Biscuits!

JessMahoney1
JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
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Hiya!

Can anyone give me any biscuit types (or homemade) that are under 40 calories per biscuit? Many thanks

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Make smaller ones
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    I can't make smaller biscuit shop brought ones!
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    neither has helped or answered my question...

    has anyone got any sensible answers with biscuit types for me please?

    thanks
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    neither has helped or answered my question...

    has anyone got any sensible answers with biscuit types for me please?

    thanks

    It isn't a biscuit unless it is high(ish) in fats. Fats run 9 calories per gram. Simple math suggests the *only* way to make it under 40 calories is to make them small, or eat just a small portion of one. That is as sensible as it gets.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    First of all, what do you mean by "biscuit"? American-type biscuits that would be known as scones elsewhere? Or British type biscuits that would be known as crackers or cookies elsewhere?
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    If you mean the American definition of biscuit, google low-fat biscuits and then use the MFP recipes function to figure out whether the calories fit, e.g.:

    http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/biscuits/low-fat-bisquick-mix.html?p=2

    http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/bakedgoods/r/Reduced-Fat-Buttermilk-Biscuits.htm

    http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-biscuits-ww-252350

    etc.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    First of all, what do you mean by "biscuit"? American-type biscuits that would be known as scones elsewhere? Or British type biscuits that would be known as crackers or cookies elsewhere?

    Good point! If she means British biscuits, then it's the sugar, not the fat so much, that increases the calories. Sugar is easier to replace than fats. (Applesauce, artificial sweeteners, etc.)
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    First of all, what do you mean by "biscuit"? American-type biscuits that would be known as scones elsewhere? Or British type biscuits that would be known as crackers or cookies elsewhere?

    Good point! If she means British biscuits, then it's the sugar, not the fat so much, that increases the calories. Sugar is easier to replace than fats. (Applesauce, artificial sweeteners, etc.)

    British Biscuits, Im in the UK
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    How much are those 'thins' in the posh biscuits ranges - delicious but small and Er thin...,
  • jollyjoe321
    jollyjoe321 Posts: 529 Member
    Custard Creams from co-op tend to come in at about 55 calories

    Garibaldis seem to come in below the 40 mark!
  • serendipity57
    serendipity57 Posts: 153 Member
    Hi I bought some mc vities " go ahead" crispy slices here in Australia...only 50 calories each, I know Mc Vities is a british brand so you might be able to get them there, they are a good satisfying size too!
  • MrsGraves1987
    MrsGraves1987 Posts: 162 Member
    I always buy rich tea. They are around 35 cals per biscuit, and they aren't small! I usually allow myself 3 as a snack with a cuppa :smile:
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    I believe Rich Teas are under 40, but really, for only another 20 cals or so (which is negligible in the grand scheme of things anyway) you could have a chocolate one. I say, go for the ones you enjoy, and fit them in. Don't go through life eating stuff you don't really like just because it's low calorie.
  • Camera_BagintheUK
    Camera_BagintheUK Posts: 707 Member
    Nice biscuits are about 40 cals each.
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    Fantastic! Thanks for all the suggestions! Love Nice biscuits so I can't wait to start eating them!
  • missyrawien
    missyrawien Posts: 37 Member
    Not sure about exact calories but if you mix ground oats with a banana into a thick dough and bake it it makes yummy low calorie cookies! (:
  • JessMahoney1
    JessMahoney1 Posts: 86 Member
    Not sure about exact calories but if you mix ground oats with a banana into a thick dough and bake it it makes yummy low calorie cookies! (:

    this sounds fantastic! Defiantly trying this! thanks so much

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