what is your favorite snack post op

[AngelEyesInNJ 187]

My cousin had given me the below recipe but I changed it up a bit to be a bit better for me. I added what I do in red, not saying that is how you should do it just giving ideas If you make it normal the first time you can trying experimenting like I did until you find the right balance for you. The longest part of this process is peeling the chic peas.

I am not sure how good this is for us but I don't think it is all that bad I do not eat a lot of it although I have made it a few times I take 1 or 2 spoonfuls and am happy it hits that "dessert" spot for me. I am not sure of the nutritional value, never good at figuring it out.

Peanut Butter chocolate Chip Dessert Hummus

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chickpeas -

  I use the whole can of chick peas 15.5 ounces

  
  

• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter -

  I also use 1/4 cup of Planters NUTrition Energy Mix banana Granola Nut Peanut Butter, so I use a 1/2 cup or a little more sometimes to add flavor

  
  

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons maple Syrup -

  I do not use the whole amount as I think it is a bit much I also go back and forth between Maple Syrup and Agave (what ever I have on hand at the time) - The last time I made this I only used 3 tablespoons

  
  

• 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract -

  I use the sugar free Torani vanilla and the last time I used about a 1/4 c. to make up for the syrup (next time I think I am going to skip the syrup altogether and just use this.. I'll keep ya'll posted on how that turns out

  
  

• 1/4 cup chocolate chips -

  I don't use the chocolate chips anymore that is why I started using the banana peanut butter instead it adds flavor

Method:

1. Drain, measure, wash, and peel your chickpeas. Peeling them isn’t absolutely necessary but it makes for the creamiest hummus and really is worth the effort.

   I always peel them no need to measure though since I use the whole can

2. In a food processor, add the first 4 ingredients and process until the hummus is smooth and emulsified(the one thing no one wants for dessert is chunky chickpea pieces in their dessert).

   I only add the chic peas, vanilla and syrup, my blender doesn't like the peanutbutter so I mix that in afterwards by hand or you can use an electric hand mixer, heck ya'll probably have the food processor so it wont be an issue

3. Remove the blade and fold in the chocolate chips. Move into a deep serving bowl and serve with graham crackers or baby carrots.

   I do this differently I use a small loaf pan and I actually bake this until the top is a nice golden brown (I place it in the toaster oven on 325 for 10-15 mins) and I let it sit for at least an hour and I eat it like a pie not a dip

Below is the link to the actual recipe

http://www.thewannab...dessert-hummus/

[Bsb1012 2]

I still enjoy sugar free popsicles. Currently' date=' my favorite Snacks are pistachio nuts and orange slices.[/quote']

I was thinking if adding pistachios. How far out are you? I'm almost 8 weeks. Is it too soon?

[Mastiff_mama 171]

I was thinking if adding pistachios. How far out are you? I'm almost 8 weeks. Is it too soon?

I'm not allowed nuts until 3 months, but sure and follow your doctor's orders. I think nuts can get stuck in staple line and cause serious issues