I found out about chayote on this forum ... Rainbow Smiles' recipe thread had it, I used this recipe but I didn't have the same Torani syrups as she does. Basically I peel it (Be careful! she mentions that it is slippery but still I slipped with the peeler and cut myself), remove seed, slice it. I add lemon juice (for that apple-y sourness) and a LOT of cinnamon. Microwave around 6-7 minutes. Add Walden Farms pancake syrup.
I like the Nashua brand (Healthsmart) for pancakes. I almost always add cinnamon to them and usually either cauliflower or shredded zucchini (microwaved first so it's not too crunchy) then use the WF pancake syrup, which is one of the few WF products that I have found to be edible. I looked through my notes - I have tried the ProtiDiet pancakes and found them to be ok, but really sweet. Good luck finding new things to try. This thread and the Alternatives threads are SO useful
I like Healthsmart's also. But, note that it is a smaller serving size from IP. Having said that, I am exclusively using Quest's products now. They are so versatile - I make bread, cookies, cake, muffins and pancakes/French toast with their powders.
I found out about chayote on this forum ... Rainbow Smiles' recipe thread had it, I used this recipe but I didn't have the same Torani syrups as she does. Basically I peel it (Be careful! she mentions that it is slippery but still I slipped with the peeler and cut myself), remove seed, slice it. I add lemon juice (for that apple-y sourness) and a LOT of cinnamon. Microwave around 6-7 minutes. Add Walden Farms pancake syrup.
I like the Nashua brand (Healthsmart) for pancakes. I almost always add cinnamon to them and usually either cauliflower or shredded zucchini (microwaved first so it's not too crunchy) then use the WF pancake syrup, which is one of the few WF products that I have found to be edible. I looked through my notes - I have tried the ProtiDiet pancakes and found them to be ok, but really sweet. Good luck finding new things to try. This thread and the Alternatives threads are SO useful
Thanks A Bunch
I want to try the Pancakes, and I know everything does not taste good, that is why its good to know what people like best.
Love the HealthSmart pancakes - so much better than the IP equivalents or the ProtiDiet ones. Only drawback is that they need to be "fluffed" up with a blender or they flatten a lot during cooking, but the taste is easily the best.
B: Coffee, chocolate milkshake protein powder with crushed ice
L: IP chicken noodle soup, 1 c orange peppers dipped in WF 1000 Isle, 1 c broccoli/cauliflower mix, steamed
S: IP triple chocolate wafers
D: 8 oz shrimp with 2 c zoodles
S: Chocolate milkshake protein powder with crushed ice
IPP1W15D101 B IP Peach Mango RTD blended with 2 c raw spinach L free salad with 1 c mixed broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper dressed with WF Honey Dijon S IP White Cheddar Ridges D 7oz oven "fried" pork tenderloin, 1.5 c roasted cauliflower, 1 c steamed yellow squash S "parfait" (1 c homemade SF jello layered with .5 packet each IP vanilla pudding and raspberry mousse)
I am exclusively using Quest's products now. They are so versatile - I make bread, cookies, cake, muffins and pancakes/French toast with their powders.
Interesting - I hadn't thought about using a protein powder for pancakes ... I like this idea! There is nothing special about the HealthSmart etc packet pancakes... I usually doctor them up anyway so the mix is mostly a binder with protein in it. Do you think the price per serving ends up comparable? HS is usually ~$12/7 = $1.71 each. [ETA: Nevermind, I looked it up. Quest protein powders (~$40 for 2 lbs) end up at $1.25 per serving. Cool!]
Phase 1, Alternative products
B - 0.5 c. baked chayote, ProtiThin oatmeal
L - Avgolemono soup (WLS chicken noodle soup, egg, lemon juice, 1.5 c. cauliflower)
S - Mojito smoothie! (Vanilla RTD, lime juice ice cube, mint leaves, spinach)
D - Grilled tofu on 1 cup zucchini noodles with WF alfredo sauce (surprisingly okay!), 1 c. grilled Brussels Sprouts that I never ate yesterday
water, vitamins, unsweetened teas...
