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Salted Caramel Ice Cream (Paleo and Low Carb Options)

Posted on Aug 1st, 2016 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Salted Caramel ice cream is one of my favorite flavors.  The combination of sweet and salty is just perfect.   This recipe is intended to be paleo…

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Grain Free Trail Mix (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 10th, 2016 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today I'm sharing a paleo and low carb trail mix that makes a great portable snack.  With the warmer weather it's a great time to go hiking or spend…

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Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo)

Posted on Mar 9th, 2016 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Who doesn't need a tried and true grain free chocolate chip cookie recipe?  You guys!  I'm so excited about sharing this one.  You see, this…

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Paleo Baked Apples

Posted on Sep 28th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Apples are in season right now so it's a perfect time to enjoy a natural dessert of paleo bakes apples.  The baked apples have all the flavors of…

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Chocolate Orange Layer Cake (Grain Free)

Posted on Sep 21st, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I just absolutely love chocolate cake, but when you change your diet it can be hard to recreate a grain free or low carb version.  You may remember…

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Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel Ice Cream

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

In April I attended Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX.  It was a great opportunity to listen to leading experts, doctors, and scientists in the paleo and low…

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Chocolate Cake Roll (Grain Free)

Posted on Apr 28th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I just got back from the Paleo f(x) conference in Austin, TX.  What a wonderful long weekend filled with lots of paleo information, friendly people,…

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Grain Free Swirl Brownies (Paleo)

Posted on Apr 8th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

My friend Carol wrote this fabulous ebook called, Indulge.  It has delicious grain free dessert recipes and one of my favorites is a flourless…

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Instant Carob (or Chocolate) Pudding (Dairy Free and Paleo)

Posted on Apr 1st, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

So what exactly is carob? Carob powder is made from the dried pods of the carob tree and is a substitute for chocolate.  It has a rich chocolate…

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No Bake Caramel Cheesecake (Grain Free)

Posted on Mar 17th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

When I made my Caramel Nut Butter Bars, I absolutely loved the caramel sauce and wanted to use it in other desserts.  One of my favorite desserts to…

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Caramel Nut Butter Bars (Paleo and Low Carb Options)

Posted on Feb 24th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

My recipe for No Bake Almond Butter Bars are very popular so naturally I had to take them to the next level by adding a layer of homemade caramel.…

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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)

Posted on Dec 17th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

If you're still trying to finalize your holiday dessert selection these Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies may be the perfect choice.  They are simple to…

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Caramel Pecan Clusters (Paleo and Low Carb Option)

Posted on Dec 8th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

With the holiday season upon us traditional desserts are popping up everyone.  Caramel Pecan Clusters (aka Turtles) are very popular during the…

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No Bake Cranberry Cheesecakes (Grain Free)

Posted on Nov 26th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

When I think of Thanksgiving cranberries are always a part of the food celebration.  As I kid, I remember opening the can of gelled cranberry sauce.…

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Ginger Snap Cookies (Grain Free)

Posted on Nov 24th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's nice to have a few different options for holiday desserts.  Some people like the traditional pies that are usually served during the holidays,…

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20 Thanksgiving Desserts (Paleo and/or Low Carb)

Posted on Nov 19th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

A big part of Thanksgiving dinner is the dessert.  Before I changed my diet the only foods I liked during Thanksgiving dinner were the turkey and…

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Chocolate Custard (Paleo or Low Carb)

Posted on Nov 3rd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

After making the Crème Caramel from the Mediterranean Paleo Cooking cookbook I was inspired to make some more custard this time with chocolate.…

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Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cake (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Oct 15th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I'm trying to be prepared and get a head start on planning.  So I wanted to put together some ideas for tasty paleo desserts for the holidays.  One…

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Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Oct 8th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Last week we had a few days of cooler weather to usher in the Fall season.  To celebrate, I wanted to savor the flavors of Fall with some cranberry…

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5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts

