Delicious Low Carb Recipes
Eating low carb is a great way to improve your health, lose weight, and simply feel better. And contrary to popular belief, low carb recipes can be absolutely delicious. In this article, we’ll share some mouthwatering low carb, Atkins, and keto recipes that you’ll want to add to your regular recipe rotation.
Satisfying Breakfast Recipes
Starting your day with a nutritious low carb breakfast sets the stage for stable blood sugar levels and steady energy all day long. These recipes deliver all that along with bold flavors to satisfy even the heartiest of morning appetites.
This spinach, tomato, and feta egg bake is protein-packed and full of veggies. Just whisk up some eggs, pour them over fresh spinach and tomatoes in a baking dish, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and pop it in the oven. Serve with some bacon or sausage on the side for the perfect start to your day.
If you love breakfast sandwiches but want to keep the carbs low, this egg and cheese sandwich on portobello mushrooms is for you. Simply stuff portobello caps with whipped eggs, shredded cheese, and your other favorite omelet ingredients before baking. The meaty portobellos make the perfect healthy stand-in for an English muffin.
And what could be better first thing in the morning than a warm, cinnamon-y coffee cake? This almond flour coffee cake is gluten-free, grain-free, and naturally low carb while being utterly delicious and satisfying. The almond flour gives it a wonderful dense and almost wet texture similar to a muffin.
Savory Lunch and Dinner Dishes
While many people think a low carb lifestyle means giving up on flavorful meals, these next recipes prove that notion wrong. From tasty tacos to hearty casseroles and more, you’ll find no shortage of delicious and nourishing dishes here.
These shredded pork tacos offer all the flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant tacos in a gluten-free, low carb package. Simply cook pork roast or shoulder in the slow cooker until fall-apart tender, then shred and pile high on lettuce leaves or low carb tortillas along with all your favorite taco toppings. Avocado, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime complete these crave-worthy tacos.
On busy nights, this easy one-pan sausage and veggies meal comes together in a snap. Just brown sausage with onions and bell peppers, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer until the veggies are tender. Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a fast, family-friendly low carb dinner.
For ultimate comfort food, try this loaded cauliflower casserole. Roast cauliflower florets until tender and golden, then mix with cheddar, bacon, and green onions and transfer to a baking dish. Top with more cheese and bake until bubbly for a warm and hearty meal that tastes like a splurgy potato casserole.
Delectable Low Carb Desserts
Saving the best for last, we have some mouthwatering low carb dessert recipes that will satisfies any sweet tooth. From fudgy brownies to no-bake cheesecake and more, you’ll be amazed these treats are low in carbs and sugar.
First up is this easy keto chocolate mug cake that you make right in the microwave. Simply mix up the batter with almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and an egg, then microwave for a fudgy, molten cake in minutes. Top with whipped cream or sugar-free ice cream for pure chocolate bliss.
For a lighter dessert, whip up this tasty low carb cheesecake mousse. Blend together cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and sweetener, then fold in whipped cream. Chill until set and serve with fresh berries on top. It comes together in just minutes for an elegant finale to any meal.
And when that chocolate craving strikes, these flourless almond butter brownies always satisfy. The nutty, fudgy brownies are gluten-free, grain-free, and naturally sweetened but every bit as decadent and delicious as their sugar-laden counterparts. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
So as you can see, eating low carb, Atkins, or keto doesn’t mean sacrificing on flavor or variety. We hope these recipes have inspired you to give some healthy low carb cooking a try. Let us know your favorites!
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