What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

[PenfoldAPD]

B: none
L: broth
S: low carb choc brownie - last one!
D: 'Banting Toad in the Hole', broccoli and green beans. I am not going to post a link with the recipe, because it was AWFUL. Neither Mr B nor I actually ate more than a third of our 'hole' portions. The sausages (Black Farmer) were good, but honestly, that batter was dire. The recipe used a combo of coconut and almond flour, but all we could taste was the coconut. And it was thick and stodgy like a heavy cake. What a waste of good ingredients. And there are leftovers today. O Joy. I think I will probably pick the sausages out and eat them alone!

I would LOVE to find a decent LC batter recipe for Toad in the Hole, but am obviously still searching...

I bought some super sausages last night and really fancy toad in the hole ... did you make the recipe that includes 'protein powder'. I've got a yearning for batter so was researching today. Was about to spend silly amount of money on Almond flour when I stopped and wondered if it's worth it.

Surely there must be a good batter recipe somewhere?? Wonder if @debrasue knows one? I really want toad in the hole!

 

[Brunneria]

The recipe I followed was egg, milk (i used water), coconut and almond flours and a few twiddles as seasonings. The coconut dominated and ruined the whole thing. But i have noticed that about coconut flour in other recipes, too.

 

[debrasue]

I bought some super sausages last night and really fancy toad in the hole ... did you make the recipe that includes 'protein powder'. I've got a yearning for batter so was researching today. Was about to spend silly amount of money on Almond flour when I stopped and wondered if it's worth it.

Surely there must be a good batter recipe somewhere?? Wonder if @debrasue knows one? I really want toad in the hole!

Well, I haven't tried this one yet, but I did find the following recipe for pancakes, which is pretty much the same as batter...

2 eggs
2tbsp coconut oil or butter, melted
2 tbsp coconut milk
Pinch tsp salt
2 tbsp sifted coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
Blend together eggs, oil, coconut milk and salt. Combine coconut flour and baking powder and thoroughly mix into batter. The almond flour might have made @Brunneria's recipe 'cakey', but of course with this recipe you may still get the coconut taste...

Alternatively, I use the following recipe for pancakes, but I'm not sure how it would work as a Toad in the Hole. Maybe you could just try dipping the sausages in it and frying them like a tempura...? Or make pancakes and roll the sausages in them. Or perhaps add a little protein powder to the mix to give it a bit more 'substance'...

3 large eggs
3 tbsp cream cheese (e.g. Philadelphia)
1/4 tsp baking powder
salt

Another alternative would be to ask @ewelina what she recommends - she's the guru, after all!

Good luck - let us know how you get on!

 

[PenfoldAPD]

The recipe I followed was egg, milk (i used water), coconut and almond flours and a few twiddles as seasonings. The coconut dominated and ruined the whole thing. But i have noticed that about coconut flour in other recipes, too.

Ok. The one I was thinking of uses coconut milk, Almond flour and tapioca starch. Tempted to give it a try - if I can source the ingredient without breaking the bank ...

http://christinebailey.co.uk/recipe/paleo-toad-in-the-hole/

 

[Brunneria]

B: none
L: none
D: pork steaks slow cooked with aubergine, peppers and white wine. Green salad. Ended up putting grated cheese on top too.

 

[ewelina]

Well, I haven't tried this one yet, but I did find the following recipe for pancakes, which is pretty much the same as batter...

2 eggs
2tbsp coconut oil or butter, melted
2 tbsp coconut milk
Pinch tsp salt
2 tbsp sifted coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
Blend together eggs, oil, coconut milk and salt. Combine coconut flour and baking powder and thoroughly mix into batter. The almond flour might have made @Brunneria's recipe 'cakey', but of course with this recipe you may still get the coconut taste...

Alternatively, I use the following recipe for pancakes, but I'm not sure how it would work as a Toad in the Hole. Maybe you could just try dipping the sausages in it and frying them like a tempura...? Or make pancakes and roll the sausages in them. Or perhaps add a little protein powder to the mix to give it a bit more 'substance'...

3 large eggs
3 tbsp cream cheese (e.g. Philadelphia)
1/4 tsp baking powder
salt

Another alternative would be to ask @ewelina what she recommends - she's the guru, after all!

Good luck - let us know how you get on!

Ive never tried toad in the hole in low carb version. Definitely something I need to look into

 

[Brunneria]

Ok. The one I was thinking of uses coconut milk, Almond flour and tapioca starch. Tempted to give it a try - if I can source the ingredient without breaking the bank ...

http://christinebailey.co.uk/recipe/paleo-toad-in-the-hole/

That looks more promising than the one i did.
I would need to get protein powder though. The only stuff i have is egg powder with vanilla (can't use the soya or the whey). The pea might be worth trying though...

Let us know when you've cracked it @ewelina

 

[debrasue]

B: Nothing - no appetite
L: Nothing - no appetite
D: Homemade (full carb*) steak & kidney pie (suet pastry topping), runner beans with butter

(* Haven't tested BGs yet, but as it was pretty much the first thing I've really fancied eating all week, I'm not going to beat myself up about it.)

UPDATE: BG +2.5 hrs pp was 7.5 - I was expecting worse. And that's with prednisolone on board, too.

 

[debrasue]

Ive never tried toad in the hole in low carb version. Definitely something I need to look into

We'll look forward to hearing more about it, Ewelina - we are Toad in the Hole-deprived...!

 

[KevinPotts]

B: usual supplements and protein drink
L: cheese sandwich on spelt bread
D: homemade beef burgers & salad

 

[ewelina]

I will do my best. Would be great if it worked. Would mean low carb Yorkshire pudding too!

 

[mo53]

Hello
B. Crop's frozen red berry mix with Greek yoghurt

L. Sea bass with green vegetable selection

D. At Indian restaurant 1 Popadam (I can't resist 1) , sheek kebab then chicken tikka with green salad.

 

[Chook]

FBG 5.4!! Woohoo

B: Half a grapefruit
L: Black coffee
D: One sixth recipe of Moussaka (known as mouse-poo in this house), celeriac chips and side salad
No calories left for supper

 

[Freema]

25 grams of brazilnuts 60 grams of 20 gram proteinbar
1,5 liter pure water

 

[wiseowl_123]

Good morning for breakfast porridge and a few grapes cut up

midday snack wholemeal bread and tuna in spring water and cucumber

 

[DeejayR]

@KevinPotts Burger recipe please? I make my own too but always looking for improvement

 

[KevinPotts]

Best ground beef, spelt crumbs and egg for binding with a tiny pinch of salt

 

[mist]

Cheerios for breakfast!

 

[mo53]

Hello
B. Red berry mix with Greek style yoghurt

L. Salmon fillet in Piri Piri marinade with Mediterranean vegetables

D. Slice ham with Brittany cheese followed by 6 strawberries with Greek yoghurt

 

[wiseowl_123]

Just had my dinner Broccloi ,caukiflower,some plum tomatoes and for the first time Hecks Italia chicken sausages ,best I have ever tasted,I had 3 of them