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For the UNjury chicken soup (it is really yummy) be sure that your water is around 140 otherwise it gets clumpy. I just used a regular cooking thermometer in my water till it got to that temp and it was perfect.
I searched high and low for SF jello mixes that do not have aspartame. I couldn't find any, so I decided to make my own. Super easy and you can customize your flavors. If you find the flavor is too much, or not enough, you can reduce or add water to make it to your liking.
Recipe makes 2 batches of 4 cups of jello. These come out more like a jello jiggler (finger jello), which is always fun!
Ingredients:
1 packet sugar free Kool-aid mix (in the small packets)
12 individual packets of Stevia in the Raw (or whatever sweetener you desire)
48-50 oz of water
4 envelopes of Knox Gelatine
- Mix water, Kool-aid and Stevia
- Measure 3 cups into a saucepan. Bring to boil.
- Measure 1 cup (cold) into a bowl (or for easier clean up, pour right into a 9x13 pan). Pour 4 envelopes of Knox Gelatine over cold juice. Let sit for a minute.
- Pour boiling liquid over Gelatine and whis****il Gelatine is dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour into 9x13 pan and chill for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares.
Voila! You have a flavorful, aspartame free, SF jello! If you don't like Kool-aid, you can substitute any juice, crystal light flavored water, Powerade zero or Gatorade. I haven't tried those, but it would probably work just as well.
~Angela
VSG 12/16/2014 HW: 309 / SW: 280 / CW: 226
Thanks so much for the info. I plan to get some Isopure ASAP and I went back and looked at the info I got from the hosp when they released me and it did mention Chunky soup. I put some in the blender and it tasted great. Soooo much better than plain broth. Now if I could just find a way to handle the calcium tablets that are the size of a truck tire before you chew them up...I'd be in excellent shape. All in all, I'm feeling great. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Great Idea. We do chicken tacos a little different:
3 chicken breasts
1 Jar Salsa
Taco Seasoning (4 tablespoons Penzey's or one envelope store-bought seasoning)
Crock Pot
Just put the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot, pour the salsa over them, and then sprinkle the taco seasoning. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8. When it's done, you can shred it with a wooden spoon. It's awesome.
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150 lost and maintaining!
on 12/11/14 10:37 am
Liquids
Protein Shake Recipes
Banana Smoothie
½ cup banana
fat free NutraSweet sweetened yogurt
½ cup non-fat milk
a dash of vanilla
1 scoop of protein powder of choice.
Put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Chocolate covered Cherry Shake
½ cup cold water
½ cup crushed ice
1 tsp of vanilla flavoring
1 tbsp sugar-free cherry kool-aid
1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice.
Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Then pour into an ice cream soda glass that has been chilled and garnish with a cherry!
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice or low sugar
4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced
½ cup fresh banana frozen and 1 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Orange Creamsicle
½ cup cold water
½ cup crushed ice
½ tsp vanilla
1 packed of artificial sweetener
2 tbsp frozen unsweetened orange juice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Blend on high for 2 minutes.
Orange Julius
8oz non-fat plain yogurt
1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
½ cups skim milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 scoops protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Pina colada shake
8oz can refrigerated dole pineapple in natural unsweetened juices
1 tsp of coconut flavoring
½ cup crushed ice
1 packed artificial sweetener
1 scoop vanilla protein powder.
Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high.
on 12/11/14 10:35 am
Almost home made chicken tacos
1 store cooked rotissary chicken
1 pkg Multi Grain toritillas
1 pkg shredded LF cheese
1 bunch cilantro
1 can bush's brand pintos
1 can Rotel original tomatoes with chilis
Add the can of tomatoes to the beans, bring to boil.
Warm tortillas in the microwave and chop the cilantro. Serve it family style, the chicken on a platter just peel off chicken, place in warm tortilla sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. you can serve beans on the side but my family just puts a scoop on the taco.
Why won't they eat what you're eating? Chances are, if it's healthy for you, it's healthy for everyone.
My family eats what I cook. I vary our meals up a lot and always keep it flavorful and interesting. I might make rice or pasta for them as a side that I don't eat myself but, otherwise, they get what I make :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I've been an OH member for quite awhile and just stumbled on this message board......
I've printed out some recipes from this board so I'll post a few in return for other members to use.
Crockpot Meatloaf
Ingredients:
24 ounces extra lean ground turkey or beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 slices reduced-calorie white bread, torn into small pieces
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon pourable Splenda or Sugar Twin
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup (one 8-ounce can) Hunt's Tomato Sauce
Directions:
Spray crockpot with butter-flavored cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, bread pieces, mustard, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
Mix well to combine.
Form into a large ball.
Place in prepared crockpot.
Stir Splenda and parsley flakes into remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce and spoon mixture evenly over meat loaf.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Divide into 8 servings.
When serving, evenly spoon sauce over top.
Makes 8 Equal Servings
Nutritional Info Per Serving: 167 Calories, 7 g Fat, 17 g Protein, 9 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber.
This is one of my favorite veggie dishes.
CARMELIZED GREEN BEANS & ONIONS
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Salt
Preparation:
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter and add onion to the pan. Let coo****il light brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
While the onions are caramelizing cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch of boiling water, covered. Drain beans and toss them in the skillet with the finished onions. Season with salt and pepper and toss until combined and hot.
As far as a protein supplement that isnt even creamy or anything -- try Isopure, sorta like kool-aid with the protein you need. UNJury is also a great protein supplement, and comes in a chicken soup flavor.
For interesting stuff, try blending up some cooked meats and soft veggies with your favorite broth, and mild spices. You can also go get the Campbell's chunky soups and blend those-- given that you pick ones within your parameters. Mashed potatoes in small amounts are good as well for stage 2.
Hope this helps!