How to Stay Low-Carb During the Holidays

Staying Low-Carb on Holidays: Surviving and Thriving The holiday season is full of joy, celebrations, and delicious food—but it can also be a challenging time for those committed to a low-carb lifestyle. From carb-heavy comfort foods to tempting desserts, staying on track might feel impossible. Fear not! With a few smart strategies, you can navigate the festivities, enjoy the season, and stick to your low-carb goals. Set Yourself Up for Success 1. Plan Ahead Before attending a holiday gathering, check the menu (if available) or plan your strategy. Look for protein-rich dishes and low-carb sides, and consider bringing a dish to share that fits your dietary needs. 2. Eat Before You Go Arrive at events with a satisfied stomach by having a low-carb meal or snack beforehand. This will help you make better choices and avoid overindulging in carb-heavy appetizers or desserts. 3. Focus on Protein and Veggies    At holiday dinners, center your plate around turkey, ham, or fish, along w...
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Easy Banana Brownie Muffins

 


Easy Banana Brownie Muffins

Technically these are not keto, but they should be okay for celiacs and anyone else who wants to avoid grains.
  • 2 large ripe bananas (or 3 small)
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter, or any nut butter)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • liquid stevia (vanilla flavor) to taste (I used about 2 teaspoons)
  • nuts and/or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Peel bananas and mash with a fork in a medium size mixing bowl. Add the nut butter and eggs, and beat until smooth. Add cocoa powder and beat until completely incorporated. Add enough stevia (or sweetener of choice) until the batter tastes sweet enough for you.

Divide batter evenly into muffin tins and bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 6 regular size muffins.

Mine came out just sweet enough to make the cocoa palatable. You can add more sweetener if you like. I don't care for super sweet snacks, as they just make me crave more sweets. They are perfect with a nice dollop of cream cheese! They are also great with a side of greek yogurt, for breakfast.

Nutritional information per muffin (not including optional ingredients): 19 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams dietary fiber, 7 grams sugar, 11 grams protein

As you can see they are not exactly low carb, but I can get away with eating one in the morning. It's a great way to get rid of over ripe bananas. We tend to have a few of them every now and then. As a diabetic I don't eat much fruit, and although other family members love bananas they don't like them when they start to get a lot of brown spots. So I toss them in the fridge and use them in a recipe as soon as possible.

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