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Name: Low Carb Dippin' Dots Copycat Recipe - THM FP
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Low Carb/Sugar Yogurt ((Two Good is a good brand choice)); 1/3-1/2 Cup Frozen Wyman's Wild Blueberries ((Can sub other berries))

Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Copycat Recipe (THM FP)

February 21, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Love the idea of a simple, make at home ice cream without adding extra sugar? Try this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe that you can make in just a few minutes. Both kids and adults will love it!

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Want the Keto Dippin Dots? Follow the directions but scroll to the bottom for the Cherry Chip variation.

I remember having Dippin’ Dots for the first time as a kid. It was so cool! A bowl of little frozen balls that seemed to magically melt into your mouth and turn into traditional ice cream.

And as an adult now, they really haven’t lost much appeal. Fun food is always a welcome little treat! While shopping the other day, I saw some Wyman’s Frozen Blueberries and Greek Yogurt cups that kind of reminded me of my old Dippin’ Dots friend.

And while the Wyman’s cups have pretty good nutrition facts, it doesn’t quite fit into my Trim Healthy Mama or low carb lifestyle because of the added sugar. So I made a modified version to eliminate some of that sugar and make a similar product at home for less money.

Need another use for your wild blueberries? Try this hidden veggie oatmeal (THM E).

Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Copycat Recipe (THM FP)

So what are Dippin’ Dots? The dots made by the Dippin’ Dots company are tiny balls of ice cream that are frozen using liquid nitrogen.

But no worries, you won’t need anything like liquid nitrogen to make this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe. Just some simple, easy to find ingredients that are likely in your low carb fridge right now!

What You Need to Make Healthy Dippin’ Dots

You only need two ingredients and a couple of common household supplies to make this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe.

A low carb/low sugar yogurt – I use this one.
A fruit that is lower in carbs like berries – Wyman’s Wild Blueberries work great because of their size.

From your kitchen, you will also need:

A large baking sheet
A piece of parchment paper
A small ziplock bag (I use the snack size)

Making the “Ice cream” Dots

Instead of ice cream, these low carb Dippin’ Dots are made with a low carb Greek Yogurt. You can use whatever brand you like but my favorite is the Two Good brand. And for my Trim Healthy Mama friends, it is “on plan.”

To make the dots, start by placing a piece of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet.

Next, fill a snack size ziplock bag most of the way full with yogurt.

Snip off the end of the bag and begin squeezing small dots onto the sheet. Continue until you run out of yogurt.

How Big Should the Yogurt Dots Be?

Not too big because then they don’t seem as similar to the real Dippin’ Dots.

But if you go too small, they will melt almost immediately which is no good either.

The sweet spot that i found was around the size of a pencil eraser.

Freezing the Low Carb Dippin’ Dots

After you make all your dots, place in the freezer for about an hour.

Serving the Sugar Free Treat

To serve, grab your dots out of the freezer, some frozen berries, a spatula and a couple of serving dishes.

Using the spatula, loosen the Greek yogurt Dippin’ Dots from the tray. They should come right off if you used parchment paper.

Scoop a couple of spoonfuls of the yogurt balls into a bowl, add some frozen berries (wild blueberries are awesome because of their small size) and then top with another spoonful or two of the frozen yogurt.

Serve immediately. It has a similar consistency to Dippin’ Dots and then melts in your mouth. It is also free of any additional sugar & you get some fruit in your dessert!

How Many Servings Does the Recipe Make?

Your mileage will vary on this depending on the size of your frozen yogurt dots, size of container that you use and the amount of blueberries or other frozen fruit that you use.

I used a regular sized baking sheet and make the dots about the size of a pencil eraser.

To serve the low carb Dippin’ Dots, I use these 6 oz custard cups.

When using this method, I get 6 oz servings. I fill the cups about 1/2 way with the frozen yogurt balls and then the rest of the way with the blueberries. Gently stir to combine and serve immediately.

Can I Make these Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Ahead?

You can definitely make the dots ahead of time but I would leave them on the baking sheet in the freezer until ready to use.

