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[Shari4]

How much is a serving? 1 tablespoon?

[Librarygirl]

There's 34 T in the recipe by my calculations, not including the cinnamon (it's copied, so I didn't write the original nutrition info) and there's 20 servings...so 1.7? LOL, I would round it to 2 T and say it's 20 cals per serving.

[Shari4]

[Carly]

I may just have to try that. I've given up coffee on DDs for almost 2 months, but sometimes I really want some. I think I would use caffiated coffee.

[Librarygirl]

I would use reg. coffee too. It's supposed to taste like International Foods Cafe Vienna, which is quite expensive and the SF version is almost impossible to find. I hope it's good. The reviews were good, so here's hoping!

[ouizoid]

I made my DD tofu pudding (using light tofu--one box = 120 cals). This time I used Mio drops (fruit punch) to flavour the pudding. Really good! 2 mini meals for me.

[HomeWorkerMT]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Here's a recipe for Sugar Free Cafe Vienna



Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 17.0
Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
Sodium: 15.6 mg
Total Carbs: 4.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.8 g

Just add water!

Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 1 Number of Servings: 20


Ingredients
1/2 cup instant coffee crystals, decaf
2/3 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda)
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup instant sugar free butterscotch pudding mix

Thank you SO much! I love the decaf SF but have not been able to find it for over 6 months. Will get powdered milk and SF butterscotch pudding today!

[HomeWorkerMT]

The normal serving size for the International Foods brand is 4 rounded teaspoons. That would probably be like 2 LEVEL tablespoons.

[Carly]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Here's a recipe for Sugar Free Cafe Vienna



Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 17.0
Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
Sodium: 15.6 mg
Total Carbs: 4.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.8 g



Just add water!

Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 1 Number of Servings: 20


Ingredients
1/2 cup instant coffee crystals, decaf
2/3 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda)
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup instant sugar free butterscotch pudding mix

I just made it. I didn't think it was gonna have enough coffee by the looks of the powder, but it does. I used folgers instant, but I think I would like it even more if I used an instant coffee I like better, but it's pretty good. I used 1T to about 6oz of water.

[Librarygirl]

So was it creamy enough Carly? I still haven't gotten the ingredients! Heck, now I want to buy the regular stuff to have on UD's!

I prefer drip coffee, but for instant, Nescafe Clasico', the Spanish version, is really good. It's at every grocery store. Some put it in the international foods section, but I found it in the coffee isle.

[Carly]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

So was it creamy enough Carly? I still haven't gotten the ingredients! Heck, now I want to buy the regular stuff to have on UD's!

I prefer drip coffee, but for instant, Nescafe Clasico', the Spanish version, is really good. It's at every grocery store. Some put it in the international foods section, but I found it in the coffee isle.

It could have been creamier, I'm not gonna lie. Quick and easy- yup, but may add some half and half on an UD and some sf davinchi syrup.

[LoCarbGal]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

So was it creamy enough Carly? I still haven't gotten the ingredients! Heck, now I want to buy the regular stuff to have on UD's!

I prefer drip coffee, but for instant, Nescafe Clasico', the Spanish version, is really good. It's at every grocery store. Some put it in the international foods section, but I found it in the coffee isle.

I really like the Clasico too. Much better than just regular instant. Safeway has their own version called Cafe Casero, which is just as good to me, and a bit cheaper.

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by Carly

It could have been creamier, I'm not gonna lie. Quick and easy- yup, but may add some half and half on an UD and some sf davinchi syrup.

aww, I had hoped it would be good. Maybe if it was made with sugar and regular butterscotch jello, it would be better. UD only.

[Mariannewww]

I've just figured out a low cal cottage pie - most of the ingredients are from tesco or any English pals!

