The Casual Keto Doctor

The Casual Keto Doctor Dr. Wickham Simonds focuses on the prevention, treatment, and reversal of the disease of obesity using nutritional therapies and the ketogenic diet.

Keto Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza Recipe. Dessert… but make it keto! This Keto Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza is soft, but...
08/26/2025

Keto Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza Recipe. Dessert… but make it keto! This Keto Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza is soft, buttery, and sprinkled with that sweet cinnamon magic, all without the carb crash.
Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying low-carb. Who wants a slice?

Ingredients:
Pizza Crust
1 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1 cup Almond Flour
3 tbsp. Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 large Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Topping:
1 cup Almond Flour
1/2 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
1 tsp Cinnamon
4 tsp Vanilla Extract

Glaze:
1 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Almond Milk as needed

Instructions:
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2.Place the mozzarella and cream cheese into a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave.
3.Heat the mixture at 30 second intervals until melted and well combined.
4.Place the cheese mixture into a mixing bowl with 1 cup almond flour, the baking powder, 3 Tbsp. Swerve confectioners sugar substitute, 1 tsp vanilla and an egg. Blend until well combined.
5.Wet your hands slightly, and press the mixture into the shape of a pizza crust on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6.Stir together the topping ingredients in a bowl, and sprinkle over the top of the crust.
7.Bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is browned and crispy.
8.Let the pizza cool.
9.Place 1 cup of Swerve confectioners sugar substitute into a bowl with 1 tsp vanilla.
10.Add almond milk a little at a time until you get a thick glaze.
11.Drizzle the glaze over the pizza before serving.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

Keto Ranch Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Peppers Recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! These Keto Ranch Chicken...
08/23/2025

Keto Ranch Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Peppers Recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! These Keto Ranch Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate low-carb comfort food. These juicy peppers are stuffed with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, gooey cheese, and zesty ranch.

So good, you’ll forget they’re keto.

Ingredients:
1 Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Orange Bell Pepper
2 cups Shredded Chicken
1 cup Chopped Broccoli Florets
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup Green Onions

Instructions:
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2.Cut the tops off of the peppers, and remove the seeds.
3.Rub the peppers with olive oil, and place into a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
4.Combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, broccoli, bacon and ⅔ of the cheese into a mixing bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
5.Remove the peppers from the oven, and stuff with the filling.
6.Top with the remaining cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes.
7.Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Recipe and phot by stylishcravings.com

Keto Crunchwraps Recipe. That fast food favorite… made keto! These Keto Crunchwraps have all the cheesy, crunchy, saucy ...
08/20/2025

Keto Crunchwraps Recipe. That fast food favorite… made keto! These Keto Crunchwraps have all the cheesy, crunchy, saucy goodness you love without the carbs.
Perfect for when you want something quick, satisfying, and seriously addictive.

Ingredients
Queso:
2 tbsp. Butter
4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1/3 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

CrunchWrap:
4 large Low-Carb Tortillas
4 Small Street-Taco Size Low-Carb Tortillas
3 tbsp. Olive Oil Divided
1 pound Ground Beef
2 tsp Taco Seasoning
4 tbsp. Sour Cream
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 small Tomato chopped
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
1.Add the butter, cream cheese and heavy whipping cream for the cheese sauce to a food processor, and blend until smooth.
2.Transfer the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat, and continue to melt the mixture until smooth.
3.Stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
4.Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat. Drain the excess fat.
5.Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef, and stir to combine. Sauté another 5 minutes.
6.Pour 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and toast the small tortillas on both sides until crispy. Set aside.
7.Place the large tortillas on a flat surface, and place ¼ of the meat in the center of each one.
8.Add some of the cheese sauce to the top of the meat, followed by one of the small crispy tortillas.
9.Smooth some cream cheese on top of the small tortillas, and sprinkle with lettuce, tomato and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
10.Fold the edges of the large tortilla up and over the filling on all sides, and place face down in a layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
11.Toast the crunchwraps evenly on both sides until sealed shut and golden brown.
12.Slice in half and serve.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers Recipe. All the Big Mac flavor… none of the carbs! These Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers are stack...
08/18/2025

Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers Recipe. All the Big Mac flavor… none of the carbs! These Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers are stacked high with juicy beef, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and that famous sauce you know and love, all in a low-carb package you can feel good about.

Ingredients:
Smash Burgers
8 Street Taco-Sized Keto Zero Carb Tortillas
1 pound Ground Beef
8 slices American Cheese
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1/2 cup Dill Pickle Slices
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Keto Big Mac Sauce:
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Finely chopped Dill Pickles
1 1/2 tsp Yellow Mustard
3 tsp Sugar-Free Ketchup
1/4 tsp Vinegar
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions
1.Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
2.Add the ground beef to a mixing bowl with the garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Knead to combine.
3.Separate the mixture into 8 evenly sized balls.
4.Press one ball of the meat mixture onto the front of a tortilla until it covers the whole surface.
5.Repeat step 4 with the remaining meat and tortillas.
6.Place the tortillas meat side down into the heated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, smashing the tortillas flat with a spatula to flatten the burger.
7.Flip the burgers over, cover with a piece of American cheese, and cook for another 2- 3 minutes to crisp up the tortilla and melt the cheese.
8.Stir together the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
9.Spread some of the sauce mixture over each smash burger.
10.Top each burger with shredded lettuce and two pickle slices each.

