Keto on the go kit help please
gdaydreamer
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Ok I need ideas for a grab and go or keep in the car keto rescue kit. Here's the long story as short as possible.
Hubby has serious health issues (constant Dr. appointments that take a half a day), I work as many hours as I can (not sedentary), mother to two teenagers. Full time nurse to hubby, full time parent, as full time as I can get employee, all household responsibilities fall to me with the hubby's health steadily declining.
4am is the usual up and moving time so most early morning prep is ....unlikely to be honest.
money and time are ... well let's just say negligible.
many meals are on the road and drive thu for him (to keep his appointments and meds on schedule). I have packed lunch when I can, but that goes back to the 4am thing, and frankly I am so sick of eating out it isn't even funny.
This combination has led to me falling off the keto wagon far more frequently than I would like.
I need ideas for a ready made lunchbox, glovebox kit, or pre prepared rescue kits I can keep with me. No access to a microwave, needs to be able to be prepared at least a day in advance (longer is better), only an icepack for chilling.
Personally sick of hamburgers no bun, I keep slim jims with me in case of a hunger emergency, eating hard boiled eggs in the car is... annoying frankly. Pre prepared chef salads, tuna/egg salad with cloud bread has been tried, and I don't want to mess with it that early in the morning (just being honest). I am really running out of ideas, and the food rut and frustration is the main reason I end up just grabbing something else off a menu. Then I feel like crap, my heartburn comes back, my knees start hurting again, and I am overall miserable.
I know I feel better eating keto. Immeasurably better. But I'm having issues with the convenience factor with my particular situation. I have NO problem with the rest of the house eating carb laden dinners and snacks around me in the evening, I have plenty of things I can get into at home. Now what do I do with the breakfast and lunch hours I am constantly on the run for?
While I have little desire for breakfast and will often gladly skip lunch, the hubby (being sick and miserable and whiny) gets all pouty if he is sitting in the car eating and I am not lol. Bless his annoying little heart. So the food doesn't need to be substantial, just something.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Even one idea is a big help. Thanks guys
Hubby has serious health issues (constant Dr. appointments that take a half a day), I work as many hours as I can (not sedentary), mother to two teenagers. Full time nurse to hubby, full time parent, as full time as I can get employee, all household responsibilities fall to me with the hubby's health steadily declining.
4am is the usual up and moving time so most early morning prep is ....unlikely to be honest.
money and time are ... well let's just say negligible.
many meals are on the road and drive thu for him (to keep his appointments and meds on schedule). I have packed lunch when I can, but that goes back to the 4am thing, and frankly I am so sick of eating out it isn't even funny.
This combination has led to me falling off the keto wagon far more frequently than I would like.
I need ideas for a ready made lunchbox, glovebox kit, or pre prepared rescue kits I can keep with me. No access to a microwave, needs to be able to be prepared at least a day in advance (longer is better), only an icepack for chilling.
Personally sick of hamburgers no bun, I keep slim jims with me in case of a hunger emergency, eating hard boiled eggs in the car is... annoying frankly. Pre prepared chef salads, tuna/egg salad with cloud bread has been tried, and I don't want to mess with it that early in the morning (just being honest). I am really running out of ideas, and the food rut and frustration is the main reason I end up just grabbing something else off a menu. Then I feel like crap, my heartburn comes back, my knees start hurting again, and I am overall miserable.
I know I feel better eating keto. Immeasurably better. But I'm having issues with the convenience factor with my particular situation. I have NO problem with the rest of the house eating carb laden dinners and snacks around me in the evening, I have plenty of things I can get into at home. Now what do I do with the breakfast and lunch hours I am constantly on the run for?
