7.  Using a 9 x 12 casserole dish, cover the bottom of the casserole dish with a layer of sauce. Next, add a layer of zucchini strips. On top of the layer of zucchini, spread the ricotta cheese mixture.  Then add a layer of mozzarella cheese
9. Repeat step 7 in order until ingredients are all used.  Keep in mind that the last layer should be zucchini topped with sauce
10. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes.
11.  Remove the foil, add mozzarella cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition:
Servings: 8, Calories: 275, Total Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 648mg, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 2.5g, Net Carbs:10.5 g, Protein: 26g

​Adapted from: skinnytaste.com

INGREDIENTS
4 Eggs
1 cup cocoa (unsweetened)
1/4-1/2 cup of sweetener of choice ( I've used Swerve (erythritol) or Stevia in the past for a low carb version)
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
2 tsp of almond or vanilla extract
optional: 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Mix eggs, cocoa, sweetener, coconut oil, extract, and 1/2 of nuts
3.  Pour the mixture into a pan lined with parchment. Optional: Use a small amount of coconut oil to grease the parchment and pan.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
5. Let cool completely to allow brownies to completely solidify

*This recipe is an adaptation from www.ohlardy.com
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​* KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE DESSERTS SHOULD BE OCCASIONAL TREATS. ALL SWEETENERS, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, AND STEVIA CAN INCREASE INSULIN LEVELS AND HINDER WEIGHT LOSS.

Overview: Enjoy this quick refreshing low carb, full fat dessert!

Serving Size: 1 serving
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium avocado (preferably chilled in the refrigerator for several hours)
2 ounces of chilled coconut milk (can also use heavy cream)
Sweetener of Choice ( Examples: LOW CARB- Stevia, Swerve, Xylitol; NATURAL BUT NOT LOW CARB- Honey, coconut sugar, agave 
optional: 1/2-1 tsp of vanilla extract or almond extract

Instructions:
1. Peel and pit the avocado. Cut in quarters.
2. Next place the avocado, milk, and sweetener into a food processor and mix. 
3. If mixture isn't cold, chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
4. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition Facts (Using Coconut Milk and Stevia)
Calories: 279, Fat: 25.5, Saturated Fat: 7.1, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.7, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Sodium: 25, Potassium: 773, Carbs: 14g, Fiber: 11g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2.9g

Examples of sweeteners that can be used with this recipe:

​* KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE DESSERTS SHOULD BE OCCASIONAL TREATS. ALL SWEETENERS, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, AND STEVIA CAN INCREASE INSULIN LEVELS AND HINDER WEIGHT LOSS.

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