Cheetos???

Newmoo · 05-11-2008, 07:40 PM

Has anybody come across a product that resembles puffy cheetos? I know years ago they had they had the cheetos edge low carb but that's gone now, unless they're still available somewhere and I don't know about it.

If not a product like cheetos, then maybe a low carb recipe for a cheetos type snack?

I pack cheetos in my kids' lunches most days and sniff the bag and once I licked my fingers but I'm hoping there's something....

Thanks

bigflopman · 05-12-2008, 06:41 AM

I know most people will kill me for saying/doing this but I eat the baked crunchy Cheetos about twice a week with my oopsie sandwhiches. I absolutely LOVE the flavor they have... I think they taste like Cheetos AND a little like cheddary buttery popcorn so I feel like it is getting 2 delicious treats in one. I dont eat a full serving and like I said it is only once or twice a week as a treat with my meal. I bought a bag in February and it is still 3/4 full

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I would also be interested in something with fewer carbs but a similar Cheeto flavor. I really love the crunchy ones in addition to the larger, puffy ones you are looking for.

SweetestDork · 05-12-2008, 11:15 PM

why not try pork rhinds? They are not cheetos but they are puffy lol and no carbs woohoo!!

aronace · 05-13-2008, 03:33 AM

For my cracker and cheetos fix i use lindasue's cheese puffs. Take the "deluxe american cheese" its in the blue foil package. Do not use regular kraft cheese its doesnt work as well. tear it up into about 6 to 8 pieces and place on parchment paper then place in microwave do not use a plate. nuke it on high for about 56 seconds and let cool for a minute or so. You will have a wonderful low carb snack that is great with chili, egg salad wraps and in place of popcorn!!

Monkee10 · 05-14-2008, 01:17 PM

I have been eating Spelt Cakes by SUZIE'S. They are like rice cake but lightly salted. 5 carbs a cake..1 g fiber..4 net carbs...25 calories. You can put whatever spice you want or eat like bread with tuna or whatever you put on a sandwich. I sometimes butter them and eat them like popcorn. Glenny's soy crisps are also good. They are like mini rice cakes about the size of a cracker and really crispy. there are 9 carbs in half a bag with 1.5 g fiber...They seem to do the trick for me!

slimlizzie · 05-16-2008, 09:17 AM

I am kind of new here again..What are oopsie sandwhiches??

Califrog · 05-16-2008, 09:27 AM

My first batch of oopsies are baking now!

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: The Sailor Scouts make my Revol-oopsie rolls!

thinkfastvivi · 05-17-2008, 01:41 PM

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slimlizzie · 05-21-2008, 07:37 AM

I just went to The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: The Sailor Scouts make my Revol-oopsie rolls!
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Zer · 05-25-2008, 11:25 PM

Folks, I think Melle has gifted us with a match for the carby Cheetos some of us yearn for. Check it out at Melle's Cheatos made with eggwhites, cream of tartar, grated cheese.

05-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
Newmoo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7 Gallery: Newmoo WOE: Atkins	Cheetos??? Has anybody come across a product that resembles puffy cheetos? I know years ago they had they had the cheetos edge low carb but that's gone now, unless they're still available somewhere and I don't know about it. If not a product like cheetos, then maybe a low carb recipe for a cheetos type snack? I pack cheetos in my kids' lunches most days and sniff the bag and once I licked my fingers but I'm hoping there's something.... Thanks

05-12-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
bigflopman Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Gallery: bigflopman Stats: 354/225/204 WOE: Lowcarbish :) Start Date: 1/07(354), 1/08(304)	I know most people will kill me for saying/doing this but I eat the baked crunchy Cheetos about twice a week with my oopsie sandwhiches. I absolutely LOVE the flavor they have... I think they taste like Cheetos AND a little like cheddary buttery popcorn so I feel like it is getting 2 delicious treats in one. I dont eat a full serving and like I said it is only once or twice a week as a treat with my meal. I bought a bag in February and it is still 3/4 full . I would also be interested in something with fewer carbs but a similar Cheeto flavor. I really love the crunchy ones in addition to the larger, puffy ones you are looking for. __________________ TJ 1/07-354 1/08-304 6/08-253 9/08-233 10/01-225 Goal=12/31/08-204

05-21-2008, 07:37 AM	#9
slimlizzie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a valley Arkansas Posts: 265 Gallery: slimlizzie Stats: 181/170/145 fully clothed WOE: Atkins	I just went to The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: The Sailor Scouts make my Revol-oopsie rolls! __________________ Wow how can you lose 42 lbs. in 3 months..!!! 01/01/2008: Started Atkins 2002 01/07/2008: 16 pounds lost 01/14/2008: 24 pounds lost 01/21/2008: 26 pounds lost 01/28/2008: 29 pounds lost 02/04/2008: 32 pounds lost 02/11/2008: 34 pounds lost 02/18/2008: 40 pounds lost 02/24/2008: 42 pounds lost 03/02/2008: 42 pounds lost I need cleochatra menu's I need to lose 30 by the 1st of August...I am amazed.. __________________ Starting again..5-16-08 179.8 lbs. Mid Year Resolution 2008 Team 4 25pounds to lose/ 0 lost/ 25 pounds to go Getting off the dieting rollercoaster

05-25-2008, 11:25 PM	#10
Zer Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 6,124 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/394.4/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; BMR:2423cals; 182gProt; 128ozH2O Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 8/8/08:388.8+5.6	Melle's Cheatos, a flaky cheesy meringue treat! Folks, I think Melle has gifted us with a match for the carby Cheetos some of us yearn for. Check it out at Melle's Cheatos made with eggwhites, cream of tartar, grated cheese.

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05-12-2008, 11:15 PM	#3
SweetestDork Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 72 Gallery: SweetestDork Stats: 236/200/146 WOE: Atkins	why not try pork rhinds? They are not cheetos but they are puffy lol and no carbs woohoo!!

05-13-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
aronace Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cambridge, MN Posts: 42 Gallery: aronace Stats: 411/276/200 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 1/16/08	For my cracker and cheetos fix i use lindasue's cheese puffs. Take the "deluxe american cheese" its in the blue foil package. Do not use regular kraft cheese its doesnt work as well. tear it up into about 6 to 8 pieces and place on parchment paper then place in microwave do not use a plate. nuke it on high for about 56 seconds and let cool for a minute or so. You will have a wonderful low carb snack that is great with chili, egg salad wraps and in place of popcorn!!

05-14-2008, 01:17 PM	#5
Monkee10 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: Monkee10 WOE: Atkins	I have been eating Spelt Cakes by SUZIE'S. They are like rice cake but lightly salted. 5 carbs a cake..1 g fiber..4 net carbs...25 calories. You can put whatever spice you want or eat like bread with tuna or whatever you put on a sandwich. I sometimes butter them and eat them like popcorn. Glenny's soy crisps are also good. They are like mini rice cakes about the size of a cracker and really crispy. there are 9 carbs in half a bag with 1.5 g fiber...They seem to do the trick for me!

05-16-2008, 09:17 AM	#6
slimlizzie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a valley Arkansas Posts: 265 Gallery: slimlizzie Stats: 181/170/145 fully clothed WOE: Atkins	I am kind of new here again..What are oopsie sandwhiches??

05-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#7
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	My first batch of oopsies are baking now! The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: The Sailor Scouts make my Revol-oopsie rolls!

05-17-2008, 01:41 PM	#8
thinkfastvivi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 135 Gallery: thinkfastvivi Stats: 140/130/117 WOE: atkins (former ww) Start Date: april 2008	pirates booty??