While I have little desire for breakfast and will often gladly skip lunch, the hubby (being sick and miserable and whiny) gets all pouty if he is sitting in the car eating and I am not lol. Bless his annoying little heart. So the food doesn't need to be substantial, just something.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Even one idea is a big help. Thanks guys
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It doesn't sound like fun what you are doing and having to manage. What I'm going to suggest may take a bit of time for prep but it's what my son does when he knows he has to be out at odd times and wants an easy snack that looks 'normal' and is filling. He (or me for him sometimes!) makes almond flour rolls. I can give you the recipe or it's on the diet doctor website. They have it as a bread I think but he just makes it into rolls/buns or whatever they are called. They freeze really well and defrost quickly. If you have time (and they are quick to make!) make these and freeze them, then you can just prepare a sandwich the night before with cheese or ham or whatever and they keep well and don't go soggy. He sometimes just takes the roll with him and buys and adds a cooked burger to his own bun. They are actually ok just to eat by themselves and at least it's not another salad!2
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There are various keto protein powders (more and better ones coming out every day) that as long as you had bottled water in the car or available, a protein shaker, and a protein powder, you could do it on the go.... Even the "premeasured tupperware" for formula can hold three servings worth of protein powder (there are three sections, meant to hold three bottles worth of powdered formula). If you prefer these cold, you can get ice in the drive through and shake yours, pour it over the bottle, etc.
Thinks I always had for on the go were macadamia nuts, nut butter (you can get individual packets if you prefer or a small 8-oz ish size container to stash in a bag), cheese (sliced, etc - you can set this up in a lunchbox in the fridge and grab an icepack for it on the way out), salami rolled around cheese and/or cream cheese/pickles (they have these in ready to go packs at Walmart and I've seen them at Walgreens now, too), healthfulpursuit.com has a 4 ingredient keto cookie (I made it using the modifications), and you'd want to keep them cook as long as possible, but they were edible 12-18 hours out of the fridge, too - they were more crumbly warmer, but fine cold. You could make and reheat keto coffee to take with you as you get out the door...
Soul bread makes for a good option...
And maybe you can get one of those new "storage boxes" that heat your lunch up for on the go...
I would keep a cooler in the back seat or trunk when we had events in the heat or would be traveling all day for my lunch meats and ice water and keto-ade, etc. I don't know if that would be an option... There was a recent "camping" thread, too, that might be helpful. I'll look and see if it is on the main page...
Could you pre-prepare egg salad or chicken salad in a bowl to go in a chilled lunch back? Egg salad may be more palatable and less messy than hardboiled eggs. I loved my Scotch eggs cold with just mustard (hard boiled egg wrapped in sausage and baked....They weren't too crumbly...
Tons of "make your own" keto protein bar recipes, if you like coconut (most use shredded coconut for holding it together and texture...1 -
Thanks guys, would love the recipes for the almond rolls and the keto protein bars. Both sound like pretty good options. If you have the recipe please drop it in, otherwise I will try to find the recipes. I try to make a batch or two of cloud bread on my one day off (Sundays) so it wouldn't be hard to make a batch of something else helpful as long as it keeps. I really do appreciate the help.0
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Oh, this reminded me of one thing. Tuna and chicken both come in pouches, and mayo also comes in single serve pouches...quick tuna or chicken salad! Braunschweiger spread on a low carb tortilla, hummus with veggies, laughing cow cheese with prepped veggies, etc.
You can do n'oatmeal (some recipes are bars, some are like overnight oats - without the oats). Chia pudding can be something to eat with a spoon while waiting in the car or elsewhere...
Here are the links I found in the "open threads" post.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10559850/non-perishable-but-lightweight-foods-for-backpacking/p1
This one deals with conferences where food is provided, but I thought it might help with traveling: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10511191/how-to-deal-with-a-conference#latest
Tips for how to circumvent Huddle House and places like IHOP/Denny's: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10511631/ugh-huddle-house-small-rant#latest
More options for dining out that you may not have thought of previously: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10452011/low-carb-dining-out/p1
Inexpensive options for when you are home:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10511502/lower-carb-on-a-shoestring/p1
More quick and easy: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10559852/quick-easy-meals-for-lchf#latest2 -
This is the one I mentioned specifically above: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/11/4-ingredient-keto-cookie-bars/
But I used ALL the modifications - almond butter with cacao butter, hemp seeds, added collagen, the cinnamon, etc. And I loved them Two with some sausage (cold or hot) and I was set for HOURS...
