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Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Log

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A two minute appetizer, this everything bagel goat cheese log is low carb and will be loved by everyone at your next event. 

Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Log - Easy Appetizer for Low Carb - Trim Healthy Mama and Keto

Easy Everything But the Bagel Goat Cheese Log Appetizer

In order to keep my family from the fast food lines on busy nights, I have several last minute, incredibly easy dinner recipes that I keep on hand. I am talking stupid simple like 10 minute black bean tacos, 15 minute white beans and ham and 2 minute microwave egg scrambles. 

Having those simple meals on speed dial helps me to stay on track with our budget goals and our health initiatives. And just like these easy suppers, I love having a few tried and true, easy peasy appetizers that I can throw together in no time. 

A couple of minimal prep appetizers in your arsenal are great for last minute, drop in guests. I also like having a few really easy hors d’oeuvres that I can prepare as part of a larger party spread. If you are making 5 or 6 appetizers for a big party, it is nice to have one or two that you don’t have to do much work on to make the big day easier. 

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Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Log

This recipe is so simple, it might not even take you a full two minutes to prepare. It has been served at several events that I have hosted and it always gets eaten and people ask for the recipe. 

Ya’ll know that  I love creating food that doesn’t even deserve to be called a recipe because it is that easy (Hello Keto Creamsicle Drink)! And this Everything Bagel Goat Cheese log falls right into that category. But that doesn’t make it any less delicious! 

What You Need: 

To make the everything bagel goat cheese log appetizer, you only need two items. So that makes this app easy and pretty cheap!

Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Log Ingredients for Low Carb Trim Healthy Mama S Starter

Making the Appetizer

Preparing the everything bagel goat cheese log is so easy that a kid could do it! If you can’t cook or don’t have time, add this to your list. If you love goat cheese, add it to your must make list! 

Here are the easy instructions to make this recipe:

  • Pour a few tablespoons of the seasoning onto a plate. 
  • Roll the goat cheese log into the seasoning. 
  • You may need to use your hands to help press the seasoning into the log. Continue to roll and press until the entire goat cheese log is well covered, adding more seasoning if needed. 

That is it. You are done and have a great everything bagel goat cheese log to share at your next get together. 

How To Serve

You can serve the creamy everything bagel goat cheese log in several different ways. I love how versatile it is and that you can accommodate many different diets and tastes with just one starter.

Goat Cheese with Everything But Bagel Seasoning for an Easy Appetizer Keto Friendly

Low Carb/Keto/THM S

I follow an eating plan called Trim Healthy Mama which essentially rotates low carb/keto meals and healthy carb meals. If you follow THM this is an “S” recipe. 

To cater to your Keto or Trim Healthy friends, serve this goat cheese appetizer with celery sticks.

It is also really good with homemade lavash chips. 

Standard Offering 

If you want to offer an option to your friends that don’t follow a low carb lifestyle, Stacy’s Simply Naked Bagel Chips are amazing. Just make sure you get the plain variety. Anything else will be overpowering because of all the flavor that is in the Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. 

What are your favorite virtually no prep appetizers? 

Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds

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Are you loving that you can have crunchy store bought pork rinds on your low carb lifestyle but struggling to find something to dip those little piggies in? 29 easy low carb, THM S and keto friendly dips are listed below to help you in your snack sessions.

29 Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds. Some with cream cheese and some that are sour cream based. Great dips for pork rinds or veggies on a low carb, keto or THM S diet.

29 THM S Dips For Your Pork Rinds. All of these dips are easy to make and can be used in an S meal or snack.

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What is the hardest part of staying Low carb or Keto for you? For me it is when I am invited to some type of social event. There are always tons of yummy dips and treats there to tempt me off my diet.

Instead of  falling off the wagon, just take one of these yummy low carb dips for pork rinds and a big bag of skins to curb your need to dip!

Low Carb Dips for Pork Rinds

Creamy and cheesy dips are one of the best part of a keto/low carb diet, right? They are so decadent and taste like you are cheating! But what do you dip into those delicious dips? Pork rinds of course.

And I have a low carb confession. I really don’t enjoy pork skins plain. I like the crunch that they provide but the taste is just a bit overpowering for me. So I find that some kind of dip really helps to mellow out the pork rind’s flavor.

I actually don’t follow a Keto or low carb specific diet. I have lost 60 lbs postpartum following the Trim Healthy Mama Plan. On THM, they recommend that you eat every 3 hours. Although there are several things on the plan that I don’t do, if I do eat an afternoon snack some of these dips are easy enough to be used then!

And if you are joining here on the THM journey, all of these are going to be used with “S” meals or snacks.

Dip Ideas for Pork Skins

Guacamole

Tuna Salad

Ranch Dressing mixed with hot sauce

Tzatziki

Salsa

Egg Salad

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Popper Dip

Easy Pimento Cheese

Sour cream, lime juice and hot sauce

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus – great option when traditional hummus is not friendly on the carbs.

Grilled Avocado Hummus

Warm Ranch Crack Chicken Dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Mustard

Chicken Salad

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke dip

Cheese Dip

Salsa mixed with Sour Cream

Crab Dip

Sausage Cream Cheese Rotel

Cream Cheese sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Creamy Feta And Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Creamy Cheddar Bacon Dip (just omit the Ritz & sub your Pork Rinds)

3 Layer Mexican Dip

Cuban Ham Spread

Dill Dip 

Instant Pot Hot Onion Dip 

Chorizo Pizza Dip

So if you are like me and don’t just LOVE pork rinds, try them with some delicious dip. And then bread your pork chops with them too!

