All through my life, holidays and family get togethers were the perfect reason for me to over indulge. So many dishes and treats made by the people that love you most, how could I say no to just a “little” taste of EVERYTHING? So being the trooper that I am, I tried more than just a little taste and my weight showed it.
In April 2018 I decided to stop the craziness and get my weight and lifestyle under control. (see My Keto Journey – Finding Myself here.)No more little tastes of everything. Even though it was made with love, I knew that it wasn’t good for me.
Believe me, it was hard to say no to a piece of birthday cake or Thanksgiving pie. But even one bite of sugary sweet goodness and I was sunk. I had to want to be better for me. I had to make it stop.
It was either give up family get togethers or learn to handle them. My family means the world to me so I decided to make a plan on how I would make it through holidays, parties, and Sunday family dinners. (Check out my Ultimate Scavenger Hunt for Kids – a variation on the Easter Egg hunt).
After a lot of research and a readiness to lose that unhealthy weight, I found KETO. If you want to learn about my Keto journey, check it out here. Since starting a Ketogenic way of eating, I have lost almost 60 pounds! I haven’t missed any holidays or family meals. I learned how to make the menu work for me.
With Easter coming up, I decided to put together some Easter Brunch ideas that are low carb and Keto friendly. I plan to take one or two of these yummy dishes as my contribution to the Easter celebration.
Banana Nut Egg loaf
This is a great version of @ketosami.am’s Egg Loaf. This one is made with walnuts and banana extract (because banana’s are not keto). It tastes very close to Banana Nut Bread, but isn’t a bread at all. Even the non-keto diner will not be able to pass this one up. You can find my recipe for Banana Nut Egg Loaf here.
Crust less Spinach Quiche
Here is a Crust less Spinach Quiche recipe from @thelittlepine. It is so cheesy and savory. I have made it several times and my family love it just as much as I do. It is every bit as delicious as the original without the carb filled crust. No crust equals more cheese and that is a win in my cook book of love!
Blueberry Egg loaf Muffins
Here is another variation on the egg loaf. The blueberries are the perfect amount of pleasantness for your sweet tooth and this brunch idea. I like to sprinkle the top with cinnamon and a drop of sugar free syrup. You can find my recipe for Blueberry Egg Loaf Muffins here.
Low Carb Carrot Cake
What is an Easter meal without the carrot cake? This low carb carrot cake is so moist and delicious, no one will guess that it is gluten free and sugar free. It is surprisingly easy to make and presents like you were in the kitchen all day. You know, one of those recipes where you throw flour on your face and shake up your hair so everyone thinks you worked harder than you did. You will love this brunch idea of a Low carb Carrot Cake recipe from @Wholesomeyum.
Easy Ham & Cheese Rolls
@sweetcsloves has a phenomenal recipe Easy Ham and Cheese Rolls. It has all the salty, savory, cheesy goodness that as a keto connoisseur, I am looking for. Plus, this one is filled with ham and makes for a filling brunch treat. You can substitute bacon or sausage for the ham if you prefer.
And of course, bacon and eggs should grace the Easter brunch table too. With so many KETO options this year, I know that I will have a guilt free celebration with my family. I’m getting hungry just imagining how great these Easter brunch ideas are going to be!
What are some of your favorite Keto friendly brunch recipes. Let me know in the comments below. I hope you have a great Easter! – Susie Pea
Hey friends! There is so much information out there flying around about the KETO way of eating, I wanted to help make it easier by offering you my Keto Menu Week 1. This will show you what I eat in a typical week for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner and includes snack ideas. Look for more menus coming soon. Happy Keto-ing!
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