This is one of the n'oatmeal bar recipes: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2016/02/keto-no-bake-noatmeal-fudge-bars-keto-low-carb-grain-free-no-sugar-paleo-vegan-and-nut-free/
TONS of her other bar recipes: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/category/recipes/bars-recipes/
Some will be paleo, others keto, etc. so just look through...
https://drjockers.com/homemade-keto-protein-bar/
http://www.mysweetketo.com/recipe/lchf-protein-bars-homemade-quest-bars/1 -
I travel for work a lot and have found myself in some weird places needing a little something. I don't have much help for your kit as I don't really keep one but I've developed some "rush in and grab" or "drive through" staples to get by in a pinch:
Starbucks in the US now has salami and cheese trays in their cold case that'll do well in a pinch. Grocery store deli's have grilled chicken these days and a couple thighs or drumsticks are good to grab, fairly cheep and easy to eat while driving. KFC also does grilled chicken and that can be a nice change from burger land.
Potbelly's and whichwhich have some good salad options for fast food, generally I don't care for fast food salad BUT these two far out weigh Subway. barf. Dairy queen has a grilled chicken salad that's not half bad.....given my stance on fast food salad.
Jimmy Johns will do an "unwich" which is their meat and mayo etc wrapped in lettuce. It's not bad. Panera has no problem modifying and they have some good stock menu items that aren't bad either but their menu's can vary by location I've noticed.
Hard boiled eggs ARE annoying in the car. I still crack them on the dash and eat them on the way to meetings occasionally though. lol1 -
We usually end up at arbys, where I order a side salad and a turkey slider I steal the meat and cheese off of and toss the bun, or wendys where I just get a jr bacon cheeseburger and toss the bun. BEYOND sick of both choices lol. Might try some tuna salad made a bit earlier than I usually do. or on Sunday prep make some chicken legs or something that will keep a few days. Good ideas guys, keep em coming0
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loving the home made protein bar ideas! Thank you0
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Cheese sticks, pork rinds, nuts or seeds of most any kind, cut up vegetable sticks, any kind of nut or seed butter (some are now even sold in individual packets that you can just tear open and squeeze directly into your mouth), protein bars, jerky or meat sticks, protein bars, even individually wrapped dark chocolate if you don't mind it melting occasionally.0
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Biersticks, pork rinds, mixed nuts, olives, eggs, laughing cow cheese, crustless quiche, sugar free chocky, so many options:-)0
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gdaydreamer wrote: »Thanks guys, would love the recipes for the almond rolls and the keto protein bars. Both sound like pretty good options. If you have the recipe please drop it in, otherwise I will try to find the recipes. I try to make a batch or two of cloud bread on my one day off (Sundays) so it wouldn't be hard to make a batch of something else helpful as long as it keeps. I really do appreciate the help.
Hi the recipe is as follows:
1¼ cups almond flour
5 tablespoons ground psyllium husk powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Bring the water to a boil and add it, the vinegar and egg whites to the bowl, while beating with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds. Don’t over mix the dough, the consistency should resemble Play-Doh.
Moisten hands and form dough into 4 or 8 pieces of bread. You can also make hot dog or hamburger buns. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake on lower rack in oven for 50–60 minutes, depending on the size of your bread. They’re done when you hear a hollow sound when tapping the bottom of the bun.
Serve with butter and toppings of your choice. Store the bread in the fridge or freezer.
It's 79% fat, 17% Protein and 4% carbs and works out at 2g per serving.
What we do is measure out 6 buns for this amount of Ingredients. Also be aware that once we bought a different brand of Psyllium husk powder and the bread turned out purple! It still tasted fine but it was a bit disconcerting to look at! It's really easy to make and it freezes extremely well.
