We’ll admit it: a lot of our recipes are more geared toward women and families than men. Generally speaking, men’s palates tend to be on the heavier side. We often veer more toward lighter fare. Today, as Father’s Day is coming up, we’re sharing so stereotypically masculine recipes that are still low in carbs. Even the manliest men can be concerned about their blood sugar.
We’ll note before we begin that these aren’t the healthiest recipes we have ever shared. But Father’s Day is a day for celebrating dad. You’re allowed to break your diet on holidays! But you don’t want to spike your blood sugar while doing it.
From the title alone, you can tell these burgers loaded with bacon and cheese aren’t light. But being cooked in an air fryer does drain off some of the fat. They are served on lettuce instead of a bun, butting down on carbs. A serving has 513 calories, one gram of carbs, one gram of fiber and 42 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Meatloaf is a delicious and homey meal you should enjoy before the days get really hot. Meatloaf is not a hot-weather food. So making it before the end of June is a great idea. All dads love meatloaf. This version is classic but uses low-carb swaps so you can enjoy it without thinking about your blood sugar. A serving has 285 calories, two grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 19 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Using a simple fathead dough, this calzone recipe is easy to make and delicious. The dough is made in the microwave, then you load it up with plenty of sausage and pepperoni to make a family-sized calzone that’s an excellent way to celebrate Dad. You can have a pizza night with way fewer carbs but all the flavor! A serving has 423 calories, 6.5 grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 35 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
You can stuff a zucchini with any filling. Why not make taco boats for Dad this weekend? They are a great way of eating another vegetable while also cutting down on the carbs usually associated with tacos. While you can make them vegetarian, this version uses beef and standard taco seasoning. It’s not reinventing the wheel, just putting the wheel on a new vehicle. A serving has 215 calories, nine grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 13 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating Father's Day with the dads in your life!
