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[Carrie's Journey 130]

Ok' date=' hope I'm not stepping on any toes...like I said this is NOT my recipe....someone else posted it here...I just can't find it here now...here goes:

Protein balls

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups Protein powder (I used chocolate)

1 cup Peanut Butter (I used crunchy Skippy)

Handful of dried fruit (I used cranberries)

Dash of SF Torani Syrup (to taste)

Splenda (I used 3 packets)

Mix the glob together with a little Water until you get a consistency to roll into balls. Roll into balls a little smaller than golf balls and freeze. Take them out and defrost when you plan to eat. They're good frozen and defrosted.

Yum! [/quote']

Aww that was me!! I'm so glad you like them!! I have a batch in the fridge right now.

[clk 3,519]

If only I liked Peanut Butter those might go over well...perhaps I could try them with some almond butter or something once I'm back in the states.

Has anyone tried the Protein balls subbing in something else? I'll eat cashew butter or almond butter but that's it. Not even Nutella impresses me.

~Cheri

[Carrie's Journey 130]

If only I liked Peanut Butter those might go over well...perhaps I could try them with some almond butter or something once I'm back in the states.

Has anyone tried the Protein balls subbing in something else? I'll eat cashew butter or almond butter but that's it. Not even Nutella impresses me. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

~Cheri

I'm sure other nut butters would work but regular Peanut Butter helps with the consistency. The natural stuff would be hard to mush up into a ball with the other ingredients...maybe add agave or maple Syrup? Or combine everything and press into a pan so you can have little bars instead.

[KRB829 47]

I am 5 months out as of today, and I eat cinnamon almonds and wheat thins with spinach,artichoke, and parmesan dip it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I get all of these things from costco if anyone is interested.

[newgrandmother 725]

cheri, i might as well use the can ones girl thats a lot of work. lol

krb what do you eat with your artichoke dip?

im going to make me some protien oatmeal Cookies right now i will let you guys know how they turn out

[Takingcontrol 467]

Yay Carriesjourney...I couldn't find you original post! Hope you don't mind me sharing your recipe. Even my grandkids get in the freezer & steal mine! Lol

[mgarcia4402 104]

I am 4 months out, 100lbs lost, and my favorite Snacks right now are cottage cheese or 100 calorie packs of popcorn.< /p>

[SeriouslyChange 319]

My fav is a lettuce bun with a bit of meat and cheese inside. Love that crunch!

[newgrandmother 725]

mgarcia what the hell 100lbs in 4 months what was your cals and carb count if i may ask

[mgarcia4402 104]

Newgrandmother, I honestly couldn't tell you as I wasnt counting anything....I was just eating when I felt like I needed to and ate what I was able to keep down. First 2 months were really hard on me and I had some nausea issues for a few weeks. Mostly my portion sizes were very, very small and no bread of any kind up until this past month. LOTS of chicken as it has mostly been the only protien that hadn't given me issues. When I saw my Dr for my 3 month check up he asked me what I was eating and then said actually tell me what you aren't able to eat. We went over the things giving me issues and nothing seemed abnormal for where I'm at in my Time line. He said he wasn't going to call my weight loss abnormal yet, he would just continue to monitor me, but he wanted to make sure I WAS eating (which I am! ) my starting weight was 432 though so I still have a ways to go. :-)

[rsmont77 101]

In kind if boring, at five weeks out, I eat fruit flavored mints (certs, ice breakers, etc). They are low in carbs and satisfy the sweet tooth.

[Katie713 423]

String cheese (love the basil & sundried Tomato flavor) and black olives. I also like reduced fat wheat thins, but don't eat them much because of the carbs.

[No game 14,437]

String cheese (love the basil & sundried Tomato flavor) and black olives. I also like reduced fat wheat thins' date=' but don't eat them much because of the carbs.[/quote']

Where does one buy basil & sundried tomato flavor?? It sounds good!

[biggurlsneedlove 3]

people pls help me i have been at a stall for two and the weeks my surgery date 1/8/13 i was 302 now im 283-285 it goes up and down im scared it this all the wight im going to losee

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

I am about 4 1/2 months out and have a few favorites:

Frozen grapes, green or red - I prefer the red I think they taste like candy. I can eat about 6-10 depending on the size.

I love baby carrots with the lighthouse jalapeno ranch dressing to dip them in.

Laughing cow light chipotle cheese with the wheat thin toasted chips

Pirates Booty

string cheese with apples or grapes

fruit salad (1/4 banana, 1 slice apple, few grapes, blackberries)

lunch meats rolled around a string cheese

My list goes on Hope this gives some ideas!