Need to keep your sugar intake low this Passover? My low carb charoset recipe is just what you need! The secret is a low carb veggie marinated to taste like apples. You won’t believe what it is! And no, it’s not cauliflower. Trim Healthy Mamas, you’ll love this addition to your Passover meal this year! There are countless ways to make charoset, that very welcome sweet, crunchy treat on the… Continue Reading
Sprouted Wheat Matzah Recipe| THM E, Oil Free
Regular matzah is not on-plan for THM but this sprouted wheat matzah recipe is easy to make and totally THM-friendly! Just 3 ingredients and no oil or added fat of any kind. They’re a delicious part of your Trim Healthy Mama Passover meal! Holidays of any kind can be tricky when following the THM plan. Let’s face it, many holiday favorites are absolutely off-plan, right? But, one of the beautiful… Continue Reading
Easy Low Carb Butterscotch Fudge | THM S
This easy low carb butterscotch fudge is creamy and delicious (or a little nutty, too, if you prefer)! Just 4 (or 5 if you like nutty fudge) ingredients are all you need. No need to give in to temptation when you plan ahead and have on-plan treats on hand, Trim Healthy Mamas! Sister brought home a piece of peanut butter fudge from work the other day. I had a taste…it’s… Continue Reading
Getting Through the Holidays: When You Don’t Do Christmas but Your Family Does
We don’t do Christmas. And no, we’re not atheists. We took a serious look at the traditions in our Christian faith and didn’t like where some of them started. Particularly Christmas and Easter, which have roots in paganism. I’m not going to go into all that in this post, but if you’re curious you can read the post I wrote a while back titled A Clear Picture of Christmas. We also don’t “do”… Continue Reading
Spicy Spaghetti Squash Latkes | THM S, Low Carb
Missing latkes? Craving fried potato goodness? Spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for potatoes! I’ve kicked my low carb spaghetti squash latkes up a notch with some spicy seasoning, too. Not a fan of spice? You can easily leave it out to suit your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for the Trim Healthy Mama wanting to stay on plan during Hanukkah! If you’re a Trim Healthy Mama and celebrate Hanukkah… Continue Reading
A Clear Picture of Christmas
It’s been quiet on the blog in the last week or so. I’ve been busy with homemaking and homeschooling duties, but also have seemed to have contracted a terrible case of writer’s block. This week, I realized it’s because I need to write a post that I don’t want to write. So, I’m going to write it anyway and get it done… We’re not doing Christmas anymore. Or Easter. There,… Continue Reading