cravings

[belbouteloup]

me again folks,had my op 2 weeks ago and am craving something sweet like mad,yogurts and fruit just don't seem to do it.can anyone recommend a sugar free or maybe weight watchers biscuit or bar that I can try without fear of dumping.thanks gang x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

are you allowed cadburys highlights low fat drinking chocolate ?
just a thought. i drink them and it takes the edge off for me.

liz x

 

[Thaialina]

Hi Bellsie!
I used to have low fat custard and rice pudding and it didn't make me dump. I know it's not a biscuit but it's more satisfying than yoghurt. Maybe try sugar free jelly too.

 

[belbouteloup]

mmm,thanks guys.I will try them tom.never had a sweet tooth before my op,now I'm driving myself mad for bids and am desperate for some twiglets ! Weird and wonderful world of wls I guess x

 

[phatgirl]

I used the build-up shakes in choc or strawberry and add a little low-fat ice cream. Yummy. Also I think Shel mentioned an ice cream bar called Skinny Cow that she loves. Not sure if that will cut your craving but shouldn't make you dump. HTH

 

[uglyduck16]

I drink horlicks light and I don't get dumping- it is lovely!!

 

[charliegirl]

I am the complete opposite I crave something like pickled onions anything in vinegar...I cant even look at anything sweet because it makes me want to heave......it amazes me how different we all are...xx

 

[hopelesscase]

phatgirl posted a fantastic recipe for egg custard and stewed apples not only is it sugar free its full of protien and really hits the spot for me.

 

[phatgirl]

Thanks HC for reminding me.

Here it is if you fancy it:

Vanilla Cinnamon Applesauce
Ingredients:
6-8 large apples
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Splenda Granular 125-150 mils (to taste)
Water 50 – 70 mils

Instructions:
Peel, core & quarter apples. You can use a variety of apples or green apples if you like tart. Put the prepared apples in a large covered sauce pan, add the cinnamon and water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Once the apples are very soft, add the vanilla & splenda. You can mash them with a spoon or masher (chunkier style) or you can blend until completely smooth (I used an immersion hand blender and it came out silky and caramel coloured and smelling like heaven). Serve hot or cold. Can be used as a sauce when hot (see egg custard recipe in my next post).

Serving suggestions: 50 mils (yep, can handle that)

Calories: 31, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 6.5g (not all sugar, some fibre), Protein: >1g

Makes about 1000 mils


VANILLA EGG CUSTARDS

Ingredients:
4 Large Eggs
250 mils Skim Milk
350 mils Evaporated Low-fat Milk
Splenda Granular 125mils
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Nutmeg for dusting top of custards

Instructions:
Pre-heat oven to 160®C. Put 6 ramekins in a large roasting pan and set aside. Whisk together all the ingredients except the nutmeg. To make the custard extra smooth, pass the whisked mixture through a fine mesh sieve (I skipped this step and it was fine, use your own cooking experience here).

Divide the mixture between the 6 ramekins (a large measuring cup with a pour spout is helpful here). Dust generously the tops of the custard with nutmeg. Fill the roasting pan with hot water so that the water comes to up to the middle of the custard cups. Bake for about 25-35 remove the custards and place them on a cooling rack. Chill them and then serve.

Once they have cooled completely you can pop them out and top them with the smooth version of the applesauce that has been warmed. Yum!

Serving suggestion: one ramekin which is about 125 mils or a ½ cup (yep, no problem)

Calories: 110, Fat: 4.5g, Carbs: 7.5 (not much sugar, mostly milk carbs), Protein: 9g
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Makes 6 servings


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[weight loss hopeful]

options hot choc drinks with mint or orange are good. not sure of the sugar content though. Kind regards R x