CREPES ARE THE PERFECT TREAT ANY TIME OF DAY I know that making French crepes sounds overwhelming for some people but trust me when I say these are just as easy to prepare as you would make fluffy keto pancakes. This week we decided to make keto crepes for everyone to enjoy at home but without the gluten and sugar. Breakfast is typically something easy in our family which also includes pancakes, french toast or waffles. These beauties are my version of low-carb, keto crepes British-style however the only British in this recipe is the guy that makes them. I’m no stranger to making crepes though. Growing up in the UK we ate more crepes than we did pancakes so I’m familiar with this French cuisine thanks to my mum. Crepes with lemon filling sprinkled with confectioners sugar were one of my favourites in my teens. What is a crepe? A crêpe or crepe is a type of very thin pastry. Crêpes are usually of two types: sweet crêpes and savoury galettes.- Wikipedia Our aim is to keep any keto recipes that we create simple and without extra hassle because nobody loves to be in the kitchen all day. […]
Chunky Monkey Chocolate Chip Banana Brownies
WE’RE GOING BANANAS BAKING CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BROWNIES! All you’ll need to make these moist chunky monkey chocolate chip banana brownies are two beautifully ripe bananas. There always seems to be extra bananas in our house that have passed their perfectly ripe point which means we add it to our banana freezer stash. Most of you probably do the same, right? These chocolate chip banana brownies are a balanced blend of a cake-like fudgy brownie texture throughout the pan. To be honest these are the perfect sweet snack to make and they are inexpensive. They are comparable to banana bread bars loaded with chocolate chips but I’ve added a secret ingredient, Greek Yogurt. Bonus, if you’re a fan of peanut butter you can add some of that in to make a chocolate chip peanut butter banana sandwich brownie! Add in a swirl of strawberry jam and you’ve got one loaded brownie. Eat Me or Leave Me When it comes time to bake we know if bananas are in the recipe, we’ve got them so don’t toss them out thinking they are rotten. Food waste is a huge issue in Canada so finding ways to utilize foods the […]
Sugared Butterscotch Ginger Snaps
THERE’S LOTS OF SNAP IN THESE EASY TO MAKE GINGER SNAPS Bring gourmet into your home kitchen without the extra costs of the bakery. I’ve taken an old-fashioned Ginger Snaps recipe to the next level and created a cookie (biscuit) that no one has ever tasted before. Let’s be realistic here for a moment because I know many of you might be scratching your heads wondering why and how on earth I’ve made Butterscotch Ginger Snaps. Although traditional baking holds a place in my heart I find the only way to create new recipes is to experiment. This might mean you fail at some of your test recipes but other times like this, they turn out magnificent. Old Fashioned-Ginger Snaps Before we get into my Butterscotch Ginger Snaps recipe for those of you not familiar with the Ginger Snap think crunch. If you’re craving a spiced cookie with a crunchy, chewy texture this is the cookie recipe that you want to make. What are Ginger Snaps? A ginger snap, ginger nut, or ginger biscuit is a globally popular biscuit based snack food, flavoured with ginger. Ginger snaps are flavoured with powdered ginger and a variety of other […]
Delicate Almond Peanut Butter Cookies (Only 4 Ingredients)
A SOFT NUT COOKIE WITH CLASS BUT WITHOUT THE COSTS If you’ve ever wanted the tastes of peanut butter and toasted almonds in one delicious bite I’ve got you covered with these satiny almond peanut butter cookies. Begin by opening up your pantry and refrigerator, blast the oven to 350 degrees, pull out utensils and with-in 30 minutes you will have 20 almond peanut butter cookies cooling as you’re drooling! Homemade baked goods are best…always and forever. Have you ever noticed that any time you want to purchase specialty made cookies from the bakery they come with a high price-tag? You’re not alone and in that moment of lazy baking walk away and vow to make them at home yourself. It’s easy to get caught up in buying pre-made foods including baked goods but you don’t need to. I no longer buy cookies for my family, I bake them myself. These days however my kids love to be in the kitchen with me so simple cookie recipes such as these almond peanut butter cookies are perfect for them to participate with me. Our son Wilson made the last batch of Almond Peanut Butter cookies all by himself and he […]
Homemade Chocolate Bars with Stevia (Sugar-Free, Low-Carb)
