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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.

Keto Toffee Candied Pecans

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

Candied Pecans - Low Carb - THM S

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

Low Carb Pecans - Trim Healthy Mama S

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. 

Keto Glazed Pecans

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. 

Low Carb Toffee Sugar Free Pecans

Want More THM/Keto/Low Carb Recipes? 

  • Pumpkin Spice Crockpot Almonds
  • Keto Peanut Butter Bars
  • Wasa Cracker Toffee “Crack” 
  • No Bake Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Print Recipe
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
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
  2. Melt the butter, Swerve and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once it starts to boil, set a timer for 5 minutes and stir constantly.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and pour in the pecan halves. Coat all of the pecans.
  6. Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Place in oven for 4-5 minutes to roast the pecans.
  8. 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.
  9. You can then move the pecans to an airtight container or ziplock bag. They can stay on the counter for about a week.

 

Filed Under: Featured, Plan, Recipes, Snacks, Trim Healthy Mama Tagged With: Candied Pecans, Keto, low carb, THM, Toffee Pecans

Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds

April 6, 2019 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

Are you loving that you can have crunchy store bought pork rinds on your low carb lifestyle but struggling to find something to dip those little piggies in?

29 easy low carb, THM S and keto friendly dips are listed below to help you in your snack sessions.

Easy Keto Dips to Eat With Pork Rinds - Low Carb THM S

29 Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds. Some with cream cheese and some that are sour cream based. Great dips for pork rinds or veggies on a low carb, keto or THM S diet.
29 THM S Dips For Your Pork Rinds. All of these dips are easy to make and can be used in an S meal or snack.

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What is the hardest part of staying Low carb or Keto for you? For me it is when I am invited to some type of social event. There are always tons of yummy dips and treats there to tempt me off my diet.

Instead of  falling off the wagon, just take one of these yummy low carb dips for pork rinds and a big bag of skins to curb your need to dip!

Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds

Creamy and cheesy dips are one of the best part of a keto/low carb diet, right? They are so decadent and taste like you are cheating! But what do you dip into those delicious dips? Pork rinds of course.

And I have a low carb confession. I really don’t enjoy pork skins plain. I like the crunch that they provide but the taste is just a bit overpowering for me. So I find that some kind of dip really helps to mellow out the pork rind’s flavor.

I actually don’t follow a Keto or low carb specific diet. I have lost 60 lbs postpartum following the Trim Healthy Mama Plan. On THM, they recommend that you eat every 3 hours.

Although there are several things on the plan that I don’t do, if I do eat an afternoon snack some of these dips are easy enough to be used then!

And if you are joining here on the THM journey, all of these are going to be used with “S” meals or snacks.

Dip Ideas for Pork Skins

Guacamole

Tuna Salad

Siete Dairy Free Cashew Queso

Brami Lupini Hummus

Ranch Dressing mixed with hot sauce

Tzatziki

Salsa

Egg Salad

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Popper Dip

Easy Pimento Cheese

Sour cream, lime juice and hot sauce

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus – great option when traditional hummus is not friendly on the carbs.

Grilled Avocado Hummus

Warm Ranch Crack Chicken Dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Mustard

Chicken Salad

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke dip

Cheese Dip

Salsa mixed with Sour Cream

Crab Dip

Sausage Cream Cheese Rotel

Cream Cheese sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Creamy Feta And Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Creamy Cheddar Bacon Dip (just omit the Ritz & sub your Pork Rinds)

3 Layer Mexican Dip

Cuban Ham Spread

Dill Dip 

Instant Pot Hot Onion Dip 

Chorizo Pizza Dip

So if you are like me and don’t just LOVE pork rinds, try them with some delicious dip. And then bread your pork chops with them too!

Filed Under: Featured, Plan, Recipes, Snacks, Trim Healthy Mama

THM Store Bought Desserts

December 7, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Looking for easy THM store bought desserts that you can grab at your local grocery store or on Amazon?

This huge list will give you tons of options that you can treat yourself with while staying on plan and not having to bake a thing. 

23 Store Bought THM Desserts

If you have been on THM for a little bit, you may be seeking some easy ideas for sweet treats after a meal. One of the fun things about Trim Healthy Mama is that you can have your cake and eat it too! 

And while there on tons of treats that you can make at home, sometimes an on plan store bought dessert is just what you need to make it through. Eat it at home, keep some in your purse or at the office to always be able to make good choices when that sweet tooth hits. 

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THM Store Bought Desserts 

I struggled with whether or not I should write this post. Mostly because I don’t want to discourage you from trying the plan because a lot of these items listed are expensive when you compare them to their sugar filled alternative.

However, I have a few comments on this. #1. These THM store bought desserts are not meant to be binged on. And while you may see people eating a slice of Trimtastic cake for breakfast, I use these treats for what they are – treats. 

Have the recommended serving size after a meal or as a snack for something to satisfy your sweet tooth as needed. 

