Trader Joe's cheese crisps

Trader Joe's now has another low carb snack. They are carrying cheese crisps. The only ingredient is cheese. They taste like the ones I found at Costco but smaller and thicker. A yummy salty/crunchy snack when you are craving chips

Refried white kidney beans

White kidney beans are great if you are watching carbs. They have a property in them that helps block your body from absorbing some of the carbs that you eat. It is actually the main ingredient in many commercial carb blockers. I find canned white kidney beans at Trader Joe's.

1 can white kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 c. Chicken broth
1 jalapeno
Montreal steak seasoning to taste

- Combine the beans, broth, and jalapeno (washed but not cut. It will give off flavor but not spice) in a pan.
- allow to simmer stirring occasionally. As the beans break down you can remove the jalapeno and smash the beans with the back of your spoon. If you like a smoother texture you can use an immersion blender. When it looks almost the consistency you want remove from heat. They will continue to thicken slightly as they cool.

Wasabi Almonds

These are a delicious low carb snack.  They have just the right amount of kick and are totally satisfying.  Trader Joes again for the win.

Hemp Seeds

These are high protein and low carb.  They have a nutty flavor.  I have been putting them on salads and they are super yummy.

Crackers!!

I couldn't believe it when I found these crackers at Trader Joes.  They are delicious and nutty.  They are perfect with cheese.  I take one sheet and break it into about six pieces.  It is the perfect amount for a snack.  They have 7 grams of carbs with 3 of them being from fiber.  So only 4 net carbs!!

Riced Coliflower

Riced cauliflower is a great substitute for rice.  I is simply small pieces of cauliflower.  Yes you can make your own by putting cauliflower in the food processor.  I have done it before and it is cheaper.... but this frozen riced cauliflower from Trader Joes is so incredibly convenient.  I just keep a few in my freezer and microwave until tender.