When you make it, it does look a bit odd when you add the wet ingredients to the dry ones as it seems to foam up but it's fine to work with, just stick your hand in form a bun and put it on the baking sheet. They do spread out a bit, my son likes them wider and flatter but that's to give more surface area for cheese and ham etc!
Almond flour is not cheap to buy but they are very very filling, I usually just have a half and I'm quite good at eating!
Good luck
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chinatowninchina wrote: »
Hi the recipe is as follows:
1¼ cups almond flour
5 tablespoons ground psyllium husk powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
One question - why just the egg whites? Does it affect the texture? Thanks!0 -
that recipe sounds like a definite "give it a try" but might have to wait a couple of weeks to pick up the missing ingredients. Thank you
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I never mind eating cold meat. Heck, I like cold hot dogs.
I'll suggest just cooking extra meat for your dinner and packing it in a cooler. It will be fine all day. Breakfast sausage, hamburger, cold pork loin or pork tenderloin, chicken legs, breasts, thighs, leftover pot roast. It all works.
Add some cheese and a few radishes, celery, carrots. Or make an extra big salad at dinner and take the leftovers with you. I'd probably keep a bottle of salad dressing in the car just in case.
You said yourself, you easily skip breakfast, sometimes lunch and the primary purpose is to have an on the go meal for yourself to keep your hubby content with all he has going on. It doesn't have to be much.
I hope things get better for you. Sounds like you're in a tough spot all the way around.
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Anyone say canned tuna or salmon yet?1
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Anyone say canned tuna or salmon yet?
I keep canned tuna and pickled eggs at home and at work and I eat both daily.
In town or out of town McDonald's has my on the go keto help kit for under $5.2 -
If you get bored with regular tuna salad: I put Patak's Hot Lime Pickle in mine. It is an Indian preserved Lime pickle in oil and it is sooooo yummy, very good scooped up with cuke or zucchini coins. Actually, it works well with egg salad too.1
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christineellis wrote: »chinatowninchina wrote: »
Hi the recipe is as follows:
1¼ cups almond flour
5 tablespoons ground psyllium husk powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
One question - why just the egg whites? Does it affect the texture? Thanks!
Stops it tasting eggy I think. I've never added the whole egg just assumed it worked best without. I then add the yolks to scrambled eggs or something!2 -
You can peel boiled eggs and just keep them covered in a bowl in the refrigerator for an easy grab-and-go food...I like to eat mine with wasabi mayo...if they are already peeled they are much easier to eat on the road.
Also, precooked frozen sausage patties/links...I can throw them in a lunch container and they are thawed by lunch time...I like them better hot, but have been known to eat them cold when the microwave line is too long and I have a meeting, still pretty tasty and easy finger food if a bit greasy.
Cold cuts are another easy road food for me...salami or pepperoni and cracker cut cheeses...easy to throw in a ziploc or bowl and dash out.
I also really like spinach salads with eggs and meats and cheeses and nuts - but those are hard to eat on the road...might be good for a work lunch...if you leave the dressing separate you can make everything the night before and then just grab and go in the morning.1 -
Some great ideas in there guys, thank you so much for the support. Like I said I don't mind being the only one in the house not eating the carbs, honestly I don't even find them a temptation. It is the "on the run" and the boredom of the same things over and over that I find the most challenging. I should have no problem working some of these into the mix. Any more ideas are most welcome. I was thinking a big bag of chicken legs cooked up once a week too... I do like me some cold chicken.
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I get these 100% cheese “crackers” called “Parmcrisps” from Sam’s Club. 0 carbs... Super crunchy and yummy
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I eat twice a day, breakfast and dinner. It takes 10 min to prep a meal, but let’s say you only have 1 min and running out of the house. Cut a piece of salami and a piece of Swiss or provolone. Nothing to prep. Easily get 600 cals and you good till dinner. Nothing complicated. Tastes like heaven, tons of salami and cheese variety. No stove or candy bars involved.3
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