Volume Eaters Thread
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I think I've seen people make fluff with plain whey, but imo, it's best with whey/casein.
Also, not all protein powders work well with it. I tried PES in it and it didn't fluff well at all. And that's a whey/casein blend. I was bummed, because that's their Frosted Chocolate Cupcake is one of the best chocolate protein powders out there.
Quest always does really well for protein fluff and protein ice cream.
Caveat: I have celiac disease and my selection of protein powders is limited because of it. A lot of them are manufactured on shared equipment. I don't have experience with a lot of different brands.
Recommendation: Go for the protein ice cream. It's much better than protein fluff. It's really a lot like soft serve.
Hmm...I have only used PES and thought it fluffed well. Maybe others fluff even better....
I have found that a bit of ice when making protein fluff has helped with the...fluff
I'm going to stop trying to write this now because I'm drunk.
I wasn't using ice. That might have been the problem.0 -
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meganridenour wrote: »Omg y'all sorry to break up the protein fluff talk, but I made the best dinner last night, and there was so much of it!
1 spaghetti squash, 1 zucchini chopped, 1/2 white onion chopped, 3oz mushrooms, 6 pepper jack laughing cow wedges and 4 asiago spinach chicken sausages. I used garlic powder, salt and pepper to season, oh and just a splash of milk for consistency - split between 2 people. HOLY COW IT WAS SO GOOD and it made so much that I couldn't eat all of my half. I don't have the breakdown of the exact calories in front of me but it was under 500 calories for a huge amount (a reasonable person's portion would probably be around 300 calories)
Yummy. Veggies cooked or raw?
Cooked - I cooked the onion, zucchini and mushrooms together, added the sausage then the cheese and then mixed in the spaghetti squash (which I already baked in the oven)AngryViking1970 wrote: »meganridenour wrote: »Omg y'all sorry to break up the protein fluff talk, but I made the best dinner last night, and there was so much of it!
1 spaghetti squash, 1 zucchini chopped, 1/2 white onion chopped, 3oz mushrooms, 6 pepper jack laughing cow wedges and 4 asiago spinach chicken sausages. I used garlic powder, salt and pepper to season, oh and just a splash of milk for consistency - split between 2 people. HOLY COW IT WAS SO GOOD and it made so much that I couldn't eat all of my half. I don't have the breakdown of the exact calories in front of me but it was under 500 calories for a huge amount (a reasonable person's portion would probably be around 300 calories)
This sounds really good, but I'm never able to get my Laughing Cow wedges to melt.
It does take some patience, but they will melt eventually. Keep stirring and heating. I added the splash of milk to help it along so it was more sauce-like and less cream cheesy. But still plenty thick and amazing0 -
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Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »
Wal-Mart has the Laughing Cow by the fancy cheese.
I bought Aldis version of Laughing Cow, & it's 25 calories per wedge for those that want to knock a few calories off their meals.1 -
This is a RIDICULOUS amount of fluff. Pure deliciousness.5 -
Lord yes. I am forever thankful to be a lover of vegetables. I have been known to eat an entire head of cabbage steamed with onions on a single sitting. When I want to stuff my face I bust out the vegetables!2
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »meganridenour wrote: »Mmmm after reading the protein fluff posts I had to make some protein "ice cream" - quest cinnamon crunch protein + little bit of Greek yogurt + almond milk + ice and a tiny bit of graham cracked on top. I don't keep cereal in the house since I will eat an entire box in one sitting, but I think I might be able to control myself if it's the puff cereal shown in that video. I want to get some just for topping on this stuff!
I too have trouble moderating cereal and I've been using cereal to top my protein ice cream and I've had no trouble moderating it at all. I don't know if it's the combination or what, because normally I'd be diving into the whole box. I really like these:
They're nice and krispy and you get a lot in a serving.
Shut your face! This stuff is sooooo good! So crispy and satisfying! I love to stir it into some peanut butter.2 -
Lord yes. I am forever thankful to be a lover of vegetables. I have been known to eat an entire head of cabbage steamed with onions on a single sitting. When I want to stuff my face I bust out the vegetables!
