What can I expect? 

Traditional avocado toast recipes are made with white bread, which our bodies digest similarly to sugar. As a result, they lead to an energy spike and a hard crash, leaving you feeling worse after eating. 

However, you won’t find any starchy carbs in this recipe! Instead, we use low-carb bread, made with fiber and healthy fats. Pair that with the avocado and eggs in this recipe, and you’ve got a nutrient-packed, meal that will fill you up and leave you energized until your next meal! 

Even better, this recipe comes together in minutes and can easily be adjusted to suit your flavor preferences. Mix and match different toppings, switch up the seasonings, or add your favorite protein. The options are endless, meaning you’ll never get bored! 

Is Low-Carb Avocado Toast with Egg Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Low-carb bread
• Avocado
• Eggs

Avocado and eggs are nutritious food sources, made with natural ingredients. Use them to add protein, flavor, and nutrients to a variety of recipes. 

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy. 

Most avocado toast recipes are made with white bread (refined grains), which digest very similarly to sugar. 

In a single serving, you’re already up to 22g or more of sugar. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Omit the bread, and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy this low-carb avocado toast with egg recipe knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Low-Carb Avocado Toast with Egg Tips

1. Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes! Use olive oil instead of butter for cooking the eggs.

2. What are some low-carb bread options?

You can find almond flour, coconut flour, or flaxseed-based breads at specialty grocery stores or make your own at home.

3. Can I use a different protein instead of eggs?

Absolutely! Smoked salmon, turkey bacon, or grilled chicken slices are great low-carb alternatives.

4. How can I store leftovers?

If you want to prepare in advance, keep the mashed avocado in an airtight container with a layer of lemon juice to prevent browning. Assemble the toast and eggs fresh for the best results.

5. Is there a way to add more vegetables?

Yes! Add sautéed spinach, sliced cucumbers, or roasted bell peppers as additional toppings.

6. What should I serve with this recipe? 

You can easily serve this recipe on its own as a complete meal. Or, try adding a side of fresh fruit, cooked bacon, sausage, or blueberry muffins. 

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Avocado Toast with Egg

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Neutral Eating

Equipment

• Toaster
• Non-stick skillet

Ingredients

• 2 slices low-carb bread e.g., almond or coconut flour-based bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Squeeze of lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for frying eggs
• 2 large eggs
• Optional toppings: Red pepper flakes, Cherry tomatoes, halved, Microgreens or arugula, Everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

• Toast the low-carb bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crisp.
• Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Crack the eggs into the pan and cook sunny-side up, or flip them gently for an over-easy style. Cook to your preferred level of doneness.
• While the egg is cooking, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
• Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth (or leave it slightly chunky, as preferred).
• Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor and to prevent browning.
• Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices.
• Top each slice with a cooked egg.
• Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper or everything bagel seasoning.
• Garnish with optional toppings like red pepper flakes, microgreens, or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. (I used everything bagel seasoning)

Notes

See Tips above recipe card for FAQ and substitutions.

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What can I expect? 

Standard waffles are made with a base of all-purpose flour and sugar, both of which are digested as starchy carbs, leading to elevated blood sugar levels, a sugar crash, and hunger soon after eating. Not this recipe, though! Instead, we use just a handful of nutritious ingredients and a sugar substitute to create the sweet flavor and crisp exterior you love. 

Even better, all the ingredients combine in a food processor or blender, making prep unbelievably easy. Then, the waffles cook in minutes, and they store well. So, you can make a large batch to keep on hand for quick breakfasts throughout the week. You’ll never go back to frozen store-bought waffles again! 

Enjoy them on their own, or load them up with your favorite toppings. Either way, you’ll have a tasty option that’s guaranteed to keep you satisfied until lunch. 

Are Cottage Cheese Waffles Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Cottage Cheese
• Eggs
• Oat Flour

Eggs and oat flour are all natural, nutritious food sources, made with minimal ingredients. Use them as staple ingredients in a wide variety of recipes. 

But what about cottage cheese? Is dairy healthy?

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and limit consumption.

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy. 

Most waffle recipes are made with white flour (refined grains), which digest very similarly to sugar. 

In a single serving, you’re already up to 48g or more of sugar. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Omit the flour, swap added sugar for a sugar substitute (or omit it completely), and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy this cottage cheese waffles recipe knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Cottage Cheese Waffles Tips

1. Can I substitute almond or coconut flour?

Yes, you can substitute other low-carb flour options. However, keep in mind that texture and flavor might vary slightly.

2. Will the waffles taste like cottage cheese?

No, the cottage cheese flavor is very mild and mostly undetectable once blended. It adds protein and a fluffy texture without overpowering the taste.

3. Can I make these waffles ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can make a batch, and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a toaster or oven to maintain their crispness.

4. Can I freeze the waffles?

Yes, these waffles freeze well. Let them cool completely. Then, stack them with parchment paper in between each waffle, and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a toaster or oven.