CHOCOLATE CANDY BARS ARE INEXPENSIVE TO MAKE AT HOME WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF INCLUDING YOUR FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t mind making homemade gifts for the people I love. So, I decided to make homemade low-carb chocolate bars as a surprise for Valentine’s Day to give to Mrs. CBB along with some not-so-crafty decorations that I’m sure she will laugh at. It’s the thought that counts, right? Homemade chocolate bars or other chocolate candies are not meant to look perfect because it is the imperfect that says, “I made this with Love” that matters most. What I love the best is the cost of making homemade chocolate bars vs. store-bought. Before we start this recipe for homemade sugar-free chocolate bars ….. I just want to point out that if you don’t care for sugar-free chocolate you can easily use regular chocolate chips to make this recipe for homemade chocolate bars. Once you understand the basics of melting chocolate, own the proper tools and have the ingredients on-hand then you’ll be set to go. Chocolate Bar Mould To be honest if you don’t fancy the same chocolate bar mould that we use that […]
Deep-Dish Mexican Taco Pie (Keto, Low-Carb)
DEEP-DISH MEXICAN TACO PIE IS UNIQUE, FLAVOURFUL AND EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TO MAKE Seriously, if you’ve been looking for Mexican food ideas I’ve got this amazing cheesy Taco Pie and it was a HUGE hit including Mrs. CBB who eats a keto diet. This taco pie is hearty and packs a punch for those nights you crave comfort food but without all the heavy carbohydrates. Make the nearest taco place be your kitchen because creating Mexican food is far tastier and less expensive than if you made a run for the border. Mexican food lovers in Canada all know what fast-food restaurant I’m TACO’ing about! These days Mexican style franchises are popping up all over Ontario from Mucho Burrito to Quesada Buritos and Tacos to authentic mom and pop kitchens. Mexican restaurants are popular because they are full-flavoured and typical of a meal prepared at home such as tacos, burritos, rice dishes, chicken dishes, nachos etc. The other reason is Mexican food is far different from your typical burger and fries joint. Related: Low Carb Loaded Pork Rind Nachos and Cheese When Mrs. CBB was pregnant there was NO stopping her when it came to making a pit-stop at Taco […]
Chai Spiced Pear Scones with Toasted Almonds
SNUGGLE UP TO THESE CHAI SPICED PEAR SCONES WITH A CUP OF HOT TEA Chai spices scream winter and combined with pears you’ve got yourself a winning combination which is what inspired these gorgeous Chai Spice Pear Scones topped with toasted almonds. I decided to keep these Chai spiced pear scones plain and simple without any other added sugary glaze or icing on top of them. I didn’t want to turn them into a cake type dessert so going with simple pears scones was the direction I took especially since I’ve cut back on my sugar intake the past two years. These pear scones are wonderful when you want to relax with a hot cup of tea and enjoy a snack or I’ve even toasted them in the morning then topped them with butter. Other types of scones that I favourite are my Pumpkin Spiced Scones, British Scones with Blackberry Apple Jam and for Mrs. CBB she fancies the keto scone in a mug. What to do with pears? Pears are one of my favourite types of fruits but they must be ripe for me to enjoy the natural flavour. A hard pear has no flavour at […]
Easy Cherry Almond Cake
A FESTIVE CHERRY ALMOND CAKE SURE TO PLEASE EVERYONE Cherry Almond Cake is a must-have fresh-baked cake in our household for the Christmas holidays. I, like lots of other people do quite a bit of home baking for Christmas but prefer to do more easy cakes and squares rather than cookies. Last week you might remember my Frosted Apple Cinnamon Rolls drenched in a silky glaze, perfect for Christmas morning with a cup of tea or coffee. You can make that too but first let’s talk about this simple Cherry Almond Cake that even a novice baker can make. Each year around November I pull out my collection of traditional Christmas recipes to start preparing the ingredient shopping list. You’re always sure to save money on your grocery bill if you plan your Christmas baking needs ahead of time. Related: 20 Basic Baking Ingredients to Power Up Your Kitchen Over the years I’ve collected recipes from just about any outlet that I can. Sometimes, I will take a recipe and add my twist to it which I think most people do. That’s the great thing about easy recipes or those that you can add or take away some of […]
