Chocolate Rum Balls (Small Batch; Gluten Free)

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Chocolate Rum Balls (Small Batch; Gluten Free) are the perfect sweet treat to bring to your next holiday party! Or keep them stashed in your fridge throughout the holiday season for those times when a craving strikes and you want something that’s decadent without being too indulgent; these have just 2g net carbs per truffle!

Front View of Low Carb Chocolate Rum Balls (Small Batch; Gluten Free)

Chocolate Rum Balls are a Christmas party classic. I remember going to endless holiday gatherings as a kid and they all had these little boozy-smelling chocolate bites. At first bite you might think it’s an odd flavor pairing, but rum actually brings out the flavor nuances in chocolate. These candies taste like a cross between brownie bites and fudge, in the shape of truffles. They get even better the day after making them, as the different flavors have the chance to blend….

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Low-Carb “Maple” Cheesecake Mousse

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Low-Carb “Maple” Cheesecake Mousse uses a spice called fenugreek that’s known for its caramel-y maple-like flavor in a rich treat that is basically a fat bomb in mousse form!

Low Carb Maple Cheesecake Mousse in Blue and White Teacups

Maple syrup has always been and will always be one of my favorite sweeteners. The absolute only reason I try to limit it in my eating is because even though it’s a natural form of sugar, it still has the same effect on the body and I noticed I feel much better (in terms of steady energy) if I limit my sugar consumption. But that didn’t stop me from simulating its flavor….

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Low-Carb No-Bake Buttermint Cheesecake Mousse

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Low-Carb No-Bake Buttermint Cheesecake Mousse is a delicious keto treat.

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My hubby and I went to London for a quick getaway over Valentine’s weekend last month. We had our fill of local fare, including fish and chips, steak and ale pie, scones, and local cheese, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed.

We tried to keep some semblance of balance, and walking between 10 to 12 miles a day (really! We used a pedometer to measure) definitely helped. But when we got back home we were both eager to get back to our normal eating habits….

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Dark Chocolate-Coated Pumpkin Spice Candy Cups

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These Dark Chocolate-Coated Pumpkin Spice Candy Cups show that candy doesn’t have to be filled with “empty” calories! Keep these on hand for Halloween and you won’t miss snacking on regular sugar-laden candy.

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With Halloween just a couple days away, candy is ubiquitous and along with it temptation. There’s no reason not to have candy though…if you’re having the right kind of candy. After all, who says candy has to be unhealthy?

That’s where these candy cups come in….

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Mini Frozen Peach Coconut Cream Pie with Almond Crust

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This Mini Frozen Peach Coconut Cream Pie with Almond Crust is like lusciously rich and creamy ice cream cake…and it’s naturally-sweetened, grain-free, and gluten-free!

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If you’ve been reading either of my blogs for any length of time, you may know that I fall in the chocolate camp when it comes to dessert.

Only very rarely do I forgo chocolate in favor of fruit (when it’s time for chocolate, it’s time for chocolate, right ladies?), and it has to be something that’s really worth it as far as I’m concerned.

This little pie was worth it….

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Hello and welcome! I'm Faith and I believe you can have your cake and eat it too. For breakfast.