A New Love!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I am in love with grits, but never was before WLS! I have discovered that adding unflavored Protein Powder to instant packets of grits is a great Breakfast (and don't laugh, dinner also!) idea. I am experimenting by adding different types of cheeses, and adding different spices, as well. One single-serve packet lasts me for at least three meals! The brand I amusing is Quaker Original Instants Grits. I am, indeed, so EASILY amused.....

[LisaLouBop 181]

My new love has been Beans, black Beans, kidney, navy any kind of beans - I absolutely crave them. Never ate them before surgery, I wouldn't even eat a pea before surgery. I can eat beans breakfast lunch and dinner. I've come up with all kinds of different bean recipes, from bean Soup, to bean salad, refried beans...OMG!!! It's crazy how my tastes have changed.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Shrimp and cheese grits! Yum.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@LisaLouBop

I, too, love those yummies! I know it sounds like a big NoNo, but it's not, really; I take a can of butter Beans and add either browned ham bits - or bacon that's been crisped up, add a little sautéed onion, mix all that together, then add a wee bit of butter (not margarine - you want the real good flavor- add a little maple Syrup (just for flavor, not to sweeten it up too much), and then the good part! Add cinnamon, a tad of cloves, nutmeg, and ginger (to your preference), a little salt and black pepper. Mix all together and bake at 325 for about a half of an hour, or longer, if needed. I use it for breakfast on a cold winter day (just before I go out to plow!), or have with another Protein for dinner. Since I eat so little of it (it is a rather dense meal), I don't feel bad eating it. The Protein in it is great, and 1 can of Beans lasts a very long time (my husband doesn't care for beans, so it's all mine!). Enjoy!

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

I've always loved Beans, especially black Beans. My favorite thing right now is to combine 2 cans seasoned beans plus I add more seasoning-garlic, pepper, cumin, bay leaf if I think about it, 1 can petite diced tomatoes, some sautéed onions and green peppers, about 1/2 lb. of browned sausage, add a little Water so that it's not too dry, but not soupy. I portion it out into 1/2 cup plastic containers, freeze, and take to work for lunch. It's very satisfying

@@CanyonBaby - Grits are a favorite food, too, but I've been working more on getting plenty of Protein that I have not experimented with something like this. Trying to keep my daily carbs to <100 grams/day. I need some more meal options so I'll give grits+ another look

[LisaLouBop 181]

Here is a question I haven't seen before.

I use myfitnesspal to log all my food, when I come up with really good recipes I use the recipe part of the myfitnesspal app to not only create the recipe, but also log the nutritional data onto my daily food log.

Can other people view the recipe that I created?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@MrsSugarbabe

The thing I find is to add the unflavored Protein powder to things that are wet...soup, stew, Cereal...so it can blend well. BUT don't cook it! Add it AFTER the food is already cooked! I have found it (the whey) BLOOMS when heated, not a pretty thing! I'm always looking for new ideas, so please post what you come up with, I'm sure there are lots of folks who would be glad to have new ways to get their Protein in! Thanks!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

As a born and bread southerner, I must point out that instant grits aren't really grits. You need to try the real thing!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@Inner Surfer Girl

Oh, I know! But in a hurry, it'll do! My husband doesn't care for grits, poor soul, so I don't cook the larger batches. I find I just don't get through them fast enough. Have you ever tried freezing them? Do they turn out as freshly cooked? Maybe my next "adventure"....

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

@@Inner Surfer Girl

Oh, I know! But in a hurry, it'll do! My husband doesn't care for grits, poor soul, so I don't cook the larger batches. I find I just don't get through them fast enough. Have you ever tried freezing them? Do they turn out as freshly cooked? Maybe my next "adventure"....

I've never tried feezing them. Maybe someone else can advise you.