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Topic: WLS (almost) Friendly fudge
As seen on the Whole foods website:
Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttons
1 cup water
1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup toasted cashews
1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened ccocoa powder,divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Pu****er into a small pot and bring to a boil.Remove from the heat,add dates and set aside to steep for 5 minutes.Drain well.
Transfer dates to a food processor,add cashews,soymilk,and vanilla and pulse,scraping down the sides often,till smooth.
Transfer date mixture to a large bowl,stir in 1/2 cup cocoa,sugar,cinnamon and salt.
Transfer remaining 1/2 cup cocoa to a wide shallow dish. Make each button by forming about 1 tsp of the mixture into a ball.Roll in ****ccoa and then press flat with your thumb.Transfer to a large parchment lined sheet tray as done. Set aside to firm up a bit,3-4 hours.
Makes about 50.
Stats:Per serving (1 button)
Cals 20(5 from fat)
Total fat 1 gm
Sat fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 15 mg
Carbs 3 gms total
Fiber 1 gm
Sugar 2 gms
Protein 1 gm
I have not tried them because I have no dates but I am going to try them soon. I don't therefore know how any substitutions will work. Have a go at it and let us know if you find any ways to make them more WLS friendly!
Holly
Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttons
1 cup water
1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup toasted cashews
1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened ccocoa powder,divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Pu****er into a small pot and bring to a boil.Remove from the heat,add dates and set aside to steep for 5 minutes.Drain well.
Transfer dates to a food processor,add cashews,soymilk,and vanilla and pulse,scraping down the sides often,till smooth.
Transfer date mixture to a large bowl,stir in 1/2 cup cocoa,sugar,cinnamon and salt.
Transfer remaining 1/2 cup cocoa to a wide shallow dish. Make each button by forming about 1 tsp of the mixture into a ball.Roll in ****ccoa and then press flat with your thumb.Transfer to a large parchment lined sheet tray as done. Set aside to firm up a bit,3-4 hours.
Makes about 50.
Stats:Per serving (1 button)
Cals 20(5 from fat)
Total fat 1 gm
Sat fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 15 mg
Carbs 3 gms total
Fiber 1 gm
Sugar 2 gms
Protein 1 gm
I have not tried them because I have no dates but I am going to try them soon. I don't therefore know how any substitutions will work. Have a go at it and let us know if you find any ways to make them more WLS friendly!
Holly
Topic: RE: coffee creamer
I recently learned about this product ... Javanu ... I've ordered it to give it a try but it hasn't arrived yet.
http://javanu.com
http://javanu.com
Topic: RE: How do you make Protein Coffee
Good to know ... I've been trying to make protein coffee or hot cocoa-type drinks with my protein powder but not having much luck ... anyone willing to share the brands of protein they're using to be successful?
On November 7, 2010 at 7:18 PM Pacific Time, tnchickenfeathers wrote:
I use Body Fortress from wal-mart and you don't have to wait till coffee cools it doesn't affect the protein and it is good...
Topic: Microwave Chicken... Seriously Good for We Non-Cooks
Okay, I'm not a cook but I made something that is soooo good!
For we "non cooks" this is ideal.
Take 1-2 frozen chicken breasts, put them in a microwave steamer bag. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, garlic to your liking, and Thyme... lots of it. Thaw according to your microwave instructions. Then cook (my micowave is 4 minutes, it's a mega microwave. Yours may vary.)
Fantastic. Eat it alone, put it on salads.... it's good.
It is moist and perfect for WLS folks.
Okay, I'm not a cook but I made something that is soooo good!
For we "non cooks" this is ideal.
Take 1-2 frozen chicken breasts, put them in a microwave steamer bag. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, garlic to your liking, and Thyme... lots of it. Thaw according to your microwave instructions. Then cook (my micowave is 4 minutes, it's a mega microwave. Yours may vary.)
Fantastic. Eat it alone, put it on salads.... it's good.
It is moist and perfect for WLS folks.
Previously Midwesterngirl
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
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The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
Topic: Can some of you email me some high protein, low carb recipes
I exerise like crazy now and have been for the past 4 years, maybe missing about 6 months in total due to some personal things that I was doing. I am now trying to get back on track because I am now getting married June 11th, 2011....
Can anyone, please tell me what I can do to get these 10 lbs off of me. To jumpstart this thing again. My eating habits aren't out of control, and exerise is one of my best hobbies, I just can't seem to get this tomgether.
Can anyone who is new out, or even old out who is still maintaining, help me and give me a menu or some pointers on getting back on track the way I should. Again, I'm not doing bad, but want at least these 10 lbs off before my wedding...
Help me out.
My email address is [email protected]
My story:
I had my GB 02/01/2006. I lost about 42 lbs. I have gained back about 10 lbs since. I was small to begin with (212 lbs) so I knew my weight loss wouldn't be huge.I exerise like crazy now and have been for the past 4 years, maybe missing about 6 months in total due to some personal things that I was doing. I am now trying to get back on track because I am now getting married June 11th, 2011....
Can anyone, please tell me what I can do to get these 10 lbs off of me. To jumpstart this thing again. My eating habits aren't out of control, and exerise is one of my best hobbies, I just can't seem to get this tomgether.
Can anyone who is new out, or even old out who is still maintaining, help me and give me a menu or some pointers on getting back on track the way I should. Again, I'm not doing bad, but want at least these 10 lbs off before my wedding...
Help me out.
Topic: RE: Cooking for 2 wls ? help!
Do leftovers include remade foods?
For example, Day 1 is Tacos then use the filling to make Empanadas on day 4. Or Beef Roast which becomes Ministrone.
For example, Day 1 is Tacos then use the filling to make Empanadas on day 4. Or Beef Roast which becomes Ministrone.
Topic: RE: COOKIE AND BAR RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS
You are welcome Deb. On the BROWNIE recipe. I noticed that the recipe didn;t have flour, It calls for 3/4 cup four. Please add that to the recipe. I don't want anyone to waste the ingredients and it not turn out. Enjoy the recipes.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: RE: COOKIE AND BAR RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS
Thanks for posting...I needed some goodies for CMAS!!
your friend
, Deb
Topic: RE: Cooking for 2 wls ? help!
Though my DH does hnot have altered insides,we only like leftovers for about one more meal. I half or quarter my recipes and that is about right for the two of us.
I usually cook one chicken breast and we half it and one steak filet and half that.I cook two hanburger patties but ya'll might could get by with one and half that.
You could probably share a good size porkchop. The thionk that has helped me most is halving or quartering recipes.
Good luck!
Holly
I usually cook one chicken breast and we half it and one steak filet and half that.I cook two hanburger patties but ya'll might could get by with one and half that.
You could probably share a good size porkchop. The thionk that has helped me most is halving or quartering recipes.
Good luck!
Holly
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