Volume Eaters Thread

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  • quietriver
    quietriver Posts: 38 Member
    I love to eat this way! I'm wating for the seasonal veggies and fruit to get here so I can buy lits, yum-o! Meanwhile am socking up on frozen veggies, fruits canned beans, tuna, canned salmon, looking for tasty dressings that are low cal.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    VegjoyP wrote: »
    So I am completely plant based and have made lots of the protein recipes using pea protein. It works awesome! I tried with just cocoa powder for fluff and it was not good.... It was a jelly. Lol!
    Has anyone used egg substitute? There is one called " Just Egg". I am going to try it on a few recipes

    I've used most brands of egg substitutes (available in the US), including Just Egg. It's expensive enough that I would just use it as a substitute for scrambled egg, I wouldn't use it in baking (there are plenty of other less expensive substitutes that work well for baking).

    Protein fluff requires the dairy ingredients to work -- plant-based protein powders won't cut it.
  • PAPYRUS3
    PAPYRUS3 Posts: 13,259 Member
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    PAPYRUS3 wrote: »
    @just_Tomek - Thanks for your recommendations. Well...since I have the patience of a small child, I bought one today - the only one available for curb side pick up. I got the Explorian model - perfect size and I absolutely love the tamp 'thing' - works way better than the Ninja one I had (no tamp).

    You and me both lol
    Now enjoy. First time you make a smoothie with kale, and there is not a single piece of kale in your glass, it will be a revelation.

    I love new toys!
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,075 Member
    quietriver wrote: »
    I love to eat this way! I'm wating for the seasonal veggies and fruit to get here so I can buy lits, yum-o! Meanwhile am socking up on frozen veggies, fruits canned beans, tuna, canned salmon, looking for tasty dressings that are low cal.

    I love Bolthouse dressings, I eat huge salads and add double-servings, the calories for two servings are under 100. I also just bought stuff to make this recipe, poppyseed is my favorite and all the low cal ones are too sweet. It's whole-food plant-based so no oil. https://youtu.be/A8NB5jOWmcY
  • alexmose
    alexmose Posts: 792 Member
    quietriver wrote: »
    I love to eat this way! I'm wating for the seasonal veggies and fruit to get here so I can buy lits, yum-o! Meanwhile am socking up on frozen veggies, fruits canned beans, tuna, canned salmon, looking for tasty dressings that are low cal.

    Skinnygirl isn’t bad for dressing.
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    edited May 2020
    alexmose wrote: »
    quietriver wrote: »
    I love to eat this way! I'm wating for the seasonal veggies and fruit to get here so I can buy lits, yum-o! Meanwhile am socking up on frozen veggies, fruits canned beans, tuna, canned salmon, looking for tasty dressings that are low cal.

    Skinnygirl isn’t bad for dressing.
    I also love skinny girl! I like this brand too maple grove they have a bunch which are 5-25 calorie per serving. I’ve liked every flavor I’ve tried. iow0esig6suv.jpeg

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    I also love Walden farms balsamic and honey Dijon.

    Panera brand poppyseed is only 15 per serving and delicious.
  • pancakerunner
    pancakerunner Posts: 6,137 Member
    I've been into making protein Kaiserschmarrn (chopped up pancakes)!
  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
    edited May 2020
    VegjoyP wrote: »
    So I am completely plant based and have made lots of the protein recipes using pea protein. It works awesome! I tried with just cocoa powder for fluff and it was not good.... It was a jelly. Lol!
    Has anyone used egg substitute? There is one called " Just Egg". I am going to try it on a few recipes

    I've used most brands of egg substitutes (available in the US), including Just Egg. It's expensive enough that I would just use it as a substitute for scrambled egg, I wouldn't use it in baking (there are plenty of other less expensive substitutes that work well for baking).

    Protein fluff requires the dairy ingredients to work -- plant-based protein powders won't cut it.

    Yes it works!!!! NOW PEA PROTEIN!! Its great! I've used Sunwarrior. I just add a bit of glucomannan
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    quietriver wrote: »
    I love to eat this way! I'm wating for the seasonal veggies and fruit to get here so I can buy lits, yum-o! Meanwhile am socking up on frozen veggies, fruits canned beans, tuna, canned salmon, looking for tasty dressings that are low cal.

    I use this high protein mayo as a base for low calorie salad dressing. Super easy to make a dressing flavored just the way the you like it. So far I have made chipotle and ranch dressings. Next up is some blue cheese or gorgonzola type dressing.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10551530/low-calorie-high-protein-mayo/p1

  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
    Anyone use glucomannan powder? I use it in my protein drinks. I like volume but mostly prefer thick and dense.
  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
    Bumping post, anyone got any new ideas that are like cheesecake, peanut butter or cookie dough? :D
  • alexmose
    alexmose Posts: 792 Member
    VegjoyP wrote: »
    Bumping post, anyone got any new ideas that are like cheesecake, peanut butter or cookie dough? :D

    How about brownie batter? Mix your chocolate protein powder with almondmilk and add some jello. It’s heavenly.
  • PAPYRUS3
    PAPYRUS3 Posts: 13,259 Member
    alexmose wrote: »
    VegjoyP wrote: »
    Bumping post, anyone got any new ideas that are like cheesecake, peanut butter or cookie dough? :D

    How about brownie batter? Mix your chocolate protein powder with almondmilk and add some jello. It’s heavenly.

