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? 

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 :)

 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 ?

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

Nope not 5 cup salad. Thanks anyway!