#2. When you follow the portion control for these desserts, the cost works out to be reasonable. For example, I usually find that a Lily’s chocolate bar in my town is $3.99 not on sale. You get 4 servings from that bar. So while $4 for a chocolate bar seems steep, $1 per serving isn’t too bad. 

So please don’t be discouraged by these prices! If you can’t afford the store bought items, there are plenty of things that you can make that are on plan and less expensive. 

Also, it isn’t like I have all of these THM store bought desserts at my house at one time. Normally I might by a couple of items per week. Do what works for you, your family & your grocery budget. 

And what you have been waiting for, here is the list of Trim Healthy Mama treats that you can buy at the store!

THM On Plan Ice Cream 

Halo Top  FP 1/2 cup is the serving size (Try this pumpkin Ice Cream pie)

Breyer’s Carb Smart S

Rebel S

THM On Plan Cookies

High Key Cookies S

Fat Snax S

THM Protein Cookie  S

THM On Plan Chocolate

85% Dark Chocolate – S, Probably the most economical store bought chocolate. Aldi has this one that is on plan or you can buy any dark chocolate that is over 85%

Lily’s Chocolate Bars – S, Since these are sweetened with Stevia, you can eat the dark, milk or white chocolate on plan. Salted caramel milk chocolate is my favorite. 

Choc Zero Chocolate Squares or Bark – S

Bake Believe Bars S (All Varieties)

Butterfly Bars S

Chocolate Chips

Lily’s Chocolate Chips S (All varieties)

Bake Believe Chips S (All varieties)

Trim Healthy Chocolate Chips  S

Fruity & Gummy On Plan Options

Smart Sweets – Personal Choice

Kiss My Keto Gummies – Personal Choice

Sour Raisins – E (these haven’t been confirmed by admins but I eat them because the numbers work and everything above the less than 2% is on plan – you just want to not overdo raisins. So I only eat one pack at a time (although I could eat 10 – so good!) If you like sour stuff and fruit snacks – give these a try. They totally satisfy that craving for me & my kids love them too. 

THM On Plan Cakes 

Smart Cakes – Personal Choice FP 

Nush – Personal Choice S 

Other On Plan Sweet Treats 

Fresh Berries with Fat Free Reddi Whip (Serving size on FF Reddi Whip is one Capful) – FP

Legendary Foods Peanut Spread S

Pyure Hazelnut Spread – Personal Choice S 

Keto Farms Maple Candied Pecans – S

Need More THM Store Bought Guides? 

THM On Plan Peanut Butter Options

THM On Plan Bread Options

THM On Plan Tortilla & Wrap Options 

THM On the Go Ideas – No refrigeration needed

Trim Healthy Mama Ready to Eat Sweet Treats

Filed Under: Featured, Plan, Recipes, Snacks, Trim Healthy Mama Tagged With: desserts, store bought, THM

THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona

November 2, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

The dalgona coffee craze started during quarantine and has branched off into all kinds of fun drinks! I’ve seen strawberry flavored and even a Nutella dalgona. 

This Trim Healthy Mama version skips the coffee and includes the THM cookies n cream protein powder in this dalgona style beverage. 

THM Protein Cookies N Cream Dalgona

I’m not on Tik Tok (I think I might be too old for that!) but some of my friends are and during quarantine they taught me about dalgona coffee. 

A what kind of coffee?! If you were like me and didn’t know about this Korean beverage, you are not alone. The traditional version is made by whipping instant coffee, sugar and hot water together to make a whippy, foamy topping. 

Then the topping goes over a glass with ice and milk. And while a coffee version of this would also be good, I skipped it in this recipe making this a great bedtime snack option! 

This THM cookies n cream protein dalgona drink is easy to make for a quick sweet treat. 

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THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona

I’m all about quick and easy on plan meals and snacks. I particularly like this one because it feels a little fun and fancy even though it takes just a couple of minutes to make. 

Here is what you need for the THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona drink:

  • THM Cookies N Cream Protein Powder 
  • Heavy Cream
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk 
  • Vanilla Sweet Drops or sweetener of your choice
  • High Key Brownie Bites (Optional for Garnish) 

Making the THM Dalgona Beverage

To make this dalgona inspired beverage, start by adding the cream and protein powder into a bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the cream and protein powder until it is thick and forming peaks. 

Add the Sweet Drops and mix briefly again. 

In a small cup (I used a stemless wine glass), add ice and fill about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way full. Next, spoon the whipped protein mixture on top. 

Garnish with a couple of crushed High Key brownie bite cookies and serve immediately. 

Fuel Type: S – the fat from the HWC and cookies make this an S drink.

What if I don’t have the THM Cookies N Cream Protein Powder? 

You could sub a vanilla protein powder and mix in a couple of extra High Key cookies for a similar taste. 

You could also mix in a little black or regular cocoa powder. 

Can I Add Coffee? 

Of course! Coffee makes everything better! 

