The BEST Keto Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Okay, these were so good that I had to make a blog post to share them! Seeing as I haven't posted in forever, you know it has got to be good! These delicious cinnamon sugar donut holes are my current favorite keto treat. The taste is spot on and the texture is perfect (which is sometimes hard to find when it comes to anything low carb). 

Let's get right into it!
Here is what you'll need:

Ingredients:
2 Tbs ground flaxseed
4 Tbs water
2 1/2 C Almond Flour
a pinch of salt
4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C monkfruit sweetner
2 Tbs coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 C cinnamon protein powder/or other keto friendly protein powder
1 tsp xanthum gum powder
1 tsp banking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg

coating
1 Tbs monk fruit sweetner
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions: (preheat oven to 350 degrees)

• In a bowl, mix flax with water and set aside for a few minutes to thicken.
• Combine almond flour, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add cinnamon protein powder, xanthum gum, baking powder and baking soda - mix well.
• Add monk fruit, oil and vanilla to the flax mixture and whisk together. Pour wet over dry and mix well.
• Add egg and beat with a hand mixer
• In a small bowl, stir together 1 Tbs monk fruit and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
• Use a cookie scoop or your hand to make "holes" out of the dough. Roll each one smooth in your hands.
• Roll each "hole" in the cinnamon "sugar" mixture to coat.
• Put rolled donut holes onto parchment paper or silicone baking mat and put into the oven for 10-12 Minutes ( flip over half way through. )
• ENJOY!

Comment below if you end up making them and let me know what you think!

-Kayla

Keto Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Guys, these are SO GOOD! These really have a great taste and remind me so much of the original Reese's peanut butter cups. When you first start the KETO diet I think its best to stay away from treats, keto or not, all together. Once I got adapted to Keto eating I slowly started introducing baked "keto treats". And let me tell you...there are so many delicious recipes out there that you can make/adapt and find what works for you. Recipe for these delicious Chocolate Peanut butter cups down below..

For these chocolate peanut butter cups I used a silicone mini cupcake mold for these, and I feel like they were the perfect size!  

These would be a great keto treat to bring to a Christmas party to share (or not share, haha) That way you're not tempted so much by all of the non-keto treats laying around. I've found this works for most occasions and keeps me from snacking on the cheat treats!

Recipe adapteed from wholseomeyumblog 

(who has many more amazing recipes, so be sure to check her out!)

Ingredients:
Chocolate Layers:

• 10 oz Sugar-free dark chocolate(divided; ) I used dark chocolate Lily's Chocolate Chips
• 5 tbsp Coconut oil (divided)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 

Peanut Butter Layer:

• 3 1/2 tbsp Peanut butter (creamy) I used Reese's Creamy peanut butter (surprisingly low carb)
• 2 tsp Coconut oil
• 4 tsp Powdered monk fruit sweetner (to taste)
• 1 1/2 tsp Almond Flour (or peanut flour if you have it!)
• 1/8 tsp Vanilla extract 
• 1 pinch Sea salt (optional, to taste)

Directions:

1. Line a muffin tin with parchment paper or use a silicone muffin/mini muffin tin
2. For the bottom chocolate layer, heat half of the chocolate (5 oz) and half of the coconut oil (2 1/2 tbsp) in the microwave in 20 sec intervals until melted. Stir in half of the vanilla (1/4 tsp).
3. Fill the bottom of the parchment cups evenly with chocolate (about 2 tsp  in each). Freeze for 10 minutes, until at least the top is firm.
4. Meanwhile, for the peanut butter layer, heat the peanut butter and coconut oil in a microwave (same method as step 2). Stir in the powdered sweetener, almond flour or peanut flour, vanilla, and sea salt (if using), until smooth. Adjust sweetener and salt to taste if desired.
5. Spoon a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto the center of each cup over the chocolate layer. It will spread a little into a circle, but not quite reach the edges, which is what you want. Freeze for another 10 minutes, until at least the top is firm.
6. Meanwhile, make the top chocolate layer. Heat the remaining chocolate (5 oz) and remaining coconut oil (2 1/2 tbsp) in a microwave (same method as step 2). Stir in the remaining vanilla (1/4 tsp)
7. Pour the chocolate into the cups, over the peanut butter layer (about 2 tsp in each). The chocolate will fill the empty space on the sides of the peanut butter circles and also cover the top.
8. Return to the freezer for at least 20-30 minutes, until completely firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Recipe adapted from Wholesomeyum blog so be sure to check out WHOLESOMEYUM BLOG for more nutritional information, details, tips, and tricks on this recipe!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy!!!