Recipe and Photo by stylishcravings.com

Keto Shrimp and Sausage Skillet With Creamy Spicy Sauce Recipe. Bold, creamy, and just the right amount of spicy! This K...
08/14/2025

Keto Shrimp and Sausage Skillet With Creamy Spicy Sauce Recipe. Bold, creamy, and just the right amount of spicy! This Keto Shrimp & Sausage Skillet is packed with smoky sausage, juicy shrimp, and a luscious creamy sauce that will have you licking the pan. 🥓🌶️
Low-carb never tasted this indulgent. Who’s hungry?

Ingredients
1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined without tails
1 pound Smoked Sausage sliced
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Butter
2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Onion sliced
1/2 Red Bell Pepper sliced
1/2 Green Bell Pepper sliced
1/3 cup Chicken Broth
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tsp Minced Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cayenne Pepper to taste

Instructions
1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2.Stir in the shrimp and sausage, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of the Cajun seasoning.
3.Saute until browned and cooked through. Remove the meat and set aside.
4.Reduce the heat on the skillet to medium, and add in the butter.
5.Mix in the onions and peppers, and sauté until softened.
6.Stir in the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds longer.
7.Add in the chicken broth, remaining Cajun seasoning, heavy whipping cream and cayenne pepper to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
8.Return the shrimp and sausage to the skillet, and stir to combine.
9.Season with salt and pepper to taste, and more cayenne pepper to increase the spiciness if desired.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole Recipe. Spicy, cheesy, & totally guilt-free! This Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole is loade...
08/12/2025

Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole Recipe. Spicy, cheesy, & totally guilt-free! This Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole is loaded with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and a kick of jalapeño heat. It's the perfect low-carb comfort food that’s weeknight-friendly and crowd-approved.

Ingredients
3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
½ tbsp. garlic powder
8 oz. package cream cheese softened
½ cup cup heavy cream
5 to 6 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices chopped bacon

Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9 by 13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2.Place chicken in the bottom of the casserole dish in a layer, leaving a little space between the chicken cubes.
3.Blend together the garlic powder, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Pour over the chicken and top with diced jalapenos. Top with cheese
4.Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the chicken is done.
5.Top with bacon crumbles and serve.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

Keto Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe. Lasagna, but make it keto. These spaghetti squash boats are cheesy, hearty, and lo...
07/08/2025

Keto Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe. Lasagna, but make it keto. These spaghetti squash boats are cheesy, hearty, and low-carb perfection!

Ingredients:
▪️1 medium Spaghetti squash
▪️4 tsp Olive oil (divided)
▪️Sea salt

Meat Layer
▪️1 tbsp. Olive oil (divided)
▪️2 cloves Garlic
▪️1/2 lb. Ground beef
▪️1/2 tsp Sea salt
▪️1/8 tsp Black pepper
▪️1/2 cup Marinara sauce
▪️1 tsp Italian seasoning

Cheese Layers
▪️2/3 cup Ricotta cheese (whole milk or 2%)
▪️1/3 cup Grated parmesan cheese
▪️1 tbsp. Olive oil
▪️Sea salt
▪️2/3 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)

Instructions:
Spaghetti squash
1.Cook the spaghetti squash in the oven at 425 degrees F.

Ricotta Parmesan Cheese Layer
Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and a tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. (The bowl should be large enough to add the spaghetti squash strands later.) Set aside.

Assembly
1.When the spaghetti squash is done cooking, take it out of the oven, but leave it on at 425 degrees F.
2.Cut the squash in half lengthwise (if you cooked it whole and it is not cut yet). Place open side up onto the baking pan and use a fork to release strands.
3.Transfer the spaghetti squash strands into the large bowl with the ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Mix together. Season with sea salt to taste.
4.Stuff the spaghetti squash mixture back into the empty shells on the baking pan. Top with beef marinara mixture. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
5.Return the lasagna spaghetti squash boats to the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Recipe & Photo by wholesomeyum.com

Oven Baked Steak Recipe. Sizzling, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes 🍴🔥 Oven-baked steak drenched in melted butter an...
06/02/2025

Oven Baked Steak Recipe. Sizzling, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes 🍴🔥 Oven-baked steak drenched in melted butter and fresh thyme — simple, tender perfection.

Ingredients:
24 ounces boneless ribeye steaks 2 (1-inch thick) steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2-4 sprigs fresh thyme optional
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick), plus more for serving

Instructions:
1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Rub both sides of each steak with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3.Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is very hot, add in the steaks. Sear for 1-2 minutes or until you get a nice crust. The hotter the pan, the faster the crust will form.
4.Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side.
5.Remove from the heat and top each steak with a tablespoon of butter. Add the thyme to the pan.
6.Bake for 10-15 minutes, until desired temperature is achieved.
7.Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with more butter.

