kickin' chili

so in the past few days, it's gotten super chilly here in birmingham. i was craving something comforting & warm, so my first thought was to this low carb chili recipe i've made once before. it's perfect for breezy autumn nights, so bring out the crockpot & make it asap. you won't regret it. this recipe has no beans and quite a kick to it, but of course, you can scale back on the spice if needed.

click here to visit peace, love & low carb for the recipe. i promise it's worth it! to see some of my other low carb favorites, click here to read a compilation post i made a while back. enjoy!

low carb recipe round up

normally i don't offer diet or health advice. number one, i'm not a nutritionist. number two, what works for me doesn't work for other people. with this in mind, i thought about whether i'd like to share some of my favorite low carb recipes, and i decided to anyway! i personally try to eat low carb for many reasons, and it's not nearly as difficult as you'd think.

whether it's for weight management, health, or just because you're trying to switch it up, give some of these recipes (all tried & true tested by me) a try. below are my favorites that are on a pretty steady rotation in my house. 

• roasted red pepper & smoked gouda soup 
• cheesecake "fluff" - this dessert could not be any easier, and it's incredibly tasty and addicting! even if you're not into low carb, give this a try with some whipped cream for an awesome treat.
• cheesecake cupcakes - just like the real thing!
• mexican chicken with jalepeno popper sauce
• bacon wrapped feta meatloaf
• pan seared chicken with balsamic cream sauce
• almond flour pancakes

aside from pinterest, my favorite low carb recipe sites are i breathe, i'm hungry, all day i dream about food & the keto recipes subreddit.

when eating out, i always rely on a good salad with chicken & ranch/caesar dressing, meat with vegetables or a bunless burger. you can essentially make any meal low carb at any restaurant, even fast food. i've been on/off low carb full-time for a year now, and so far, i've found it incredibly easy to make meals low carb outside my own kitchen. just takes a little dedication.

like i said, i'm no nutritionist, but i've enjoyed cutting back on breads/pastas/sugars in my diet, and the way its made me feel. give it a shot sometime & you might be pleasantly surprised, and hopefully some of these recipes will give you a starting point!