5. Are these waffles keto-friendly?

Yes, these waffles are low-carb and keto-friendly, thanks to the oat flour, which is low in carbs compared to traditional wheat flour.

6. Can I make these waffles dairy-free?

You can substitute the cottage cheese with dairy-free cottage cheese alternatives or silken tofu. However, the texture may differ slightly.

7. How do I make the waffles crispier?

To achieve extra crispy waffles, cook them for a bit longer in the waffle iron, or place the finished waffles in a preheated oven at 200°F for a few minutes to dry them out further.

8. What size waffle maker?

A standard-size waffle iron, which typically makes waffles around 7-8 inches in diameter or 4 square waffles. If you have a mini waffle maker (about 4 inches), you can adjust by pouring less batter and cooking more waffles. For a 4-inch waffle maker, you should pour about 2-3 tablespoons of batter per waffle. This will help avoid overfilling and ensure that the waffles cook evenly without spilling over the edges.

9. What toppings should I add? 

These waffles are tasty enough to serve all on their own. However, they’re also great with toppings like sugar-free syrup, peanut butter, almond butter, sugar-free chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or even whipped cream! 

10. What should I serve with cottage cheese waffles?

Thanks to their high protein content, these waffles are plenty filling enough on their own. That said, if you’re feeling extra hungry or feeding a crowd, they pair well with other breakfast options like fresh fruit, Starbucks egg bites, or veggie breakfast casserole.

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Cottage Cheese Waffles

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Equipment

• Waffle Iron

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese
• 3 Eggs large
• 1 cup Oat Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tbsp Sweetener optional
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Cooking Spray or Butter for greasing waffle iron

Instructions

• Preheat waffle iron.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, sweetener (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
• Lightly spray the waffle iron with cooking spray or brush it with melted butter to prevent sticking.
• Pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the preheated waffle iron and close the lid. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the edges. Adjust the time based on your waffle iron’s settings.
• Carefully remove the waffles and serve them warm with your choice of toppings, such as fresh berries, sugar-free syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream

Notes

See Tips above recipe card for FAQ and substitutions.

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What can I expect? 

This is a better-for-you recipe that’s even easier than traditional cookie dough! Cream the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Then, mix in the remaining ingredients, and fold in the chocolate chips. You’ll have yourself a sweet, smooth, chocolate-filled cookie dough batter in ten minutes. Even better, it’s sugar-free, full of healthy fats, and so tasty you won’t even be able to tell it’s not the real deal! 

Is Edible Cookie Dough Healthy? 

Let’s look at the main ingredients: 

• Unsalted butter
• Cream cheese
• Sugar substitute 
• Almond flour
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Almond flour is a natural, nutritious food source full of healthy fats. Use it in place of regular flour, and you’ve got yourself a nutrient-dense cookie dough. 

But what about butter? What about the cream cheese? Is dairy healthy? 

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and limit consumption.

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy. 

Add 328g of sugar (17g/serving) to this recipe and you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.) 

Substitute the sugar for quality sugar alcohol, and this dessert becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, and long-lasting energy. 

Enjoy this edible cookie dough knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Edible Cookie Dough Tips

1. Add mix-ins

We stuck with classic chocolate chip cookie dough, but feel free to include any mix-ins you like best! Chopped nuts, sprinkles, caramel bits, and pretzel pieces are just a few examples of extra ingredients you could include. 

2. Make double chocolate chip cookie dough

Add cocoa powder to the dough mixture for extra chocolatey flavor to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth with zero guilt. 

3. Prepare in advance

This edible cookie dough makes 20 servings to feed a crowd but is also great to keep on hand! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. 

4. Get creative

This edible cookie dough is satisfying on its own, but it can also be used in a variety of treats. Try crumbling it over sugar-free ice cream, stuffing it between healthy chocolate chip cookies for a cookie dough sandwich, or fold it into milkshakes!

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Edible Cookie Dough

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Author Neutral Eating

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
• 2 oz Cream Cheese softened
• 1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar sugar-free brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Lakanto granulated erythritol
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1.5 cup Almond Flour
• 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt pink himalayan or sea salt
• 1 cup Lilly’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

• Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy (we recommend a hand mixer).
• Add Swerve Brown Sugar, Lakanto, and vanilla. Mix. Scrape the sides with a silicone spatula for even mixing.
• Add dry ingredients (almond flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, salt). Scrape the sides for even mixing.
• Add chocolate chips. Mix.

Notes

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What can I expect? 

This recipe has the crisp texture of classic potato chips and a savory, tangy flavor similar to potato-based dill pickle chips. However, you won’t find a starchy carb in sight! 

Instead, we make the “chips” by topping dill pickle slices with shredded cheese and air frying them until they’re crisp. As a result, you get a low-carb snack that’s made with healthy fats and free from unnecessary carbs, added sugars, and undesirable preservatives. 

These chips are perfect for movie nights, packed lunches, and afternoon snacks. Make a big batch in just 20 minutes, and keep them on hand to satisfy all your snack cravings with zero guilt! 

