The Sugar Free Challenge - Who is in??

[Ginger999]

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Still here and working it! Thanks for the links and your wisdom, NS. We are in good hands.

[Pavati]

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Day 5 with no sugar down and dusted. I did eat a few french fries while waiting for a show because I was very hungry and my friend ordered them. Not perfect but better...

Thanks for the 4-1-1, NoSugar (that probably dates me...)

Pav

[NoSugar]

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Thanks for the 4-1-1, NoSugar (that probably dates me...)

At least 4-1-1 calls are free on MWO !

Personally, I have no problem with a couple french fries if it stops there. Or even 1 cookie. That is a LOW DOSE of carbs or sugar. The problems come when, like with alcohol, any intake leads to a binge of sweet/carby foods.

I'm glad you're still feeling good, [MENTION=20929]Ginger999[/MENTION]!

[NoSugar]

Low carb/sugar pancakes

Pancakes

4 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (or 50:50 with pumpkin purée, mashed bananas, etc.)
1/3 cup almond flour, coconut flour, etc.

Combine well in a blender.
Use as is or stir in blueberries, chopped pecans, etc.

Make pancakes in nonstick hot pan greased with coconut oil.

Top with butter, berries, etc.

[satz123]

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Pancakes

4 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (or 50:50 with pumpkin purée, mashed bananas, etc.)
1/3 cup almond flour, coconut flour, etc.

Combine well in a blender.
Use as is or stir in blueberries, chopped pecans, etc.

Make pancakes in nonstick hot pan greased with coconut oil.

Top with butter, berries, etc.

YUMMY !!!
I am going to try these tomorrow

[IamMary]

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Thanks for the pancakes NS.
Good day today and Im planning for another one tomorrow.

[Ginger999]

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Sure sound yummy, NS.

[NoSugar]

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Wish you could try them, [MENTION=20929]Ginger999[/MENTION], but maybe you don’t eat eggs or cheese?

[NoSugar]

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So, did you try the pancakes, [MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION]?

Here's another easy breakfast:

1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1 tablespoon soft butter.
Stir together (may need to soften by ~ 15 sec in the microwave).

Stir in 1 egg to combine well.
Stir in 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Put mixture in a coffee mug (on the large size - e.g. 10-12 oz)

Microwave 1 min.

This comes out as a puffy muffin.

You can add as per your dietary goals: sweetener, dark chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc.

I just eat it with butter.

[Ginger999]

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No eggs or dairy here. Sure wish there was a decent alternative for eggs.

[satz123]

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Didn't make pancakes yet NS.
Thought I had almond flour - but no - had dumped it :egad:

Bought organic coconut flour today - so may use that.
Any recipes for using it NS? Maybe to make bars - save me buying protein bars - my downfall now really.

[paulywogg]

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I love coconut flour Satz,I make some high protein cookies with it that are flaky and yum,it has a different consistency than regular flour so you might hafta play with it a bit to find the right moisture ratio

[NoSugar]

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I agree on the coconut flour, [MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION]. It is dense! I sometimes use Bob's Red Mill Paleo flour which isn't superlow in carbs but is better than regular flour (and is really delicious).

It would be hard to substitute for eggs, [MENTION=20929]Ginger999[/MENTION]. I was wondering why it is vegan philosophy not to consume or use animal products that don't involve killing an animal. I understand not wearing leather or eating meat but am interested in the prohibition on e.g. eggs, milk, and wool.

[NoSugar]

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One for [MENTION=20929]Ginger999[/MENTION]

A mashed potato substitute:

Steam the good parts of a cauliflower, a peeled and cut into chunks medium/large parsnip, a peeled and sliced yellow onion.

Once soft, puree in a food processor or mix with a mixer.

Ginger can stir in some coconut cream and olive oil to improve the consistency, I think, but I must admit I use butter and cream.

Salt and pepper to taste.

[Ginger999]

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Hi NS, Both the egg and milk industries involve much cruelty and killing. We just don't hear much about it.
Here's why for eggs:
21 Things the Egg Industry Doesn't Want You to See | PETA
Here's why for milk:
18 Images Big Dairy Doesn't Want You to See (but PETA Will Show You) | PETA
Not sure about the wool industry. I don't wear wool so I've never looked into it.

Thanks for the recipe! Sounds delicious.