Chicken Salad Sandwich Wrap
Just because you cannot have carbs does not mean that you cannot have a sandwich! Egg whites that are beaten stiff then carefully cooked in a nonstick pan make a great substitution for a wrap. This also has the added benefit of adding to the protein of the meal…
Fondue with Veggies
The addition of a thick cheese sauce is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies! Low-glycemic vegetables are calculated for this recipe; for lower ratios, you could add carrots or sweet peppers. 41 g 40% heavy cream 28.4 g cheese, Kraft Cheddar, block style,…
Salmon Salad
Salmon salad is a fresh-tasting combination that can be enjoyed at room temperature. If your ratio allows, add some cheese “chips” to scoop up the salad. 28 g atlantic wild salmon, cooked 10 g green bell peppers, raw, chopped small 8 g tomato, raw, chopped small 7 g…
Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce
The breading is omitted from the fish sticks, but this also allows room to serve apple sauce as a flavoring for the oil. Although there is more oil than apple sauce, the oil is flavored enough by the apple sauce that most kids do not mind eating it this way. 44 g Mahi…
Tuna Salad Boats
This is a fun twist on serving tuna and cucumbers. The mayonnaise is completely eliminated in favor of heart healthy olive oil. As a special treat, Walden Farms chocolate syrup is used to flavor the cream for chocolate milk. 70 g cucumber, raw, peeled 30 g canned tuna…
PBJ Cookies
A fun take on peanut butter and jelly! The bread is replaced with a soft, cake-like cookie, and the jelly is replaced with fresh fruit! 37 g raw egg, mixed well 20 g macadamia nuts, ground into butter 11 g canola oil 5 g flaxseed meal, Bob’s Red Mill 2 g…
Clam Chowder
Xanthan gum is the secret ingredient in this soup; 1/4 teaspoon added into the cream and broth makes the soup so thick and delicious, and you would never know it is not authentic “chowda.” This is also served with coconut oil candy for a fun way to eat the extra fat….
Tater Tots
Although these are not tater tots from the frozen food isle, they have a very similar taste and texture from the shredded turnips. This is also an all-in-one meal, so it is easy to eat at school or in the car. 46 g raw egg whites, whipped into stiff peaks 26 g…
Turkey and Cheese Roll-ups
This is like a turkey sandwich without the bread! The little bit of mustard added to the mayonnaise makes a tasty dip to pack along in a school lunch. 22 g turkey breast, Applegate Farms roasted 14 g cheddar cheese, Organic Valley, Raw Sharp Cheddar 6 g butterhead…
Tuna Patties
Tuna patties take on a kid-friendly “deep fried” flavor due to the coconut oil. They are best served at room temperature or straight from the refrigerator; this helps to disguise the fat and make them a finger food. 25 g canned tuna, Bumblebee chunk light in water,…