*Slim & Sexy by Memorial Day* *Egg Cream Challenge*

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

The basic Eggcream mixture.. now you can mix this into coffee, tea, jello water, flavored beverages like crystal lite, koolaid, or make a mock float in diet soda.

1-3 eggs depending on hunger (in the am I use 2 or 3 keeps me much fuller)
2 tablespoons of heavy cream (or say quarter cup of unsweetned vanilla or chocolate almond breeze)
sweetner to taste (I usually use 2 packets of splenda/equil) or (5-10 drops of liquid stevia)

now for your extras that some people add, its totally by choice, by all means tweek it to meet your own needs.

ADD INS:
-flax meal
-coconut oil
- protein powder
-flavored sugarfree syrups
-fresh fruit or avacados
-ice
-coconut cream concentrate
-coconut milk
-coco powder
-cinamon, nutmeg, etc
-any alt flavoring like extract etc..

the combinations are endless really
I can't imagine me getting sick of it either..

[jimzgrl]

My egg cream this morning was YUMMY!!

12 oz chocolate caramel chai tea(celestial seasons-2 bags)
1 tbsp coconut oil melted in the tea
2 squirts of sf vanilla davincis
4 tbsp heavy cream
2 eggs
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 small banana-I'm not the biggest chocolate fan so I had to cut the taste somehow!!!

This made 2 large coffee cups full. I drank one and will heat the other later when I feel hungry.

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

i just did the fitday for the basic eggcream
2 eggs, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 8oz of coffee (it doesnt have artifical sweetner on it so I didnt put that in..
255 calories, 21g's fat, 13g's protein, 3 carbs

with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil that brings it to .
490 calories (thankgod i only add to my morning shake lol)
48g's of fat
3 carbs and 13 grams of protein

[fatima_mystique]

Hi LC friends,

I am new to the group. I read all the posts about egg creams and I got sooooo excited to find out that there was more to eggs than just scramble or boiled. I ran out and got all my ingredients to make my egg cream. I have not made one yet but I am looking forward to it. I have been doing LC off and on for a while. I always got great results but unfortunately i always found a way to sabotage my efforts. Soooooo i am hoping that this time i can get it right. I am happy i found this site.........

[Mommie22boys]

Originally Posted by nicsweed

Hey girl's, this may seem silly but i am a egg cream Virgin...Yepp thats right i have read most of this long thread, i was just wondering what is the basic version of a egg cream, and for a first timmer what ingredient's should i have.....kind of like a egg cream first time shopping list?-thanx-Nic

Here's the version I started drinking last summer. I posted it in response to someone who wanted to bring down the carb count of their coffee, but didn't like it without cream. It's the only way I can stand coffee without cream in it. Anyway, this version is cream-less:


Egg Cream Cappuccino

About 5 oz leftover hot coffee
About a 1/2 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkt Splenda (or equivalent sweetener)
1 or 2 eggs (actually, I like mine w/ 1 egg plus 1 egg white)

1 pkt Splenda

Put coffee in a large mug. Add next 4 ingredients to a blender/Magic Bullet and blend until frothy. (30 sec?) Pour into mug with the coffee. Sprinkle top with last Splenda pkt and slowly stir in.


I drank them hot, and never used cream in them. They really did fill me up. Honest! Now, though, with all of these other ideas floating around, I haven't made them this way in a long time. There are so many yummy things you can do with them.. OurLuvs has made a nice list of many ideas for your egg cream. . .I'd like to add one more add-in to her list, though:

cream cheese

I added it to my orange jello flavored egg cream this morning. Whoa, baby. . .good stuff!!

Just be sure to stay on top of your carb/calorie/fat count (depending on what you, personally, track for yourself). All of these mix-ins are delicious, but it could be very easy to go overboard.

[Moretta]

I drank them hot, and never used cream in them. They really did fill me up. Honest! Now, though, with all of these other ideas floating around, I haven't made them this way in a long time. There are so many yummy things you can do with them.. OurLuvs has made a nice list of many ideas for your egg cream. . .I'd like to add one more add-in to her list, though:

Wow, you are lucky because i add cream to mine with 3 eggs and I find them not filling at all.

[jimzgrl]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Wow, you are lucky because i add cream to mine with 3 eggs and I find them not filling at all.

I was the same way until I started adding a scoop of protein powder to mine. Maybe something you could try?

[jgw]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Wow, you are lucky because i add cream to mine with 3 eggs and I find them not filling at all.

