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Crockpot Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce (THM FP)

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This crockpot sugar free cranberry sauce uses just 4 ingredients and is so easy! 

Keto _ THM FP Cranberry Sauce (1)

Confession time, I’ve never liked cranberry sauce. Passing by the can shaped blob of red cranberry sauce is the easiest thing I do every Thanksgiving. 

But this year, I’ve been buying tons of these beautiful tiny pieces of fruit and decided to get a little adventurous. 

Ok more truth serum, there was a dessert I wanted to try to recreate and I needed a sugar free whole berry cranberry sauce in order to make it.

And since my ulterior motive was another dessert (with more steps), I wanted the cranberry sauce portion of the recipe to be as easy as possible. 

So the tiny slow cooker makes this recipe for the crockpot sugar free cranberry sauce so easy.You literally dump in the ingredients, cook and chill. It is also a great make ahead dish to make your Thanksgiving morning a little easier. 

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Crockpot Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce (THM FP)

THM FP Cranberry Sauce Made with Bai

To make this simple low carb cranberry sauce, you only need a few winter staples from your THM kitchen. 

Ingredients for THM FP Cranberry Sauce

Making the Whole Berry Cranberry Side

To make this dish, it is seriously a dump and go crockpot recipe. 

Wash the cranberries & discard any stems that may be present and add them to the mini crockpot. (I’m sure you could use your regular size slow cooker also but I love the size of the mini and this recipe fits perfectly in there.)

Next, add the Bai, cinnamon and monk fruit and stir the ingredients together.

Turn the cranberry sauce on high and cook for 2 hours. 

Once cooked, turn the crockpot off and let the sauce cool. 

I place it in the fridge at this point to chill. 

That is it! Serve this Crockpot sugar free cranberry sauce along side your holiday turkey or ham.

Monk Fruit sweetened Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce

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  1. Wash the cranberries and remove any stems before placing in the crockpot.
  2. Add all other ingredients and use a spoon to mix together.
  3. Cook on high in crockpot for 2 hours.
  4. Allow the cranberry sauce to cool and then place in the fridge to chill.
  5. Serve with your ham and turkey or use it in a dessert recipe that calls for whole cranberry sauce.

Keto Instant Pot Orange Brown Sugar Ham (THM S)

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This Keto Instant Pot orange brown sugar ham gives you the taste of those sweet holiday hams that we all love but without the sugar and carbs that we want to avoid!

Brown Sugar Holiday Ham

It is that time of year where big holiday meals are on my mind. So we have been having some random Tuesday holiday meal trial runs.

I’ve got my special pumpkin cheesecake ready for dessert (priorities) so I decided to move on to main courses. 

And since this delicious ham is made in the Instant Pot, it is totally doable after work.

We ate this with a side of butter beans and a small sweet potato tonight for a XO meal on Trim Healthy Mama. You could also serve it with Mac N Cheese Zoodles to keep it an S (Keto/Low Carb) meal.

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Keto Instant Pot Orange Brown Sugar Ham (THM S)

Spiral Ham for Trim Healthy Mama - S Meal

Holidays are busy and often times the main entree can take up a lot of your cook and prep time.

In this recipe, we utilize our Instant Pot to warm our ham and free up that valuable oven space. Here are all the details on creating this easy Keto Instant Pot orange brown sugar ham. 

Swerve Sugar Free Ham Glaze 

Sugar Free Glaze on top of Spiral Ham

All of the holiday hams that come to mind have that amazing sweet brown sugar glaze. But as a Trim Healthy Mama, I wanted a sugar free variety that delivers that same taste without the guilt. 

By using Swerve brown sugar, you get that sweet, syrupy glaze for your ham topping but keep it sugar free. My next obstacle was the orange juice that seems to be in every brown sugar ham recipe.

So we sub the Bai Clementine to give us all the sweet orange flavor but none of the insulin spiking results of regular OJ.

