Name: Keto Fried Pickles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz dill pickle chips; 1/4 cup blanched almond flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, whisked; Avocado oil, for frying

Enjoy A Low Carb Picnic With Old Wisconsin Sausage Snacks

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Put together this DIY bento box for your next low carb picnic in minutes with the help of Old Wisconsin Snack Sticks and Old Wisconsin Summer Sausage.

We are getting to the dog days of summer here on the Florida Gulf Coast, where it is almost too hot to do anything besides lay around in the air conditioning. But it is also the time that cabin fever really starts to kick in, so I chose to surprise my teen with a back yard picnic before the heat of the day hit.

While she slept in I ran to Publix to grab Old Wisconsin snacks and everything else I needed, excited to surprise her when she woke up. I was able to grab everything I needed in just a few minutes and make it home before she woke up.

First task - finding the right protein. Old Wisconsin offers a variety of delicious protein-packed snacks that are great for on the go. Old Wisconsin sausage snacks are gluten-free with no MSG added and come in several different package sizes and flavors everyone will love. These handcrafted and slow smoked convenience snacks are also great-tasting, high-quality, and protein-packed!

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Then I quickly gathered additional low carb snacks that would go perfect with the sausage - including savory, sweet, and even crunchy keto-friendly snacks. It was hard to not start snacking on the drive home.

To make this impromptu backyard picnic easy I wanted to keep everything in one container so I didn't have to drag a bunch of stuff outside. The idea of a big DIY Bento Box was born.

Back in the day when my girls were younger, I used to love making them Bento Box Lunches, so I thought it would be fun to reminisce a bit with a Bento Box picnic.

DIY Low Carb Picnic Foods Bento Box

You can make any container into a bento box using cupcake liners! I prefer these silicon rainbow cupcake liners because they keep everything sorted while looking bright and cheerful.

Begin by arranging as many silicon cupcake liners in your container as you can. It is ok for them to be a bit snug.

Then begin filling each liner with a different low carb snack. Fill each cupcake liner ¾ of the way full. The more full they are, the better they will hold together.

Remember you can always pack more in as you go so have fun with the order and just keep filling.

For this keto-friendly bento box, I chose low carb picnic foods like raw cashews, fresh berries, and cubed cheese which went perfectly with my assortment of Old Wisconsin meats.

The Old Wisconsin beef summer sausage slices easily to fit right into the cupcake liners for easy snacking.

I also cut up the Old Wisconsin beef snack sticks into smaller bites and added in the Old Wisconsin turkey snack bites straight out of the bag. It doesn't get any easier.

As an added bonus, the Old Wisconsin snack sticks and Old Wisconsin snack bites come in a resealable bag, so you can easily use what you want for your DIY Bento Box, and then seal the rest to keep it fresh for your next snack break!

It took less than 10 minutes to put together this low carb picnic, which was all the time she needed to wake up and join me in the back yard. She immediately recognized the Bento Box style snacks we used to enjoy years ago which totally made my day.

We spent an hour just sitting and laughing while the day warmed up - a nice break from the typical electronics-filled morning. It was some good mother-daughter time that I realize does not happen near often enough.

It was the perfect start to a summer day, made delicious with the help of Old Wisconsin sausage snacks and Publix.

As we finished off the last bites of the snacks she asked if we could do it again soon... "we absolutely can, baby."

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When was the last time you had a back yard picnic?

Small Changes - Big Results

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.

Summer is looking a little different this year in the midst of the pandemic. Beach days have been replaced with back yard days. Time we used to spend shopping at the mall has been replaced with spending time planting a garden. Date nights to the theater have been replaced with making s’mores over the backyard fire pit.

In the grand scheme of things, these are all small changes… but they have made a big difference in many ways. Life seems calmer, quieter. And we have learned to really value so many of the things we took for granted. We know that life will return to “normal” eventually, but we have all resolved to keep many of these “changes” more permanent as we are seeing benefits from even the smallest acts.

