Volume Eaters Thread
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Hmmmmm might have to try this for sure. Do you know if this will refrigerate well or did you not have a chance to find out?
Yes, it does! I eat it right away or make it in the morning and have at night. Gets even thicker when you keep it in the fridge for awhile! Sometimes I add even more water to thin it out then. 3 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Totally going to try this! I always have the white chocolate sugar free pudding on hand because it's awesome mixed with greek yogurt and stevia.
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Hmmmmm might have to try this for sure. Do you know if this will refrigerate well or did you not have a chance to find out?
Yes, it does! I eat it right away or make it in the morning and have at night. Gets even thicker when you keep it in the fridge for awhile! Sometimes I add even more water to thin it out then.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I just tried this a few minutes ago (but allow me to preface my experiment with admitting that I am an absolute goofball. But you made this concoction seem simple enough for even the most incredible culinary goof to be incapable of messing it up. Apparently, I am an out-of-this-world type of goof):
I used 2 cups of tap water, one packet of sugar-free cheesecake Jell-O, TONS of cinnamon and stevia, and one cup of organic pumpkin puree. I used an electric hand mixer on low speed to blend it all together. However, it didn't gel nor thicken. It turned out very liquidy.
I am so sorry to pester you with my silly questions and mistakes. If you don't mind me asking, can you think of any reason why or how I made this "flop"? What was the consistency of your creation? What did you use to blend the ingredients? Did you blend at a certain speed?
I am still curious about the effect of the refrigeration process, so I stored my liquid in a container. I will report any findings tomorrow. Again, thank you so much. I don't mean to bother!!
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Hmmmmm might have to try this for sure. Do you know if this will refrigerate well or did you not have a chance to find out?
Yes, it does! I eat it right away or make it in the morning and have at night. Gets even thicker when you keep it in the fridge for awhile! Sometimes I add even more water to thin it out then.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I just tried this a few minutes ago (but allow me to preface my experiment with admitting that I am an absolute goofball. But you made this concoction seem simple enough for even the most incredible culinary goof to be incapable of messing it up. Apparently, I am an out-of-this-world type of goof):
I used 2 cups of tap water, one packet of sugar-free cheesecake Jell-O, TONS of cinnamon and stevia, and one cup of organic pumpkin puree. I used an electric hand mixer on low speed to blend it all together. However, it didn't gel nor thicken. It turned out very liquidy.
I am so sorry to pester you with my silly questions and mistakes. If you don't mind me asking, can you think of any reason why or how I made this "flop"? What was the consistency of your creation? What did you use to blend the ingredients? Did you blend at a certain speed?
I am still curious about the effect of the refrigeration process, so I stored my liquid in a container. I will report any findings tomorrow. Again, thank you so much. I don't mean to bother!!
Aw, no bother! I am more bummed it didn't turn out.
I don't like mine super thick, it if gets too thick I add more water because I like it as a yogurt/runny soft serve/applesauce texture. If you are wanting a more thick texture, I would add xanthum gum before whipping. I used to do that and it gets thick like a thicker pudding texture. It also depends on the thickness of your canned pumpkin. I have cans sometimes that are really thick and others that are more watery depending on the brand. I don't like using organic pumpkin puree because it is more watery and chunky vs libbys/wegmans/walmart brand which is a lot thicker.
For mine, I just whip the water with the mix with a hand whisk. Then stir in cinnamon, 2tbsp truvia (I like it sweet), 1c pumpkin, and then mix again with a spoon.
Here is a photo, I just made my first bowl now.
Doesn't look pretty, but sure tastes good, lol.
kelly_c_77 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Totally going to try this! I always have the white chocolate sugar free pudding on hand because it's awesome mixed with greek yogurt and stevia.
Thanks for sharing!
My friend makes it all the time with greek yogurt because she likes it really thick!
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Hmmmmm might have to try this for sure. Do you know if this will refrigerate well or did you not have a chance to find out?
Yes, it does! I eat it right away or make it in the morning and have at night. Gets even thicker when you keep it in the fridge for awhile! Sometimes I add even more water to thin it out then.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I just tried this a few minutes ago (but allow me to preface my experiment with admitting that I am an absolute goofball. But you made this concoction seem simple enough for even the most incredible culinary goof to be incapable of messing it up. Apparently, I am an out-of-this-world type of goof):
I used 2 cups of tap water, one packet of sugar-free cheesecake Jell-O, TONS of cinnamon and stevia, and one cup of organic pumpkin puree. I used an electric hand mixer on low speed to blend it all together. However, it didn't gel nor thicken. It turned out very liquidy.
