What are you eating/doing today (Friday)

Good afternoon,

looking forward to the weekend, yeh!

10 months post op

b - gnc lean chocolate protein shake, xl decaf coffee

s - 3 low carb pumpkin nut squares, later...4 slices of lf Swiss cheese

l - 1 beef burger patty with the works, no bun, mixed greens with tomatoes and ranch dressing, diet coke (I need to stop this)

s - xl decaf coffee, cucumber slices 

D - sf cherry koolaid in ice while cooking, bbq hot dog all dressed no bun with cheese. pickled turnip, tomato, green onion 

s - same as dinner probably

all water and vits

have a nice evening everyone

What are these pumpkin nut squares you speak of? Inquiring minds need to know. Lol.

Hey cc, here is the recipe:

3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup almond flour
1/4 cups sunflower seeds
1/2 cup oat bran
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sf chai davinci syrup 1/4 cup granulated splenda
2 tbsp flax seeds
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 400F and line an 8×8 inch pan with foil. Butter or grease the foil.In a large bowl, combine all ingredient and stir together until well incorporated. Spread in prepared pan. Line top with plastic wrap or parchment paper and press firmly and evenly into pan with the bottom of a glass or flat-bottomed measuring cup. Peel away plastic or parchment. Bake 20 minutes, until center is firm and edges are golden brown. Let cool in pan and then cut into 12 bars. 

It is loosely based on this recipe: http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2011/10/pumpkin-spice-seed- bars-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

I changed the ingredients somewhat to make it higher in fibre, lower in fat, calories, and carbs.  You may want to taste it to see if the sweetness is enough for your taste, I do not like sweets much in general. Net carbs should only be 2 per square.  I want to try adding protein powder and/or baking cocoa to the next batch to up the nutrition and play with the taste. These freeze well and are nice with a little pb on them.  If you try them let me know what you think. Have a nice night...

 

OMG....I need to make these!

Thanks for sharing Zizz

No problem, let me know if you like them.  I am going to make another batch this morning to use up the rest of the pumpkin.

Last of the day again, I think.  I have to start planning and sticking to my plan.  I often change my mind or eat less as the day goes.  I had a yummy change today for lunch.  Made Karens Parmesan Chips and Fresco Salsa.  OMG! so good.  Could eat for breakfast lunch and dinner!

B- source greek, strawberry

L- Parmeson chips and Fresco Salsa

D- mini meat loaf with some fresco salsa

S- Syntrax fuzzy naval shake

Myfitnesspal totals:  calories 462, carbs 15, fat 15, Protein 63

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

judy

where can I find Karen's recipes?

Hey there.  I often do not stick to the plan 100% and will sub in something of roughly equivalent nutrition according to my mood and level of hunger.  If I am really not hungry but know I need the calories and protein I will have a protein shake, easier to get in than eating when I am not hungry.  I have to try those parm chips with fresco salsa, I would also like the link please.

It's on OH's home page.

 

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/parmesan-chips-and-salsa

 

Karen needs a swat as she didn't post her recipe on the recipe forum even :)

Tracey gave you the link, so I'll give Karen the swat....