It’s been a minute since I’ve gotten to post a recipe, but I do love the Valentine’s Day aesthetic so much. I decided to whip out a classic keto cheesecake mousse with a V-Day twist. It�...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2019/02/keto-cheesecake-mousse/
Here in Chicago (and in SO many parts of North America in general), it’s been seriously cold. So so cold well into April. I’ve been ravenous for the 50s and up. So finally this past week ha...
Last week I shared this easy and basic cream cheese frosting and teased the grain-free carrot cake on which it topped. Finally, that cake recipe is heeeeere. It’s dense and chewy and just a l...
This basic cream cheese frosting recipe is sugar free, low carb/keto, gluten free, and totally ready to be adapted into anything you like. It is creamy dreamy as-is, but can also become the bas...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/04/keto-cream-cheese-frosting/
I was jonesing for something bread-like for breakfast. You know how it is. And apparently when you take the ingredients of quiche (cheese, eggs) and add some coconut flour and baking powder, it...
This egg roll bowl is a staple of the low carb and keto communities. It’s SO easy to make, seriously delicious, and infinitely customizable with vegetables and your choice of meats or meat al...
We recently discovered this Kite Hill almond milk yogurt at Whole Foods which allows us to eat low carb yogurt parfaits! “Parfait’s may be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet!...
I LOVE Irish soda bread. I make it at least once a year, always around St. Patrick’s Day, and I love to slather its crumbliness in good Irish butter like Kerry Gold. It’s got a lovely crumb...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/03/irish-soda-bread-keto/
We’re rocking the keto life right now and in that community there’s the concept of a “fat bomb.” I know, something called a fat bomb for weight loss. It’s funny. But in keto diets, th...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/03/pistachio-toffee-cups/
If you’re not living la vida low carb, you may want to take this premise (egg in a waffle!) and use your own waffle recipe. It’ll be easier, for sure. But it’s still totally worth it for ...
I wanted to keep on rocking the low carb cheesecake train, so it’s yet another dessert. But hey, can you really have too many desserts? Especially when they’re in the not-so-bad-for-you cat...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/02/peanut-butter-brownie-cheesecake/
Whenever I want a low-sugar, low carb treat, I always think to make super-duper easy peanut butter cookies. And when I only have creamy almond butter in the house, then they become almond butte...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/02/easy-low-carb-nut-butter-cookies/
If you’re unfamiliar, I like to describe ricotta bakes as cheesecake meets cobbler. They’re creamy, healthy, low carb, gluten free, and ultra easy to make. You can make them sweet or savory...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/02/strawberry-ricotta-bake/
With the new year in full swing, I decided to become a cliché and start eating healthier. For me, I like living la vida low carb/keto. Sugar is my bane and this lifestyle helps me avoid sugary...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2018/01/low-carb-ricotta-pancakes/
I found some spiralized carrots in the frozen aisle of Trader Joe’s and jumped at the chance to shave off some time making weeknight meals like this Thai-inspired peanut chicken spiralized ca...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2017/07/thai-peanut-spiralized-carrots/
You know what’s awesome about hummus? It’s delicious, it’s vegan, it’s infinitely adaptable, and can be used as a dip, a spread, or just eaten from a spoon over the sink. This particula...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2016/08/everything-bagel-hummus/
Oh this is not my first go-around with spiced chickpeas. I ventured into that crunchy, spicy territory with this vegan Buddha bowl with spiced chickpeas. I’m re-using that part of the recipe ...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2016/06/stuffed-grilled-avocados/
My love affair with ricotta continues with this espresso ricotta chocolate mousse. It’s reminiscent of tiramisu, and infinitely nommable as-is or used a filling in pies and cakes. In fact, I ...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2016/05/espresso-ricotta-chocolate-mousse/
Portobello mushrooms are the gold standard in meat-substitute veggies. They’re dense, meaty, mild in flavor, and very budget-friendly. Their round cup shape is also perfect for stuffing in yu...
https://www.bijouxandbits.com/2016/04/caprese-stuffed-portobellos/
I was eating tacos at a local joint and there was an item on the menu with quinoa. My dining partner didn’t think he’d tried it before until I reminded him of this quinoa enchilada skillet,...