I am so sorry to pester you with my silly questions and mistakes. If you don't mind me asking, can you think of any reason why or how I made this "flop"? What was the consistency of your creation? What did you use to blend the ingredients? Did you blend at a certain speed?
I am still curious about the effect of the refrigeration process, so I stored my liquid in a container. I will report any findings tomorrow. Again, thank you so much. I don't mean to bother!!
Aw, no bother! I am more bummed it didn't turn out.
I don't like mine super thick, it if gets too thick I add more water because I like it as a yogurt/runny soft serve/applesauce texture. If you are wanting a more thick texture, I would add xanthum gum before whipping. I used to do that and it gets thick like a thicker pudding texture. It also depends on the thickness of your canned pumpkin. I have cans sometimes that are really thick and others that are more watery depending on the brand. I don't like using organic pumpkin puree because it is more watery and chunky vs libbys/wegmans/walmart brand which is a lot thicker.
For mine, I just whip the water with the mix with a hand whisk. Then stir in cinnamon, 2tbsp truvia (I like it sweet), 1c pumpkin, and then mix again with a spoon.
Here is a photo, I just made my first bowl now.
Doesn't look pretty, but sure tastes good, lol.kelly_c_77 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Totally going to try this! I always have the white chocolate sugar free pudding on hand because it's awesome mixed with greek yogurt and stevia.
Thanks for sharing!
My friend makes it all the time with greek yogurt because she likes it really thick!
thank you for being so patient, so kind in your response. I will still let you know what a night spent in the refrigerator does (or does not) do to the experiment (just for kicks!!). Please continue to share your creations, and as much of your personal journey as you feel impressed to share. I really enjoy this community, and I draw a lot from your experiences!!
Have a peaceful day, afternoon, and eve (:
Keep in touch, please!!1 -
kelly_c_77 wrote: »Totally going to try this! I always have the white chocolate sugar free pudding on hand because it's awesome mixed with greek yogurt and stevia.
Thanks for sharing!Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My friend makes it all the time with greek yogurt because she likes it really thick!
Curious about how you use the sugar-free pudding mixes with Greek yogurt... what is your recipe/method?0 -
I never eat less than 450-454g of Greek yogurt..so my amounts may need to be scaled down. But I do 450-454g (depending on brand) of plain Greek yogurt, 10g of Jello sugar free instant white chocolate pudding mix, and 5g of stevia. I've tried a few other flavors and they're ok, but the white chocolate is awesome and reminds me of frosting.
Occasionally I'll add a few extra grams of the pudding mix..it's gets pretty thick.4 -
With strawberries being soo cheap here I have been eating them like crazy. Last night I had 600grams with 8 oz fat free yogurt with 10 grams dark cocoa powder. Added some homemade liquid splenda, dash of salt for some counter balance. Bam! Strawberries and chocolate dipping. About 320 cals!3
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I eat soooo many strawberries! That sounds delicious. My favorite is to make a wrap with 10 inch tumaros sourdough or pumpernickel (80 cal), slices strawberries, 3teas truvia, 4 tbsp pb2 chocolate with 3 tbsp water made into a sauce. Drizzle on top and wrap up. HUGE and delicious wrap for <300. Pumpernickel sounds weird but it doesn’t have a strong taste.psychod787 wrote: »With strawberries being soo cheap here I have been eating them like crazy. Last night I had 600grams with 8 oz fat free yogurt with 10 grams dark cocoa powder. Added some homemade liquid splenda, dash of salt for some counter balance. Bam! Strawberries and chocolate dipping. About 320 cals!
Before I wrap it up. I use tin foil to keep it together and then just roll it down as I eat.
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
I eat soooo many strawberries! That sounds delicious. My favorite is to make a wrap with 10 inch tumaros sourdough or pumpernickel (80 cal), slices strawberries, 3teas truvia, 4 tbsp pb2 chocolate with 3 tbsp water made into a sauce. Drizzle on top and wrap up. HUGE and delicious wrap for <300. Pumpernickel sounds weird but it doesn’t have a strong taste.psychod787 wrote: »With strawberries being soo cheap here I have been eating them like crazy. Last night I had 600grams with 8 oz fat free yogurt with 10 grams dark cocoa powder. Added some homemade liquid splenda, dash of salt for some counter balance. Bam! Strawberries and chocolate dipping. About 320 cals!
Before I wrap it up. I use tin foil to keep it together and then just roll it down as I eat.