-Kayla

Family Christmas Pictures 2014: Kayla

Good Morning! Can you believe there are only 3 days until Christmas? I love this time of the year! It is so beautiful outside as the seasons change, and it is great time to get the family together and take that yearly family Christmas picture. Perhaps you're waiting til the last minute, but I'm guessing most of you have sent your your family Christmas picture/greeting cards (if that's something you do). We took our pictures the weekend before Thanksgiving. We rarely get the chance to take pictures of the whole family all together, so I was excited we got a few good pictures. It is crazy how challenging it can be to get a decent picture of everyone. Kenzie had her work cut out for her, to try and get everyone's attention, and us all smiling at the same time. It is a big different to go from one kid to two, in terms of taking pictures. Haha. Anyway, I was happy with how they turned out, and I thought it would be fun to share them with you all! I always enjoy looking up picture ideas for family pictures on pinterest. Here you go!

And I just have to share this one of Simon and cousin Ben, the bestest little buddies!

Did you share family Christmas pictures on your website or blog? I'd love to see them, leave a comment below :)

Christmas Decorating + Kid's Festive Breakfast Shenanigans

We were busy getting into the Christmas spirit at our house this past weekend. Daniel went out and picked out our tree, then Addie and I decorated it. She didn't quite grasp the whole hanging ornaments on the branches, and more so just plopped them on the tree, but it was cute to see her try. I also hung our stockings and set out a few more decorations. 

We don't have an actual fireplace, so I hung them on our DIY Apple crate bookshelf!

My little Christmas decorating helper wearing her 

"Bedhead, graphic tee, sippy cup, LET'S DO THIS!" Tee from Shop Jumping Jack

We decided to make some Christmas breakfast, too! Here is what we came up with...

We had fun making rudolf/reindeer pancakes the other morning! They are super easy to make and festive, too! I just used frozen mini pancakes, cooked bacon, decorative candy eyeballs, and cut up a strawberry for Rudolph's nose! They turned out pretty cute.

We made a little pancake snowman, too. For him we used frozen pancakes, bacon for arms, decorative candy eyeballs, whipped cream for snow and a scarf, a strawberry for a hat, and chocolate chips for buttons!

I have seen so many other creative breakfast ideas on pinterest, I just never remember to try them out. Not to mention, its usually early, and im not much of a morning person! Haha. Thanks for stopping by! Do you and your family have any particular Christmas decorating traditions? I'd love to hear about them, comment below :)

Maternity Christmas Outfit Inspirations

Good morning, we hope you enjoyed your weekend. It's the middle of December and Christmas parties are in full swing. On Thursday Kenzie posted a Christmas Outfit Inspiration (you can read that HERE). I decided to try and put a few outfits together, but maternity style! I put together causal, comfy, and dressy outfits. Enjoy...Oh, and all of these pieces can be found by clicking the links below the pictures - (all from Target)

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Which outfit is your favorite? Let us know what you think. Have a wonderful week.

We link to these parties, HERE!

FREE Christmas Chalkboard Printables

Good morning guys, and happy Friday! I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend or have some time to just relax. I'm not sure what we'll be doing this weekend, but it is always nice to have Daniel home with Addie and I, so whatever we do, it will be good! :) 

This week I created some fun Christmas chalkboard printables for you all. This first one is actually in the size of a poster (24x36). And drum roll please...... wanna know an awesome and CHEAP trick? If you go to the 

Staples Copy and Print Website you can print off your FREE printable for only around $3.00! The above link will take you to the staples copy and print website - and the engineering prints section. 

How To Print 24x36 size printable for less than $4.00!!