You could add the instant coffee with the whipping cream for a traditional Dalgona. However, I think it would be really good to fill a cup with ice and a cold brew coffee and then top it with the cookies n cream whipped protein mix. 

More Ideas for THM Cookies N Cream Protein Powder

  • Cookies N Cream Popsicles
  • Cookies N Cream Coffee Frappe
Print Recipe
THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona
Servings
Drink
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 TBSP THM Cookies And Cream Pristine Whey Protein Powder
  • 1/2 - 1 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2-5 Drops Vanilla Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops
  • Ice
  • 1-2 High Key Brownie Bites Optional for Garnish
Servings
Drink
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 TBSP THM Cookies And Cream Pristine Whey Protein Powder
  • 1/2 - 1 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2-5 Drops Vanilla Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops
  • Ice
  • 1-2 High Key Brownie Bites Optional for Garnish
Instructions
  1. Place the whipping cream and the protein powder in a medium bowl.
  2. Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the cream and powder until peaks are forming and the mixture is the texture of whipped cream.
  3. Add 2-5 drops of Vanilla Sweet Drops or your desired sweetener. I did 2 drops and it was moderately sweet. If you like it sweeter, just taste and add until it gets to your desired level of sweetness.
  4. Add the ice and almond milk to a small glass. Top with the whipped dalgona style cream.
  5. Garnish with 1-2 crushed High Key brownie bite cookies and serve immediately.

Filed Under: Featured, Plan, Recipes, Snacks, Trim Healthy Mama Tagged With: Cookies N Cream, dalgona, protein, whipped

Party Foods for Trim Healthy Mama

October 29, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Whether you need something to take to a potluck or a football tailgate, these party foods for Trim Healthy Mama will be enjoyed by your THM & non-THM friends and family.

Trim Healthy Mama Party Food Appetizers

We just had my son’s birthday party this past week and I wanted to have some on plan appetizers to go with the pizza and cake that he requested. 

I have some goals that I am trying to hit & didn’t want to go off plan, even for a birthday. But that doesn’t mean that I wanted to fell deprived during the event and because of THM I didn’t have to! 

This post on party food for Trim Healthy Mama is letter “P” of our Trim Healthy Mama A to Z series. You can find everything you need to know about THM from A to Z by clicking here. 

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Party Foods for Trim Healthy Mama

I know we have all been in this boat. We need to go to a party and take an appetizer but what can you bring to stay on plan and that will please all guests? A lot! 

All of these are things that I have served to non-THM followers and they are eaten up and enjoyed! So you can feel confident that pretty much anyone can enjoy these snack ideas and you can stay on plan and meet your goals.

Most of these starters can be eaten on other low carb and Keto diets as well. 

THM Appetizers to Serve At Your Gathering

Deviled Eggs, Cheese Nuts & Charcuterie - S Meal

  • Deviled Eggs – I don’t really use a recipe. Just enough mayo to get the egg yolks creamy and a dash of paprika. 
  • Charcuterie Trays – Meats, cheeses, nuts and fruits are always a hit. The link has E & S board ideas
  • Chicken Salad – For this one I added some diced jicama, sliced almonds and Dukes mayo. Serve with celery, make Joseph’s Lavash crackers or you can throw in an off plan roll of some sort if you want for the Non-THMers. 
  • Everything But the Bagel Goat Cheese Log – a 2 minute recipe
  • Pimento Cheese – This is one of my faves. So easy and tastes so rich. All I do is shredded cheddar, enough Dukes mayo to make it creamy and some drained pimento, salt & pepper. 
  • Rotel Dip Stuffed Mushrooms – You won’t need the chips when you stuff your mushrooms with the dip.
  • Cocktail Sausages – To make these you need just three ingredients: 2 packages cocktail sausages, Simply Fruit Grape and Dijon mustard. Add the sausages and jar of Simply Fruit to a small crockpot. Then fill the empty jelly jar 1/2 way with Dijon mustard and add that to the crockpot. Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 

THM S Cocktail Sausage

  • Sandwich Rollups – Using a low carb wrap, add deli meat, cheese, romaine, mayo and mustard. Roll up and slice using a sharp knife. 

Turkey Bacon Ranch Rollups

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Mushrooms – these are one of our favorites! 

Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms (1)

  • Chili Dip – Spread one block of cream cheese in an 8×8 dish, add a layer of on plan “S” chili (great if you have some made up in the freezer) and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until warm and starting to bubble up. Serve with Pork Rinds. 
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip – 2 cans of chicken (drained), 2 packs of softened cream cheese, 1 cup ranch, 1 cup wing sauce, 2 cups shredded cheese. Bake it at 350 for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve with pork rinds. 

Need more easy apps? Check out this huge list of low carb / THM S dips that you can eat with pork rinds. 

THM Appetizers for Party or Tailgate

Filed Under: Featured, Plan, Recipes, Snacks, Trim Healthy Mama Tagged With: party food, starters, THM appetizers

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