Posted on Oct 6th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I'm happy to announce my new eCookbook, 5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts! If you're anything like me you may be a reformed dessert-oholic and even…

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Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Oct 1st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Hazelnuts have been gaining popularity over the last few years, but it's one nut that I honestly never really used much. I guess I was always a…

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Chocolate Orange Magic Shell (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

After what feels like weeks of rain, yesterday was actually a sunny day, but it was HOT.  Ok maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but I had gotten used…

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Frozen Hot Chocolate (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Aug 25th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

I'm so ready for cooler weather and flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and hot chocolate.  There's just no way for me to enjoy hot chocolate right now.…

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Watermelon & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Dairy Free)

Posted on Aug 20th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

The other week my CSA came with a deliciously ripe Watermelon.  I don't usually eat very much fruit, except for the occasional berry, but the…

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Lemon Cheesecake Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free option)

Posted on Aug 15th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's hard to believe that summer is winding down, but I'm so excited for cooler temperatures and football!!!  Ok, so football starts in a couple of…

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Chocolate Drizzled Cream Cheese Cookies (Grain Free and Low Carb)

Posted on Aug 13th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Back before I changed my diet I used to be a serious baker.  I was always baking and trying out new recipes.  Once I changed my diet, my tastes…

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Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes (Grain Free and Low Carb)

Posted on Aug 6th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

For some reason there is something about summer that just makes me obsessed with lemon.  The bright, citrus flavor is just great during the summer.…

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars (Grain Free and Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 30th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

Did you know that today is National Cheesecake Day?  Did you also know that today is my birthday?  Yay! There's no better way to celebrate both my…

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Mojito & Cream Popsicles (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 25th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

When I made lime curd for the Raspberry and Lime Parfaits I knew it would make a great popsicle.  Popsicles come in handy during these warm summer…

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Grain Free Ice Cream Sandwiches (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 23rd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

You all know I've been obsessed with ice cream this summer.  It's been such a great relief from the heat and it's easy to make your own ice cream.…

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Raspberry & Lime Parfaits (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 18th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

Raspberries are in season right now in South Carolina so when the raspberries showed up in my CSA I wanted to make an easy summer dessert that was…

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Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Waffles (Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 16th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I wanted to make an easy breakfast recipe using the fresh summer berries from my CSA so I decided to switch out the Pumpkin in my Pumpkin Waffles…

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Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 14th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Zucchini is starting to show up in my CSA each week and although it's one of my favorite vegetables I wanted to use it in a sweet recipe.  As you…

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Paleo Cantaloupe Custard

Posted on Jul 9th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Last week I picked up my usual bag of veggies and as I was driving home I could smell the sweet scent of cantaloupe.  In addition to my veggies, I…

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Orange & Cream Ice Cream (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jul 7th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

So you've probably notice I've been into essential oils lately.  I was chatting with the Holistically Engineered Essential Oils Facebook community…

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Grain Free No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bites

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

I've been obsessed with cheesecake lately...it's so rich and creamy!  Plus when it's paired with fresh summer berries like strawberries,…

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Red, White, and Blue Parfaits (Low Carb and Paleo Fourth of July Dessert)

Posted on Jun 30th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Every year I like to celebrate Fourth of July with a fun red, white, and blue dessert.  This year I wanted to keep it simple and I wanted it to be…

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Strawberry Lemon Sherbet (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 27th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

When I posted my latest giveaway the other day, you probably thought "Lemon Essential Oil and an Ice Cream Maker...that's on odd combination!"…

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Almond Joy Ice Cream Bites (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 20th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's official...we totally skipped Spring here in South Carolina.  I went out of town for a week and when I got back it was in the upper 90's F with…

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 17th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It was such a great opportunity to meet Maria on the Low Carb Cruise.  I've been a fan of her blog and recipes for a long time so I'm grateful for…

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Benefits of Vanilla Beans and Floating Islands a Guest Post by Maria Emmerich

