Beans Beans Beans

Im a week out and have been doing pretty well.  I was thinking about trying some refried beans (fat free, right?) But some of the other beans that were suggested - so I cook them and then blend them? Or blend them and cook them? Do I need to blend them? 

So many questions everyday!!!


Thank you!

I rarely cook so for refried beans it was Taco Bell all the way.  But canned ones from the store work too.

Cook them and then blend them.  Put your leftovers in an ice cube tray and freeze them.  Once they are frozen pop them out and put them in a freezer baggie and label it.  One "cube" is really close to one ounce.

Jeannie

I used Old Elpaso Refried with a litle cheddar cheese... You get so little it lasts forever... If you blend other beans I reccomend youcook them first... otherwise.. thed be to crunchy if you used the dry ones..lol...Navy, Great Northern, Pinto..

I aslo ate a lot of string cheese and drank milk.. never could handle the shakes... just taken more milk going down to get the protien #'s you need.. Best of luck just do your best.. use your head  dont worry to much.. just dont get dehydrated...Makes you feel crapy
Linda Kay

Jamie,
I cook my beans in a nonstick skillet and add a lil fat free cheddar cheese and seasonings. Then I measure out my one ounce and save the rest. I have found it makes me feel so good when I am getting something a little bit different such as the beans. I was having trouble with the protein shakes so I tried to boost my protein any way I could. Good luck and God bless....

Refried beans were my favorite as a newbie.  I loved to add a bit of cheese to them and they were yummy.  It helps to get some good protein in too. Jeannie's idea was really cool.  Wish I had known that.  I will sure share it with my newbies in group.

Huge hugs,  enjoy your beans!

Tracy

I also love Old El Paso Fat Free Refried Beans.  This was another thing I never touched before WLS.  Now I love them.  WLS is awesome.  Change is possible for all of us.