-Download your FREE printable HERE

-Click the link above to the "Staples Print Website"

-Once there, click the 24x36'' option and click "design now"

-Click "begin" under Engineering Prints

-Add your file (MerryLittleChristmas)

-On the left-hand side change the media to the correct 24x36

-Just below that, change the orientation to Portrait

-Click Add to Cart!---That's it! :) [if you have any questions, please ask!]

Click HERE to download!

You can, of course, change the size if you would like as well, once you download the file.

Here is the next printable-this picture is the size of an 8x10

Click HERE to download!

All the templates are the property of Orchard Girls, and are for personal use only, THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED TO SELL, BUT please feel free to download, print them and share the link to these printables with your friends or pin them on pinterest! Thanks so much! :)

I hope you are all enjoying the CHRISTmas season. Have a wonderful weekend.

This is Addie has been enjoying the season...

To see a list of the parties we link to, please click HERE!

Christmas Outfit Inspiration

Hey everyone! I don't know about you, but I usually plan my outfits for Christmas events. Whether it is the day itself, or company Christmas party... I hope you find some inspiration from the 3 outfits I came up with. And as a plus, you can find all of the items at Target. 

1. A Casual Christmas (most likely what I'd wear to a casual event)

Here are the links: blouse, sweater, jeans, boots, bracelet 1, bracelet 2.

2. Comfy yet Festive Christmas (a little fancier, but still comfortable to wear)

Links: Necklace, sweater dress, sparkly tights, clutch, cutout boots.

3. Professional Christmas. (If you have a work party, or something a little nicer but not TOO fancy!)

Links: Necklace, gold dot blouse, lace cutout skirt, sequin clutch, strappy heels, red peacoat.

I hope these idea helped someone! I don't think I have anything festive going on this season, except for Christmas day- so I'm probably going to be in something comfy. Maybe snow boots if we end up with a White Christmas like last year! :)

Have a great Thursday!

Check out the parties we link to.

Fun Holiday DIY Videos

Hey everyone! How is your week going? Mine is going pretty well. We've been just trying to stay warm around here, and thankfully it's supposed to warm up a bit pretty soon.

I just have a quick post today. I thought I'd share some videos that I've really been enjoying this month. And they're from MissGlamorazzi on YouTube. She's been doing a DIY video almost everyday. They're great quality, and she has some really awesome ideas. I encourage you to watch a couple. I especially want to try the Chocolate Hazelnut Puppy Chow that she made up to be really cute gifts.

Anyway, that's all I've got for you. My fingers are freezing as we speak, and I need to get into my room where the space heater is. :)

And oh, I don't know if you guys like doing online personality tests, but I do. Here's a really cool one from ipersonic. Personality studies really interest me, and I love doing little tests like these and then reading other people's results! I got the Good-Natured Realist, and Kayla got the Harmony-Seeking Idealist. Share what you got in the comments below!

I hope you all are doing well!

Inexpensive Christmas Gifts: For the Whole Family!

Joining in on Kenzie's post series of "Inexpensive Christmas Gifts" Enjoy!! :)

these Burt Bees Party Lips / Lip Balm Set are great for the holidays (and all year round) It comes in a 2 pack and is 14.99 (which actually seems kinda pricey) BUT when you purchase them you get a $5 Target Gift Card! Sweet :)

DIY "DAD" picture art - this is a fun and very inexpensive gift for "Dad" see the details on how to make this project HERE

Girl - Set of Smooth Sphere Lip Balm Only $9.99 fun and cute gift for teen girls

Boy - HDMX GO Wireless Portable Speaker Great tech gadget that works with ipod, ipad, iphone, android, and MORE! for only $9.99

Girl - DIY Cupcake Gift Set Bag - I think this is such a cute and fun idea for a young girl add all the fun ingredients for cupcakes! Then get a bag and decorate how she would like it!

Boy - The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (GROSS) Junior Edition This looks like a fun/funny gift for the boys to enjoy and for less than $10.00 (fun stocking stuffer idea, too)

Gender Neutral:

Busy tray - under $10 fun way to keep the little one busy!

First Blocks - Baby can sort and stack blocks and match shapes for only $9.99

Hopefully these give you a few ideas for family Christmas gifts! How is your Christmas shopping going? Are you already done, or not even close?

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