Posted on Jun 13th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

 Today's blog post is a guest post from Maria Emmerich of Maria's Mind Body Health Blog.  Maria is sharing with us the benefits of vanilla beans as…

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Lemon Vanilla Coconut Butter Cups

Posted on Jun 4th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Homemade coconut butter is one of my favorite snacks to make.  It's an easy way to make homemade candy without needing to add extra sugar.  You've…

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Coconut Cream and Strawberry Gelatin (Paleo and Dairy Free)

Posted on May 12th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted on the blog.  I've definitely needed a bit of a break to relax and spend time with friends and family.  To…

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Dairy Free Coconut Pudding

Posted on Apr 28th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I love making gelatin desserts!  It's so easy to throw together an easy dessert while getting all of the wonderful gut healing benefits of gelatin.…

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Grain Free No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted on Apr 25th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

So for the last few days I've been in Hungary for a work trip and I have to say that it has been such a wonderful trip!  I've been getting so much…

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Grain Free Buckeye Cookies

Posted on Apr 16th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Wow, this week is flying by for me.  I just got back on Sunday from Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX  (there is a post coming on that soon) and this…

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Grain Free No Bake Lemon Cheesecakes

Posted on Apr 9th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Recently I've had an obsession with No Bake Cheesecake. It's so easy to make with a grain free crust and I even like to eat the filling without a…

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Paleo Almond Butter Eggs

Posted on Apr 7th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

Paleo Almond Butter Eggs One of my favorite things to eat during Easter season used to be peanut butter eggs.  Seriously when I would see them on…

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Grain Free Almond Joy Cookies

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

Do you remember back a couple of weeks ago when I posted my recipe for Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies?  No? Well if not you should…

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Grain Free Salted Caramel Mug Cakes

Posted on Mar 28th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

I'm obsessed with desserts in a mug lately.  Everything from Muffins in a Minute to cookies.  Seriously, have you tried my Grain Free Chocolate…

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Flourless Banana Bread Cookies

Posted on Mar 14th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I don't often eat bananas because they are pretty starchy and my desk job doesn't really make me need to replenish my glycogen stores...i.e. I'm not…

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Grain Free German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Posted on Mar 12th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Back in a day I used to make a lot of cakes.  Baking was one of my favorite things to do and I even got into cake decorating.  These days I prefer…

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Grain Free No Bake Individual Cheesecakes

Posted on Mar 7th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Normally I try not to eat dairy because even though my tolerance of dairy had greatly improved since I went grain free and dairy free, I still don't…

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Grain Free Thin Mint Mini Cupcakes

Grain Free Thin Mint Mini Cupcakes

Posted on Mar 5th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

This time of year is the season of Girl Scout cookies and probably over indulging in those cookies.  It's so easy to overeat them.  The good news…

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Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Minute

Posted on Feb 28th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I have to admit I've been craving some grain chocolate chip cookies for awhile now.  I've been hesitant simply because I knew I would probably want…

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Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

Posted on Feb 26th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I'm continuing my St. Patrick's Day celebrations with some Grain Free Irish Soda Bread Biscuits.  As a kid I remember helping my mom make Irish Soda…

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Dairy Free Shamrock Shake

Posted on Feb 24th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

As the end of February quickly approaches that means St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner.  Since I'm part Irish, St. Patrick's Day has…

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Paleo Chocolate Soufflé…a Guest Post from Gutsy by Nature

Posted on Feb 10th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I'm currently doing a sugar detox so making desserts for the blog just isn't in the cards for me right now, but I wanted to make sure you had a…

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How To Make Toasted Coconut Butter (Video)

Posted on Feb 7th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

On my post for Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Swirl Cups I've received several comments from people that tried making Toasted Coconut Butter and it…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Butter Swirl Cups

Posted on Dec 27th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 15 Comments

Today I have a quick treat for when you you want to make something easy.  I first fell in love with Toasted Coconut Butter when I made it for a…