Makes 2 servings

220g extra lean beef mince
50g red onion
100g celery
100g garden peas
100g white mushrooms
2 sprays low cal cooking spray
1 chicken knot stock cube
10g chicken gravy granules
325g cauliflower
Salt/pepper/herbs
150ml water

Directions - well as detailed as I can be

Spray pan twice with low cal spray
Add beef mince to pan and shred with forks
Dice onion, celery add to pan with seasoning
Get pan on medium heat and allow to cook until beef is browned
While beef is cooking chop cauliflower and add to boiling water in seperate pan
Dice mushrooms and add to beef pan
Add garden peas, stock cube and water
Add gravy granules and allow to reduce
When cauliflower is done drain and mash
Add beef mixture to over proof dish top with mashed cauliflower as place in pre-heated (220) oven for 15 mins
Serve between two

Absolute yumsels and 290 cals a serving !!

[Librarygirl]

I make this Marianne but with green beans instead of peas, and tomato soup...can use tomato sauce for less cals (which is how I made it last time). Also top with shredded cheese on UD's! We call this Shepherd's Pie.

[C'Marie]

I made a nice holiday warm drink:

Big cup of that Holiday Sugar Cookie Spice tea
scoop of protein powder
1/4 cup lowfat coconut milk
some spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
vanilla
stevia

YUM. And 105 calories/20g protein. Put it in the blender and it was all foamy and creamy!

[ouizoid]

mmmm, C'marie! I have all that stuff! sounds so yummy!! Now I know what I am having for brekkie!

[cactusrose63]

Marianne...thanks for the yummy sounding recipe.

I looked and looked online for an accurate conversion calculator from metric to us measurements in pounds, cups, teaspoons, etc. Any ideas so I can make this properly??

Thanks for anyone's help with this!!


C'Marie, where do you find the Holiday Sugar Cookie tea?? Thanks.

[cactusrose63]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Here's a recipe for Sugar Free Cafe Vienna



Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 17.0
Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
Sodium: 15.6 mg
Total Carbs: 4.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.8 g



Just add water!

Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 1 Number of Servings: 20


Ingredients
1/2 cup instant coffee crystals, decaf
2/3 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda)
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup instant sugar free butterscotch pudding mix

Quick question....I have Stevia in the packets, how much to use instead of the Splenda? It seems way sweeter and I use less in my drinks than Splenda it seems...

Thanks.

[dipgal]

I am going to the movies tomorrow and trying to think of something salty and savory to eat while DH eats popcorn. I think I'll bring zucchini chips in my purse. This is how I'll make them.

1 Cup cooked is approx. 30 calories... plus the calories from the spray. They'll need to be counted since I'll use more than a 1/4 second spray. I can also toss them in a bowl in the oil instead and count the tsp or two of olive oil I'll use. I have 1.5 zucchinis in the fridge now, so that's what I'll use. Maybe I'll toss some Parmesan cheese on them if I think I have enough calories left.

Baked Zucchini Chips

1 zucchini (One zucchini makes one serving -1/4 C. - 1/3 C. of chips depending on the size of your squash).

cooking spray

seasoned salt, or other seasoning(s) of your choice

Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick foil, and spray with canola oil. Set aside.

Slice zucchini into thin medallions, about the thickness of a quarter. (You can either use a knife & a very steady hand, or a mandoline slicer.)

Lay out slices on prepared baking sheet, and spray tops lightly with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. (A note on seasoning, however - use LESS than what seems appropriate. These shrink considerably in the oven, and if you use too much it gets very concentrated. It's better to end up underseasoning and add more later.)

Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes. Rotate baking sheet, and bake an additional 30-50 minutes, until chips are browned and crisped to your liking. These are best eaten within a couple hours of removing from the oven, as they start to get chewy if left out.

[soon]

Had my red hatters Christmas party saturday. Our queen gave each us a mug with snack sized serving of this cake. It was sooo delicious. We have all heard of mug cakes right? Well this had no flax. You take one box of angel food cake and mix it with one box of any flavor cake mix. When u are ready to microwave you take 3 tablespoons of the mix into the mug add 2 tablespoons water. stir. microwave 1 minute. It is only 80 calories has no eggs or oil. You can if u can afford the calories add choc chips nuts or fruit to it pour cream or choc syrup as toppings. I do not like angel food cake but I couldnt taste it. The cake is called 321 helps you remember how to fix it.