Ohhh yes I could definitely eat a whole head of cabbage. That ish is amazing.2 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »@nowine4me here is the vid that taught me. The xantham gum is optional, I don't use it because I get tremendous volume without it and I think it gives it more of an ice cream texture without it too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqT4lOyxgR4
Eat it immediately, I do not freeze. If you think it makes way too much for you, just halve the recipe next time but yeah.. its a lot!
I don't remember her exact amounts but here's mine in the order I add to the blender:
65mils of sugar free pancake syrup (17 cals)
145 mils of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (18 cals)
tiny splash of imitation vanilla extract (2 cals?)
8 drops of liquid sucralose (0 cals)
entire tray of ice cubes
Blend all of that until the ice is crushed up, scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula.
Add 28g of Quest salted caramel (100 cals)
Blend on high for 1 minute. Stop and stir a little, and scrape down the sides of the blender again. Blend for another 10-20 seconds. Once it rises and thickens really nicely its done.
Have a giant mixing bowl ready, like a really big one haha and an oven mitt to set the bowl on so your hand doesn't freeze while you eat it
I top with about 15 mils more syrup (3 cals) and 3 crushed up chocolate stauffer's animal crackers (24 cals)
165 cals and 23g protein.
No Xanthan Gum?
Did yours fluff up without Xanthan? I bought the Quest Cinnamon Crunch to try with the Walden's Pancake Syrup + Cashew Milk + Truvia + Ice.0 -
@pielattes1 Yes I don't use the Xanthan gum. I posted pictures above of my ice cream. (post with the photo bomb ) I get plenty of volume and prefer the texture as well without it. If you already have some try it but you don't have to go out and buy it just for this. 0
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This is a RIDICULOUS amount of fluff. Pure deliciousness.
That looks like Quest cookies n cream!0 -
@pielattes1 Yes I don't use the Xanthan gum. I posted pictures above of my ice cream. (post with the photo bomb ) I get plenty of volume and prefer the texture as well without it. If you already have some try it but you don't have to go out and buy it just for this.
Would you post the directions/measurements of ingredients that you used? I have the same protein powder, I just can't seem to get it to fluff.0 -
pielattes1 wrote: »@pielattes1 Yes I don't use the Xanthan gum. I posted pictures above of my ice cream. (post with the photo bomb ) I get plenty of volume and prefer the texture as well without it. If you already have some try it but you don't have to go out and buy it just for this.
Would you post the directions/measurements of ingredients that you used? I have the same protein powder, I just can't seem to get it to fluff.
Page 12 of this thread, 2nd post from the top. It might take some trial and error depending on your blender. I actually had a really old crappy one that I replaced just for making ice cream. Make sure you are adding the protein powder last, after all the other ingredients are blended and all the ice is crushed up. Then add the pp and let it go on high for a good solid minute or so. Stop and stir and then blend another 10-15 seconds.
In my old crappy one I had to mash the pulse button the whole time.0 -
pielattes1 wrote: »@pielattes1 Yes I don't use the Xanthan gum. I posted pictures above of my ice cream. (post with the photo bomb ) I get plenty of volume and prefer the texture as well without it. If you already have some try it but you don't have to go out and buy it just for this.
Would you post the directions/measurements of ingredients that you used? I have the same protein powder, I just can't seem to get it to fluff.
Page 12 of this thread, 2nd post from the top. It might take some trial and error depending on your blender. I actually had a really old crappy one that I replaced just for making ice cream. Make sure you are adding the protein powder last, after all the other ingredients are blended and all the ice is crushed up. Then add the pp and let it go on high for a good solid minute or so. Stop and stir and then blend another 10-15 seconds.
In my old crappy one I had to mash the pulse button the whole time.
I think I'll make this tonight.
Does anyone ever had milk & yogurt to their protein ice creams?0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »
Wal-Mart has the Laughing Cow by the fancy cheese.
I bought Aldis version of Laughing Cow, & it's 25 calories per wedge for those that want to knock a few calories off their meals.
The Aldi pepper jack version is good!2 -
Big, simple and delicious lunch.....
1 bag frozen broccoli, steamed
1 diced bell pepper
.5 cup black beans, drained & rinsed
40g reduced fat feta
Slap it together and top with Sriachia for about 250 cals!
Also had a 1/2 size vanilla/PB2 fluff topped with 2tbs of grape nuts for crunch
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Second fluff of the day is lemon "poppyseed" topped with crushed pistachios.
Quest vanilla with lemon extract and almond milk with 1/2 tbs chia seeds that had already set up into pudding.3 -
I can't do fluff any more because xantham gum and I do not get along.
Otherwise, I'd try that lemon/chia version.
One of the bad things about being a volume person and having IBS: I had to come to the sad conclusion this week that raw vegetables and I need to part company.
No more salads. No more veggie trays with ranch/Greek yogurt dip.
I just don't handle them well and haven't for a long time.
I'm going to see if I'm okay with blanched veggies, so maybe I can still do veggies/dip. I will miss salads, though.
And coleslaw. I love coleslaw.2 -
@GottaBurnEmAll -- if it's just the xantham gum that bothers you, leave it out. It seems to work just as well. As for raw vegetables, that's sad. Sorry. Don't like Cole slaw, but I don't think I could live without salad0
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I can't do fluff any more because xantham gum and I do not get along.
Otherwise, I'd try that lemon/chia version.
One of the bad things about being a volume person and having IBS: I had to come to the sad conclusion this week that raw vegetables and I need to part company.
No more salads. No more veggie trays with ranch/Greek yogurt dip.
I just don't handle them well and haven't for a long time.
I'm going to see if I'm okay with blanched veggies, so maybe I can still do veggies/dip. I will miss salads, though.
And coleslaw. I love coleslaw.
Omg I'm so sad for you
FYI I don't use xanthum gum and my fluff turns out great without!0 -
Oh, the Cinnamon Crunch Protein Fluff (Quest):
Eat this immediately, I halved the portion (its huge) and froze 1/2 right after I made it to see how it freezes. I might half the recipe next time because it's a lot!
I added these amounts but here's mine in the order I add to the mixer (not a blender):
Total: (The entire bowl pictured) - 92 calories
5 Ingredients:
3 teaspoon (from the Spoonable 9.8 oz Jar)-Truvia
calories 0 Total Fat 0Total Carbs 6Protein 0
12 FL OZ (355 mL) Diet Soda-A&w Root Beer
calories 0 Total Fat 0Total Carbs 0Protein 0
0.50 package Whip It Stabilizer for Whipping Cream-Dr. Oetker
calories 20 Total Fat 0Total Carbs 5Protein 0
17 gram Cinnamon Crunch-Quest Nutrition
calories 57 Total Fat 1Total Carbs 3Protein 11
0.25 tsp Xanthan Gum-Bob's Red Mill
calories 15 Total Fat 0Total Carbs 4Protein 0
Blend all of that until the mixture starts to thicken, scrape down the sides of the mixer with a spatula as it is mixing.
Blend on high for 6-8 minutes. Stop and stir a little, and scrape down the sides of the mixer, and repeat. Mix for another 5 minutes. It will thicken very much!
Total:
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0 (This is for the ENTIRE bowl)
Amount Per Serving
calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1 %
Saturated Fat 1 g 3 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg 1 %
Sodium 336 mg 14 %
Potassium 37 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 19 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 11 g 23 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 17 %
Iron 1 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
While Mixing It thickened quickly
After I stopped Mixing..you can see its thick on the beaters
After being frozen for about 45mins-hour
I used the giant mixing bowl and then ate out of it
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Hm. I tried that ice cream recipe and didn't get the volume of a mixing bowl. My fluff gets it but it seemed like you guys were claiming the ice cream one gets that high too. Admittedly, the texture is better than fluff. I must need to perfect it.
