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Enjoy pizza! You really can when you take the time to make the crust low-GI with the use of grated cabbage, egg whites, and psyllium. This one is teenager-approved! Use pickles or capers to give it a delicious zing. It will soon be your favorite BBQ pizza.

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We're always on the lookout for simple, sweet, and satisfying breakfasts. This one can be dressed up with a sprinkling of erythritol on top or eaten as is with the sweetness of berries to carry you through. Want something for the family, add some toppings for the kids and eat all together. It's versatile and simply delicious.

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A Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper -- shakshouka is a popular dish throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Enjoy!

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The simplest things are the best and this cauliflower is very easy to put together. Don't let the directions for how to slice the cauliflower throw you. You can make thin 'cauliflower steaks' as the directions say, or just chop up the cauliflower and mix with olive oil and parmesan. The result will be just as delicious. Having a treat day? Go ahead and grate on a little extra parmesan.

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This zucchini parmesan pulls on red pepper flakes to give it such a special zip, you'll want another serving. In food production, this is called the 'bliss point.' That's the point at which a food is so well balanced and flavored that you it gives absolute bliss to the taster. Can you tell we love this little Parmesan? We hope you will too.

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As with every baked goods recipe featuring erythritol, you need to keep an eye on the cook time because the cookies will brown a little quicker than typical sugar-laden varieties. But a little hawk vision while cooking will be rewarded with a tasty treat. Erythritol has the tendency to taste very sweet, so you may not even get through the single serving of 3 cookies before you're superbly satisfied. Enjoy with a little milk if you're not sensitive, or better yet a steaming cup of hot tea for dunking. Enjoy!

Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Cabbage pinit Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein

Cabbage is one of the best vegetables you can eat. It's packed with fiber and oh-so-low in calories. We pair it a lot with grainy mustard, but in this recipe it gets a sweet twist with erythritol 'brown sugar' and yellow onion. Fennel seeds add a layer of interest and a large serving of chicken makes this one of our highest protein meals. Perfect for large appetites. PCOS Nutrition made with love.

PCOS-friendly recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp pinit Dairy Gluten Free

Yes. Sometimes cheese is allowed. The fat-free and lowfat varieties are 'sometimes' foods. Which means we don't have them every day. But life is short, so we do have them. This combo with shrimp and vegetables is topped with oat bran, which doesn't deliver a crunchy texture, but more tenderness and a grain that this dish is complemented by. We had it 4 days in a row and loved it every day.

Deep Dish Cabbage and Ricotta pinit Dairy Gluten Free Vegetarian Meals

Vegetables baked in the oven transcend what you'd think they're capable of. Cabbage is one of our favorites because you get soooo much quantity for the calories. Here we flavor it with onion, dill, and ricotta. 

Oven Baked Eggs Florentine pinit Dairy Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian Meals

We had this breakfast as a treat meal initially. But after re-examining the nutrition, we can't find any reason not to have it as a daily meal. It just tastes so darn good. At least one of our husbands on the tasting committee requested it 2 mornings in a row. Always a good sign.

Salted Caramel Banana Cake pinit Dairy Gluten Free Vegetarian Meals

Salted caramel protein powder allows for so many delicious treats while delivering a muscle-building dose of protein. Some of us were raised on sweet treats daily and it's hard to go from that to zero. For you, please enjoy this banana and salted caramel cake sure to satisfy the sweetest sweet tooth with all approved daily foods.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch Yogurt pinit Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Meals

It looks like a lot of ingredients, but it's actually pretty simple to whip up. You go from stove top to oven and while it bakes, you have the time to combine all the homemade ranch dressing ingredients and simply stir. What a treat to taste buffalo wings sans the wings. Perfect for game night.

Treat Day: Crunchy Dijon Chicken Legs & Thighs pinit Dairy Free Gluten Free Low Carb

We have nothing against chicken legs and thighs. They aren't 'bad' for you. They just have a few more calories, a bit more fat, and a bit less protein. This recipe works just fine on chicken breasts too. The Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, and oat bran make a delicious crunchy coating. Yum! This is a recipe we find ourselves coming back to again and again.

Banana Oat Yogurt Muffins pinit Gluten Free Vegetarian Meals

These banana oat yogurt muffins are dense, sweet, and best of all, filling. A couple of these and your sweet tooth will be satisfied in a most guilt-free, low-GI way. Easy to pop in your bag when you need to run out the door. Warm them up in the microwave to bring back that fresh-from-the-oven taste and texture.

Berry & Almond Baked Oat Bran pinit Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Meals

Oat bran in the morning is a warm and filling way to start the day. But this baked incarnation is a whole another animal. Wow. The texture is somewhere between oatmeal and omelet -- warm, moist, mildly sweet with pops of color with every berry bite. Straight from the oven, you will be truly delighted.

Treat Day: Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread pinit Dairy High Protein Vegetarian Meals

Erythritol is a dream when it comes to adapting classic sweets to your healthy eating regime. We find it to deliver a little extra sweetness when used for baking, so feel free to cut the quantity. This chocolatey banana bread is quick to brown in the pan, so take care to cover with a little foil. Despite the dark bake, it comes out truly delicious. 

Ginger Chocolate Brownie Bites pinit Dairy Gluten Free Vegetarian Meals

These small tablespoon-size brownie bites have enough rich chocolate flavor to satisfy you with just one. The good news is you get 4 cookies in one serving. They're pretty easy to put together and delicious fresh out of the oven. To re-create that melty dark experience, just microwave a few cookies for 15-20 seconds days later. They hold up great. As with any dessert sweetened with erythritol, feel free to cut the 'sugar substitute' down and you'll still get lots of sweetness.

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Super-fresh fish and vegetables makes this Asian dish an absolute delight. It may sound slightly complicated, but after you've made it once you'll see it simpler. The reward for your effort is absolutely delicious. Flavored 'rice,' hoisin-brushed salmon, roasted carrots and shiitakes, all sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and vinaigrette. You're welcome!

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This Italian pork chop dinner is quick to whip up, but it will seem like it took you a lot longer. As with any pork, not overcooking is key, so keep an eye on your meat. The mix of zest, lemon, rosemary, and pepper flakes excites. Great dish for guests and even better as leftovers. Just warm until sizzling in a pan. Ciao!

pinit Dairy Gluten Free High Protein

Jam-packed with protein and goodness, there's nothing like a 'health-i-fied' oatmeal muffin to answer your sweet cravings first thing in the morning. And you get to eat 2-3 of them! If you like a less sweet muffin, you can cut the erythritol significantly. These are heavy muffins and sometimes that's just what you need. Bon appetit!

pinit Gluten Free High Protein

We put this recipe through the test kitchen 3x to perfect its taste, lightness, and protein content. What we ended up with is a perfect, high-protein start to the day in a HUGE pancake that you get to eat completely guilt-free. Use the protein powder flavor of your choice. The erythritol will carmelize a little and the lemon juice will steam when you pour it on. Top with raspberries as a finishing touch. This is a favorite!

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This Asian twist on meatloaf is such a welcome one. Who doesn't like pork dumplings?!? And to enjoy that flavor with none of the guilt while significantly amping up your protein intake -- priceless. It is an added cuteness that these meatloaves are single servings. Bake them up in bulk. These go well with shirataki noodles if you're jonesing for something carb-like. Alternatively, any vegetable will be a nice counter. 

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When you're feeling like an eggy, cheesy, savory breakfast, this broccoli frittata has got your back. It's best made with fresh broccoli to avoid too much water. But if frozen is what you have, just cover the frittata with a lid and drain from time to time. Fat-free feta delivers on richness without too many calories.