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Almond Butter Frozen Yogurt

Posted on Dec 25th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

Posted on Dec 23rd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Today I'm sharing a guest post I did for Kyndra over at Peace, Love, and Low Carb.  I created a super easy no bake dessert that would make a great…

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Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Posted on Dec 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Making meringue cookies only requires a handful of ingredients and they're really easy to make.  The great thing about meringue cookies is that they…

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Hot Chocolate Holiday Gift Jars

Posted on Dec 18th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

Making your own gifts to share with others on the holidays is nice way to show how much you care for and appreciate your family and friends.  I…

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Lemon Meringue Cookies

Posted on Dec 16th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 16 Comments

For the holidays I wanted to make some meringue cookies, but plain meringue cookies seemed a little boring.  I also wanted to have a try for those…

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No Bake Grain Free Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Posted on Dec 11th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 10 Comments

I recently had a request for a grain free version of the no bake haystack cookies that are usually made with oats.  My first thought was that…

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Sesame Cookies A.K.A. Benne Wafers

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

When I first started food blogging I participated in a monthly food swap with other food bloggers. Basically every month, I was assigned a blogger…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Chocolate Pudding

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 9 Comments

Today I am sharing with you an easy Chocolate Pudding recipe.  It only has four ingredients and just takes about 10 minutes to cook. Plus the…

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Toasted Coconut Muddy Buddies

Posted on Dec 4th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 4 Comments

One of my all time favorite desserts around the holidays is Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow.  If you're not familiar with Muddy Buddies/Puppy Chow it's…

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Pumpkin Spice Muffin in a Minute

Posted on Dec 2nd, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 8 Comments

I like to make quick desserts, especially those that only have a couple of servings so I don't go overboard.  Since the holidays are upon us I have…

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Pecan Pie Frozen Yogurt (Dairy Free)

Posted on Nov 25th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

After making Dairy Free Yogurt, I was so excited to be eating yogurt again that I had to make lots of other recipes that featured it.  I overheard…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Magic Shell

Posted on Nov 15th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

When I made my Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream I thought that the creamy pumpkin would pair well with some dark chocolate.  I thought back to the old days…

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Almond Butter Balls

Posted on Nov 13th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

One of my favorite recipes is No Bake Almond Butter Bars.  This time I wanted to go closer to the original recipe that uses graham cracker crumbs…

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Grain Free Graham Crackers and Graham Cracker Crumbs

Posted on Nov 11th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 6 Comments

I used to eat graham crackers all the time.  I'd either slather them with peanut butter (hey I didn't even know almond butter existed) or dip them…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Brown “Sugar”

Posted on Nov 8th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

The holidays usually means lots of baking and recipes that call for brown sugar.  I like to make my own Homemade Brown "Sugar" with some sweetener…

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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Posted on Nov 6th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 1 Comment

Pumpkin is a very popular ingredient in November and makes an appearance at many Thanksgiving tables.  For dessert, my family would always serve…

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Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Butter Pudding

Posted on Sep 18th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

After I made my first batch of Toasted Coconut Butter I was officially obsessed.  I ended up making a few more batches so I could use the Toasted…

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Toasted Coconut Butter Cups

Posted on Sep 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful.  Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with…

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Glazed Blueberry Biscuits

Posted on Sep 4th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day.  It was…

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Frozen Coconut Lemonade

Posted on Aug 28th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes.  Unfortunately that feeling quickly…

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Strawberry Lime Granita

Posted on Aug 16th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today I wanted to share a delicious summer treat that doesn't require an ice cream maker.  A Granita is similar to sorbet, except you scrape the…

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Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)

Posted on Aug 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different.  These Powdered Chocolate…

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Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream

Posted on Aug 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today's recipe is a guest post for the Paleo Parents. I am a big fan of their blog and love learn about their little Paleo family. Summertime means…

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Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on Aug 9th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

So apparently this week I am into portable ice cream treats.  Did you see the Strawberry Ice Cream Pie ?  These Ice Cream Sandwiches are the…

