Sunday, June 2, 2013

BARIATRIC RECIPES from renewedreflections.com

Chocolate Flax Meal Muffins

Ingredients

1/4 cup flax meal
1 tsp Baking Powder
1Tbs Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1Tbs Splenda (or other non sugar sweetener)
10 SF Chicolate Chips
1 Large egg
(Optional: 1/2 tsp bulk pure calcium citrate)


Directions

I mix dry ingredients in a Baggie so they are ready in the mornings when I am. I break and beat one egg in a smooth 6oz ramekin. You could use a mug if you want. You get the idea. 

Pour in dry ingredients into the beaten egg and mix well with a fork. Microwave on high for 75 seconds (your microwave may need more or less time. Play with it to get it where you like it, but if you overcook it will be very dry)

Dump the muffin on a plate or paper towel, split, spray with some I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray and eat plain or top with SF fruit preserves. Cherry and Strawberry would be best for the chocolate version. 

Calculate at 200 cals, no sugar, 5g net carbs, 13g protein, 15g fiber, 16g fat (mainly from the egg, but the flax has omega-3 in it).


Sugar Free Angel Food Cake


Ingredients

1 cup sifted cake flour
1-1/2 cups Splenda
1/2 tsp salt
12 egg whites (I bought a 16oz egg white carton Walmart brand which equals 10 egg whites, and added two fresh egg whites. Saves time and money. )
1 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cream of tartar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. We used our countertop convection oven. Worked great but cooks quick! Watch it! Ours got a bit brown on top at 25 mins, but could be because we used loaf pans. 

Sift flour, salt, cream of tartar and splenda together.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites, water, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Gently fold dry ingredients into whipped egg whites. Fold until just incorporated.

Carefully pour batter into an UN-greased 10 inch tube pan or three loaf pans. 

Bake 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. In my convection toaster oven in loaf pans total cooking time was 25 minutes.

Makes 12 servings. About 60 cals per serving. 

Top with fresh strawberries and sugar free whipped cream. The family ate this all up, and I can say it was as light or lighter than a normal angel food cake. Really good!


Baked Potato Soup


  • 2 russet potatoes, washed and dried
  • 1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets
  • 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 tbsp chopped chives, divided
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Directions:

Pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 5 minutes turn over and microwave another 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Or if you prefer to use your oven, bakeat 400° for 1 hour or until tender. CoolPeel potatoes.

Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.

Servings: 5  Size: 1 cup  Old Points: 4 pts  Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 207.6 • Fat: 7.8 g • Carb: 22.5 g • Fiber: 2.4 g  • Protein: 11.9 g


 Banana Almond Butter Pancakes

In blender or food process. 

2 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
2 eggs
1 heaping tablespoon organic Almond Butter

Mix to pancake consistency

Small pan heat butter or coconut oil on medium heat. Pour in batter a little bigger than "silver dollar pancakes" and let cook until you see MANY bubbles on top or else it will fall apart when you turn it over! These are very delicate pancakes closer to crepe consistency but taste like banana bread!!! Yummy!!! It makes 6-8 depending on what size you make them! Here is the TOTAL calorie count info, just divide by how many u make! Enjoy!!!

450 calories
18 fat
140 sodium
1155 Potassium
59.5 carbs
41 sugars
10 fibers
16.5 protein