Are Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chips Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Dill pickles
• Shredded cheese

Dill pickles are a natural, nutritious food source. Use them to add flavor to a variety of recipes, or enjoy them as a snack on their own. 

But what about shredded cheese? Is dairy healthy?

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and try to eat less. 

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy.

Classic chips are made with potatoes (starchy carbs), which digest similarly to sugar. 

In a single serving of standard chips (and who stops at just one serving), you’re already up to 15g of chips. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Swap the potatoes with pickles, and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy these air fryer dill pickle chips knowing they support your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chips Tips

1. Store leftovers

This recipe is great to prepare in advance and keep on hand to satisfy your hunger whenever a craving strikes. Once cool, you can transfer leftover chips to an airtight container or sealable bag. Store them at room temperature for 1-2 days. 

2. No air fryer? 

No problem! Bake the chips in the oven instead. Arrange the pickle slices on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Then, sprinkle the cheese and optional seasonings on top. Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. Keep a close eye on your oven, and adjust the baking time as needed! 

3. Make it a meal 

Serve these dill pickle chips as a fun side with main courses like pesto chicken wraps, cucumber salmon boats, or lemon pepper chicken wings for a complete meal. 

4. Pat the pickles dry

Use a clean paper towel to pat the pickles dry before adding the cheese. This will prevent them from becoming soggy as they cook.

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Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chips

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Neutral Eating

Equipment

• Silicone muffin “tin”
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 cup dill pickle chips cut ⅓ to ½ inch thick
• ⅓ cup shredded cheese of choice I chose sharp cheddar and jack
• *no seasoning needed or can add a pinch of seasoning such as onion himalayan salt of everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

• Place 1-2 tsp cheese on the bottom of each muffin opening, a few pickle chips and another 1-2 teaspoon of cheese. You can add a pinch of seasoning or skip altogether.
• Place in a preheated airfryer 350 F for 8-10 min – check midway and flip within the muffin holes. Air Fryers vary drastically so you may need to extend or decrease the time. You want the cheese to bubble bc this is what creates a crispy cheesy edge to your pickle chips.
• Once done let them sit 3-5 minutes before popping out of the muffin tin.
• Enjoy with ranch dip.

Notes

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What is a Sushi Waffle? 

A fairly new creation, sushi waffles are a unique take on traditional sushi rolls. Instead of featuring rice wrapped around fillings, the carb source is turned into a waffle and topped with all the same ingredients you expect to find in sushi. However, instead of using white sushi rice, we transformed our recipe into a low-carb sushi waffle, using cauliflower rice instead! 

The base is crisp and cheesy while the toppings are full of flavor and protein. The end result is a satisfying meal loaded with nutrients and flavor that is guaranteed to fill you up without weighing you down. 

Is this Sushi Waffle Healthy? 

Let’s look at the main ingredients: 

• Cauliflower rice
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Salmon 

Cucumber, avocado, and salmon are natural, nutritious food sources. Each have their own list of health benefits. The trick to making this sushi waffle healthy is substituting the white rice for cauliflower rice. Why?

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy.

Common sushi rice is composed of carbs and contains at least 4 teaspoons of sugar for every 4 cups of rice. 

Combined with the glycemic impact of white rice, and you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.) 

Substitute sushi rice with low-carb cauliflower rice, and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, protein and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy this sushi waffle knowing it supports your well being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Sushi Waffle Tips

1. Make a large waffle 

We use a mini waffle maker and work in batches for individual portions. However, to save time, you can add the entire waffle mixture to a large waffle maker, and divide the cooked waffle in two. 

2. Make it vegetarian 

Omit the salmon, and replace it with tofu to keep this sushi waffle plant-based without missing out on the protein. 

3. Use different toppings 

Mix and match all your favorite sushi roll ingredients as toppings! For instance, pickled onions, shredded carrots, seaweed, ginger, wasabi, mushrooms, spinach, and asparagus would all taste great. 

4. Enjoy right away

This recipe does not store well and is likely to become soggy when kept in the fridge. As a result, it’s best enjoyed right away while the waffle is still warm.

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Sushi Waffle (Salmon)

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author NEUTRAL EATING

Equipment

• Mini Waffle Maker

Ingredients

Waffle:

• ½ cup cauliflower rice
• 1 Tbsp mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg white
• ½ tsp sesame oil

Toppings:

• 2 Tbsp cucumber diced
• ¼ avocado sliced
• 1 Tbsp green onion diced
• 3 Tbsp cubed salmon can sub other fish, crab, or shrimp

Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp mayo
• ½ tsp sriracha

Garnish:

• toasted seasame seeds

Instructions

• Mix the waffle makings in a bowl and place half in a mini waffle maker for 2-3 minutes or until fully cooked and crisp. Set aside.
• Add the diced veggies and avo on top, add the fish and green onion.
• Mix sauce then drizzle over waffle.
• Top with sesame seeds.

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