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lucky62756
on 8/29/11 4:30 am - York Haven, PA
VSG on 12/02/14
Topic: what to do with Banana"s
 I always have over ripe banana's at the end of the week.. What band friendly ideas can you share? I just hate throwing them out.. I also would like a cheese cake recipe too..Thanks...Lucky

  2/09 pre. 264.7            214 lbs. Band removal.  4/29/20014       revision to sleeve 12/2/14  243.4

jennjenn07
on 8/26/11 5:33 pm
Topic: RE: perfect portion size
I just used it condensed..the water that will actually come out of the squash as it bakes helps with thinning out the soup
Sharvanne
on 8/26/11 12:52 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: perfect portion size
 Sounds delicious! Did you use condensed tomato soup or was it made with water/milk?
Highest Weight - 372 (May 2010)
Surgery Weight - 332.6 (March 4, 2011)
Current Weight - 212.9
Goal Weight - 175
Sharvanne
on 8/26/11 12:48 pm - Canada
Topic: Got lots of pears... anyone have any suggestions?
Hi everyone,

We've got lots of home grown pears that need to be used up. I'd prefer something with no added sugars, and low carb, that could be frozen.

Anyone have any favorite recipes to share? 
Highest Weight - 372 (May 2010)
Surgery Weight - 332.6 (March 4, 2011)
Current Weight - 212.9
Goal Weight - 175
Tammy H.
on 8/21/11 5:36 pm - Greenville, OH
Topic: RE: I can eat PASTA again!
 Your ideas sound great...thank you very much!!!

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.

jennjenn07
on 8/21/11 3:05 pm
Topic: RE: I can eat PASTA again!
I do..I put them in a strainer and then rinse them two or three times and then pat them dry.  I usually microwave them for a minute and then add them to whatever I am making.  These would be excellent in any type of casserole.  I use them wherever I would use spaghetti noodles.  I make spaghetti, fettuchini, shrimp fettuchini...just about anything.   My favorite is always the shrimp pasta.  I just sautee some veggies and then add my shrimp with a lil spray butter and then add my noodles...always a yummy treat :)
bajahahamama
on 8/21/11 1:01 pm - CA
Topic: RE: Protein ball recipe issue...

Do you like almond butter?  If not you might try cutting back to 3-4 oz cream cheese and add some cereal like  Bran Bran buds to help hold together.   I also have added quick oats to the mix as well.

Good luck on finding something that works for you 

 

Tammy H.
on 8/21/11 12:53 am - Greenville, OH
Topic: RE: I can eat PASTA again!
 Do you know if Walmart carries them? 

Do you rinse yours, and pat them dry?  I was told that its best to do that first...Ive never tried them and want to soon...I have been wanting tuna noodle casserole for ages, so this would probably work...Do you make chicken and noodles ?  What is your favorite recipes ?

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.

Tammy H.
on 8/21/11 12:46 am - Greenville, OH
Topic: RE: lots od cucumbers?
 I love cucumbers on my sandwich...Perhaps a wheat wrap with turkey, lettuce, onions and cucumbers, drizzled in some ranch or favorite dressing...


Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.

(deactivated member)
on 8/20/11 11:01 pm - NY
Topic: RE: Protein ball recipe issue...
Hi Fran-
I found a few recipes on here for protein balls- most use peanut butter, and I am sure they come out nice and firm.  I am not a pb fan, so i use low fat cream cheese, and i am still experimenting.   found coconut flakes ground (Bobs Red Mill make it) the few i have made:

chocolate  proteing balls

8 ox pkg cream cheese softened
1 cup or so of chocolate protein powder (i add it in and see how it mixes, i use a kitchenaide tho)
a few DROPS of almond or coconut extract (MAYBE 1/4 teaspoon- its very strong!!)

mix well, refrig a little while and then roll into balls (otherwise they get all over your hands)
I rolled in a mix of cocoa powder with a touch of splenda, but they were still too wet.

first i used almond& cocoa powder - then the next time i used coconut extract and ground coconut flakes- came out MUCH better!

i want to try with instant coffee next

then i substituted Vanilla protein powder, used coconut extract and some banana extract, (same thing they are very strong so a few drops of each!!) and rolled in coconut flakes... was 'tropical'

these are all a hit, and hard to keep around since everyone eats them on me!!
 let me know how they work out for you and if you do anything to improve.  i know "kathie in hawaii" has recipes on her profile site and based mine on those... good luck

Maddi
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