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08-28-2019 05:23 PM
Has anyone tried "Chaffles"? They're a bread hack - basically eggs & cheese, cooked in a waffle maker. You can vary the seasonings and additions to customize for your purpose. Eat them as a waffle, use them as a base for something, use them as a top and bottom for a sandwich or burger. I tried making some in my 40+ yr. old waffle maker and they oozed all over the place. Back then, waffle makers only had a standard design. The chaffles are best made in a Belgian waffle maker with the bigger indentations. They have single mini makers on Amazon for about $10-12.
08-28-2019 06:21 PM
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:Has anyone tried "Chaffles"? They're a bread hack - basically eggs & cheese, cooked in a waffle maker. You can vary the seasonings and additions to customize for your purpose. Eat them as a waffle, use them as a base for something, use them as a top and bottom for a sandwich or burger. I tried making some in my 40+ yr. old waffle maker and they oozed all over the place. Back then, waffle makers only had a standard design. The chaffles are best made in a Belgian waffle maker with the bigger indentations. They have single mini makers on Amazon for about $10-12.
Funny, I was just reading a thread about them earlier today on ketogenicforums.com. I have a Belgian waffle maker, will let you know if I try them.
08-29-2019 04:43 PM
Hi JLF, Count me in. I have found lots of info, recipes, and more from a site called Diet Dr dot com. It's based in Sweden I believe. Anyway, lots of info there.
I also got a book by Jason Fung from Amazon, not done reading it yet. Have you shared that you are doing keto with your doctor? I will need to, as I have type 2 diabetes. I have tried a few recipes and like the food. (And it's not all bacon, all the time.)
I look forward to hearing from others.
08-29-2019 04:51 PM
@pdxlalesley wrote:Hi JLF, Count me in. I have found lots of info, recipes, and more from a site called Diet Dr dot com. It's based in Sweden I believe. Anyway, lots of info there.
I also got a book by Jason Fung from Amazon, not done reading it yet. Have you shared that you are doing keto with your doctor? I will need to, as I have type 2 diabetes. I have tried a few recipes and like the food. (And it's not all bacon, all the time.)
I look forward to hearing from others.
Glad you're participating, @pdxlalesley. I have not said anything to my doctor or NP yet. First and foremost, I need to get rid of the excess pounds, which I'm sure they would support. At my last physical, roughly a year ago, I was borderline for diabetes so that's another push to do something.
The other day I bought a bag of frozen cauliflower rice at Costco, figuring I'd eventually need it for something. I ended up finding a recipe hack for mac and cheese, using the riced cauliflower on the food network website. I made it last night and it was really good. The only problem is that they don't list all the macros under the nutritional info.
08-29-2019 05:07 PM
My husband has never like Brussels sprouts but was willing to try them. Our son lost a ton of weight doing keto and recommended this to us. It was one of the first keto recipes I tried and we loved it. The cornstarch is not really too keto friendly so substituting arrowroot powder or xanthan gum would save some carbs or just leave the thickening agent out altogether. Conversion charts are easy to look up online.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
(Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts & Bacon will become your NEW favourite way to eat Brussels Spouts! Sautéed Brussels sprouts baked in a cheesy creamy garlic sauce with bacon, topped with bubbling mozzarella and parmesan cheese!)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people (as a side) Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
10 ounces (300 g) bacon, cut into strips
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds (1 kg) Brussel sprouts, washed, (trim bottoms and cut sprouts in half)
Salt and pepper to season
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (400 ml) light or heavy cream, (thickened cream)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (cornstarch slurry -- optional)
1/3 cup fresh shredded or grated mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh shredded or grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil. Set aside.
Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons for added flavour (adjust this amount to your liking). In the same pan, melt the butter, then add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook while stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes. The edges should start crisping and slightly charring.
Add in the garlic and stir it through the sprouts for a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the cream, reduce heat down to low and allow them to simmer until tender (another 3-4 minutes).
If the cream is too thin for your liking, add in the cornstarch slurry, stirring it through immediately, until combined.
Add the bacon in and give everything a good mix to combine all of the flavours together. Top the sprouts with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Bake until cheese is bubbly and sprouts are done to your liking (about 15 minutes). If you like your cheese browned, change oven settings to broil for 2-3 minutes, until golden.
Season with a little extra pepper, if desired, before serving. You can also sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 97.3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1.8mg
08-29-2019 08:05 PM
There is a fairly easy food tracker that gives you not only net amounts but percentages.
It's called My Plate and can be found on livestrong DOT com.
BTW, beware of "net carbs," since they are pretty much a marketing scheme and can throw off your counts and desired results, depending on your needs and goals.
08-29-2019 08:25 PM
Thanks for starting this thread as I would like to start this WOE. Have some idea about low carbs from South Beach and Atkins. Please suggest the best book to get me started...so many to choose from.for keto......Im so close to being Diabetic need to watch my carbs....Thanks
08-30-2019 05:50 AM
08-30-2019 06:04 AM
08-30-2019 06:17 AM
@GingerPeach wrote:There is a fairly easy food tracker that gives you not only net amounts but percentages.
It's called My Plate and can be found on livestrong DOT com.
BTW, beware of "net carbs," since they are pretty much a marketing scheme and can throw off your counts and desired results, depending on your needs and goals.
Thanks for the input, @GingerPeach. I've not heard of My Plate, I've only heard of My Fitness Pal and Carb Manager.
How is the "net carb" tracking/counting a marketing thing? Everyone I know or have read from manages their net carbs. I mean, it seems to be the way the ketogenic diet is done.
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