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This post is sponsored by Danish Creamery. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! If you like to bake keto (or just healthier) treats, this is an important skill to know: How to make sugar free buttercream frosting! It doesn’t take much to make professional-looking keto buttercream frosting, either… just a few simple, quality ingredients, just one large mixing bowl, and an easy technique....

One batch of these low carb keto egg muffins and you’ll never want to live without them in your fridge again! Egg muffin cups make a great meal prep low carb breakfast (or lunch!) for busy days, whether your rushing out the door in the morning, or rushing to get to your computer like me. This easy egg muffin recipe is made with veggies, eggs, milk of choice, and cheese, but I also have 15 variations and a formula for the ratios below, so you can customize it to your heart’s content....

This low carb gluten-free chicken and dumplings recipe from scratch has been on the reader request list for a while. It’s a comfort food many of you have told me you miss. And with the weather turning chilly, it’s the perfect time to add it to the list of comfort foods (cauliflower pizza or cheeseburger casserole, anyone?), keto soup recipes, and low carb Instant Pot recipes to make. I’m so excited to be bringing keto chicken and dumplings to life for you!...

This easy reuben casserole recipe is such a delicious way to eat corned beef. You can get your corned beef right from the deli, or make my pressure cooker corned beef and use the leftovers in this casserole. And since there’s no bread involved, this also happens to be a naturally low carb and keto reuben casserole. With all the sweet, sour, umami, and cheesy flavor in there, you’d never even think about that!...

I’ve made stuffed bell peppers a thousand times before, but stuffed poblano peppers with chicken and cheese? You guys, I don’t know why I waited so long. In addition to taco salad and barbacoa on everything, this has become one of my favorite healthy Mexican meals. With chicken, cheese, plenty of Mexican flavors, and quick prep time, I happen to think this is the best stuffed poblano peppers recipe out there....

It may be hard to believe, but I used to dislike Reese’s peanut butter cups. I’ve always loved chocolate and peanut butter, I just wasn’t a fan of them together. What was wrong with me? I’m a huge fan of the combination now. What I’m not a big fan of is all the sugar, though. And ever since I created low carb gluten-free tagalongs (you know, those amazing Girl Scout cookies with chocolate and peanut butter?...

You have to admit, fast food and a keto diet don’t exactly go hand in hand. We all know that a homemade meal is going to be better for you, but I’m a firm believer in doing the best you can in every circumstance. And sometimes, life just happens. Whether you need keto friendly fast food because you’re on the road, you have a crazy schedule, or you need the best keto fast food options for a different circumstance, that’s what this low carb keto fast food guide is for....

A low carb keto pecan pie recipe will make your holiday table complete! This one is so much like the real thing that no one will know the difference. I worked on this recipe for weeks to make it the best sugar-free pecan pie, and recently updated the filling with Besti powdered sweetener to make the texture even better than the older versions. I hope you’ll find a spot for this keto pie recipe in your holiday celebrations — or anytime you want a special treat....

This air fryer cauliflower recipe is one of my new favorite ways to use the air fryer, and now one of my favorite cauliflower recipes, too! I’ve been roasting cauliflower in the oven for years, but when I tried cooking cauliflower in the air fryer more recently, I was delighted to find that it cooked in just 7 minutes. It’s such a quick and easy, healthy vegetable side dish, and it’s got all of the flavor of roasted cauliflower — in a fraction of the time....

These air fryer chicken legs (more specifically, air fryer chicken drumsticks) make a quick and easy dinner! Baked chicken drumsticks are my go-to, but I’ve been pulling out my air fryer more and more lately. And just like air fried chicken wings, air fryer whole chicken, air fryer chicken thighs, and air fryer chicken breast, making chicken legs in the air fryer crisps the outside better (and faster!) than the oven, and the inside gets incredibly juicy....

This avocado corn salad recipe combines creamy, juicy, and crunchy produce all in one mouthwatering summer dish. I often make it (along with three bean salad) for my kids, who love corn — and are still a bit hesitant with too many greens in salads. Similar to chopped avocado Caprese salad and baby kale avocado salad, this corn tomato avocado salad adds creamy, healthy fats to every bite and makes a perfect pairing for your favorite summer meals....

This post is sponsored by Ocean Mist Farms. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Have you had whole artichokes before? If you’ve hesitated to try cooking artichokes whole before, have no fear. I’m going to walk you through how to make stuffed artichokes in the oven (with step-by-step pictures!) and I’ll even explain how to eat them....

Bad news: Not all legumes work with a keto lifestyle. Some, like beans, have too many carbs — others, like peanut butter, are safe to enjoy. When it comes to carbs in peas, where do they stand on the low carb spectrum? Are peas keto? Let’s dive deep into the answers and learn how to enjoy peas on a carb-conscious 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....

This chicken cordon bleu casserole recipe is a healthier take on the chicken kiev and cordon bleu I grew up eating, without all the fuss of pounding and wrapping individual pieces of chicken. This healthy meal comes together much faster than the original, it’s naturally low carb, and it even has a hidden veggie in there — but it also has the same cheesy, creamy comfort food vibe that the whole family can agree on....

Today’s post is part coddled egg recipe and part tutorial on “what are coddled eggs?” and how to coddle them. Are you ready to learn a fun new low carb breakfast treat? I personally love learning how to cook new low carb egg recipes and this coddled egg recipe has me super excited! The best part is that you can make them in 5 minutes or less. If you’re sitting there asking, “What are coddled eggs, Maya?...

Looking for a quick and healthy dinner for busy weeknights? This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe is loaded with flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes. Chicken breasts are browned to perfection, and then cooked in a creamy, savory sauce that’s studded with sun-dried tomatoes and topped with aromatic basil. And, like my chicken florentine, this dish is made in one pan for easy cleanup. Chicken and tomatoes are a natural combo and if you like it as much as I do, be sure to try my basil pesto chicken, grilled bruschetta chicken, baked chicken caprese, or Mediterranean chicken next....

If there’s a classic summer flavor, homemade basil pesto sauce is it! There are many variations, but I’m going to show you how to make pesto sauce with just 5 ingredients… and from there you can mix and match the nuts you use, or make other easy swaps for any dietary restrictions. Either way, it’s ready in just 5 minutes. I have a feeling you’ll want to make this basil pesto sauce recipe all summer long… This time of year, the basil plants are growing uncontrollably....

If you’re new to keto, getting back into low carb living, or just wondering what to eat on a low carb diet, this simple keto diet meal plan is the best place to start! This free 7-day keto meal plan covers a week of delicious meals, with clean ingredients. Plus, it comes with options to customize, and you can even generate the shopping list using the Wholesome Yum keto app!...

Ranch dressing is by far the most popular dressing recipe here at Wholesome Yum, so it’s about time I show you how to make ranch seasoning. It’s perfect for those times where a dressing isn’t optimal and a dry ranch seasoning mix would work better. And also for those times when you want to be able to make ranch dressing in about a minute flat… because that’s how quickly it will come together if you have this homemade ranch seasoning recipe prepared in advance....

Oven steak recipes are super popular here at Wholesome Yum, and it’s time to add one more: How to cook New York strip steak in the oven! This New York strip steak recipe is made with just 5 pantry staples to let the flavor shine. Serve your NY strip steak just like a steakhouse with a wedge salad and brussels sprouts for a special and delicious meal. (See more serving and pairing ideas below!...