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Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  If you love the Chinese dish featuring peanuts and dried chilli, then you are going to love this dish. This recipe comes from Sichuan province, China, where you will find many regional dishes featuring the famous Sichuan peppercorn. Ingredients (serves 4) Chicken Marinade 2 large chicken breasts or 4 thighs cut into 2 cm/.8" cubes1 tablespoon tamari1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine alternatively use dry...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  The most perfect cake with a cuppa! This recipe makes use of the mandarins that are looking a bit sad in the fruit bowl. You don’t have to worry about peeling the mandarins, or removing the pips. You simply boil them as they are. When the time comes to puree them, you puree the fruit, skin...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  This recipe is so rich and creamy- just like ice cream should be, but without all of the added sugar. The recipe is designed to be made without a churner for simplicity and the end result is just divine. Great for diabetics or anyone trying to reduce their sugar or carb intake. You are going to...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  Cold nights + fudgey brownies = total bliss! We hope you love this one as much as we do. They're extremely hard to share so we wish you luck with that! Ingredients 240 gms almond flour/ almond meal½ cup Xylitol1 tablespoon psyllium powder (not whole husks!!)1 teaspoon baking powder⅓ cup chopped macadamias or switch for pecans or walnuts100 gms dark chocolate choc chips or chopped chocolate chunksA pinch of salt3 medium eggs150 gms melted butter...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  Picnics, parties, anything! This healthy and hearty salad is simple and delicious! Ingredients 2 large heads of brocolli cut into small florets¼ cup pepita seeds¼ cup slivered almonds¼ cup sugar free dried cranberries½ cup finely chopped red onion -can be switched for spring onions½ cup grated cheddar cheese- or vegan cheese3 tablespoons hemp hearts -optional but a great protein boost2 tablespoons sesame seeds -optional but a great calcium boost Dressing Ingredients ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)2 tablespoons ACV...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  This recipe is perfect this time of year when there is an abundance of lemons. Made with simple ingredients and nothing fancy but it tastes like you've visited your favourite cafe! Everyone will love the flavours, your only issue will be stopping at one slice! Sugar free, low in carbs and gluten free, this cake ticks...

Another wonderful recipe from @emmswason! Light, fluffy, soft, tender (secretly healthy) deliciously buttery, cinnamon spiced donuts infused with sweet juicy strawberries finished with the dreamiest white chocolate frosting! Healthy enough to serve for breakfast (with a big ol’ vat of coffee, of course) but indulgent enough to enjoy for a cheeky little late night treat.  Ingredients: 2 eggs2 Tablespoons of vanilla...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  This classic cake has been served in cafes for a long time. Not only is it gluten free but this recipe is also sugar free- not that you would never guess! Perfect for a special occasion cake or for a delicious dessert, try it topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, mascarpone or Greek yoghurt...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  Anzac Day Anzac biscuits were initially known as Soldiers’ Biscuits. After the landing on Gallipoli by Australian and New Zealand troops (the Anzac’s) in World War 1, they were renamed ANZAC Biscuits. Many believed that these biscuits were sent to soldiers on the line, but that isn’t true. In fact, they often featured at fetes and...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  This delicious recipe for Keto Berry Ripe Chocolates is a little reminiscent of a Cherry Ripe.  Low in carbs and free from added sugar, these are the perfect treat for a sugar free Easter. Choose dark chocolate of your choice- either a milder 70-75% couveture or 85-90% for a darker chocolate. You can use any of...

Follow Karen's fantastic recipes @alowcarblowsugarlifestyle  These delicious low carb crepes are really quick and easy to make. Not only are they sugar free but they are also made from really simple ingredients. Most of you will have almond flour, cream cheese, and eggs in your pantry and if not they are easily sourced, so they make a fabulous breakfast or dessert...

If you find yourself with a bit of time over the weekend and feel like something sweet, this super simple sheet cake is nothing short of fabulous!