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Golden Milk Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Servings: 3 Net carbs: 3 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 drops liquid stevia extract In small pan, whisk coconut milk, almond milk, water, coconut oil, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and pepper. Warm over medium heat until hot but not simmering, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in sweetener and serve. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Spicy Crispy Chickpeas Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Net carbs: 8.3 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas 1 tablespoon ghee (or clarified butter), melted 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Heat air fryer to 390 F 3 minutes. Using fine mesh sieve, drain and rinse chickpeas. Use towel to gently pat chickpeas dry, removing skins. In small bowl, toss chickpeas with ghee and salt. Cook in single layer in air fryer 6 minutes. Pause and shake bowl; cook 6 minutes. Pause and shake bowl; cook 3 minutes. In separate small bowl, sprinkle chickpeas with spices and toss to evenly coat. Chickpeas can be stored in open container at room temperature up to 3 days. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats Photo courtesy of Getty Images WestTexasMoves.com • BigBendRealEstateGuide.com Prep time: 5 minutes Chill time: 3 hours Servings: 2 Net carbs: 6.84 1 Atkins Chocolate Banana Shake 2 tablespoons rolled oats 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons hemp hearts 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut shreds 2 tablespoons sliced almonds fruit, such as sliced bananas or berries (optional) In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine shake, rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts, coconut and almonds. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with fruit, if desired. Satisfying, Low-Sugar Swaps Eating on the go can easily cause you to grab a high-sugar option, but there are simple swaps to keep your blood sugar levels steady throughout the day. Satisfy your hunger with an option like the Atkins Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Made with sweet chocolate and rich, creamy peanut butter, this bar offers 16 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber and only 2 grams of sugar to satisfy your hunger without the guilt. 21