High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

girl_dee · 03-22-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

Doesn't it have pasta in it? *Looking suspiciously at the chip eater*

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Mopsie · 03-28-2018, 02:41 PM

Orema · 03-29-2018, 09:50 AM

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

Mopsie · 03-29-2018, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orema

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

I tried an Atkins bar - it was pretty tasty but I wasn't sure if you really were allowed to subtract the sugar alcohol from the total carbs. I guess looking at this bar it must be true.....

Orema · 03-29-2018, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopsie

I tried an Atkins bar - it was pretty tasty but I wasn't sure if you really were allowed to subtract the sugar alcohol from the total carbs. I guess looking at this bar it must be true.....

I know some low-carb eating folk who will not mess around with sugar alcohols and net carbs, but that's the only way I can maintain a low-carb diet that's effective. It works for me.

Martina · 03-31-2018, 06:23 AM

I keep having to cut things out, like nuts and peanut butter (slight allergy). Also heavy cream (ibs). And I have never been able to digest sugar alcohols. So it's becoming a fairly Spartan diet. Fortunately I am past the craving stage. Every once in a while I feel like I have to have bread and I make carbquick drop biscuits. They're ok. But the results are good. Good blood glucose without having to take meds and some weight loss too.

Martina · 03-31-2018, 08:19 PM

I just discovered Zevia soda at my local grocery. $4.99 for a pack of six cans, so not cheap. BUT, it tastes fine, and is sweetened only by stevia. None of those other artificial sweeteners which supposedly stall weight loss and sometimes raise blood glucose levels. Also no sugar alcohols, which sadly I cannot eat without unpleasant consequences. Diet soda really saves me from sweet cravings, IMO. So glad it is back on the menu.

Kätzchen · 04-08-2018, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orema

I came across these in Walmart and I really like them.

I've tried the following flavors:

– Creamy Peanut Butter
– Crunch Peanut Butter
– Brownie Crunch
– Lemon Delight

Most of them have 20g Protein and 2 to 3g Net Carbs and most of them use artificial sweeteners.

I can get them for about $1.10 a bar at Walmart.

They're very handy when I don't want to make something for breakfast or when I have craving for something sweet.

On the most part, they're tasty and filling and I'm losing weight with them in my diet.

I happened to find these bars on sale at my favorite grocery store last week and bought an month's supply of about four or five flavors. I like the Peanut butter chocolate crunch bar, the most. And the fact that the bars are free of sugar, is great!

Thanks so much for the post about Think Thin Bars, Orema.

*Anya* · 05-03-2018, 05:43 PM

The title is misleading.

It isn't about pills at all but outlines the damage high carbohydrate/low fat diets have done to our health. It does discuss the benefits of a ketogenic diet.

Good documentary on Netflix.

*Anya* · 05-19-2018, 11:21 PM

I tried a recipe tonight for Keto Banana walnut bread.

It was easy to make and very good. There are other recipes on the website I will try soon. I would like to try some pumpkin muffins some time.

KETO BANANA WALNUT BREAD
Ingredients

3 Medium Bananas
2 Cups Almond Flour
3 Large Eggs
1/2 Cup Walnuts
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tsp Baking Soda
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350
Grease loaf pan using coconut oil
Cut up bananas
Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix on high until well combined
Pour mix into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes

I had thrown out my loaf pan as it was peeling and had forgotten to get a new one so I used an 8x8 cake pan instead. It required about 40 minutes of baking

The following nutrition info is for the loaf pan and I will use my best judgment on my proportions for the 8x8.

Keto Banana Walnut Bread Recipe: Nutrition
For one serving (makes 10 servings)

Calories: 269

Total Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 147mg
Potassium: 46mg
Carbohydrates: 15g – 4g Fiber = 11 Net Carbs
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars: 7g ( from the bananas)
Protein: 8g

Website: https://ketosizeme.com/keto-banana-walnut-bread/

Breathless · 05-20-2018, 01:13 AM

I was not aware that bananas were keto in any fashion.. although that recipe sounds delish!

Breathless · 04-01-2018, 05:15 AM

The Keto version of Italian wedding soup that I make is something like:

I will make a hamburger patty the night before, blending lean pork, and extra lean beef, crush some pork rinds and add 1 egg, salt & pepper. The rest of the meat mixture turns into meat balls browned in a little coconut oil.
I set aside in the fridge for the following day.. at that time, I take about 2 litres of chicken stock, add the meat balls and allow to simmer for a hour. I then add my noodle substitute.. riced cauliflower. Allow it to simmer at least 20 minutes to soften and be more of a noodle texture. I then add a few handfuls of spinach, allow to soften. Add a little extra black pepper, and fresh parmesan to taste.
Make it your own, adding more of the things you enjoy, but keep it low carb

Breathless · 04-01-2018, 05:24 AM

Esme, For breakfast I try to have some premade foods handy, like I will make a half dozen egg bites, (they last a few days in the fridge) scrambled egg with spinach, little cream cheese, bits of bacon, small amount of diced green onion or some chopped dill (depending on my mood when baking .. lol) then pour into muffin tins (lined with parchment paper) add a little bit of coconut oil to the muffin liners so the egg will release.. I will bake in the oven for about 20 minutes till cooked, then add a little pinch of cheddar to each one. Store in the fridge in a zip lock and you have a quick ready to go breakfast.
Other quick breakies I use are small amount of berries, little whipped cream (no sugar added) with some cubed cheese and almonds to take to go.

