Hello and welcome to this thing we’re doing where we help you figure out what you’re gonna put in your mouth this week. Some of these are recipes we’ve tried, some of these are recipes we’re looking forward to trying, all of them are fucking delicious. Tell us what you want to put in your piehole or suggest your own recipes, and we’ll talk about which things we made, which things we loved, and which things have changed us irreversibly as people.
Every since I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes (boo), I’ve been on a carb-restricted diet. Restricted diets are weird for me because it’s kind of against everything I believe.
Also, I love carbs. A lot. A lot, a lot. I’ve been known to make a whole meal out of a pint of white rice and some soy sauce. I have no shame about tucking into an entire loaf of crusty garlic bread by myself. But Baby T. Rex needed me to change it up for a few months, so here I am.
I was a vegan/vegetarian for 15 years so modifying my eating habits isn’t too hard. Trying new foods and swapping out high glycemic foods for lower glycemic substitutes is very doable. I’m thinking of my current predicament as a choice and accommodation, much like being vegan was, not a “diet” in the traditional sense. Unfortunately, lots of diabetes advice for eating is very similar to negative diet talk.
For example, I said I was getting in a rut with my breakfast options and one of the things suggested to me by my (actually very nice) diabetes nurse was to try eating plain cottage cheese with powdered cinnamon for flavor. I mean, yuck. But being on a restricted carb kick doesn’t have to mean bland foods and unsalted nuts.
In the process of altering what I put into my mouth and when, I’ve discovered some amazing and yummy low-carb recipes. Whether you’re on a carb-restricted diet for health reasons, like me, or you just want more variety in your meals, here’s some low-carb comfort foodspiration that’s tasty and satisfying!
1. Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
2. Cranberry, Orange, and Pecan Muffins
3. Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles
3. Curried Carrot Slaw With Smoky Maple Tempeh Triangles
5. Mini Cauliflower Pizza Bites
6. Thai Stuffed Avocados
7. Gooey Skillet Brownie for Two
8. Mock Moose Tracks Ice Cream
9. Baked Cauliflower Tots
10. Deconstructed Pizza Casserole
11. Coconut Shrimp
12. The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
13. Southern Fried Chicken
14. Mac and Cheese Style Cauliflower
15. Paleo Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup
16. Peanut Butter Cups
17. Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
18. Veggie “Sushi” Rolls
19. Low-Carb French Fries
20. Double Espresso Brownies
21. Crepes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling
22.Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Popper Casserole
23. Mexican Hot Chocolate
24. Baked Butternut Squash Chips
25. Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
26. Three Ingredient Paleo Flatbread
27. Low Carb Garlic Gnocchi
28. Low-Carb Protein Snickers Bar
29. Pad Thai Salad
30. Low-Carb Meatloaf
31. Snickerdoodle Crepe
32. Baked Parmesan Cheese Crisps
33. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