And since you will have a part of the Bai leftover – make sure you make this Orange Creamsicle drink while you are waiting on your ham to cook. It is so good & takes less than a minute to make.

Doubling the Glaze For Bigger Hams

The ham I made tonight was just over 9 lbs. If you have a bigger ham like this, definitely consider making a double batch of glaze. 

I made it as written with the larger ham & it works but I think it would have been even better with more glaze. If your ham is 4-6 lbs, the amount of glaze listed in the recipe should be perfect.

Also, my 9+ lb ham fit but just barely! I stuffed it in but I wouldn’t go any bigger than 9lbs because I don’t think it would go. 

No Pressure Cooker – Can I Bake the Ham Instead?

Of course! Place the ham in a 9×13 roasting pan and cover it with the water and 2-3 tablespoons of the glaze. 

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 Degrees for 10-15 minutes per lb. If you go with this method, you will want to boil the glaze ahead of time and get it nice and syrupy. 

Baste your ham every 20 minutes or so throughout the cooking process. 

Making the Low Carb Instant Pot Holiday Ham

Creating this ham for the holidays (or any day of the week) is easy and worthy of your Thanksgiving or Christmas platter!

Low Carb Honey Glazed Ham

What You Need:

4-6 Lb Spiral Cut Ham
Nature’s Hollow Honey Substitute 
Bai Orange 
Dijon Mustard
Cinnamon
Ground Cloves
Ground Nutmeg

Prepping the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Honey Glazed Ham for Low Carb Diet

This Keto Instant Pot orange brown sugar ham is a dump and go kind of recipe. 

Place the metal trivet into your Instant Pot and insert the ham. I had a ham that was a little over 9 lbs so I really had to stuff it in but it worked. 

Add in the cup of water. 

Prepare the Sugar Free Ham Glaze

Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl. This is the start of your glaze. Add 2-3 tablespoons on top of your ham and secure the Instant pot cover. 

Seal the pot & set a manual pressure for the amount of time that your ham needs to cook. The formula is 2 minutes per lb of ham so if you have a 6 lb ham, set the timer for 12 minutes. 

While the ham is cooking, prepare the reserved glaze. Place the glaze mixture into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil on the stove. 

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is a thicker consistency. Be careful not to let it boil over! Thankfully my hubby caught mine before it made a big mess! 

Holiday Ham plate for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner

Natural Release/Quick Release

Allow your Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes & then quick release. Remove the ham from the pot & place it on a platter. 

Carefully pour the warm glaze in between the slices and any extra over the top of the ham. 

Serve immediately (but of course it is also great cold for sandwiches)! 

More THM S – Keto Holiday Recipes

Double Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Spice Crockpot Almonds
Crockpot Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

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  1. Place the unwrapped ham in your Instant pot on top of the trivet & add 1 cup water to the bottom.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the honey substitute, mustard, brown sugar, Bai, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  3. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture over your ham & reserve the remaining sauce.
  4. Set the Instant Pot using the manual pressure cook setting & cook the ham for 2 minutes per lb. So a 6 lb ham would cook for 12 minutes.
  5. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick release.
  6. Once the ham is done (while the pressure is naturally releasing), pour the remaining sauce that you reserved into a small saucepan.
  7. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. The sauce will thicken up.
  8. Remove the ham from the Instant pot & pour the thickened sauce between the slices of the ham.
  9. Serve the ham with your favorite sides.

Keto Peanut Butter Bars (THM S)

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Peanut butter and chocolate are hands down the best dessert combo ever in my book. And being able to eat pb and chocolate and lose weight at the same time is amazing. 

These Keto peanut butter bars taste like buckeye balls without the hassle.

Keto THM S Peanut Butter Bars 

Peanut butter balls are a favorite of mine at Christmas time. They have the perfect ratio of peanut butter to chocolate and you can eat them with your hands! 

And while I love those buckeye balls, I don’t love the sugar and the time that they take to make. You have to form 700 balls of peanut butter mixture and then hand dip every one. 

