Evelyn, Author at Healthy Substitute

Must-Try Low Carb Wraps – Easy, Healthy Wrap Recipe

It used to be an all too common occurrence that I would be super rushed each and every morning between trying to get ready for work while getting two kids ready for the day as well. I would usually only have enough time to whip together a quick and easy breakfast for all of us…

Low Carb Bread

Chewy Low Carb Tortillas for the Tastiest Mexican Food Ever

I’m an absolute sucker for Mexican food. My family makes it a point to have at least one Mexican family dinner night per week. Every time we do I love making these homemade chewy low carb tortillas. We use them for making everything from enchiladas to tacos to quesadillas. The tortillas are super easy to…

Low Carb Bread

Chocolate Low Carb Zucchini Bread (yum!)

I don’t know why it still surprises me sometimes that my kids don’t enjoy eating their green veggies. It seems like I always forget that I was the exact same way when I was their age. In order to get them to eat more healthy greens, I use the same strategy that my grandmother used…

Low Carb Bread

Easy Low Carb Almond Flour Banana Bread

One of my biggest guilty pleasures in life has always been a good loaf of banana bread. Considering that bananas are my favorite fruit anyway, that’s not really too big of a surprise. There really is nothing quite like a warm slice of banana bread with some grass-fed butter melting into it. However, over the…

Low Carb Snacks

6-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Easy and Low Carb)

There are two great low carb snacks that I’ve been making an awful lot lately — protein balls and peanut butter cookies. But then a wild thought occurred to me. Why not take the best parts of each of those treats and combine them into one healthy snack? And thus this quick and easy 6-ingredient…

Low Carb Snacks

Low Carb Protein Cookies for a Healthy Treat (These are the best!)

If there is one snack food that I don’t think I would ever be able to give up, it would definitely be cookies. Hands down. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread cookies, peanut butter cookies, or any one of numerous other kinds of tasty cookies — I can’t get enough…

Low Carb Snacks

Protein-Packed Muffins to Fuel Muscle Growth

When most people think of muffins, they usually picture an unhealthy snack that’s loaded with carbs, sugar, and other fattening ingredients. Indeed, most of the muffins that you’ll find in bakeries, grocery stores, or coffee shops aren’t exactly good for you. However, it’s certainly possible to make a healthy muffin. That should come as no…

Low Carb Snacks

6-Ingredient Protein Pancakes You Can Cook Once and Eat All Week

I’m super excited to share today’s recipe with everyone. The reason why? The recipe makes quick and easy 6-ingredient protein pancakes you can cook once and eat all week. Each one of the six ingredients that go into making these pancakes result in a healthy breakfast meal that’s high in protein, low in carbs, and…

Low Carb Snacks

Metabolism-Boosting Double Chocolate Low Carb Protein Shake

Protein shakes don’t have to just be reserved for your post-workout nutrition — they’re perfect for making a quick, easy, and tasty meal that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Especially when your protein shake tastes ridiculously good like this metabolism boosting double chocolate low carb protein shake. It’s super easy to make…

Low Carb Snacks

Low Carb Protein Bars That Won’t Make You Feel Bloated

I’m a huge fan of protein bars for the same reason that I enjoy making protein shakes and smoothies. They’re a quick and easy way to get more protein in throughout the day. The only downside is I usually feel pretty bloated after eating most of the protein bars found on store shelves. While there…