This low carb keto pumpkin cheesecake is a fall-focused spin on my classic sugar-free cheesecake. It has all the sweetness and creamy filling, plus the added rich flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. It’s a dessert so impressive, nobody will guess it’s a sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake! If you love pumpkin everything this time of year, be sure to check out my keto pumpkin roll, healthy keto pumpkin spice latte, or low carb keto pumpkin cookies....

This fresh mango salsa recipe is the ultimate combo of sweet with heat! Skip the store-bought varieties and make your own with this easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients — it has all the fresh, fruity flavor of mango salad, but with a zesty twist. What Is Mango Salsa? Mango salsa has all the zesty flavor of traditional fresh tomato salsa, but is chopped (instead of pureed) and incorporates ripe, juicy mangoes for a touch of sweetness....

For many recipes on the blog, I try to think of something new to try or create. But sometimes, there are super easy healthy recipes I’ve been making for years and keep coming back to, again and again. They’re usually the simpler ones, which is a good thing! This roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe with parmesan and garlic is the perfect example. For anyone struggling to incorporate more vegetables into your diet — or maybe struggling to get your kids to eat theirs?...

If baked broccolini is new to you, you’re in for a treat! Read on below to learn about what broccolini is (sometimes called baby broccoli), what it tastes like, and how to cook broccolini in the oven. I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated by cooking broccolini before I first tried making it. It’s one of those side dishes you get at restaurants and get impressed because it looks all fancy....

Apples are a sweet, simple fruit choice in many diets. On keto, though, not all produce is worth the time — or the carbs. So, are apples keto? We’ll cover all your questions about apples on keto here, including carbs in apples and a few surprising recipes. Need more help determining whether foods are keto friendly? Use this handy keto food list. And if you’re totally new to keto, use this keto guide to get started right....

Ready for the quick little bite that is both healthy and tasty? Bacon wrapped green beans are it! Green bean bundles wrapped in bacon brown sugar are a little crunchy, a little salty, and a little sweet – they’ve got everything going for them. When you get tired of plain roasted green beans (which are still totally delicious!) or just want them in appetizer form, make these fun bundles of green beans with bacon instead....

On keto, you’ll quickly learn how easily you can fit meats like chicken wings, bacon, and turkey into your lifestyle. But what about seafood? Is salmon keto friendly? Are there even any carbs in salmon? Let’s take a closer look at nutrients and macros in salmon, and whether it works for a low carb lifestyle. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Many people turn to fermented foods for their health benefits and fiber — but on a low carb diet, some of them are off limits. Where does sauerkraut (a.k.a. fermented cabbage leaves) stand on the low carb spectrum? Is sauerkraut keto? Let’s take a closer look at carbs in sauerkraut and how to enjoy it on a low carb diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Sometimes, lazy mornings call for a low carb, paleo mug cake. So do busy, I-have-five-minutes-to-make-breakfast mornings. And let’s not leave out random afternoons when you want dessert more than an apple. Or your next breath. You’re among friends here; we get it. Really, there’s no bad time for an easy vanilla mug cake and this particular keto vanilla mug cake is better than most. Any time you’re hungry, need a treat and want to keep it keto, this easy vanilla mug cake is your BFF....

This easy pan seared halibut recipe with lemon butter sauce will show you how to cook halibut perfectly every time! Just like baked Chilean sea bass, this pan fried halibut could pass for a special meal at a fancy restaurant — but it’s surprisingly fast and easy to make. Cooking halibut this way tastes decadent, thanks to the butter lemon sauce for halibut, but it’s healthy, too! If you have any hesitations about fish, halibut recipes (like this one) taste mild and just might turn you into a fan....

This easy oven roasted zucchini recipe is such an easy and healthy side dish, it’s sure to become a staple. I love sharing how to make all kinds of low carb vegetables in the oven, and zucchini is definitely one of my faves… especially in the summer. In fact, every summer I try to see how many zucchini recipes I can squeeze in. This baked zucchini in the oven is my 6th recipe this season!...

It’s a quintessential holiday food, but turkey also makes a delicious protein source all year round. The question remains: Is turkey keto friendly? Let’s find out here, including carbs in turkey (in many forms, including carbs in turkey bacon and carbs in ground turkey) and delicious keto turkey recipes. Wondering about macros in other meats? This keto food list has many listings, and these keto cheat sheets can tell you at a glance....

Are you wondering about alcohol on a keto diet? Whether it will stop ketosis or affect your progress? If keto friendly alcohol exists? What low carb keto cocktails, beer, and wine work best for this lifestyle? You’ve come to the right spot. I’m sharing this complete guide to answer all of these questions and more. I’ll dive into how your body processes alcohol while in ketosis, what your options are for keto low carb alcoholic drinks, and the right keto alcohol you should choose....

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! This sugar-free keto German chocolate cake is a stunner, with three layers of rich chocolate cake and classic coconut pecan filling. While it’s made with keto-friendly ingredients, this cake could fool anyone. Add it to your list of keto dessert recipes to try!...

This cauliflower lasagna is the perfect blend of comfort food and nutrition! It’s brimming with layers of crisp-tender cauliflower lasagna noodles, rich ground beef and marinara, and gooey melted cheese. I told you this ground beef and cauliflower is comfort food at its finest! In the middle of the cold winter months, keto lasagna with cauliflower is a staple meal at our house. And of course, even though traditional lasagnas take a lot of time to put together, this ground beef cauliflower casserole is easy to throw together....

Since it literally takes 5 minutes to make, this keto coleslaw recipe is my go-to for so many occasions, whether I’m at home or not. The sugar-free coleslaw dressing makes it hard to beat. A quick side to accompany a weeknight dinner? Definitely. A way to sneak in veggies that the kids will eat? Yep. A crowd pleasing addition to a get-together? Keto slaw will do it. A work week staple to prep over the weekend?...

These low carb keto stuffed peppers are the perfect way to satisfy lasagna cravings without any pasta whatsoever! With classic flavor from gooey cheese and rich, meaty sauce, these have all the easy prep of spaghetti squash lasagna boats, but in a single-serving pepper. I’ll show you how to make keto stuffed bell peppers with super simple ingredients and just minutes of hands-on time. There are so many ways to enjoy lasagna on keto (like classic keto lasagna, no noodle lasagna, cauliflower lasagna, and eggplant lasagna)!...

I’ve had a lot of fun teaching myself to make homemade seasonings over the last few years. I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly sure how to make Texas brisket rub at first, but I do know a good brisket when I eat one. So, I looked at the ingredients for a few store-bought versions and then tested out my own based on those. This homemade beef brisket rub recipe turned out even better than I expected!...

This chicken coq au vin recipe is a traditional French stew made up of braised chicken and a rich and flavorful sauce. The cooking process of browning and braising leaves you with incredibly tender and absolutely delicious chicken and vegetables in a red wine sauce. It’s silky and smooth, and tastes complex, but is ready without a lot of active cooking. If you’ve ever been intimidated to try it, now is the time and I’ll walk you through the process....

When tomatoes are in season, it’s the perfect time to include them in just about every dish (fresh tomato salsa or Caprese skewers, anyone?). If you have a lot of these little red gems on-hand, you’ll want to know how to make sun-dried tomatoes in the oven. It’s a great way to make them last longer and add flavor to so many dishes. But don’t be intimidated — making this homemade sun-dried tomatoes recipe is surprisingly simple!...