That is one thing about life that has remained the same. Small changes consistently over time leads to big results. Whether you are trying to lose weight, pay off debt, save for a new home, or save for college, small steps over time is the best way to achieve your goals.

Even with the uncertainty of what tomorrow may bring, we are finding comfort in knowing that the more distant future is looking bright. This year our “baby” is heading in to high school, which means in just a few years the college admissions dance will begin all over again. We are starting to make some “small changes” to get ready to go back to school and ultimately for her to go off to college in a few years.

Starting a Florida 529 Savings Plan is another small change you can make today to lead to big results for the future. A 529 Savings Plan is easy to set up, and you can contribute as much or as little as you want. Family and friends can even contribute through the eGift portal.

A 529 Savings Plan is an investment account that provides a flexible and tax free savings option that can be used for college and/or k-12 expenses. As long as the investment earnings are used for qualified education expenses such as tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies, they are exempt from being taxed.

Even if you already have a Florida Prepaid Plan, a 529 Savings Plan can be used for costs not covered by the Prepaid Plan - like books and supplies or even computers and equipment. Your 529 Savings Plan can be used at most higher education institutions nationwide and there is no set time frame for using your plan.

With a Florida 529 Savings Plan, your family can choose when and how much to contribute to fit you budget and savings goals. There is even an online gifting portal to invite family and friends to contribute to a child’s college education in lieu of more traditional birthday and holiday gifts.

Florida Prepaid is hosting a free webinar to explain the features of the 529 Savings Plan on Thursday, July 23rd at 12:00pm EST. In this super quick webinar you can learn how as little as $25 a month can add up quickly and make a significant difference by the time your child is ready to attend college. You can register for this free webinar here: https://bit.ly/31BUGKz

Keto Fried Pickles Recipe

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This Keto Fried Pickles Recipe is so easy - and you will never miss the carbs! Crispy fried pickles are the ultimate keto appetizer or on the go snack!

Fried pickles have been my family's go-to appetizer at just about every restaurant we have ever been to. It is the one snack we can all agree on.

This recipe uses dill pickles, but you can use sweet pickles, bread and butter pickles, or even dill pickle spears to change it up. To make them a bit spicy, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning to your almond flour mixture. To save on carbs, use a mixture of ⅛ cup almond flour and ⅛ cup parmesan cheese. You can also use ground pork rinds to get even lower in carbs.

keto fried pickles in white bowl with teal striped bowl in background

When I decided to do one year of keto, I knew I had to get to work recreating all of the "normal" foods to keep me on track. Keto Fried Pickles was one I knew the family would love.

The key to a good fried pickle is getting the batter to stick and keep it crunchy while keeping the pickle inside soft.

Almond flour makes the perfect batter - and my favorite Oh Nuts Blanched Almond Flour is perfect to keep low-carb fried pickles crunchy.

I used avocado oil to make these keto deep-fried pickles and they turned out perfectly. Avocado oil is a keto-friendly oil that is unrefined like extra virgin olive oil, but with a higher smoking point, so it can be used to cook at higher heat.

To save on calories you can also cook these breaded pickles in an air fryer. Cook keto air fryer pickles at 375* for four minutes, shake the basket or flip the pickles over, and cook for another 4 minutes or until desired crispiness.

It only takes a few minutes to perfectly fry these low-carb keto pickle chips in avocado oil.

close up keto fried pickle dipping into pink sauce

Keto Pickle Chips can be saved in the refrigerator for a few days, however, you will want to crisp them back up in the toaster or a few minutes in the air fryer.

I plugged this recipe into my favorite Keto Calculator App - Carb Manager - and it came up with the following macros:

MACROS

Each serving has 2 net carbs, 3 total carbs, 1 g fiber, 3 g fat, 2 g protein, and 38 calories!

Note: With any Keto Recipe you want to make sure you scan and calculate your specific ingredients as exact macros many vary depending on brands!

Nutrition calculations are based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.