It takes forever. But these Keto peanut butter balls get rid of the sugar and the time suck. They are quick but just as tasty as their peanut butter ball competitor. 

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Keto Peanut Butter Bars (THM S)

Keto Peanut Butter Ball Bites

A thick semi-sweet chocolate layer is topped with a creamy and sweet peanut butter layer for the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. 

These Keto peanut butter bars are really rich so I cut them into small pieces. Although I feel like I could eat the whole pan, after a couple of bites of this decadent dessert you’ll be satisfied. 

What You Need for Sugar Free Peanut Butter Bars

Making the Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Peanut Butter Bites for Trim Healthy Mama - S _ Low Carb

These peanut butter bites are so much easier than peanut butter balls! 

Simply melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler. You can probably do it in the microwave too but I’ve ruined one too many bags of chocolate in the microwave so I just do it on the stove. It doesn’t require much more time & I pay attention to it more when it is on the stove. 

Once the chocolate and oil is melted, spread it in an 8×8 pan that is lined with parchment paper. Place it in the fridge to set up while you work on the peanut butter mix. 

Sugar Free PB Treat

Next, combine all the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and mix. It will come together to be a thick, dough like consistency. 

Spread the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer. 

Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Cut into small bars or bites. 

These are best kept in the fridge. They get a little too soft in my opinion if left at room temperature. 

Low Carb Buckeye Dessert Bars

I hope you love these Keto peanut butter bars as much as I do! 

More Keto/THM S Desserts

Keto Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Berry Sorbet
Easy Creamsicle Sip
Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona 

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  1. Line 8x8 Pyrex dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate and the coconut oil in a double boiler.
  3. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, spread it into the 8x8 pan.
  4. Place the chocolate layer in the fridge so that it can start to set up and harden.
  5. In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix with a hand or a stand mixer until well incorporated. The mixture will look like a thick dough.
  6. Remove the chocolate from the fridge (it should be a layer of hardened chocolate. If it is not ready, just stick the peanut butter mix in the fridge in the separate bowl until the chocolate is hardened).
  7. Spread the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate. Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, press the peanut butter mix down until it is smooth.
  8. Place the peanut butter bars back into the fridge for 1-2 hours at a minimum.
  9. Cut into bars or bites. These are best eaten right out of the fridge. They will get soft if left at room temp.

THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona

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The dalgona coffee craze started during quarantine and has branched off into all kinds of fun drinks! I’ve seen strawberry flavored and even a Nutella dalgona. 

This Trim Healthy Mama version skips the coffee and includes the THM cookies n cream protein powder in this dalgona style beverage. 

THM Protein Cookies N Cream Dalgona

I’m not on Tik Tok (I think I might be too old for that!) but some of my friends are and during quarantine they taught me about dalgona coffee. 

A what kind of coffee?! If you were like me and didn’t know about this Korean beverage, you are not alone. The traditional version is made by whipping instant coffee, sugar and hot water together to make a whippy, foamy topping. 

Then the topping goes over a glass with ice and milk. And while a coffee version of this would also be good, I skipped it in this recipe making this a great bedtime snack option! 

This THM cookies n cream protein dalgona drink is easy to make for a quick sweet treat. 

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THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona

I’m all about quick and easy on plan meals and snacks. I particularly like this one because it feels a little fun and fancy even though it takes just a couple of minutes to make. 

Here is what you need for the THM Cookies N Cream Protein Dalgona drink:

Making the THM Dalgona Beverage

To make this dalgona inspired beverage, start by adding the cream and protein powder into a bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the cream and protein powder until it is thick and forming peaks. 

Add the Sweet Drops and mix briefly again. 

In a small cup (I used a stemless wine glass), add ice and fill about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way full. Next, spoon the whipped protein mixture on top. 

Garnish with a couple of crushed High Key brownie bite cookies and serve immediately. 

