Garlic butter chicken breast uses a handful of basic ingredients that cook down into a savory butter sauce. It’s quick and easy — perfect for busy weeknights — and my favorite twist on classic pan seared chicken breast. Once you try this recipe for chicken breast with butter and garlic, you’ll want to make it over and over again. This is one of my go-to easy chicken recipes. Not only is it gluten-free and protein-rich, but it even creates a savory garlic butter sauce from the same pan, so cleanup is a breeze....

Quick and easy chicken fajitas are one of my absolute favorite weeknight meals. They use simple ingredients that pack a lot of flavor, and you can customize the toppings to your liking. The process for how to make chicken fajitas is super simple, but in this post I’ll show you tons of tips and tricks, including how to cut peppers and onions for fajitas, how to season them, and how to cook them perfectly — for the best chicken fajita recipe!...

If you’re new to the keto diet, you might be surprised to learn that not all fruits are low carb… and people on keto talk about avocado more than just about any other fruit. (In fact, it has a special place in my heart – it’s in the Wholesome Yum logo!) So, is avocado keto? And, how many carbs in avocado? We’ll answer all those questions here, including carbs and net carbs in avocado, plus keto avocado recipes to keep you satisfied....

You’re going to love this easy cheesy asparagus recipe! It’s perfect for spring when it’s in season, but let me be honest, I make it all year if the asparagus at the store looks good. My cheesy baked asparagus is made with roasted asparagus, plenty of cheese (obviously!), and Italian seasoning. It’s so simple, but SO delicious! Serve this keto asparagus with cheese as a dinner side dish with glazed keto ham, or with eggs for a nice brunch at home....

Low carb keto oreos are the answer to your classic cookie craving! They taste and look like the real deal – but without the white flour and sugar. Keto oreo cookies have just 3.5 grams net carbs per cookie. Try out these gluten-free oreos next time you find yourself missing a sweet treat. And of course, they are a favorite among kids! Dunk them into unsweetened almond milk for a nostalgic experience....

Grilled salmon is great if you want to cook your salmon outside, but frying salmon is the best way to get a crispy crust on it. And if you’re tired of messing up salmon, this pan seared salmon recipe is just for you! I’ll show you how to pan sear salmon perfectly, so it’s buttery and moist on the inside, has a crust on the outside, and is done in just minutes....

If you are in need of a new meal prep healthy breakfast, I have just the thing! These sausage egg muffins are packed with protein to make for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you going all morning long. They are a comforting spin on this egg muffins recipe. What Are Sausage Egg Muffins? These breakfast muffins with sausage and eggs are portable, protein-packed little omelets that are loaded with Italian sausage, eggs, and cheese....

Donuts were never a food we had around the house growing up. Even though my parents were far from low carb, they didn’t buy much that was processed. I would have happily eaten donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance, though. When I started trying to eat healthier years ago, I felt like I was missing out on donuts at the office, so I created this sugar-free keto donuts recipe with almond flour....

It’s here: the ultimate guide to sugar substitutes for baking, cooking, keto desserts, beverages, and everything in between! I get a lot of questions from people asking about the best sugar alternatives, the right keto sweeteners to use for a low carb lifestyle or diabetes, or simply how to cut refined sugar for better health or avoiding weight gain. Most of the keto options make excellent sweeteners for diabetics as well....

This keto chicken salad recipe is one of those dishes you’ll want to keep on hand for comforting, healthy, convenient meals! Like other high-protein salads (such as egg salad or avocado tuna salad), you can learn how to make low carb chicken salad for a quick low carb lunch, snack, or light dinner using easy ingredients and just minutes of prep. Is Chicken Salad Keto? Most of the time, chicken salad is a naturally low carb meal option and is suitable for a keto diet, but that does depend what you put in it....

Cold weather has never been my friend: We’re into February, and all I can think about is counting down the days until summer produce and sandals. I can’t exactly escape the cold living in Minnesota, though. If it has to happen, bring on the low carb comfort food. In addition to the classic low carb soups and keto casseroles, a low carb keto meatloaf recipe definitely makes the list. (Plus, it happens to be a paleo meatloaf as well....

Sweet, crisp, crunchy… just like onions and asparagus, it’s easy to see why bell peppers can fit into most healthy diets. Are bell peppers keto, though? Let’s take a closer look at carbs in bell peppers and ways to enjoy the fresh taste of bell peppers on keto. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Pickles on keto… yes or not? This post has the answers to ALL of your questions about keto pickles. Are pickles keto? How many carbs in pickles? How do you make homemade pickles? I’ve seen so many questions about pickles from readers, that I decided to create a guide to help you navigate pickles on keto, as well as a keto friendly homemade pickle recipe so that you can easily make make your own pickles!...

If you like your breakfast with a burst of fruity flavor, you’ll love these easy banana oat pancakes! They come together as quick and easy as my keto banana pancakes, but if you’re not low carb, make this version instead: They have the natural sweetness of fresh fruit, hearty oats, and simple pantry staples included. Let me show you how to make oat banana pancakes that cook up soft and sweet in minutes....

Summer is one of the easiest times of year for low carb recipes. Between fresh grilled meats, juicy burgers (either bunless or on low carb hamburger buns), and simple salads (like a creamy cucumber salad for a side or a healthy taco salad as a meal), there are many delicious options to choose from. Best of all, many of these foods will please everyone – even if they are not eating low carb....

With fragrant spices and a creamy, nutty sauce, this chicken korma recipe is the most flavorful dinner you can make in just half an hour! I’ll show you how to recreate this recipe for korma chicken using surprisingly simple ingredients and short prep time — and just like coconut curry or keto butter chicken, it will taste like it simmered on the stove all day! What Is Chicken Korma? Chicken korma is a spiced curry dish originating from India that cooks up tender chicken in a quick, spiced curry sauce....

Today we are making Gemista! If you’re wondering what that is, it’s essentially Greek stuffed tomatoes. It’s a stuffed tomato recipe that’s packed with ground beef, a tomato sauce, and cauliflower rice. The meat stuffed tomatoes are then baked until they are soft and tender and so tasty. It’s been on my “recipes to make” list for a while, and I’m sorry I waited so long, these baked stuffed tomatoes make a fantastic meal!...

Love chicken dinners? Love slow cooker meals? Love Italian food? Then you will LOVE this slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe! This healthy chicken cacciatore is packed with protein and plenty of vegetables that are slowly cooked for maximum flavor and minimal work. And of course, it’s low carb and keto. But everyone – no matter what diet they follow – will enjoy this Crock Pot chicken cacciatore. I’m sharing a lot of low carb serving ideas for crock pot chicken cacciatore below, but in my house we love having it over zoodles and topped with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese....

Despite all the popular terminology surrounding the keto diet, “net carbs” remains elusive. Many nutrition labels don’t clearly label them, but they’re important to keep in mind if you’re tracking carb intake. This begs the question: What are net carbs, are total carbs vs net carbs the same thing, and why should you know how to calculate them (or at least have a carb calculator for them)? This article does the deep diving for you....

It’s hard to think about cozy cooking without the warm and roasty flavors of butternut squash. But if you’re on a low carb diet, you may know that while many vegetables are keto, others are off -limits. We’ve already gone over how fall favorites like pumpkin fit into a low carb lifestyle, but… is butternut squash keto, too? Let’s go over carbs in butternut squash and if (or how) you can have butternut squash on keto....