    This guy on You Tube actually made a Protein Powder Jello bowl...haven't tried this one though. 🤷‍♀️

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0aT-DC4EMA&list=PLm8IMfDEonRGgVgtoNS0DPaErns5jHx_I&index=11&t=530s
  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
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  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    edited May 2020
    Volume is good. Make sure you're getting enough protein.
  • Mazintrov13
    Mazintrov13 Posts: 135 Member
    I feel like I’m more likely to be low on fat when volume eating definitely not protein
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Each dinner was about 400 calories. Bone in center cut pork chop, my own brown sugar chili dry rub (keto friendly) and a low fat coleslaw.

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    @PsuLemon

    I think you missed the "volume" part of this thread :)

    I did not.
  • Mazintrov13
    Mazintrov13 Posts: 135 Member
    This is my fairly high volume lunch. Could be more by increasing veggies and decreasing avocado etc.

    200g pumpkin
    150g capsicum
    150g eggplant
    50g red onion
    50g cottage cheese
    Can of tuna
    40g avocado
    20g relish

    About 380-400 calories
  • moogie_fit
    moogie_fit Posts: 280 Member
    Ok new volume food alert in my eyes. Bamboo shoots. Anyone cook with these before. Amazing for stretching out starches and starchier veg. 7vunvnrz7zqw.jpg
    From the international section of my grocer
  • chris89topher
    chris89topher Posts: 389 Member
    moogie_fit wrote: »
    Ok new volume food alert in my eyes. Bamboo shoots. Anyone cook with these before. Amazing for stretching out starches and starchier veg. 7vunvnrz7zqw.jpg
    From the international section of my grocer

    Yes I love those too! And water chestnuts. Yum. Super duper low calorie also.
  • lexabeep
    lexabeep Posts: 232 Member
    I love this thread and thanks for a great reminder. I found that I love volume eating. I’m not vegan but a few years ago I added massive amounts of leafy greens while attempting to loose weight. I noticed that I lived for a full plate. It might be a metal trick I play by seeing that plate packed but it works. I have gotten away from that, as I don’t have access to the produce where I live now. I’m trying to learn to like the produce here more and add in this countries greens.
    I would say I love cabbage and apple salads .so yummy. Sometimes I add chicken and a soft cheese sometimes I add nuts and grapes.
    I also make green soup from kale, onions, Swiss chard. I makes eggs over any leftover veggie we have. Spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, squash, Brussels sprouts, green beans, tomatoes and chickpeas. I also eat a ton of seaweed. It’s so good for you.
    I going to try to make at least half my plate veggies! Also tofu where I live is the best I’ve ever had in my life so I’m enjoy that more often as a low calorie protein source.
  • pancakerunner
    pancakerunner Posts: 6,137 Member
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    Ahhhh veggies. Gods' gift to human kind and volume eating.

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    this looks like gallstones :(
  • PAPYRUS3
    PAPYRUS3 Posts: 13,259 Member
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    Ahhhh veggies. Gods' gift to human kind and volume eating.

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    this looks like gallstones :(

    I am not even going to google what those look like, because once seen, nothing can be unseen.

    yes...I think I'll stick to this pic...otherwise eating lentils or the like might be forever corrupted. btw - yumm
  • alexmose
    alexmose Posts: 792 Member
    Was telling a friend I gotta watch my fiber intake as I eat wayyyyy too much and she was like ‘how do u eat too much fiber!!??’ Little does she know.
  • PAPYRUS3
    PAPYRUS3 Posts: 13,259 Member
    alexmose wrote: »
    Was telling a friend I gotta watch my fiber intake as I eat wayyyyy too much and she was like ‘how do u eat too much fiber!!??’ Little does she know.

    Yes....an issue I certainly do not have to worry about 🤣
  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    PAPYRUS3 wrote: »
    alexmose wrote: »
    Was telling a friend I gotta watch my fiber intake as I eat wayyyyy too much and she was like ‘how do u eat too much fiber!!??’ Little does she know.

    Yes....an issue I certainly do not have to worry about 🤣

    Lol 😉 fun times hahaha

    This reminds me of first time I ate dried seaweed
    ....uncooked. omgosh. It expands 4x its size..talk about tunmy distinction! 😂 it was a long time ago before I knew better
  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,772 Member
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    VegjoyP wrote: »
    just_Tomek wrote: »
    PAPYRUS3 wrote: »
    alexmose wrote: »
    Was telling a friend I gotta watch my fiber intake as I eat wayyyyy too much and she was like ‘how do u eat too much fiber!!??’ Little does she know.

    Yes....an issue I certainly do not have to worry about 🤣

    Lol 😉 fun times hahaha

    This reminds me of first time I ate dried seaweed
    ....uncooked. omgosh. It expands 4x its size..talk about tunmy distinction! 😂 it was a long time ago before I knew better

    My feeling when I put a bit much xanthan gum into something lol

    YES...me too the first few times I used it...lol