Makes 1 muffin

Pumpkin seeds are a surprising ingredient in this muffin! You can find pumpkin seeds, sometimes labeled pepitas, in the international food isle in grocery stores. These are not the same variety as pumpkin seeds from jack-o-lantern pumpkins; they have a green color and a skinny, oblong shape.

11 g egg whites, whipped into stiff peaks

6g pumpkin seeds, dried, ground into “flour”

5g mayonnaise, Hellmann’s

5g coconut oil, melted

3g calorie-free sweetener, Truvia

0.1 g baking powder

4g European-style butter, room temperature for serving

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Measure all ingredients on a gram scale. Fold the pumpkin seeds, mayonnaise, coconut oil, Truvia, and baking powder into the egg whites. Mix well to combine and pour the mixture into a silicone baking cup. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the muffin is cooked thoroughly.

A simple combination of mayonnaise and cream cheese make a great tasting dip for serving veggies!

14 g mayonnaise, Hellmann’s

12 g cream cheese, Philadelphia brand

14 g jicama, peeled, sliced into sticks

14 g cucumber, peeled, sliced into sticks

10.2 g carrots, peeled, sliced into sticks

5 g radish…

Makes 1 cupcake

Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes that taste very similar to the store bought box mixes!

16 g raw egg whites, beaten stiff

10.4 g walnut oil

5g European-style butter, melted

4.2 g coconut flour, Bob’s Red Mill

1.5 g calorie-free sweetener, Truvia

0.2 g baking powder

3–5 drops of vanilla flavor, Bickford

Preheat oven to 350°F. After measuring all ingredients on a gram scale, carefully fold the oil, melted butter, coconut flour, Truvia™, baking powder, and vanilla flavor into the egg whites. You do not want to deflate the egg whites; this is what gives the cupcake its fluffy texture. Pour the batter into a silicone cupcake liner and bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.

Notes: Replace some of the oil with sweetened, flavored whipped cream, butter or whipped vegetable shortening as a frosting if desired.

The creaminess of the goat cheese or Chevre cuts the sharp, briny flavor of the olives nicely. This snack has a very sophisticated taste and appearance!

30 g green olives, bottled

13.4 g goat cheese

7g olive oil

Optional: salt/pepper, pinch of cayenne pepper

After measuring all ingredients on a gram scale, slice the olives in half lengthwise. Spread a small amount of the cheese on the top of each half. Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese and olives and then sprinkle with the optional ingredients.

This chocolate custard is smooth textured and easy to make in large batches.

9 g European-style butter, melted

19 g raw egg, mixed well

14 g 40% heavy cream

1g Hersey’s unsweetened cocoa powder

1g calorie-free sweetener, Truvia

Optional: pinch of salt, 3–5 drops of flavors such as vanilla or chocolate, Bickford

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Boil a kettle of water. After measuring all ingredients, combine and pour into a lightly greased custard dish. Place the custard dish in a shallow casserole pan and fill the casserole pan with boiling water about half way up the sides of the custard dish. Carefully place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. You can tell when the custard is done by gently shaking the custard. If the center is still liquid, cook 5 minutes longer or until the center is firm.

Cheese crackers are always a hit. Mix up a batch and send them to school!

18 g macadamia nuts, ground into butter

4.5 g cheese, Kraft Cheddar, block style, grated

3g egg whites

pinch of salt

After measuring all ingredients, mix together and drop “dime” size spoonfuls onto a silicone- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 7–10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.

Notes: Using a “sharp” or strong flavored cheese will provide a better cheese flavor.

A very mild, soft texture cookie that is easy to make in large batches.

5.5 g Coconut flour, Bob’s Red Mill

10 g Raw egg, mixed well

8g Coconut oil

7g European-style butter

2g Calorie-free sweetener, Truvia

Optional: 3–5 drops of vanilla flavor, Bickford™

After measuring all ingredients, melt the butter and coconut oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir very well. Divide the batter into three silicone baking cups or six mini silicone baking cups. Bake in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.

Notes: Add fresh fruit on the top of the cookies before baking for lower ratio needs.