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Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on Aug 6th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

It's always great to have a quick and easy ice cream recipe.  This one goes back to the basics and combines coconut milk and vanilla extract with a…

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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie

Posted on Aug 5th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

It's so easy to make Strawberry Ice Cream with just a few cans of coconut milk and frozen strawberries.  I posted this recipe last year when I first…

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Blueberries and Cream Popsicles

Posted on Jul 31st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Summer in South Carolina is unbearably hot.  You'd think I would be used to it by now since I've been here my whole life, but no it never gets any…

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Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Filling (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 29th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 19 Comments

Who doesn't love a good chocolate cupcake?  Since tomorrow is my birthday I wanted to make a very special paleo chocolate cupcake to celebrate.…

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Chocolate and Bacon Candies (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 26th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I recently polled the Living Low Carb...One Day at a Time Facebook fans and asked "What's better than bacon?"  There were a ton of responses, but…

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Frozen Chocolate Custard (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Before low carb and paleo, one of our favorite things to eat for dessert in the summer was Chocolate Custard from Rita's Italian ice and custard…

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Frozen Almond Butter Mousse

Posted on Jul 17th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

I love my ice cream maker....seriously it's always running in the summer, but sometimes I forget to put the extra ice cream bowl in the freezer the…

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Hormone Balancing Strawberry Tulsi Gelatin Bites

Posted on Jul 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

After coming back from the low carb cruise, I suffered from severe adrenal fatigue most likely caused by many months of stress, lack of sleep, and…

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Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 23 Comments

When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties.  People love to throw together these…

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Strawberry Lime Sorbet (Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 3rd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

In South Carolina summertime always means two things: 1) It will be hot the ENTIRE time...plus into the Fall and 2) Berries are fresh and in…

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Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jun 26th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 15 Comments

It's blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week.  I was…

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Almond Butter Coconut Cookies (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jun 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 15 Comments

It's always nice to have an easy cookie recipe.  One of my go-to cookie recipes to make is Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies. One request I get…

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Flourless Paleo Brownies with a Special Ingredient (Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 14th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

So lately my recipes have been centered around my CSA veggie box each week, which means lots of savory dishes to share with you guys.  Last week I…

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May Favorites

Posted on Jun 4th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Can you believe May is over? This year is really flying by so quickly.  I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from…

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Guest Post: Ambrosia Jello Mold (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on May 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with…

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Guest Post: Part 2-Gelatin, Chocolate Ganache, and Salted Brown Butter & Pecan Pie Recipe

Posted on May 8th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

In Part 1 of DJ Foodie's guest post you learned all about making nut crusts, creating caramel flavor, and emulsions.  In Part 2 he teaches you about…

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Guest Post: Part 1-Low Carb Nut Crusts, Caramel Flavor and Emulsions

Posted on May 6th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with…

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Chocolate Muffins in a Minute (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Apr 15th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 28 Comments

Throughout the years I've been low carbing I've never really been a fan of Muffins in a Minute (MIMs).  The low carb MIMs I have tried in the past…

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Glazed Coconut Cakes (Low Carb)

Posted on Mar 27th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 16 Comments

The Easter season is usually filled with chocolate, jelly beans, cakes, and other sweet treats.  Being surrounded by all that temptation makes it…

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up

Posted on Mar 15th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Over the last few weeks I've posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick's Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your…

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Mint “Cheesecake” Brownies (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Mar 11th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Once of my favorite combinations is brownie and cheesecake.  Since I'm dairy free I've had to get creative with the cheesecake portion of my…

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Strawberry Nut Bars

Posted on Mar 8th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast.  I've mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage…

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February Favorites

Posted on Mar 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Can you believe February is over? This year is really flying by so quickly.  I wanted to end the month by putting together a list of things that I…

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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Feb 13th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 30 Comments

