Diet Recipes Only

Cheeseburger85

Okay, I read the whole thread... can someone please post the recipe for the bacon wrapped Snickers? How do you cook the bacon without ruining the structural integrity of the Snickers bar? Should I roll the bar in batter first then wrap the bacon? HELP!!

http://dessert.betterrecipes.com/death-by-snickers.html

Holy mackinaw!

adamitri

In a way I can understand the restriction, I'm doing it myself while I learn portion control. When I feel like I can fit in the good stuff again I will, but I know that to have a long term good relationship with food you have to keep yourself open to all types.

jstewa40

Originally, I thought I could just post the topic's name, but then it made me make a post in order to do it. I was in a hurry so I put what I did without giving it much thought first... I never fathomed that I would get all of the negative responses that I have. I thought that we were all here to support and motivate each other, or at the very least just be helpful by posting recipes/foods that are healthy and/or helpful to significant weight loss. I understand that different people have different feeling as to what entails being healthy. However, that is not the point. The point is that this particular topic was made for those people who DO choose to eat low calorie AND/OR low fat meals. If you don't agree, don't come to this topic. Thank you and have a nice evening.

jstewa40

I think the OP is just looking for folks to contribute some food ideas that are on the healthier side (lower in cals, fats or carbs, whatever works for them) and recipes to go along with it. We don't need to nitpick the "diet" aspect of the question too much, I think:)

+1 for this. I still eat (mostly) whatever I want, but I am always looking for new, healthy recipes to add to the mix and keep things interesting.

Yes, exactly... to both of you... That is exactly why I created this topic....

lynn_glenmont

In response to your OP (sorry, no picture):
One of my favorite "lower-calorie" versions of a traditional recipe is eggplant (aubergines) parmesan, because I love eggplant and I don't much care for fried/breaded foods, anyway (I thought I hated seafood as a child because I was probably 10 or 12 before I was offered anything other than fish sticks or breaded shrimp and oysters). (I do make an exception for deep-fried twinkies ;-)

Slice the eggplant (I like to do them lengthwise, from blossom to stem, in planks, but you can do them in cross-section coins if you prefer -- and it depends a bit on the size of your eggplant and the size of your pan). If you like, salt them and let them sit for 5 or 10 minutes -- it draws out some of the liquid, and some people feel it makes them less bitter. If you salted them, pat them dry after the 5 or 10 minutes.

Now grill or broil the eggplant. I usually coat them with a little olive oil first, but it's not absolutely necessary, although you'll probably want to put them on a nonstick surface (e.g., easy-release aluminum foil) if you don't.

Now put the eggplant in the bottom of your baking pan. (I like to use an earthenware shallow casserole dish, but glass or metal will also work fine.) Cover with your favorite tomato or marinara sauce (if you make your own, you can control the fat, salt, and or sugar, if any of those concern you, as well as controlling the accent flavors, like garlic, onions, basil and other herbs, hot pepper, etc. for your own preference. But if there's a commercially prepared brand you really like, go for it.)

Top with cheese. I usually use a little mozzarella or provolone, as well as parmesan, obviously, but go with what you like, and use an amount that works for you. I really like eggplant and tomatoes, so a moderate amount of real cheese is generally enough for me in this dish.

I finish it in the oven at around 350 to 375 degrees F (I think that's around 175 to 190 degrees C) for 20 minutes or so, until the cheese is melted and the mozzarella or provolone starts to get a little brown in spots. You could probably finish it under the broiler in less time, but my broiler doesn't have a glass door, so it's a pain to keep pulling it out to check on it.


In response to the thread in general: I know a lot of people sincerely believe they are being helpful with their responses, but I can understand how you felt you were being attacked. I think a lot of people are responding to the sense in your post that you ONLY want to eat healthy or diet foods, and that tends to trigger an onslaught of "that's the wrong way to do it" posts. I wouldn't want to try to eat that way for any length of time myself, but if you do, go ahead. If it's not workable for you, I'm sure you'll find out soon enough.

Today I've had chocolate, and I'm going to have pasta with a fat-based garlic sauce for dinner. Yesterday I had peanut butter at breakfast, mayonnaise on my sandwich at lunch, 2% (not skim) milk, a cherry Pop Tart with cherry frozen yogurt in the afternoon, butter on my corn at dinner, and a full cup of ice cream after dinner. But I don't see the harm to having some lower calorie (and yes, lower fat) recipes in my toolbox. People keep telling you to make the bacon and ice cream and cake "fit into your day." I don't know how they think you can do that without adjusting some of the other things you eat. Yes, I had the peanut butter, but it was on a single slice of wheat toast. Yes, I managed to fit in the mayo on my sandwich, but I didn't have potato chips on the side. Yes, I had the Pop Tart, frozen yogurt, and ice cream, but dinner was a feast of fresh summer veggies and fruit -- no fat other than the butter on the corn (about a teaspoon) and the tiny amount naturally occurring in the corn. As for the people who keep saying that low-fat foods are bad because they add salt and sugar to make them taste good (and why do I think that these are the same people who would have told you that salt and sugar aren't bad if you were asking for low-sodium or sugar-free recipes?), the OP is asking for recipes, not recommendations of low-fat prepared foods from the grocer's shelf. I don't think my eggplant parmesan has extra salt and sugar--it probably has less, as I often make my own sauce.


It's unfortunate, but there are a lot of true believers on here who think that there is only one right way to do this, and a lot of perfectly reasonable posts requesting one kind of help don't get the kind of response that the OP is looking for.

ana3067

Also, I haven't made this one yet but found it on here previously - sorry I can't remember who posted it to give credit.

Protein Banana Bread
-265g very ripe bananas- mashed well
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I have/used cinnamon graham cracker, worked well)
2 egg whites
3 whole eggs (I used the 3 egg equivalent of egg beaters)
1/2c skim milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2c oats (it calls for rolled, but all I have is quick oats, still worked)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp of baking powder

Preheat oven to 325. Whisk the eggs & milk in with the mashed bananas until combined well. Mix dry ingredients and whisk in with the banana mixture. Pour mixture (it'll be pretty runny) into sprayed loaf pan and bake 35-45 mins (until knife put in middle comes out clean).
It doesn't rise a ton like regular bread, it's pretty dense when it's all said & done. I didn't add any, but it would be good to sprinkle some walnuts or chocolate chips on top too!

Info: 8 servings
Cals- 101
Carbs- 13
Fat- 1
Protein- 11

I have some PP to get rid of, I'm totally going to try this tomorrow and report back! I have both chocolate and vanilla PP - any requests for one of the specific flavours? If not (or if no response) I'm leaning towards chocolate myself.

ana3067

I think the OP is just looking for folks to contribute some food ideas that are on the healthier side (lower in cals, fats or carbs, whatever works for them) and recipes to go along with it. We don't need to nitpick the "diet" aspect of the question too much, I think:)

+1 for this. I still eat (mostly) whatever I want, but I am always looking for new, healthy recipes to add to the mix and keep things interesting.

Yes, exactly... to both of you... That is exactly why I created this topic....

I'd suggest you create a new topic then titled "Share nutritious/well-balanced meal ideas and recipes!" because something can be healthy and still be higher in fat or higher in carb (hello, fruit?) or higher in calories (cherries, grapes, dried fruit, bananas, nuts, oil, certain dairy products, etc). In which case, if a recipe calls for full-fat greek yogurt, you could try substituting 0% or 2% instead. Or use less oil. Or more veggies than cheese, etc.

dunnodunno

rachelrb85 wrote: »

Oh and I also lost 25 lbs eating food like this. All in moderation. No recipes available for these.

Takes some pizza for the go.