Keto Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Bell Pepper Nachos

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Simple Keto cheesy salsa verde chicken bell pepper nachos for a quick lunch or snack on a low carb lifestyle.

Keto Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Bell Pepper Nachos - Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama S Meal - Diabetic Friendly - Easy and quick lunch or dinner for keto diet

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My most popular recipe so far has been the Keto cheesy salsa verde chicken with Cauli rice (pinned more than 100k times!). Since I usually have the ingredients on hand, I was thinking about making it yesterday. But then I saw some mini bell peppers in my fridge and another idea was born!

I decided to make some keto cheesy salsa verde chicken bell pepper nachos inspired by the original recipe. With a little meal prep that I had done earlier in the week, these came together very quick for a tasty lunch. Just because you are following a low carb diet doesn’t mean that you don’t want some cheesy nachos in your life!

Keto Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Bell Pepper Nachos

Just like the original recipe, you need just a few ingredients to make this easy keto friendly lunch. Mini bell peppers, cream cheese, chicken and salsa verde are all you need.

I used the microwave for the cheesy salsa sauce for this recipe but you could also use one of those small crockpots to melt it down if you wanted to throw it together earlier in the day. Melt the salsa with the cream cheese for about a minute in the microwave.

Cream cheese and green salsa verde - keto low carb recipe

For the chicken, I used my instant pot  to shred up a bunch of chicken thighs earlier in the week. If you don’t want to cook your own chicken, a rotisserie chicken would work well with these keto cheesy salsa verde chicken bell pepper nachos.

Mix the cream cheese/salsa mixture, the chicken and the shredded cheese in a medium bowl.

Add the mixture to your cut and prepared mini peppers. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. I then broiled it for 2 minutes on high so that the tops would get a light brown crust on top!

Salsa Verde Chicken Mini Bell Pepper Nachos for an easy Keto - Low Carb lunch or snack

The cheesy chicken filling has a slight kick from the salsa verde and the mini bell peppers serve as the perfect vessel to get that yummy goodness into your mouth. Don’t forget some extra salsa verde and sour cream for dipping.

If you need some variety in your Keto or Trim Healthy Mama (S) lunch routine, I hope you try these keto cheesy salsa verde chicken bell pepper nachos. If you love the low carb lifestyle, don’t forget to try these smoked salmon, cream cheese roll ups and cheeseburger soup.

And don’t forget to make yourself a 2 minute keto breakfast in the microwave in the morning.

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 Keto Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Bell Pepper Nachos
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Cuisine Keto/Low Carb/THM S
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prep the mini bell peppers by cutting off the top, slicing lengthwise and removing seeds.
  3. Place the cream cheese and salsa verde in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 minute. You may want to do this in 30 second increments to ensure it doesn't burn.
  4. If your precooked chicken is cold, warm it slightly in the microwave .
  5. Add the salsa/cream cheese mixture, warm chicken and shredded cheddar cheese to a small mixing bowl and combine.
  6. Stuff the sliced peppers with approximately a tablespoon of the cheesy chicken mixture. The exact measurement will vary based on the size of your peppers.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  8. Broil for 2 minutes until the tops are slightly browned.

 

 

 

Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

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Real (freeze dried) apples, cereal, and notes of cinnamon make up this simple to assemble Apple cinnamon trail mix.

Fall Inspired Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

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Back to school is just around the corner and I have had apples on the brain. The grocery store is gearing up with all their apple flavored snacks and I even saw some pumpkin spice out today. Fall is coming ya’ll! So while I was shopping, all of those new apple cinnamon products were calling my name. I picked up a few things to create this super simple apple cinnamon trail mix.

So, you know the trail mixes at Christmas that everyone seems to make? It is very yummy but you have to turn on an oven or a crockpot, melt butter, mix everything up, wash a dish. You get my point – it is time consuming and best if someone gifts it to you! I know that probably sounds lazy but sometimes we just need a simple treat.

This apple cinnamon trail mix is a fun, seasonal treat without a lot of fuss. It is no cook and so simple your kids can assemble it.

Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

A snack mix is fun because you can easily add or subtract ingredients without having to worry about a recipe. Find another apple or cinnamon item, throw in a handful or two. Hate something shown? Just omit it. Easy as pie.

Shopping List:

Apple Cinnamon Cheerios

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Freeze Dried Apples

Cinnamon Apple Straws (Aldi)

Mini Bear Grahams Apple Cinnamon (Aldi)

Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix Products

If you wanted to add in something extra, some white chocolate chips would be great. If your kids eat nuts, I think cashews would be a great addition to this apple cinnamon trail mix.

Assemble The Snack Mix

Add one cup of each item into a large bowl. I measured out a cup of each but when I make more, the handful method will be used!

Once you have all your items in the bowl gently mix to combine. I just used my hands but you could use a plastic spoon or spatula.

Store in a large ziplock bag. I am going to test out how the Freeze dried apples do with the rest of the crunchy items and will update in a day or two!

I had a disaster last year with my apple cinnamon trail mix so I just want to make sure that does not happen again. And in case you see the cute, apple shaped fruit snacks at the store that I saw, do NOT add them to your crunchy mix. The moisture in the gummy treat will make your crunchy items taste stale within a day or two. I am hoping that the freeze dried fruit doesn’t do that.

*Update* The freeze dried apples did just fine. After two days, everything is still crunchy and delicious.

The apple cinnamon trail mix is also a tasty back to school classroom treat. Add 1 cup or 1.5 cups to a clear favor bag, attach a super cute apple label, write “Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix” on your label, and tie it up with a red ribbon.

Need some more Fall & Apple in your life? Check out this fun Apple Cinnamon and Oatmeal Sensory Bin.

Fun Apple Finds: