Need help with bagels..

2456

Replies

  • ea101367
    ea101367 Posts: 175 Member
    Honey! Cheese! Bacon, lettuce and tomatoe with mayo.
    Good luck on your journey.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    congrats on moving past your ED! i applaud your efforts :)

    try avocado...or guacamole....just a little bit. it's a healthy fat and in moderation provides many benefits.
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
    Good luck on your recovery!!! I love just a little butter. Or pesto. If Jelly or Jam is too sugary for you, I like to put strawberries or blueberries in the blender and spread on bagels or toast.
  • sparkle814
    sparkle814 Posts: 78 Member
    Everyone has already suggested everything I would have suggested (I usually eat them with either margarine, cream cheese, or peanut butter - sorry I'm no help there!) but I just want to echo everyone's sentiments that I am so happy for you that you are on the road to recovery, and I wish you good luck and good health! <3
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Congratulations to you for taking your life back from your ED! :flowerforyou:

    I put a lot of random food on bagels. I have made sandwiches with cream cheese, sliced hard boiled egg and spinach. You could probably substitute hummus or something else for the cream cheese. When you are ready for peanut butter...an everything bagel with peanut butter and sliced strawberries is heaven!
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Jelly is yummy :)
  • lindseydavis07
    lindseydavis07 Posts: 64 Member
    already lots of great suggestions and I’m now craving a bagel! :)

    I would go with guacamole and turkey to make a little sandwich, Honey, and Goat cheese sounds amazing!

    they have whipped PB now and they are super yummy and not terrible for you!

    Good luck and congrats for stepping out of your comfort zone and getting healthy! You can do it :)
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    If melted cheddar works with your dietary restrictions, I would go with that. You could also do bacon and tomato,

    Good for you, honey. Keep up the great work.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Is the dietary restriction dairy, or just no cream cheese? Sometimes I put cottage cheese and some cinammon on a toasted bagel. I didn't see anyone mention that. Maybe I'm weird. :) Also, you could cut up a banana, put that on first, and then top with cottage cheese. Good luck, and congratulations!
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    :flowerforyou:

    I second the comments about protein. I rarely eat bagels other than to use them for sandwiches so I'd suggest turkey or chicken with a little bit of the condiment of your choice for some flavor. Maybe make it a BLT. That would be yummy too.

    Hummus is for sure a good choice as is the avacado.

    Best of luck!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Ooohooh... if you can't have real peanut butter yet, but like it...

    (and this is one of the few places that this stuff works)

    you could blend a banana with some PB2... or chocolate PB2 if you're so inclined.


    Then smear that happiness all over.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    Ooohooh... if you can't have real peanut butter yet, but like it...

    (and this is one of the few places that this stuff works)

    you could blend a banana with some PB2... or chocolate PB2 if you're so inclined.


    Then smear that happiness all over.

    I second this as an excellent idea!
  • dirty_dirty_eater
    dirty_dirty_eater Posts: 574 Member
    Lox, tomato, onions, capers...and cream cheese the very first day you can handle it.

    Congratulations for standing up for your life.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Jelly! Yum!

    It's really good with both butter and jelly, but that might be too much fat? Maybe just a little butter?

    I'm Jewish, so cream cheese is always going to be my first choice, though. :-) A good one from a deli.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Ooohooh... if you can't have real peanut butter yet, but like it...

    (and this is one of the few places that this stuff works)

    you could blend a banana with some PB2... or chocolate PB2 if you're so inclined.


    Then smear that happiness all over.
    Would PB2 be considered a diet food, though?
  • Brad805
    Brad805 Posts: 289 Member
    Good luck with kicking those ideas out of your head! You got it this.

    Nothing else to add really since I pretty much stick to light strawberry cream cheese or natural PB.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I won't be much help because I always go with regular cream cheese, or butter.

    I just wanted to wish you well. :flowerforyou:
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I like to toast them and add a bit of butter (or spread), some thinly sliced cheese and a poached egg. It gets kinda runny and gooey which can be really off-putting for some people, but I really like the blend of flavors. Sometimes I'll have it with a thin ham slice too.

    Kudos for your continued recovery. We're rooting for you!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Ooohooh... if you can't have real peanut butter yet, but like it...

    (and this is one of the few places that this stuff works)

    you could blend a banana with some PB2... or chocolate PB2 if you're so inclined.


    Then smear that happiness all over.
    Would PB2 be considered a diet food, though?

    dunno... don't think it's marketed as such. She could always check with her food contract.
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    toast them and add butter. Yum, yum, yum!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    High five to you OP!!! Proud of you for making the changes you are making!!!

    I don't think PB2 would be considered a diet product...it's just a different form of peanut butter that you mix yourself.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Ooohooh... if you can't have real peanut butter yet, but like it...

    (and this is one of the few places that this stuff works)

    you could blend a banana with some PB2... or chocolate PB2 if you're so inclined.


    Then smear that happiness all over.
    Would PB2 be considered a diet food, though?
    I think it's probably a move in the wrong direction. As would probably be the reduced-fat cream cheese.

    I wonder what about something like Greek yogurt mixed up with honey, fruit, or chopped nuts? If dairy isn't the issue, that is.
  • Brenda_Pancakes
    Brenda_Pancakes Posts: 288 Member
    If you have a Trader Joe's anywhere near you - They make this stuff called CookieButter... it's freakin awesome. I toast the bagel then put a little bit of 'I can't believe it's not butter', but I'm sure real butter is just fine... then lather it w/ cookie butter... It's similar to peanut butter, but I don't believe it's got peanuts in it. Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    pumpkinbutter.jpg

    Pumpkin Butter Nutrition Facts:

    Serving Size: 1 Tbs (19 gm): Calories 35, Total Fat 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Total Carbohydrate 9g, Sugars 9g, Protein 0g.
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    avocado slices and cherry tomatoes
    hummus
    whipped peanut butter (you hardly have to use any at all!)
    roasted tomatoes
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    High five to you OP!!! Proud of you for making the changes you are making!!!

    I don't think PB2 would be considered a diet product...it's just a different form of peanut butter that you mix yourself.
    I think that it's probably like navigating a minefield, or walking a slippery slope. Too easy to fall back into old patterns. But I think that's a matter for her therapist and her to decide.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Just here to give you a high-five!

    Good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    OP, your post if full of awesomeness! We're all here rooting for you! :flowerforyou:

    Toppings: I think we've covere all the usual suspects....butter, jam/jelly, honey I used to put a fried egg and slice of cheese on mine. Yum! Fruit or cheese of any kind. Even just make a sandwich out of it with some lunchmeat and cheese. Toast it and have with some soup.

    Big hugs to you, honey! I'm so glad to see you fighting this!
  • AmykinsCatfood
    AmykinsCatfood Posts: 599 Member
    Some honey with Strawberries, some homemade jam, are you allowed soy or almond butter?
  • spatulathumbs
    spatulathumbs Posts: 125 Member
    What about mashed avocado on a non-sweet bagel? I used to love that on sesame bagels.

    Good luck with your recovery, OP. :)

Categories