We mixed up a bowl and put it in the freezer for my husband and they clumped together a bit. So if you want that Dippin’ Dots consistency, it is best to leave the yogurt dots flat on the baking sheet in the freezer until you are ready to consume.

Since these really don’t have to freeze very long, you could make and pop into the freezer before prepping dinner. By dessert, they would be ready to eat.

More Flavor Combination Ideas

I like the vanilla Two Good yogurt with wild blueberries but there are so many other options that you could try as well. Here are a few!

Triple 000 Salted Caramel and Lily’s Chocolate Chips = Chocolate Caramel
*THM: If the yogurt is your only protein source in your meal, you could have this as an S. Otherwise, you would want to only use 1/2 of the yogurt cup in your dots to keep it an S.

Keto Option: Two Good Cherry Greek Yogurt and Lily’s Chocolate Chips = Cherry Chip
*THM: the chocolate chips are an S so it would be best to use this combo when wanting an S snack or as a dessert after your S meal.

Two Good Mango Hibiscus and Frozen Mango = Tropical Paradise
*THM: Adding mango will increase the carbs and turn this into an E treat.

What flavor combination will you use when making this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe?

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Low Carb Dippin' Dots Copycat Recipe - THM FP

Prep Time

5 minutes

Passive Time

1 hour

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Low Carb/Sugar Yogurt (Two Good is a good brand choice)
1/3-1/2 Cup Frozen Wyman's Wild Blueberries (Can sub other berries)

Prep Time

5 minutes

Passive Time

1 hour

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Low Carb/Sugar Yogurt (Two Good is a good brand choice)
1/3-1/2 Cup Frozen Wyman's Wild Blueberries (Can sub other berries)

Instructions

Place a piece of parchment paper over a baking sheet.
Place the yogurt into a snack size ziplock bag. Seal the bag and snip off a small corner.
Squeeze the bag gently and pipe small yogurt dots onto your baking sheet. Continue making pencil eraser sized dots until the yogurt is depleted.
Freeze the pan for about one hour in the freezer.
Use a spatula to loosen the frozen yogurt from the parchment paper.
To serve, fill small 4-6 oz cups with the frozen yogurt dots and frozen fruit. The number of servings that you get will depend greatly on the amount of yogurt that you use in each cup. I normally get 2-3 servings per baking sheet of frozen dots.

9 THM Meals For Off Plan Family – Cook Once

February 27, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

When starting a new way of eating, your family is not always quick to jump on board. Here you will find 9 THM meals for off plan family that is easily adapted for those on plan and following Trim Healthy Mama!

Making two meals for supper is something I’ve never been a fan of (even for my little kids). So I thought I would share how we cook THM meals for off plan family and still only cook one meal.

Before my husband embraced THM, lost 40 lbs and reversed his Type 2 Diabetes, he ate off plan. I also have and elementary aged child and a toddler as well. And let’s be honest, they might love broccoli today and hate it tomorrow.

Even though I was the only one consistently eating on plan, I didn’t cook multiple meals. I found a way to adapt a main meal to please on plan and off plan family members and now I’m sharing that with you!

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9 THM Meals For Off Plan Family – Cook Once

Being able to cook once at dinner time is very important to me. After working all day, cooking two different meals is not in my vocabulary.

Here are examples of THM meals for off plan family that can be adapted for on plan members and off plan kids or family. It may also work if you want your kids or husband on plan but they have different needs than you.

For example, growing kids that need XO’s or maybe you feel like an E and hubby wants an S.

We will talk about many possibilities using the same base meals that are all Trim Healthy Mama family favorites. Allowing you to cook once and have your entire family eat!

Spaghetti

For spaghetti, I do normally have to cook a different base to serve our pasta on but we all eat the same sauce. The exception is if we are all eating Dreamfields because the whole family likes that.

S Option: Ground beef/Italian sausage meat sauce over Dreamfields pasta, zucchini zoodles, french style green beans or spaghetti squash.

E Option: Roasted chicken breast with marinara over a lentil pasta.

XO Option: Ground beef/Italian Sausage meat sauce over lentil pasta.

Off Plan/Kid Option: Regular pasta with the meat/sauce of your choice.

Tacos

For taco Tuesday, let’s first talk about the meat.

This is the best ever taco meat, made in the Instant Pot. You can easily adapt to use lean ground beef or turkey for an E.

I use this homemade taco seasoning with Nutritional Yeast. It is easy and cheap to make. Mix up a batch and you will have it ready for several weeks of Tacos.

S Option: Taco Salad – meat, cheese, olives, sour cream, fajita veggies (peppers & onions) or taco meat on low carb tortilla.

E Option: Tacos in a Bag (My daughter loves this)

XO Option: Taco meat plus beans in a low carb tortilla.

Off Plan/Kid Option: Using the same meat, you could offer regular taco shells/tortillas

Chili

Chili is one that is a bit tougher to do just one meal but you can make it happen. Make Pearl’s Chili from the cookbook.

S Option: Per the book, watch the number of beans you eat.

E Option: Make Pearl’s chili using extra lean ground meat and add an extra can or 2 of beans (adjusting liquid and adding more if needed)

XO Option: Take the E chili option and serve over hot dogs.

Off Plan Option: Serve whatever chili you make over hot dogs on regular buns.

Salad Bar

This might not sound incredibly kid friendly but here is how we do it to make it good for kids and adults.

S Option: Leafy greens with bacon, boiled eggs, cheese, nuts.

E Option: Chickpeas or black beans, cranberries, peaches, apples or pineapple (maybe not all on one salad)

XO Option: Black beans, cheese, southwest ranch, chicken

Off Plan/Kid Option: I make Lunchable style plates for my kids that are not salad eaters. Meats, cheese, raw veggies and regular croutons or crackers (NOP).

BBQ

Our favorite is this recipe made in the crockpot & is a THM FP!

S Option: Pulled pork on a salad with cheese, avocado and nuts or on a low carb tortilla quesadilla style.

E Option: Pulled pork on sprouted bun.

XO Option: Pulled Pork on Sprouted Bun with a mayo based slaw.

Off Plan/Kid Option: Pulled pork on white or wheat bun.

Sloppy Joes

Slim Sloppy Joes in the THM cookbook are a good option for sloppy joes. Just watch out for canned “sloppy joe” sauces. Most if not all will have sugar and unwanted ingredients.

S Option: Serve on a low carb, plan approved bun.

E Option: Use an extra lean ground meat and serve on sprouted bread or on plan sourdough!

XO Option: Ground beef (not extra lean) on sprouted bread or sourdough.

Off Plan/Kid Option: Regular bun.

Baked Potato Bar

S Option: N/A

E Option: Baked Sweet Potato or other on plan potato and top with shredded chicken, sugar free bbq sauce or wing sauce and plain Greek Yogurt. The wing sauce is my fave, something about that little bit of sweet and spice.

XO Option: On plan Potato with an S chili or bacon and cheese.

Off Plan/Kid Option: All of these are kid friendly options, right?!

Pizza

Friday night pizza is always fun after a long week. A lot of pizza restaurants will make you a pizza in a bowl with no crust but you can make this family fave at home too.

Once you have all your toppings out, it is easy to throw toppings on a variety of crust options.

S Option: Tortilla Pizzas – Use low carb tortillas. Another option is to put pizza toppings on a salad.

E Option: N/A (because I can’t figure out pizza without cheese)

XO Option: Pizza toppings and cheese on a sprouted crust or homemade sourdough crust.

Off Plan/Kids Option: Traditional crust

Grilled Meat with Sides

S Option: Any S meat (pork chops, steak, chicken quarters or drumsticks) with Cheesy Zucchini, mayo based slaw, broccoli and cheese.

E Option: Grilled Chicken or Pork Tenderloin (the only pork lean enough for an E). Serve with an on plan potato, brown rice or quinoa.

XO Option: Steak and baked potato.

Off Plan/Kids Option: Most off plan people that I know would eat the XO option and be perfectly happy. The only off plan thing I can really think of would be an off plan roll/bread.