I did a caramel snickerdoodle "ice cream". Pretty good.1 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I can't do fluff any more because xantham gum and I do not get along.
Otherwise, I'd try that lemon/chia version.
One of the bad things about being a volume person and having IBS: I had to come to the sad conclusion this week that raw vegetables and I need to part company.
No more salads. No more veggie trays with ranch/Greek yogurt dip.
I just don't handle them well and haven't for a long time.
I'm going to see if I'm okay with blanched veggies, so maybe I can still do veggies/dip. I will miss salads, though.
And coleslaw. I love coleslaw.
I have IBS too. I think it started when I increased the size and frequency of cold salads and decreased cook veg, now that I think of it...hmm...hm...4 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I can't do fluff any more because xantham gum and I do not get along.
Otherwise, I'd try that lemon/chia version.
One of the bad things about being a volume person and having IBS: I had to come to the sad conclusion this week that raw vegetables and I need to part company.
No more salads. No more veggie trays with ranch/Greek yogurt dip.
I just don't handle them well and haven't for a long time.
I'm going to see if I'm okay with blanched veggies, so maybe I can still do veggies/dip. I will miss salads, though.
And coleslaw. I love coleslaw.
Try slippery elm powder. It aids in digestive issues, and I've found that it really thickens things. I actually use it as an alternative to xanthan/guar gum when I make my DIY Halo Top.0 -
Hm. I tried that ice cream recipe and didn't get the volume of a mixing bowl. My fluff gets it but it seemed like you guys were claiming the ice cream one gets that high too. Admittedly, the texture is better than fluff. I must need to perfect it.
I did a caramel snickerdoodle "ice cream". Pretty good.
I added "Whip It" by Dr. Oetaker + a little bit of Xanthan Gum. I haven't seen anyone else using the Whip It, but I figured since the Quest only has a little casein I would need more of a thickener to help fluff it up.0 -
pielattes1 wrote: »Hm. I tried that ice cream recipe and didn't get the volume of a mixing bowl. My fluff gets it but it seemed like you guys were claiming the ice cream one gets that high too. Admittedly, the texture is better than fluff. I must need to perfect it.
I did a caramel snickerdoodle "ice cream". Pretty good.
I added "Whip It" by Dr. Oetaker + a little bit of Xanthan Gum. I haven't seen anyone else using the Whip It, but I figured since the Quest only has a little casein I would need more of a thickener to help fluff it up.
Yours is a fluff. My fluff gets that big too.0 -
Hm. I tried that ice cream recipe and didn't get the volume of a mixing bowl. My fluff gets it but it seemed like you guys were claiming the ice cream one gets that high too. Admittedly, the texture is better than fluff. I must need to perfect it.
I did a caramel snickerdoodle "ice cream". Pretty good.
A little trial and error, might need to blend it a little longer.. every blender might be a tad different? Also I get a little less volume if using casein powder, I only get about 4.5 cups when I do ON mint choc chip. Also I have to add a splash more almond milk with the casein powder to get it to blend properly. And ON whey flavors I get a good amount of volume too but I definitely get the most volume with the Quest brands. I noticed a sizeable difference between brands. Quest Salted Caramel always gets the most volume for me for some reason.
uhhhh caramel snickerdoodle? that sounds pretty damn amazing!0 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I can't do fluff any more because xantham gum and I do not get along.
Otherwise, I'd try that lemon/chia version.
One of the bad things about being a volume person and having IBS: I had to come to the sad conclusion this week that raw vegetables and I need to part company.
No more salads. No more veggie trays with ranch/Greek yogurt dip.
I just don't handle them well and haven't for a long time.
I'm going to see if I'm okay with blanched veggies, so maybe I can still do veggies/dip. I will miss salads, though.
And coleslaw. I love coleslaw.
So sorry your having such a rough time
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