Looks awesome! I have never seen sour dough wraps here in Florida.0 -
Another topic... I have been having a severe craving for durum Donners. I have almost honed in on a yogurt dill sauce, will use a flat out wrap, The spices for the meat np. What I am having trouble with is the meat. I have a cabella's 1 hp grinder and grind my own chicken breast. I am looking for a way to bind it without using bread crumbs and eggs. Any suggestions?0
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »My favorite lately has been pumpkin pie pudding.
I mix whole box of sugar free jello (I like butterscotch, cheesecake, pistachio, or white chocolate) with 2c water, add cinnamon + tons of truvia/stevia, add 1c pumpkin and mix until creamy. It is like having a whole pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake to yourself. (without the crust) And <200 calories per 3 cup bowl. The texture is like a thick pudding/soft serve ice cream.
I have 3 bowls every night lately so 9 cups of goodness, LOL.
Hmmmmm might have to try this for sure. Do you know if this will refrigerate well or did you not have a chance to find out?
Yes, it does! I eat it right away or make it in the morning and have at night. Gets even thicker when you keep it in the fridge for awhile! Sometimes I add even more water to thin it out then.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I just tried this a few minutes ago (but allow me to preface my experiment with admitting that I am an absolute goofball. But you made this concoction seem simple enough for even the most incredible culinary goof to be incapable of messing it up. Apparently, I am an out-of-this-world type of goof):
I used 2 cups of tap water, one packet of sugar-free cheesecake Jell-O, TONS of cinnamon and stevia, and one cup of organic pumpkin puree. I used an electric hand mixer on low speed to blend it all together. However, it didn't gel nor thicken. It turned out very liquidy.
I am so sorry to pester you with my silly questions and mistakes. If you don't mind me asking, can you think of any reason why or how I made this "flop"? What was the consistency of your creation? What did you use to blend the ingredients? Did you blend at a certain speed?
I am still curious about the effect of the refrigeration process, so I stored my liquid in a container. I will report any findings tomorrow. Again, thank you so much. I don't mean to bother!!
What I would do is add a gelatin packet to the mix and it will become like pana cotta. Or if you just want it thick, xantham gum, about 1/4tsp.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!! You always know what to do in the kitchen. Thank you for being generous and sharing your experiments. (:
Okay; so, not that it matters and it really isn't any help to anyone, but I wanted to follow up on my recent trial. I want to stick to my word and let you know what happened to my "Jell-O pumpkin soup" after one night in the refrigerator:
Yeup. I mastered the "Jell-O soup." I do not recommend it. Haha (: Although my efforts failed, the concoction sure did smell grand in its disposal down the sink!!
I plan to try this again after considering your responses. I'll let you know how it goes, if you're interested. (: Thank you All, again. Happy Spring, Everyone!! xx1 -
psychod787 wrote: »Another topic... I have been having a severe craving for durum Donners. I have almost honed in on a yogurt dill sauce, will use a flat out wrap, The spices for the meat np. What I am having trouble with is the meat. I have a cabella's 1 hp grinder and grind my own chicken breast. I am looking for a way to bind it without using bread crumbs and eggs. Any suggestions?
Add a teaspoon or so of psyllium husk. Mix well, let sit. It will gel and add fiber!
Alternatively, mix a bit of flax or chia with water. When gelatinous, stir in.
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purplefizzy wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »Another topic... I have been having a severe craving for durum Donners. I have almost honed in on a yogurt dill sauce, will use a flat out wrap, The spices for the meat np. What I am having trouble with is the meat. I have a cabella's 1 hp grinder and grind my own chicken breast. I am looking for a way to bind it without using bread crumbs and eggs. Any suggestions?
Add a teaspoon or so of psyllium husk. Mix well, let sit. It will gel and add fiber!
Alternatively, mix a bit of flax or chia with water. When gelatinous, stir in.
I believe you should use ground flax, not whole seeds. It's used in vegan cooking/ baking as an egg substitute, so it should definitely work.
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Mocha Ice 'Cream' w/frozen Greek yogurt hearts on top....yum6 -
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
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just_Tomek wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
You are placing what is essentially water into a freezer for few hours and that does not freeze solid? Protein fluff will freeze solid, I have no idea why this would not? And this really is protein fluff minus the protein
I guess that depends on your freezer...An hour is enough too. Just enough to have it still spoonable to eat and of course not solid ice (which yes, if left in freezer will do).0 -
just_Tomek wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
You are placing what is essentially water into a freezer for few hours and that does not freeze solid? Protein fluff will freeze solid, I have no idea why this would not? And this really is protein fluff minus the protein
I guess that depends on your freezer...An hour is enough too. Just enough to have it still spoonable to eat and of course not solid ice (which yes, if left in freezer will do).
