Healthy Tips

Oven-Baked Cabbage Burger

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The other night, I prepared these cabbage burgers, and they were a huge hit! Delicious, cheesy, oven-roasted delight that fits perfectly into a low-carb or keto lifestyle—without the buns or the guilt. This is how I went about it:

🛒 What You’ll Need:

  • 1 medium green cabbage (cut into thick slices,0ne inch)

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

  • ½ cup tomato sauce/sugar-free ketchup

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

  • ½ tsp salt & black pepper

  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (for a little kick)

  • ONE tsp grated garlic

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • ½ cup fresh chopped parsley

👨‍🍳 How to Make Them:

Step 1: Prep
Set your oven’s temperature to 400°F, or around 200°C, first. Arrange the pieces of cabbage on a baking sheet (if you like less cleanup, use parchment paper). Drizzle them with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. To slightly soften them, roast them in the oven for ten minutes. They cook more evenly with the meat later on thanks to this process.

Step 2: Beef Mixture
Take out a large mixing dish and start roasting your cabbage. Grated garlic, chopped green onion, parsley, chili flakes, salt, pepper, half of the shredded cheese, and ground meat should all be added. Combine the ingredients and form into four burger patties.

Step 3: Assemble
Remove from the oven the cabbage. Spread a dollop of tomato sauce over each slice. Place a beef burger directly on top of it after adding a little cheese. Add a final little grating of cheese on top of the meat.

Step 4: Bake
Place the tray back in the oven and continue baking for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbling and the beef is cooked through. If you want that cheesy crust, you can broil it for the final one to two minutes.

Step 5: Serve
Remove them, garnish with more parsley if you want to be fancy, and serve hot. They taste fantastic by themselves or served with cauliflower mash or a side of salad.

Oven-Baked Cabbage Burger

💡 Bonus Tip:

Feel free to add hot sauce or jalapeños to the meat mixture if you prefer your burgers hotter. If you don’t like beef, you can also use ground chicken or turkey.

Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef

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Flour tortillas filled with beef, pepperoni, and cheese, baked under pizza sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for family nights.

Ingredients

→ Filling

 1 lb lean ground beef
 1 cup diced yellow onion
 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
 3 oz pepperoni, chopped
 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 1/3 cup pizza sauce
 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
 1 cup ricotta cheese
 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 1/3 cup crumbled bacon
 8 large flour tortillas

→ Topping

 2 cups pizza sauce
 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
 3 oz pepperoni slices
 1/4 cup crumbled bacon

Steps

Preheat oven to 375F.

Drop the lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.

Once the ground beef is fully browned, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and chopped pepperoni to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking until the vegetables have softened.

Add the chopped garlic to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat. Add the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Lay out the flour tortillas and scoop some of the ground beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the rolled-up tortillas onto the baking sheet.

Pour the pizza sauce over the rolled-up tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and crumbled bacon on top.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the enchiladas until the cheese is fully melted and just starting to brown around the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve warm and enjoy your pizza enchiladas.

Required Tools

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooking spray

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

 

Low Point Hearty Beef Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 2 packages of the Mission White Corn  Tortillas, super size
  • 1 ( 16 oz. ) can of fat free refried beans
  • 1 (20 oz.) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 Tbsp diced olives
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
  • 1 pound 96%  ground lean beef or 99% ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded  cheese ( I use Trader Joe’s lite 3 cheese blend)
  • 1/2 Tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a large skillet pan with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  3. Add taco seasoning and 2 tsp of water and reduce heat to low for 60 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine, refried beans, green chiles and cooked ground beef. Stir until well combined.
  5. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish or 2 ( 8 x 8) baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
  6. If you prefer the tortilla crispy, then you will want to first cook tortillas in a skillet, sprayed with non stick cooking spray for 1-2 over medium heat on each side.
  7. Then top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of beef mixture. Roll up and place seam down in prepared baking dish.
  8. IIf you use two (8 x 8 ) baking dishes-you will add 7 enchiladas per dish.
  9. Repeat for all 14 tortillas.
  10. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top of sauce.Add diced olives.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Makes 14 enchiladas

3 Points® per enchilada

Notes

  • Source” Thepounddropper.com

Three Ingredient Oatmeal muffins

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Oatmeal Muffins Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
  • Add the oats and vanilla extract, mixing everything together until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into a muffin tin lined with paper cups.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

WW Points Calculation:

  • 4 bananas: 0 pts
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats: 7 pts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract: 0 pts

Total Points: 7
Servings: 12
Per Serving: 0.58 points

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 60
  • Fat: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 0mg

I’m waiting for your comments! Enjoy!

Weight Watchers Energy Balls

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a  baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash it with a fork. Add the oats, protein powder, ground cinnamon and the mini  chocolate chips. Mix it till it is well combined.
  3. Using a small  cookie scoop, form the mixture into approximately 1 inch balls. This should make 20 balls.
  4. Place the balls on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Let it cool and then store it in an air-tight container.

Recipe Notes

On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 2 points per serving.

Serving size is 2 energy balls.

Nutrition Facts

Weight Watchers Energy Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 4mg0%

Potassium 114mg3%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 25IU1%

Vitamin C 2.1mg3%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 0.5mg3%

Fluffy Carnivore Mug Cake

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Craving something cake-like on a strict carnivore diet? This mug cake is 100% animal-based—no coffee, no chocolate, no plant ingredients. It comes together in just minutes, delivering a quick, protein-rich treat without compromising your carnivore lifestyle!

🥩 Why You’ll Love It

  • Zero Plant Ingredients: Strictly eggs, dairy, and beef-sourced collagen—nothing else.
  • Quick & Easy: Mix in one mug, microwave, and you’re done in under 2 minutes.
  • Satisfies Cravings: Enjoy a soft, cake-like texture while staying fully carnivore.

🍳 Ingredients (All From Animal Sources)

  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream (full-fat)
  • 3/4 Tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 Tsp Collagen Powder (bovine-sourced)
  • Pinch of Salt (optional, but can enhance flavor)
(No coffee, cocoa, sweeteners, or plant-based spices!)

🔥 How to Make It

  • Melt Butter: Place butter in your mug and microwave for 10–15 seconds until just melted.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl or directly in the mug, whisk together egg, heavy cream, and collagen.
  • Add Butter: Swirl the melted butter around the mug to coat the sides, then pour any remaining butter into the egg mixture. Stir to fully combine.
  • Microwave: Microwave on high for 45–60 seconds. Check after 45 seconds—if it still looks runny, microwave in 5–10 second increments until set.
  • Enjoy: Let it cool slightly, then dig into your fluffy, carnivore-friendly mug cake!

🥚 Carnivore Diet Benefits

By focusing on animal-based foods—meat, eggs, dairy—and avoiding plants entirely, many people find it easier to manage cravings, maintain steady energy, and simplify meal decisions. This mug cake offers a hint of “dessert” without stepping outside carnivore principles.

🧈 Pro Tips

  • Watch the Time: Every microwave is different; overcooking can make the cake rubbery.
  • Extra Creaminess: Add an extra splash of heavy cream for a richer texture.
  • Flavor Twist: A tiny pinch of salt can bring out the natural richness of butter and cream.
Indulge in this Fluffy Carnivore Mug Cake whenever you want a quick, all-meat “dessert.” It’s proof you don’t need plants to treat yourself! 🥩✨