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Low Carb Baked Feta Pasta from Tik Tok

February 9, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

A viral video has tons of people baking cheese and tomatoes and tossing them with pasta for an amazingly easy supper. We altered the original recipe to make this low carb baked feta pasta from Tik Tok & we aren’t sad about it!

Easy weeknight meals are kinda my love language. Keeping low carb/Trim Healthy Mama/Keto easy is how I stay consistent on the plan. Because let’s face it, no one wants to drag out a cookbook every night.

And this recipe is so simple. It also tastes a little bit fancy which is so nice for a meal that was so easy. If you haven’t made this yet, do it. Like tonight. Seriously.

I made it Saturday night and on Monday I picked up more ingredients from the grocery to make it again!

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Low Carb Baked Feta Pasta from Tik Tok

Dump, bake & mix. Low carb baked feta pasta is that easy. Serve it up with a big salad and a rotisserie chicken breast and you have a full meal with very little effort!

It looks like this trend started with the FeelGoodFoodie and spiraled from there. And we are pretty happy that she posted it because it is a dinner time game changer.

What You Need:

Feta
Cherry Tomatoes
Olive Oil
Fresh Basil
Minced Garlic
Low Carb Pasta Substitute
Rotisserie Chicken (Optional)

What Can I Use For A Low Carb Pasta Substitute?

There are several options for you if you are trying to avoid the extra carbs in traditional pasta.

Zucchini Zoodles
Spaghetti Squash
Palmini Noodles
Miracle Noodles
Dreamfields Pasta

Baking the Feta & Tomatoes

In a 9×13 pan, slice a big block of feta lengthwise. Place the cheese in middle of the pan and place cherry tomatoes around the pan.

Drizzle generously with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.

Bake at 400 Degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic while it is piping hot.

Add in a box of cooked Dreamfields. Mix everything well.

**Note** I would add some pasta and stir. Then add a little more and stir. Just so you don’t have dry pasta.

Sprinkle with fresh Basil and serve!

If you want to use a rotisserie chicken (and I recommend it!), just slice up some of the warm chicken and serve it on top of the low carb baked feta pasta.

Don’t Like Feta?

Whether you don’t like feta or just can’t find it (because EVERYONE is making this low carb baked feta pasta), you can still make a similar dish.

To make the baked feta pasta without feta, you just need a cheese substitute. Here I made this with Boursin cheese and zoodles.

Follow the same directions but just sub in your favorite cheese. I think it would be tasty with goat cheese as well.

Check Out More Low Carb/THM S Recipes
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Low Carb Baked Feta Pasta

Jumping on the Tik Tok train, here is the newest recipe floating around but adapted for your low carb lifestyle.

Servings

people

Ingredients

1 block feta cheese
2 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes (I used one red & one mixed medley)
3-4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Box Dreamfields Pasta (Can Sub Zoodles, Spaghetti Squash)
Fresh basil (for garnish)
Fresh Cracked Pepper (to taste)

Servings

people

Ingredients

1 block feta cheese
2 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes (I used one red & one mixed medley)
3-4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Box Dreamfields Pasta (Can Sub Zoodles, Spaghetti Squash)
Fresh basil (for garnish)
Fresh Cracked Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place the block of feta in the middle of a 9x13 casserole dish. (I cut the feta lengthwise to make two blocks but you don't have to do this).
Dump in the cherry tomatoes around the cheese and drizzle it all with olive oil and fresh cracked pepper.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
While your feta is baking, prepare your low carb noodles or vegetable zoodles according to directions.
Once the baked feta is done, broil for 2 minutes to brown the cheese slightly.
Remove the casserole dish from the oven and immediately add the minced garlic to the pan. Using a spoon gently mix everything together.
Add in your low carb pasta or veggie zoodles to the pan and mix gently.
Sprinkle with fresh basil (dried basil from your spice rack will work in a pinch) & serve immediately.

