Low Carb Recipes Your Family Will LOVE!

Low Carb Recipes Your Family Will LOVE! 

Introduction: 

You know the best feeling in the world is as a mother? When everyone in your family will eat and enjoy dinner and not want you to cook 4 other meals just because they don’t like what you are cooking that night for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I LOVE to cook and bake for my family and friends, I really enjoy hosting parties, having people over and making them feel welcome. I pour so much love and time into trying new recipes, baking and cooking. My favorite thing ever is seeing my family and friends’ reactions when they try my meals and desserts and their faces just light up with joy because they truly enjoy it! 

The hardest part for me is the temptation to try everything I make because honestly I have no self control when it comes to sweets and desserts. I have a sweet tooth and being Type 1 diabetic isn’t a good mix. In the near future I want to try and make healthier versions of desserts for other diabetics to enjoy like myself and not have to sacrifice their love for sweets and desserts.

Below I am sharing some amazing recipes that my family and I enjoy and I hope you enjoy them as well! At the end of each recipe it will list what ingredients you can substitute for healthy low carb alternatives. 

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A fun Idea to do every year on St. Patricks day for your kiddos to enjoy and wake up to a pleasant surprise! 

Green St. Patrick’s Pancakes    

Light up your kids’ world with a fun breakfast idea that they will LOVE!

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups of pancake mix
• 2 cups of water
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ baking powder
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2-3 drops of green food coloring

Instructions: 

• Mix Dry ingredients  together with a whisk
• Add wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
• On a hot skillet apply desired cooking spray & scoop pancake mix onto skillet.
• Flip after 1 ½ mins. until light brown.
• Remove from skillet
• Add desired toppings

*To make this Low Carb Friendly try making this recipe with Low- Blanche Almond Flour for a fluffy texture or Coconut Flour for a high-fiber, nut free option. 

ENJOY!

Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Banana Bread

Ingredients:

2 ripe banana

2 large eggs

2 cups AP flour

½ cup of Butter 

½ cup Brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

Mash the banana in a bowl.

Add eggs, melted butter, flour, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Coat pan with a little baking spray.

Pour mixture into loaf baking pan

Bake @ 350 F. for 55-60 mins

Serve warm or wait for it to cool! 

To make this Low Carb Friendly try making this recipe with Low- Blanche Almond Flour for a fluffy texture or Coconut Flour for a high-fiber, nut free option. 

ENJOY! 

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos 

For the meat:

• 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• Juice of 1 orange
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For serving:

• Small corn tortillas
• Diced white onion
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Salsa roja or salsa verde
• Optional: sliced radishes, cotija cheese, avocado

Instructions: 

Marinate the meat

In a bowl or zip bag, combine:

• olive oil
• lime juice
• orange juice
• garlic
• jalapeño
• spices
• salt & pepper

Add steak and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

Cook the steak

Heat a grill or cast iron skillet on high heat.

Cook steak about:

• 4–6 minutes per side for medium
• Slight char = authentic street taco flavor

Let the meat rest for 5–10 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

Warm tortillas

Heat corn tortillas directly on a skillet or flame for about 20–30 seconds per side until soft with light char spots.

Assemble tacos

Fill tortillas with:

• chopped carne asada
• onion
• cilantro
• squeeze of lime
• Salsa

*To make this meal a Low Carb option make sure to use Low carb tortillas. 

ENJOY! 

Avocado Salsa Verde 

Bright, tangy, and slightly spicy, this green tomatillo and avocado salsa is a versatile, diabetes-friendly addition to any Mexican-inspired meal. Creamy avocado balances the heat from the Serrano peppers, while fresh cilantro and lime juice add vibrant flavor.

Ingredients (Makes ~2 cups)

• 15 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 4–5 Serrano peppers (adjust based on spice preference)
• 1 handful fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt, to taste
• 1 ripe avocado

Instructions:

Cook the Tomatillos and Peppers

• Boil tomatillos and Serrano peppers in water until the tomatillos change color and soften, about 8–10 minutes.
• Drain and let cool slightly.

Blend the Salsa

• In a blender or food processor, combine boiled tomatillos, Serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
• Add the ripe avocado and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt if needed.

Serve

• Chill for 15–20 minutes for flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
• Perfect as a dip with low-carb chips, a topping for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, or even drizzled over roasted vegetables. 

ENJOY! 

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A delicious combination of chicken, pasta, garlic and veggies (optional) and a side of garlic bread will warm your soul and make for a delicious family dinner! 