  Today I wanted to share another treat for Valentine's Day....Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes.  These cakes would be the perfect ending to your…

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Chocolate Almond Butter Pie (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Feb 11th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 9 Comments

  Now that my Whole30 is over, I decided to indulge a little and make some treats for Valentine's Day.  Today I'm sharing my Chocolate Almond…

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Top Ten Recipes from 2012

Posted on Dec 31st, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

As I mentioned on the Living Low Carb...One Day at a Time Facebook page, I had my One Year Blogiversary on Friday.  To celebrate this milestone and…

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Low Carb "Puppy Chow" Almonds

Posted on Dec 22nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

[Updated 12-22-12]My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb "Puppy Chow" Almonds.  Puppy Chow was one of my favorite high carb desserts.  It is made…

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Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Dec 14th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

Are you ready for Christmas?  I just realized there is less than two weeks until Christmas and I haven't even started my shopping yet.  What was I…

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No Bake Almond Butter Bars (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Nov 28th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 52 Comments

No Bake Almond Butter Bars One of the desserts I used to make all the time was Peanut Butter Bars.  Last year I created a low carb version that was…

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Pecan Pie (Gluten Free)

Posted on Nov 16th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 29 Comments

One pie that goes hand and hand with Thanksgiving is Pecan Pie.  No Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without it.  Ever since going low carb, I…

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World Diabetes Day and Low Carb German Chocolate Cake Bars

Posted on Nov 14th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 16 Comments

Today is World Diabetes Day.  I first heard about diabetes when I was in middle school.  I had spent about a week running up to the grocery store…

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Low Carb Pumpkin Bars (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

Posted on Oct 31st, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 17 Comments

Happy Halloween! When you think of Halloween or Fall one of the first things you probably think of is pumpkins. Thankfully for all of the low carbers…

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Low Carb “Apple” Crisp (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

Posted on Oct 17th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 14 Comments

Yum, "Apple" Crisp. Can't you just smell the holidays? It's hard to believe we are over halfway through October and the holidays will be right around…

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Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Cookies (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 26th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 21 Comments

I've seen variations of these cookies all over Pinterest that are normally made with Peanut Butter and sugar (or Splenda).  Making these cookies…

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Strawberry Ice Cream (Low Carb, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 14th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

Last week I posted my version of Low Carb Moose Tracks Ice Cream.  Well even though I'm late to the ice cream party, I couldn't stop there!  I had…

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Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Low Carb, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free)

Posted on Sep 5th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

My birthday was right around the time I started the Whole30, so I wasn't able to try out the awesome ice cream maker my fiance bought me.  I didn't…

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Almond Butter Cups (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Sep 3rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 9 Comments

I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Almond Butter (or any nut butter) Cups: 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup…

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Mini Chocolate Cream Tarts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 18th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 9 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Mini Chocolate Cream Tarts. After loving my Low Carb Chocolate Almond Pudding recipe I wanted to use it to…

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Strawberry Popsicles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 13th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

      My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles.  The heat is definitely taking over South Carolina. …

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Fourth of July Jello (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Fourth of July Jello.  I wanted a dessert that would be good for my 4th of July celebrations.  My go to…

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Chocolate Almond Pudding (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jun 26th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 18 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Chocolate Almond Pudding. When I heard that June 26th was National Chocolate Pudding Day, I just had to…

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Low Carb “Puppy Chow” Almonds

Posted on Apr 18th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb "Puppy Chow" Almonds.  Puppy Chow was one of my favorite high carb desserts.  It is made with chocolate,…

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A Swerve Sweetener Giveaway, Low Carb Peanut Butter Bars, and Low Carb Macaroons

Posted on Apr 15th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 38 Comments

GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER!! I recently came across Swerve Sweetener and decided to give it a try.  It can be difficult finding the right balance of…

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Low Carb Whoopie Pies

Posted on Jan 7th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Whoopie Pies (Or Whoopsie Pies)! I started with the usually oopsie roll recipe found here:…

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