Last edited by EmmaD; 05-02-2015 at 10:37 PM.
Reason: price
B: IP Chocolate Drink Mix, Herbal Tea w/ 1/2 pk Splenda
L: IP Veggie Chili, 3 oz. rotisserie chicken, 2 c. red peppers
D: Ground Beef Patty 3 oz wrapped in lettuce w/ 1 dill pickle spear, mustard, and a thick slice of tomato, 1 3/4 c. steamed cauliflower and broccoli
S: IP Chocolate Drink Mix
Interesting - I hadn't thought about using a protein powder for pancakes ... I like this idea! There is nothing special about the HealthSmart etc packet pancakes... I usually doctor them up anyway so the mix is mostly a binder with protein in it. Do you think the price per serving ends up comparable? HS is usually ~$12/7 = $1.71 each. [ETA: Nevermind, I looked it up. Quest protein powders (~$40 for 2 lbs) end up at $1.25 per serving. Cool!]
Phase 1, Alternative products
B - 0.5 c. baked chayote, ProtiThin oatmeal
L - Avgolemono soup (WLS chicken noodle soup, egg, lemon juice, 1.5 c. cauliflower)
S - RTD of some sort
D - Grilled tofu on 1 cup zucchini noodles with WF alfredo sauce (surprisingly okay!), 1 c. grilled Brussels Sprouts that I never ate yesterday
water, vitamins, unsweetened teas...
My local GNC gives me a 30% discount so mine is even considerably less than that. You can get the same if you buy your stuff there and explain what you are doing and be chummy with them
P1RebootMonth3
B - C&C
L - IP veg chili w/2C cauli rice
D - 6oz sirloin steak and zucchini gratin (1 egg, 1 1/2 C zucchini, 1/2C tomato)
S - IP crispy cereal
IPP1W15D102 B IP cappuccino drink mix and black coffee L 1 c steamed broccoli, IP Broccoli Cheese Soup mix, 1 c "free" salad D Ham Stir Fry with 8oz sugar free lean ham, 1 cup broccoli, .5 c red bell pepper, 1 c red and green cabbage, .5 cup mushrooms S Fudgesicle (recipe in Daily Chat recipe file)
B: Coffee & vanilla milkshake protein powder (water & crushed ice)
L: Omelet with 1/2 c red pepper, 1/2 cup mushrooms, onion to make 1 c, 1 c sliced tomato, salt & oil
D: Dinner out with no select veggie options, steak with tossed salad that had broccoli, radish, cherry tomatoes. Picked out the carrot.
S: IP RTD cappuccino
Phase 1, alternative products
B - Omelet with 1 c. Brussels sprouts hash browns (just sauteed chopped up left over grilled sprouts)
L - Experiencing cravings due to people eating pancakes around me... so my go-to treat: cinnamon roll Quest bar.
S - Cappuccino protein powder smoothie with 1 c. spinach
D - Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken! (jk - zucchini noodles sauteed in lemon olive oil with WF Alfredo sauce and tofu), broccoli/purple cabbage slaw with radishes and celery
water, vitamins, unsweetened tea
End of my week. Re-set the occasional veggies tomorrow, yay I love Brussels sprouts, green beans, tomatoes...
Last edited by EmmaD; 05-03-2015 at 11:47 PM.
Reason: change menu
B: Coffee & chocolate protein powder milkshake
L: Quest multi-purpose protein powder pancakes with WF syrup, 2 c broccoli
D: 6 oz roast beef, 2 c rutabaga
S: Chocolate protein powder milkshake
IP(w a few alternatives)P1W15D103 B Healthsmart SW Omelet, 1 T egg white, 3/4 c mushrooms, 1/4 c green bell pepper L IP Chicken Noodle soup, 1 cup zoodles, "free" salad D Naked Burrito Casserole (recipe in Daily Chat recipe file),1 cup roasted cauliflower S homemade fudgesicle
B: Egg white, turkey sausage, 2% cheese on a high fiber English muffin and blueberries
L: Italian sausage and vegetable soup
S: IP Peach and Mango drink
D: Chicken and vegetable soup