Keto Fried Pickles

Ingredients:

16 oz dill pickle chips
¼ cup blanched almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, whisked
Avocado oil, for frying

Instructions:

Drain all juice from pickle jar and place pickle chips in a single layer on a paper towel. Blot with additional paper towels until pickles are dry to the touch.

In a shallow bowl whisk egg well.

In a second bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

In a skillet, heat oil to medium-high heat.

Using tongs, dredge dry pickle chips through egg wash and coat with almond flour mixture, and place into hot oil. Let fry a couple of minutes and then flip over.

Once both sides are golden brown, remove fried pickles and place them on dry paper towels.

Serve hot with your favorite Keto Dipping Sauce.

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Keto Fried Pickles Recipe

This Keto Fried Pickles Recipe is so fast and easy – and you will never miss the carbs! Crispy fried pickles are the ultimate keto appetizer...

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

16 oz dill pickle chips
¼ cup blanched almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, whisked
Avocado oil, for frying

Instructions

Drain all juice from pickle jar and place pickle chips on paper towels. Blot with additional paper towels until pickles are dry to the touch.
In a shallow bowl whisk egg well.
In a second shallow bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
In a skillet, heat oil to medium high heat.
Using tongs, dredge dry pickle chips through egg and coat with almond flour mixture and place into hot oil. Let fry 1-2 minutes and then flip over.
Once both sides are browned, remove fried pickles and place on dry paper towels.
Serve hot with your favorite Keto Dipping Sauce.

Notes

Make sure pickles are dry before dredging in the egg - this will help the batter stay on the pickles.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 38Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 614mgCarbohydrates: 3gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g

Nutrition calculations based on exact ingredients used and may vary between brands. For exact macro measurements, always calculate your own macros using the exact ingredients that you use.

Mexican Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers

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Mexican Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers are a delicious low carb snack or appetizer that everyone loves! All the flavors you love in a bite-sized snack!

four mexican street corn jalapeno poppers on a white tray with colorful napkin

Now my Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers have been a crowd favorite for a long time, but I wanted to make something different.

Inspired by SaltySideDish Grilled Mexican Street Corn an idea was born...

Now corn is traditionally a no-no on a low carb diet, but did you know that canned baby corn has less than 3 net carbs per serving and only 15 calories?

Baby corn is a low carb corn alternative that tastes like the real thing but without the carbs. You can make this recipe for Mexican Street Corn Stuffed Jalapeños using canned sweet corn or keep it lower carb with canned baby corn.

close up mexican street corn jalapeno poppers on white tray with colorful napkin

These unique Jalapeno Poppers were a crowd favorite - even from friends who were not doing low carb. It has all of the flavors of Mexican Street Corn with just a kick of spice and of course, everything is better with bacon.

For this recipe, I used Trader Joe's Everything But The Elote Seasoning, but if you do not have a Trader Joe's close or you want to make a "cleaner" version, you can mix together:

1 teaspoon of chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

womans hand holding jalapeno popper with bite missing

To make a larger amount, you can also cut up your jalapenos and bake them right in the baby corn recipe to make a delicious, creamy dip.

The only change you need to make is cutting the baby corn into much tinier pieces so it can easily be scooped up on your favorite low carb veggie or chip.

close up overhead mexican street corn jalapeno popper

Mexican Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients:

6 fresh jalapenos
6 slices of bacon
8 oz cut baby corn
2 tablespoon butter
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup queso fresco semi-soft crumbling cheese
⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Mix all dry seasonings and divide them in half.

Drain baby corn well and cut into small pieces.

Melt butter in a skillet and add in baby corn. Mix in ½ of dry seasonings mixture.

Cook until baby corn begins to brown. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, parmesan, crumbling cheese, lime juice, and seasonings. Add in baby corn.

Cut jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds. But bacon pieces in half.

Using a spoon, generously fill each jalapeno with corn mixture and wrap with ½ slice of bacon.

Place on a cookie sheet - use a toothpick to secure bacon if needed.

Bake at 350* for 15 minutes or until bacon is desired crispiness. *Optional - broil for an additional 3 minutes to crisp bacon.

Serve warm.