Recipe and photo by thecookierookie.com

Keto Cheese Popcorn Recipe. Say hello to your new favorite low-carb crunch! These Keto Cheese Puffs (aka keto popcorn) a...
06/02/2025

Keto Cheese Popcorn Recipe. Say hello to your new favorite low-carb crunch! These Keto Cheese Puffs (aka keto popcorn) are made from just ONE ingredient — cheese. Baked to crispy, airy perfection.

Ingredients:
▪️8 oz. block of cheese, cut into small cubes Cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, gouda — or a mix!

Instructions:
1.Prep & Dry (2–3 Days Ahead): Cut cheese into ½-inch cubes.
2.Arrange cubes on a plate or tray lined with paper towels in a single layer.
3.Cover the top with another layer of paper towels.
4.Refrigerate uncovered for 2–3 days, replacing the top towel once a day. This step draws out moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness during baking.
5.Preheat oven to 400°F.
6.Remove paper towels and transfer dried cheese cubes to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
7.Bake for 8–10 minutes, until puffed and golden. Watch closely after 8 minutes to avoid burning!
8.Let cool for 5–10 minutes — they’ll crisp up more as they cool.

Recipe and photo by myketoplate.com

Crab and Shrimp Gumbo Recipe. Diving into flavor, not carbs! 🦀🍤 This low-carb crab and shrimp gumbo is a guilt-free sout...
05/27/2025

Crab and Shrimp Gumbo Recipe. Diving into flavor, not carbs! 🦀🍤 This low-carb crab and shrimp gumbo is a guilt-free southern comfort in a bowl—rich, hearty, and keto-friendly!

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
½ onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
8 ounces crab meat
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup celery chopped
3 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cup seafood stock

Instructions:
1.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
2.Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté the shrimp until cooked through and then set aside.
3.In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
4.Stir in the onions, peppers and celery. Cook until softened.
5.Mix in the garlic, creole seasoning and Worcestershire. Sauté for 30 additional seconds.
6.Finally pour in the seafood stock and bring to a light boil.
7.Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.
8.Add the shrimp and crab meat and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe and photo by trinakrug.com

3-Ingredient Avocado Bread Recipe. It’s amazing what avocados can do, who would have thought you could make them into th...
04/16/2025

3-Ingredient Avocado Bread Recipe. It’s amazing what avocados can do, who would have thought you could make them into the perfect soft and fluffy snack!

Ingredients:
1 avocado
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella, or cheese of choice

Instructions:
1.Add avocado, egg, and cheese into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork and mix until well combined.
2.Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Divide the mixture into 2-3 balls and transfer onto parchment paper. Use your spoon to form a patty shape. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or salt if desired. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
3.Air Fryer: Pre-heat the air fryer to 400ºF. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Divide the mixture into 4 balls and transfer onto parchment paper. Use your spoon to form a patty shape.
4.Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or salt if desired. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

Recipe and photo by gimmedelicious.com

Cottage Cheese Chips Recipe. Crispy, cheesy, and addictive! These easy cottage cheese chips are a high-protein snack tha...
04/15/2025

Cottage Cheese Chips Recipe. Crispy, cheesy, and addictive! These easy cottage cheese chips are a high-protein snack that’s perfect for guilt-free munching.

Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk small curds cottage cheese (4% milkfat)

Instructions:
1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2.Use a 1 tbsp. cookie scoop to scoop the cottage cheese and release onto your prepared baking sheet. Space the scoops about 2 inches apart. Use the back of a metal spoon to flatten the cottage cheese (about 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick). If adding seasoning, sprinkle it on at this time.
3.Bake cheese for about 40-50 minutes or until edges are dark brown and the surface is browned on the chips. Your baking time can vary depending on how thin you flatten the cottage cheese. It's recommended to start checking around 20 minutes. Ideally you want the surface of the chips to be a golden to medium brown. The browner the chips are the crunchier they will be. Make sure to watch the chips closely during the last part of baking.
4.When chips are done, remove them from the oven. Let them cool fully. Do not try to eat them before they are cooled as they will not yet be fully set. The chips will continue to get firmer as they cool and should be fully firm and set when they are cooled (about 20-30 minutes after baking). Enjoy them once they are fully set and cooled. If you are not eating them right away, store them in an airtight container or sealed bag and consume within a few hours (if you just leave them out, the moisture from the air can cause them to turn a little bit softer). Store any leftovers not consumed within a few hours in the fridge or freezer.

Recipe and photo by kirbiecravings.com

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About Dr. Simonds - the Casual Keto Dr.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that works by forcing the body to burn fats rather than carbs. In 2004, Dr. Simonds started Physician Assisted Weight Loss in Hickory, NC. This gave birth to Dr. Simonds’ practice of obesity medicine. He felt that patients needed options to confront this epidemic and felt that the medical community was not providing those options to patients on a large enough scale. Today, the mission remains unchanged – the prevention, treatment, and reversal of the disease of obesity using nutritional therapies, behavioral change, physical activity, and medications.