Category: Eat & Drink
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Low Carb Strawberry Coconut Mule
Wherever you find yourself on the 4th of July this year, whip up a refreshing low carb cocktail (or mocktail) and enjoy the day! I’ll be sipping on my brand new Low Carb Strawberry Coconut Mule — the perfect addition to your upcoming summer menu. This cocktail can be easily swapped into a mocktail and…
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Low Carb Spicy Blood Orange Ginger Margarita
There’s just something about an ice-cold margarita that tastes so refreshing in the summertime. Now make it easier on my blood sugars by slashing the carbohydrates and making it taste even better! Whether I’m ordering a low-carb cocktail at the bar or making my own from the comfort of my home, a margarita is my…
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Low Carb Grapefruit Bee’s Knees Cocktail
I’m back with another low-carb rendition of a classic cocktail! This month’s creation is the classic Bee’s Knees Cocktail. Originating during Prohibition, the Bee’s Knees normally consists of only three ingredients: Gin, Lemon, and Honey. As per usual, my challenge this month was to find a way to lower the carbohydrates of a cocktail without…
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Low Carb Sugared Cranberry Mimosa Holiday Cocktail
I don’t know about you, but I love a holiday morning. Whether I am curled up on the couch watching the Thanksgiving Day parade, or getting ready to unwrap presents on Christmas morning, I love the festivities and special feeling of a holiday morning. Paired with cinnamon rolls, homemade pancakes, and a bowl of fruit,…
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Low-Carb Poison Berry Smash Cocktail
Happy Halloween! This month, I thought it would make something fresh, easy, and ready to be enjoyed at any fall party — the spookier the better. All this drink needs is a few muddled blackberries, some fresh lemon, easy-to-make stevia simple syrup, and some chilled tequila. Mix it all together and you’re ready to enjoy…
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Low Carb Cinnamon Apple Cider Mule
It’s officially fall, which means it’s finally time to whip up a festive low-carb cocktail to enjoy this season. Since the weather hasn’t completely cooled down, I thought it would be fun to make a classic fall flavor a little more refreshing. What better way to mix your seasons than with a low-carb apple cider…
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Lower Carb Piña Colada Cocktail
If you’re like me (a type 1 diabetic) or just prefer a lighter cocktail, you may be familiar with the act of avoiding Piña Coladas whenever you’re ordering a drink on vacation. They are generally PACKED with sugar and only result in rollercoaster blood sugars because they are extremely difficult to calculate the correct amount…
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Low Carb Cocktails to Order at the bar
One of the most requested low-carb options I am asked about is what to order when you’re out at the bar. As a type 1 diabetic, and a person who is terrible at estimating insulin based on sugary drinks, I generally prefer to not consume my carbohydrates in liquid form (unless I have low blood…
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Low Carb Cocktail: Spicy Paloma
Cool down during these hot summer days with a refreshing Low Carb Spicy Paloma. This remixed recipe on a refreshing classic is easy to make and guaranteed to please everyone at the party. You can easily customize your cocktail based on spiciness or sweetness, allowing you to enjoy it just the way you like it!…
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May Low Carb Cocktail: Strawberry Lemonade Mojito
The unofficial start of summer is here and we are READY for everything it has to offer. Beach days, family BBQs, the smell of sunscreen, salty hair, and refreshing low-carb cocktails to enjoy all summer long. For this month’s low-carb cocktail, I created an easy-to-make summer staple — the low-carb strawberry lemonade mojito. Although mojitos…
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April Low Carb Cocktail: Blood Orange Pomegranate Mai Tai
I know what you’re thinking… Can this really be the first low-carb rum cocktail you’ve made?! And the answer is yes. If you’re a type one diabetic over the age of 21, you are probably aware of the pure destruction that a Mai Tai, or any rum drink for that matter, can have on your…
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March Low Carb Cocktail: Smoky Basil Margarita
Our first mezcal cocktail creation is here as the perfect, garden-inspired start to springtime! The smoky mezcal pairs brilliantly with the herbal notes of the basil and cucumber, making this cocktail a savory addition to your evening festivities. Shake these ingredients together for a refreshing drink to celebrate any warm-weather weekend. SMOKY BASIL MARGARITA I…
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February Low Carb Cocktail: Rose & Elderflower Love Potion
I love the month of February. I love the hearts, the colors, the feeling of ~ love ~ in the air. The combination of Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day is probably one of my favorite holidays of the year (aside from Halloween of course). I love showering those I care about in my love annually.…
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Super Bowl Charcuterie Spread
The big game is back and since we’re still spending the majority of our time at home, it’s important to bring our charcuterie A-game to this event. Now, this board is a little different than your usual cheese, meat, and cracker covered spread. A Super Bowl Charcuterie Board requires a specific equation of veggies, chips,…
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January Low Carb Cocktail: Jalapeño Ginger Mule
The new year is here and after a month of working hard, it’s time for another monthly low carb cocktail. This January, I created one of the tastiest cocktails to date: The Jalapeño Ginger Mule! After numerous requests, I am so happy to finally feature a mule as my monthly cocktail. A fun twist on…
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Low Carb Starbucks Drink Favorites – Fall / Winter 2020
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably been keeping up with my low carb starbucks drink favorites from this past fall / winter season. Starting last September, I have compiled a number of drink swaps to cut down on carbohydrates and make their popular drinks a little easier on our blood sugars. You’ll find…
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December Low Carb Cocktail: Santa’s Holiday Nog
Happy Holidays! Let’s curl up by the fire, sip on a festive cocktail, and reflect on the weirdest year ever. I’ve loved sharing a new low carb drink recipe every month of 2020 and plan on continuing to share fun recipes to make at home throughout the new year. Santa’s Holiday Nog is a staple…
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November Low Carb Cocktail: Lemon Ginger Bourbon
As the weather gets cooler and we start bundling up, there’s one essential cocktail to take the festivities up a notch — a Low Carb Lemon Ginger Bourbon. There’s no better way to spend this socially distant holiday season than curled up by the turkey with an immune-boosting, tummy taming, throat soothing cocktail that warms…