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Snacks & Savory Treats

Pico de Gallo (Vegan)

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Pico de Gallo | Low-Carb, So Simple!

¡Bienvenidos a todos! Soon it’s Cinco de Mayo and time to party! I’ve created some easy and tasty recipes for you to achieve an authentic atmosphere. Let’s start with Pico de Gallo, fresh salsa or salad, which accompanies any Mexican food in a perfect way. It’s a bit spicy but in a gentle way: it tickles your tongue but doesn’t scorch it.

This Pico de Gallo is for all those who hate cilantro (including me…), however, those who adore this peculiar produce of Mother Earth can add chopped cilantro to their hearts’ content.

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Elviira’s Krunchy Grain-Free Granola (Dairy-Free)

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Elviira's Krunchy Grain-Free Granola | Low-Carb, So Simple!

I came up with this simplest granola a couple of weeks ago. Our family was missing some breakfast alternatives and I thought we hadn’t have good old granola — or müsli like my husband calls it even it’s baked — for a very long time mainly because there simply don’t exist worthy alternatives for healthy granola.

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Grain-Free “Whole Grain” Crackers

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Grain-Free "Whole Grain" Crackers | Low-Carb, So Simple!

I was planning to develop a recipe for crisp bread and had the idea for the basic ingredients for quite some time. I wanted to check how it works and of course develop the recipe as good as I can. Well, instead of a replacement for traditional crisp bread the result is this: Grain-Free “Whole Grain” Crackers. I call them “whole grain” because they look and feel like they would be made from whole grains. But no, no grains or gluten here. Just hearty healthy unblanched organic almonds topped off with beneficial extra virgin olive oil.

These wholesome “whole grain” crackers without whole grains are tasty carriers for all kinds of low-carb delicacies like spreads, butter, ham, cheese, veggies or eggs. Even jam and other sweet spreads go well with these tidbits, especially if you omit the salt or reduce it remarkably. Naturally, the crackers are great munchies as such. Try them yourself!
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Sesame Mirin Kale Chips (Vegan)

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Sesame Mirin Kale Chips | Low-Carb, So Simple!

Here is a new twist on an old favorite: kale chips. As naturally low-carb, they are tasty and healthy and can be varied in numerous ways. My variation is tangy, yet slightly sweet savory treat spotted with delicious and nutritious sesame seeds.

Have these kale chips as snack or appetizer, munch them while watching a game or movie. Or crush them and sprinkle on soups and salads to give piquant flavor and crunchy texture.

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Halloween Spread

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Halloween Spread | Low-Carb, So Simple!

Ewwww! Look at those smashed toad brains with curdled blood, spotted with gray matter. A bit slime as well? And some guts? Just kidding 🙂 Read below the secrets of making this scary looking but yummy Halloween spread. By the looks of it, you couldn’t ever guess how delicious it tastes, especially with my sour cream and chive crackers!

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Grain-Free Crackers with Olive Oil (Dairy-Free)

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Grain-Free Crackers with Olive Oil | Low-Carb, So Simple!

When making experiments with my 1-2-3 Bread I once brushed the loaf generously with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with unrefined sea salt. The crust was crunchy and deliciously salty. That gave me an idea to try out crackers with the same method — almond flour and eggs, brushed with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled salt on top.

After few attempts I found the best ratio between almond flour and eggs. Then adding olive oil and salt wasn’t much of rocket science. The result: simple but delicious, very very addictive crackers. Easy to modify as well, of course.

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