I’m going thru a ‘granita’ phase, and have been adding about 1T of brandy to them... seems to help keep from freezing solid. Gonna try an espresso one based on your recipe inspo. Thanks!
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I am also a volume eater. This morning for breakfast I made 2 potatoes cubed and cooked in the air fryer. I consider myself mostly vegetarian and eat a lot of veggies and fruits and cook with no oil or low oil to make room for more volume. I focus on burning more calories (goal is 3k/day) and I eat around 2k/day to allow a large deficit while still feeling full.0
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purplefizzy wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
You are placing what is essentially water into a freezer for few hours and that does not freeze solid? Protein fluff will freeze solid, I have no idea why this would not? And this really is protein fluff minus the protein
I guess that depends on your freezer...An hour is enough too. Just enough to have it still spoonable to eat and of course not solid ice (which yes, if left in freezer will do).
I’m going thru a ‘granita’ phase, and have been adding about 1T of brandy to them... seems to help keep from freezing solid. Gonna try an espresso one based on your recipe inspo. Thanks!
(Edited for clarity.)
What a coincidence! Just this morning I was thinking that adding some vodka would also prevent it from freezing but then I didn't want to 'booze it up' while having my treat. I'm glad that only 1 tbsp. did the trick. Question though...how much do you make (using the 1 tbsp. of brandy)? Thanks0 -
purplefizzy wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
You are placing what is essentially water into a freezer for few hours and that does not freeze solid? Protein fluff will freeze solid, I have no idea why this would not? And this really is protein fluff minus the protein
I guess that depends on your freezer...An hour is enough too. Just enough to have it still spoonable to eat and of course not solid ice (which yes, if left in freezer will do).
I’m going thru a ‘granita’ phase, and have been adding about 1T of brandy to them... seems to help keep from freezing solid. Gonna try an espresso one based on your recipe inspo. Thanks!
(Edited for clarity.)
What a coincidence! Just this morning I was thinking that adding some vodka would also prevent it from freezing but then I didn't want to 'booze it up' while having my treat. I'm glad that only 1 tbsp. did the trick. Question though...how much do you make (using the 1 tbsp. of brandy)? Thanks
About 3.5c - the first one started as a blended iced coffee, with collagen and a bit of MCT and monksweet.
I had a few sips and decided I was over caffeinated.. so added about 1T brandy, stashed it in the freezer and periodically fork stirred it.
It froze but much less firmly, and light defrost+stir brought back the granita texture I was after.
Gonna try a dark choc faux-sorbet next. Probably will make the mix, freeze in ice cube trays, then food process, eat some and experiment with re-freezing some.
Always game for some trial n error.
As an aside, I’m not a person who drinks alcohol. I used to even avoid vanilla. But enough years abstaining and my relationship has shifted. I’ll now use a tiny bit to cook with when it improves results, but not enough to affect a ‘boozy’ taste or headspace.3 -
purplefizzy wrote: »purplefizzy wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
Thanks - easy to make - just time to blend and blend and blend and a few hours to freeze:
Equipment:
You NEED to have a powerful blender - like a Vitamix (I have a Ninja 'Professional' blender)
1/8 cup of cold strong coffee into blender
1 tsp of vanilla/caramel extract and sweetener of choice ( I use Stevia)
*I’ve been now using stevia along with some Salted Chocolate/Espresso Jordan Skinny Syrup too!
2 TBSP. of dark cocoa powder (or more if you like)
Add 1/2 tray of ice - blender to break up. Add remaining ice cubes blend again.
Add another 1/2 tray of ice - blend. Sometimes more.
Add 1 tsp. of Xanthum gum (keeps it less icy and really thickens it up.
Put in freezer for a few hours and then it's 'ready' - or just eat the fluff straight away (much more like ice cream though if you freeze it) Add whatever to make it yummy - berries, etc.,
Not bad for around 25-30 calories!
*the Greek Yogurt Hearts are just plain yogurt frozen into little silicon molds.
You are placing what is essentially water into a freezer for few hours and that does not freeze solid? Protein fluff will freeze solid, I have no idea why this would not? And this really is protein fluff minus the protein
I guess that depends on your freezer...An hour is enough too. Just enough to have it still spoonable to eat and of course not solid ice (which yes, if left in freezer will do).
I’m going thru a ‘granita’ phase, and have been adding about 1T of brandy to them... seems to help keep from freezing solid. Gonna try an espresso one based on your recipe inspo. Thanks!