Orema · 04-01-2018, 06:02 AM

That’s a hard one for me, Esme. i’ll have a protein bar, but like dee and Breathless, I sometimes prepare food ahead of time or think outside the box. Yesterday for breakfast I had a spring salad (mostly green lettuce), added leftover chicken from the night before with a balsamic salad dressing. I also like boiling eggs and keeping those handy.

I’ll also stop at a fast food joint and get a side order of bacon or sausage and side order of eggs.

03-29-2018, 09:50 AM	#3
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03-31-2018, 06:23 AM	#6
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I keep having to cut things out, like nuts and peanut butter (slight allergy). Also heavy cream (ibs). And I have never been able to digest sugar alcohols. So it's becoming a fairly Spartan diet. Fortunately I am past the craving stage. Every once in a while I feel like I have to have bread and I make carbquick drop biscuits. They're ok. But the results are good. Good blood glucose without having to take meds and some weight loss too. __________________ "No matter how cynical I get, I just can't keep up" - Lily Tomlin

03-31-2018, 08:19 PM	#7
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I just discovered Zevia soda at my local grocery. $4.99 for a pack of six cans, so not cheap. BUT, it tastes fine, and is sweetened only by stevia. None of those other artificial sweeteners which supposedly stall weight loss and sometimes raise blood glucose levels. Also no sugar alcohols, which sadly I cannot eat without unpleasant consequences. Diet soda really saves me from sweet cravings, IMO. So glad it is back on the menu. __________________ "No matter how cynical I get, I just can't keep up" - Lily Tomlin

05-03-2018, 05:43 PM	#9
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,449 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	The Magic Pill The title is misleading. It isn't about pills at all but outlines the damage high carbohydrate/low fat diets have done to our health. It does discuss the benefits of a ketogenic diet. Good documentary on Netflix. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

05-19-2018, 11:21 PM	#10
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,449 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I tried a recipe tonight for Keto Banana walnut bread. It was easy to make and very good. There are other recipes on the website I will try soon. I would like to try some pumpkin muffins some time. KETO BANANA WALNUT BREAD Ingredients 3 Medium Bananas 2 Cups Almond Flour 3 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Walnuts 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tsp Baking Soda Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Grease loaf pan using coconut oil Cut up bananas Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix on high until well combined Pour mix into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes I had thrown out my loaf pan as it was peeling and had forgotten to get a new one so I used an 8x8 cake pan instead. It required about 40 minutes of baking The following nutrition info is for the loaf pan and I will use my best judgment on my proportions for the 8x8. Keto Banana Walnut Bread Recipe: Nutrition For one serving (makes 10 servings) Calories: 269 Total Fat: 22g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 147mg Potassium: 46mg Carbohydrates: 15g – 4g Fiber = 11 Net Carbs Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars: 7g ( from the bananas) Protein: 8g Website: https://ketosizeme.com/keto-banana-walnut-bread/ __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

03-28-2018, 02:41 PM	#2
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05-20-2018, 01:13 AM	#11
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04-01-2018, 05:15 AM	#12
Breathless Brat Extraordinaire How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Happy Tournaments Won: 23 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 1,412 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,549 Thanked 4,098 Times in 958 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	The Keto version of Italian wedding soup that I make is something like: I will make a hamburger patty the night before, blending lean pork, and extra lean beef, crush some pork rinds and add 1 egg, salt & pepper. The rest of the meat mixture turns into meat balls browned in a little coconut oil. I set aside in the fridge for the following day.. at that time, I take about 2 litres of chicken stock, add the meat balls and allow to simmer for a hour. I then add my noodle substitute.. riced cauliflower. Allow it to simmer at least 20 minutes to soften and be more of a noodle texture. I then add a few handfuls of spinach, allow to soften. Add a little extra black pepper, and fresh parmesan to taste. Make it your own, adding more of the things you enjoy, but keep it low carb __________________ *BE the change you wish to see in the world. Gandhi*

04-01-2018, 05:24 AM	#13
Breathless Brat Extraordinaire How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Happy Tournaments Won: 23 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 1,412 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,549 Thanked 4,098 Times in 958 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Esme, For breakfast I try to have some premade foods handy, like I will make a half dozen egg bites, (they last a few days in the fridge) scrambled egg with spinach, little cream cheese, bits of bacon, small amount of diced green onion or some chopped dill (depending on my mood when baking .. lol) then pour into muffin tins (lined with parchment paper) add a little bit of coconut oil to the muffin liners so the egg will release.. I will bake in the oven for about 20 minutes till cooked, then add a little pinch of cheddar to each one. Store in the fridge in a zip lock and you have a quick ready to go breakfast. Other quick breakies I use are small amount of berries, little whipped cream (no sugar added) with some cubed cheese and almonds to take to go. __________________ *BE the change you wish to see in the world. Gandhi*

04-01-2018, 06:02 AM	#14
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,646 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,460 Thanked 34,715 Times in 8,948 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	That’s a hard one for me, Esme. i’ll have a protein bar, but like dee and Breathless, I sometimes prepare food ahead of time or think outside the box. Yesterday for breakfast I had a spring salad (mostly green lettuce), added leftover chicken from the night before with a balsamic salad dressing. I also like boiling eggs and keeping those handy. I’ll also stop at a fast food joint and get a side order of bacon or sausage and side order of eggs.