Fuel Type: S – the fat from the HWC and cookies make this an S drink.

What if I don’t have the THM Cookies N Cream Protein Powder? 

You could sub a vanilla protein powder and mix in a couple of extra High Key cookies for a similar taste. 

You could also mix in a little black or regular cocoa powder. 

Can I Add Coffee? 

Of course! Coffee makes everything better! 

You could add the instant coffee with the whipping cream for a traditional Dalgona. However, I think it would be really good to fill a cup with ice and a cold brew coffee and then top it with the cookies n cream whipped protein mix. 

More Ideas for THM Cookies N Cream Protein Powder

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  1. Place the whipping cream and the protein powder in a medium bowl.
  2. Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the cream and powder until peaks are forming and the mixture is the texture of whipped cream.
  3. Add 2-5 drops of Vanilla Sweet Drops or your desired sweetener. I did 2 drops and it was moderately sweet. If you like it sweeter, just taste and add until it gets to your desired level of sweetness.
  4. Add the ice and almond milk to a small glass. Top with the whipped dalgona style cream.
  5. Garnish with 1-2 crushed High Key brownie bite cookies and serve immediately.

THM On Plan Peanut Butter

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Just starting Trim Healthy Mama and looking for the type of nut butters that you can eat? Check out this extensive list of THM on plan peanut butter options on Amazon or at your local grocery. 

16 Store bought Trim Healthy Mama Peanut Butters

Peanut Butter is my absolute favorite. I like it with chocolate, on a sandwich or even straight out of the jar on a spoon. But what kind of peanut butter does a Trim Healthy Mama indulge in? 

All your questions are about to be answered! No more standing in the peanut butter aisle at the grocery store reading 100 labels!

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THM On Plan Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is an “S” food because it is packed with healthy fats (more ideas on how to use it in recipes below!). When looking for a peanut butter that works on Trim Healthy Mama, you want it to be sugar free and free of off plan oils. 

So basically you want it to be just peanuts or just peanuts + salt. It is easy to find a THM approved peanut butter when you know what to look for. 

Here are some different THM on plan peanut butter choices that you can find online or at your local grocery store. 

Jif No Added Sugar No Stir Peanut Butter

Smucker’s Creamy Natural Peanut Butter or try the Chunky Variety– Available at Amazon, Walmart

Crazy Richard’s Creamy Peanut Butter – Available at Amazon, Walmart

Great Value Organic Creamy Stir Peanut Butter – Available At Walmart

Kroger Natural Creamy Peanut Butter – Available at Kroger

Trader Joe’s Organic Creamy Peanut Butter – Available at Amazon or Trader Joe’s

Kirkland Creamy Peanut Butter – Costco

Spread the Love Peanut Butter Individual Packs – Great for on the go. Available at Amazon.

Simply Nature Creamy Peanut Butter – Available at Aldi

Trim Healthy Mama Approved Nut Butters

Don’t like peanut butter (I’ll forgive you) or allergic to it? There are a variety of nut butters that you can also use on plan. Here are some options for your grocery list: 

Nuttzo Power Fuel Nut Butter – Packed with Seeds and Nuts 

Keto Nut Butter with MCT Oil – Made from Macadamia Nuts

Kirkland Signature Mixed Nut Butter – Almond & Cashew based

Purely Pecans – A pecan nut butter!

Trader Joe’s Mixed Nut Butter

Good & Gather Crunchy Almond Butter – At Target

THM “E” Meal Peanut Butter

Do you want to eat your peanut butter with on plan sprouted bread but don’t want a XO? Well mama, you can! 

All you need is peanut flour, some water & an on plan sweetener if desired.

If you have the THM cookbook, there is a recipe for Peanut Junkie Butter that you might also like & it is a FP. It is on page 481. 

What do you do after you buy your THM on plan peanut butter? Grab some on plan jelly and on plan bread of course!

16 THM Store BOught Peanut Butter