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 10 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work great)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: spinach or broccoli for veggies

Instructions

• Boil pasta according to package directions. Save about ½ cup pasta water before draining.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Pour in heavy cream and parmesan. Stir until creamy.
• Add pasta and toss everything together. If it’s too thick, add a little pasta water.
• Toss in spinach or broccoli if using and cook for 1–2 more minutes.

*To keep this meal low carb or a healthier alternative for regular pasta, use protein Pasta. 

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ENJOY! 

Caramel Flan

Caramel flan originated in ancient Rome as a savory egg-and-eel dish before evolving into a sweet custard and spreading via the Spanish Empire to Latin America, where it became a staple dessert. Spanish cooks added the signature caramel topping, making it a popular 15th-century treat. 

*THIS RECIPE IS MADE FOR A BUNDT CAKE MOLD* 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cans of evaporated milk
• 8 large eggs (room temperature)
• 8oz of Cream cheese (room temperature) 
• 2 tbsp of vanilla extract

In a saucepan on low medium heat add 2 cups of granulated sugar and melt sugar by stirring frequently until it has melted down to prevent from burning, it should only take a few minutes. 

Into your mold you’re going to add non-stick cooking spray evenly coated on your mold. If there’s any excess gently tap it out with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. 

Pour your melted sugar (caramel) evenly into the mold, once fully coated with non-stick cooking spray. 

Now to make the mixture: 

In a blender add:

• 8oz of cream cheese (room temperature) 
• 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cans of evaporated milk
• 8oz of cream cheese (room temperature) 
• 2 tbsp of vanilla extract

Blend until well combined. 

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the mold to top the caramel (this is done for a smoother texture)

Cover it up with foil, place it into a baking dish, pour water into the baking dish slowly and carefully, fill it halfway to create a water bath (this will help bake the mixture evenly) 

Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 1 hour & 45 minutes 

Remove the Flan from the water bath carefully & let it cool in the mold for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator is best!

I got this AMAZING recipe from one of my favorite Foodie Influencers on Youtube @LoveKariCooking , check her channel out! 

This recipe has been a HUGE hit at my events & family gatherings I take it to, people always go back for seconds! 

You can also use this recipe for chocoflan (with chocolate cake on the bottom half of the flan) . This recipe is just doubled if you are making regular flan. 

*You can substitute out the Evaporated milk for Coconut Milk for a low carb option. 

ENJOY!

Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Fresh Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp of Chef Merito Seasoning
• Juice of 1 lime

For the Chipotle Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ⅓ can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Juice of ½ lime
• Dash of milk 
• Pinch of salt

For the Pico de Gallo

• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• ¼ cup white onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Toppings

• Corn tortillas
• Pico De Gallo 
• Avocado slices
• Cotija cheese (optional)
• Lime wedges

Instructions

 Make the Pico de Gallo

In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside so the flavors can blend.

Prepare the Chipotle Sauce

Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust spice level by adding more chipotle if desired.

Season & Cook the Shrimp

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.

Warm the Tortillas

Heat tortillas on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side or until warm and lightly toasted.

Assemble the Tacos

Layer cabbage onto each tortilla, add shrimp, top with pico de gallo, drizzle generously with chipotle sauce, and finish with avocado and cotija cheese if using.

Serve with fresh lime wedges.

ENJOY! 

Diana’s Homemade Chili

Ingredients

For the chili

• 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp brown sugar

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Green onions
• Jalapeños
• Cornbread or tortilla chips

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add onion and peppers & Cook 5–6 minutes until translucent & softened.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

Stir in tomato paste and all seasonings.

Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Mix well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer uncovered for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor gets.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Easy Side Ideas

• Cornbread
• Rolls 
• Rice

Slow Cooker Option

Brown the meat and sauté the veggies first, then add everything to a slow cooker:

• Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours
• Or HIGH for 3–4 hours

Enjoy a hot bowl with your favorite toppings!

Simple/ Basic Charcuterie Board 

Assemble a Simple/ Basic Charcuterie Board! 

What you will need: 

2-3 different types of cold meats

2 types of nuts

1-2 types of Savory jam

2-3 varieties of crackers

Variety of fruit that is in season

Mini sweets to balance out the savory

How to assemble it: 

Use a cheeseboard that will accommodate the amount of people it will be serving.

Do a mix of everything and make it look aesthetically pleasing, I love to reference TikTok to see what other people are assembling their boards. 

Pair it with a nice wine, spritz or seltzer water for a non alcoholic beverage option. 

Check out this article The Perfect Charcuterie Board, it shows you how to create the perfect charcuterie board and the ingredients you will need to bring it up a notch! 

ENJOY! 

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