[LoCarbGal]

Originally Posted by soon

Had my red hatters Christmas party saturday. Our queen gave each us a mug with snack sized serving of this cake. It was sooo delicious. We have all heard of mug cakes right? Well this had no flax. You take one box of angel food cake and mix it with one box of any flavor cake mix. When u are ready to microwave you take 3 tablespoons of the mix into the mug add 2 tablespoons water. stir. microwave 1 minute. It is only 80 calories has no eggs or oil. You can if u can afford the calories add choc chips nuts or fruit to it pour cream or choc syrup as toppings. I do not like angel food cake but I couldnt taste it. The cake is called 321 helps you remember how to fix it.

That sounds YUMMY!

[Carly]

That does sound good!

[Textemale]

Looking to add some fullness to my Chocolate SF/FF Jello Pudding cup, I dumped the pudding into a cereal bowl, then added a heaping teaspoon each of WF marshmallow and Carmel Dips plus 2 tablespoons of Lite Cool Whip. This bowl of chocolatey deliciousness was a mere 80 calories, and worth every one of them!

[Truffles]

Textemale, that is a great idea! I love pudding!

[Shari4]

Originally Posted by Textemale

Looking to add some fullness to my Chocolate SF/FF Jello Pudding cup, I dumped the pudding into a cereal bowl, then added a heaping teaspoon each of WF marshmallow and Carmel Dips plus 2 tablespoons of Lite Cool Whip. This bowl of chocolatey deliciousness was a mere 80 calories, and worth every one of them!

What a great idea, Tex!! I gotta try this soon!!

[Lilybell]

Originally Posted by ouizoid

DD tuna noodle casserole

2 small bags shiritaki noodles rinsed and snipped
1 tuna pouch (90)
2 Tbs each chopped onion and celery
2 wedges laughing cow melted in a little milk (I used almond) (75)

stir above all together and put in oven proof crock

top with 2 Tbs parmesan or lowfat mozzarella (I used a combo) sprinkle paprika on top

bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and melty

I figure 225 cals for the whole thing including the cheese on top

I was just going to have a. Oring pouch of tuna. I love the idea of the LCD cheese and heating it up.

[MsWoods]

Having a delicious lunch right now.

1 bag shiratake (alfredo style noodles)-0 calories
1 pouch Starkist Light Tuna- 80 cals
1/4 cup Ragu Light Alfredo-60 cals
1 tbsp grated parmesan in a can-20 cals
1/2 cup canned spinach-25 cals

Taste like a big bowl of tuna casserole. 185 calories (6g carbs, 4g fiber, 2g net carbs)

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by soon

Had my red hatters Christmas party saturday. Our queen gave each us a mug with snack sized serving of this cake. It was sooo delicious. We have all heard of mug cakes right? Well this had no flax. You take one box of angel food cake and mix it with one box of any flavor cake mix. When u are ready to microwave you take 3 tablespoons of the mix into the mug add 2 tablespoons water. stir. microwave 1 minute. It is only 80 calories has no eggs or oil. You can if u can afford the calories add choc chips nuts or fruit to it pour cream or choc syrup as toppings. I do not like angel food cake but I couldnt taste it. The cake is called 321 helps you remember how to fix it.

Definitely going to try this!!

[Librarygirl]

Tuna Croquettes (94 calories total):

1 pkg tuna in water (70)
1 small potato, boiled (1 oz) (20)
1 T diced onion (opt.) (4)
dash worchestershire (0)
1 t. mustard (0)
curry powder, salt and pepper to taste

Peel and mash potato (or don't peel), mix with tuna, mustard, worchestershire and spices. Form into 3 small patties, or 2, or 1 big one. Spray a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Turn and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Serve with mustard, sugar-free ketchup, or whatever sauce you prefer.