Wendi's Chili or Panera's Tomato Basil

[Jellybean55 14]

Does anyone know if you can have either of these during the blenderized period?

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[Qwalla 132]

Not sure. I just used Nalleys canned. Not sure they would be much different.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Does anyone know if you can have either of these during the blenderized period?

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I don't know why not as long as you blend the chili (it is a bit chunky). What does your program/NUT say?

[kzoojason76 44]

Always fall back to what your NUT says, but I put a small chili in the blender and it was great!! I wasn't able to eat the whole thing though.

[northcountyr1 199]

Nut?

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[thatmeanone 240]

Nut?

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Nutritionist

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[northcountyr1 199]

Ah, tyvm

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@Jellybean55 You should be able to have the Tomato Soup - but be careful - I noticed last week that Panera has some added sugar in their Soups. I think you'd have to blend the chili as others mentioned.

[reeniemay 64]

I was allowed blended chili but no Tomato Soup. But that was in my list of foods.

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[tanyarahmes 119]

I had the Wendy chili it was the best thing it went down easy for me no problems

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[daniotra 298]

I blended homemade chili when on purée. You could have the Tomato basil on full liquid as long as you avoid the chunks.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

You can make chili at home in about 10 minutes. Why bother eating out when you don't know exactly what is in it?

The macros on the Panera Tomatoe basil are terrible, it is basically just empty calories unless you are adding Protein powder to it.

Weight loss and maintenance is a lot easier if you cook. If you are not preparing your food you really have no idea what you are eating.

[CLN.BK 165]

@@OutsideMatchInside

Do you have a favorite chili recipe, and if so, will you share? :-)

[cindyw41 761]

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Edited August 12, 2016 by cindyw41

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@@CLN.BK

brown a pound of ground beef, or turkey in a skillet, heavy bottom is better. Drain the fat

add a tablespoon of this https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/chili-3000/c-24/p-73/pd-s (most store chili seasoning has sugar in it)

Add a can of chili Beans http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/product/mild-kidney-chili-Beans

Add a can of diced tomatoes Like https://www.delmonte.com/tomatoes/diced/green-pepper-and-onion so you don't have to chop

Simmer for at least 30 minutes on low so the flavors meld

I don't eat chili because the macros don't make sense for me, but that is the fastest and easiest way to make and you can have a child do it. It doesn't require a lot of chopping or active cooking.