(Edited for clarity.)
What a coincidence! Just this morning I was thinking that adding some vodka would also prevent it from freezing but then I didn't want to 'booze it up' while having my treat. I'm glad that only 1 tbsp. did the trick. Question though...how much do you make (using the 1 tbsp. of brandy)? Thanks
About 3.5c - the first one started as a blended iced coffee, with collagen and a bit of MCT and monksweet.
I had a few sips and decided I was over caffeinated.. so added about 1T brandy, stashed it in the freezer and periodically fork stirred it.
It froze but much less firmly, and light defrost+stir brought back the granita texture I was after.
Gonna try a dark choc faux-sorbet next. Probably will make the mix, freeze in ice cube trays, then food process, eat some and experiment with re-freezing some.
Always game for some trial n error.
As an aside, I’m not a person who drinks alcohol. I used to even avoid vanilla. But enough years abstaining and my relationship has shifted. I’ll now use a tiny bit to cook with when it improves results, but not enough to affect a ‘boozy’ taste or headspace.
Thanks for your thoughts! I too like to experiment with stuff now that I've had change in my relationship towards food. It's a newish world...sometimes I get it right and sometimes I've pushed too much...1 -
Bowl of Italian Meringue (made with Allulose) with PB2 and some coffee-brandy-grantita stuff drizzled over.
Experimenting with Allulose (another ‘natural’ sugar sub, sadly made from corn but acts very much like sugar with minimal kcals) and SF meringues in general. French usually, this one is Italian and I’ll try Swiss tomorrow if I feel ambitious enough to use hand mixer (can’t do that one in kitchen aid, needs a water bath.)
Remains to be seen how my stomach does with Allulose. The old-school sugar alcohols used to feel like KNIVES in my stomach, but xylitol and the like treat me well, so we’ll see.
Allulose melts into a syrup under heat, gets thick. Apparently it’s Keto (I’m not, At ALL- I just love playing with new ingredients.)
ETA:
250ish cals, 26g protein.
Time cost: freaking huge. Kirkland egg whites, at room temp and with both lemon and CoT, take FOREVER to whip.1 -
purplefizzy wrote: »
Bowl of Italian Meringue (made with Allulose) with PB2 and some coffee-brandy-grantita stuff drizzled over.
Experimenting with Allulose (another ‘natural’ sugar sub, sadly made from corn but acts very much like sugar with minimal kcals) and SF meringues in general. French usually, this one is Italian and I’ll try Swiss tomorrow if I feel ambitious enough to use hand mixer (can’t do that one in kitchen aid, needs a water bath.)
Remains to be seen how my stomach does with Allulose. The old-school sugar alcohols used to feel like KNIVES in my stomach, but xylitol and the like treat me well, so we’ll see.
Allulose melts into a syrup under heat, gets thick. Apparently it’s Keto (I’m not, At ALL- I just love playing with new ingredients.)
ETA:
250ish cals, 26g protein.
Time cost: freaking huge. Kirkland egg whites, at room temp and with both lemon and CoT, take FOREVER to whip.
That looks amazing. Being keto, I love allulose. Tastes so much like real sugar.0 -
One of my favs is casein protein sludge.
• 2 scoops chocolate casein protein
• 3 egg whites
• Some heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• Ice cold water
I use a hand mixer and slowly add water until it makes a nice thick sludge. I then throw it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or so. Then top with a variety of treats depend on what my left over marcos are for the day. Top with a serving or two of your favorite cereal, mini marshmellows, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
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just_Tomek wrote: »Because sometimes 2L of Pho with crazy good flavour and nutrients is all you body needs. Also, I am proud to say that other that putting it all together, it's all store bought.
Yum - is it a vegetarian-friendly recipe? I know you dabble, lol
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just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Because sometimes 2L of Pho with crazy good flavour and nutrients is all you body needs. Also, I am proud to say that other that putting it all together, it's all store bought.
Yum - is it a vegetarian-friendly recipe? I know you dabble, lol
Yeap. To be honest, there is no meat in there at all
Why the identity issue Godfather?0 -
just_Tomek wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »just_Tomek wrote: »Because sometimes 2L of Pho with crazy good flavour and nutrients is all you body needs. Also, I am proud to say that other that putting it all together, it's all store bought.
Yum - is it a vegetarian-friendly recipe? I know you dabble, lol
Yeap. To be honest, there is no meat in there at all
Why the identity issue Godfather?
What you mean?
Your name changed.0
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