Keto Toffee Glazed Pecans – THM S

February 13, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

If you love the smell of those roasted glazed nuts at the mall but hate the sugar, you have got to make these Keto toffee glazed pecans! All the taste and none of the guilt.

The key to sticking to my low carb plan is to stay prepared for those hangry moments that happen. For me it is usually between 5 & 6 pm when I’m blankly staring into my pantry and trying to make dinner magically appear.

Starvation kicks in and I need something to snack on while dinner cooks (or while I continue to stare wishing I knew what to cook)!

Just by prepping for a few minutes a week, I set myself up for success instead of failure. I can skip the Cheetos that my kiddos love and have a couple of these deliciously decadent Keto toffee glazed pecans while I search for supper. They are also great for a sweet dessert treat after a meal too.

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Keto Toffee Glazed Pecans

These candied pecans taste like they can’t possibly be good for you! Seriously, they are that tasty.

But by creating a sugar free coating, these Keto toffee glazed pecans are completely on plan for your low carb or Trim Healthy Mama S meal.

How To Make Low Carb Candied Pecans

To make these nuts you will need the following items:

Pecan Halves
Swerve Brown Sugar
Butter
Salt

Kitchen Utensils that you will use:

Saucepan
Medium Mixing Bowl
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet

Glazing & Roasting the Nuts

You start these Keto toffee glazed pecans on the stove and finish them in the oven to create the perfect candied coating.

And the best part is that it isn’t difficult or time consuming to make. I’ve made those recipes before that roast low and slow for an hour or so. I don’t know about you but I don’t have time for that when it comes to low carb snacks.

So these nuts are ready in just about 15 minutes start to finish.

Begin by melting the butter, Swerve and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat until the mixture begins to boil.

Once it starts boiling, set a timer for 5 minutes and stir continuously. The mixture will thicken and become syrupy.

After 5 minutes, remove from heat and mix in the pecan halves. Stir gently to ensure that all of the nuts are covered in the toffee mixture.

Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper (this will make your life so much easier when it is time to clean up).

Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 5 minutes.

Remove the pecans and allow to cool on the counter for a few minutes. Once they have cooled slightly, move the pan to the fridge for at least an hour.

Break any large clumps of pecans apart and place in an airtight container to store.

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Keto Toffee Glazed Pecans - THM S

Servings

people

Ingredients

1 cup Butter
1 cup Swerve Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
10-12 oz Pecan Halves

Servings

people

Ingredients

1 cup Butter
1 cup Swerve Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
10-12 oz Pecan Halves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
Melt the butter, Swerve and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil, stirring occasionally.
Once it starts to boil, set a timer for 5 minutes and stir constantly.
The mixture will bubble and start to look frothy. Continue to stir for the full five minutes. The mixture will thicken some and look syrupy.
Remove from heat and pour in the pecan halves. Coat all of the pecans.
Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place in oven for 4-5 minutes to roast the pecans.
Allow to cool on the counter top for a few minutes. Then transfer the pan to the fridge for about an hour to allow the pecans to set up.
You can then move the pecans to an airtight container or ziplock bag. They can stay on the counter for about a week.

What I Ate Wednesday – 2/10/21

February 11, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

“What I Ate Wednesday on THM” is a series of posts that are a daily meal plan meets food diary. You can see exactly the portions I ate for the day, the fuel type and meal ideas for your Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle.

Here are my Trim Healthy plates for 1/10/21.

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What I Ate Wednesday on THM – 2/10/21

In this post you will find meal ideas, see foods separated by fuel and find budget tips to keep your food budget low & your life in the kitchen simplified.

Here is what I ate Wednesday on THM – 2/10/21.

Breakfast: 2 Poached Eggs, Bacon and 1 Piece of Sprouted bread with a little butter. (S Helper)

Lunch: Leftovers – Taco Bell Copycat Meximelt. (S)

OMG this was amazing. If you liked Meximelts, you have to try this. Make this taco meat in your Instant Pot & add a package of chorizo to the ground beef.

In your low carb tortilla, add meat, pico and Taco Bell shredded cheese. Roll up and wrap in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 15 seconds to get it all melty.