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When you lick out the bowl when making a cake...

torsaer
torsaer Posts: 211 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How do you log those calories??!:blushing:
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  • Mairgheal
    Mairgheal Posts: 385 Member
    they don't count :laugh:
  • LyndseyMcKnight7
    LyndseyMcKnight7 Posts: 88
    I would probably stay away from licking the bowl. It's just empty calories and although it may be tasty, it is very difficult to log and just not worth it.
  • elsohypes
    elsohypes Posts: 30
    but it has to be done: :P i still havent managed to avoid it. Its the tastiest part though!
  • JessPaul93016
    JessPaul93016 Posts: 119 Member
    they don't count :laugh:

    :laugh: sounds good to me!
  • maysflower
    maysflower Posts: 180
    they don't count :laugh:

    Agreed :happy:
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    I'd log as 1/8 to 1/4 a slice of cake depending on how much there is left in the bowl. It won't be accurate, but it'll be close.
  • alexbowser
    alexbowser Posts: 322
    I do a lot of baking, so on days when I'm baking and tasting everything I usually quick add 100-200 calories, depending on the amount of tasting I do.
  • Manda1987
    Manda1987 Posts: 207
    No calories.

    Just like Grandma's cooking.

    (Just kidding, of course)
  • tammyquinnlmt
    tammyquinnlmt Posts: 680 Member
    :bigsmile: If you eat raw cake batter while standing up there are no calories because they fall straight through your feet
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    Instead of licking the bowl, use a spatula and squeegee it all into a measuring cup. Then you'll know about how much is there. And then eat it with a spoon. Not that I've ever done this.
  • RoxMyWorld
    RoxMyWorld Posts: 127 Member
    Little things that make you smile that much dont count as long as you arent baking a cake every day lol
  • KidP
    KidP Posts: 247 Member
    You create a Food called "Cake bowl, licked" and become a legend on MFP.
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
    I cant see the calories content... maybe if you really want to be specific... log "cake" (whatever variety) and do like 1 12th of it.. maybe?
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
    You create a Food called "Cake bowl, licked" and become a legend on MFP.

    AMAZING!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Don't count. Nor do crisps stolen off the children. Or individual raspberries.
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
    they don't count :laugh:

    true that!
  • ericapledger
    ericapledger Posts: 32 Member
    You create a Food called "Cake bowl, licked" and become a legend on MFP.

    :laugh: funny
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Use a spatula then you won't have anything left to lick.
  • momchelle3
    momchelle3 Posts: 7
    When you take into consideration ALL the calories you burn (walking all over the kitchen, gathering ingredients/supplies, and all that MIXING, whew!), it's really a wash. So *technically*, you were at a calorie deficit before you even got to the bowl-licking. :wink:
  • AlisonE76
    AlisonE76 Posts: 12
    they don't count, don't worry about it!! haha:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • torsaer
    torsaer Posts: 211 Member
    You are all AWESOME!! I decided that as it was more than just a little lick it must go in the diary. So I have logged it as 1/8 of 'rich fruit cake' (cos it was, very rich - for my parents' Golden Wedding Anniversary in July. making it now so can 'feed' it with rum!)
    :wink:
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    they don't count :laugh:

    Neither does eating off someone else's plate.
  • Leanitra
    Leanitra Posts: 18
    I so agree, although I am guilty of licking the bowl myself. LOL:laugh:
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Use a spatula then you won't have anything left to lick.
    :huh:
    It's weird. I can read this, but I don't know what it means.
    :huh:

    cake batter is one of my favorite food groups.
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    Weigh the bowl and spatula, then lick - the re-weigh! That's how much you ate. :tongue:
  • FrankyOsage
    FrankyOsage Posts: 275
    :huh:
    It's weird. I can read this, but I don't know what it means.
    :huh:

    cake batter is one of my favorite food groups.

    WIN
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    Use a spatula then you won't have anything left to lick.
    Now where is the fun in that?? :bigsmile:
  • heather0709
    heather0709 Posts: 110 Member
    Yum Yellow cake is the best to eat lol
  • Rowann
    Rowann Posts: 86
    I think I must be abnormal... I just don't get the 'licking the spatula/bowl' thing. Both my husband and son love it, but I'd much rather have the cooked cake... each to their own I suppose... :)
  • Forensic
    Forensic Posts: 468 Member
    Ewwww cake batter.

    Now BROWNIE batter on the other hand.... I used to mix a bowl and just eat the batter. :blushing:
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