Moretta, they do not hold me, this morning I added the coconut oil so I'll see how this morning goes.

[fatima_mystique]

Good morning,

I had my first coffee egg cream this morning. I was kinda nervous about drinking it. I just kept thinking about the raw eggs. I was suprised. It was very good. I made it with 1 cup of coffee, 2tbsp of sugar free vanilla davinci syrup, 3 eggs, a packet of splenda and a few cubes of ice. I think i will go out and buy some protein powder to add because i am still hungry.

Moretta, about how much cream cheese you use in your egg cream? I love cream cheese.

To every one what is your typical menu when drinking egg creams?

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Are you using CO in your ec and how many eggs are you using.

I use the CO. 1 TBS
and either 2 or three eggs.

[Ilpirata]

I am happy i found this site.........

WELCOME!!!! This site has been invaluable to me.

Side Note on hunger with egg creams: If I don't add the CO I get hungrier sooner. Try adding a TBS of CO to your egg cream it will keep you fuller longer. Next on my list, adding a scoop of protein powder - just need to pick it up at TJs

[hummingbird11]

I agree! The basic egg cream (even w/ 3 eggs) did NOT keep me full either.

Yesterday I added 1 tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil + a scoop of Jay Robb's chocolate protein powder (no sugar/1 carb) and I was FULL from 11am all thru the day/evening until 9pm when I had to force myself to eat a couple of bites of the wonderful sashimi grade ahi tuna my hubby had prepared!

Careful of some of the TJ's protein powder (has sugar & carbs).
Health food store is best bet for the healthiest protein powders.


HB's Favorite Most Filling Egg Cream

3 organic cage-free eggs (beaten)
2 oz (1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
1 Tbsp organic virgin coconut oil (melted)
6 oz brewed strong & chilled (overnight) coffee
Jay Robb's whey protein powder (chocolate)
splash of Torani or DaVinci SF syrup (french vanilla)


HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!
XO,
HB

[jenks]

I love the jello egg creams, because I am not a coffee drinker. Since adding CO to the cold egg creams are a problem I have been eating a piece of coconut bark in the am with my egg cream. I am worried about the aspertame in the sugar free jello I just haven't been able to make a splenda jello that tastes as good as sugar free jello.

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

ooooooh coconut bark I forgot about that stuff...
Guess I know what i'll be making later!

[Moretta]

Moretta, about how much cream cheese you use in your egg cream? I love cream cheese.

fatima_mystique - I haven't added cream cheese to mine yet. I use either table cream or heavy cream 1/4 cup, 3 eggs, 4-8 fl oz of chai tea and 1/2 of Haas avocado and I find it pretty much filling because of the avocado. Minus the avocado its a no go for me because I'm hungry within the next 15-30 minutes. I have placed an order for CO and waiting for it to arrive, and I keep hearing that CO oil will suppress your hunger. I can't wait to try it. In the meantime, AVOCADO it is.

Ilpirate: Do you find just using CO keeps you fuller or you are still hungry?

hummingbird11: Your combo sounds great. Did you end up skipping lunch? What did you have for dinner?

I am thinking of doing ec for breakfast and lunch and then dinner eat a normal low carb dinner.

[Moretta]

jenks I love the jello egg creams, because I am not a coffee drinker. Since adding CO to the cold egg creams are a problem I have been eating a piece of coconut bark in the am with my egg cream. I am worried about the aspertame in the sugar free jello I just haven't been able to make a splenda jello that tastes as good as sugar free jello.

Have you tried herbel teas, there are all sorts of varieties and flavours out there. Also you can melt the CO in the microwave for a teeny bit and pour it into your ec's it is supposed to work from what I have read on this forum.

Jello I would stay away from because of the aspartame, etc. this in my opinion would cause a stall for sure. Try Koolaid and add splenda to it probably safer than Jello. IMHO.

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

You can always try unflavored gelitan (knots makes a brand) and then add the koolaid if you want the thickness..

[jgw]

Moretta I was thinking the same thing. I think I will start my 2 egg cream for breakfast and lunch next week.

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Ilpirate: Do you find just using CO keeps you fuller or you are still hungry?

hummingbird11: Your combo sounds great. Did you end up skipping lunch? What did you have for dinner?

I am thinking of doing ec for breakfast and lunch and then dinner eat a normal low carb dinner.

Hi Moretta! I love your Avatar photo, btw. You look very chic.

Yes, I skipped lunch yesterday, and trust me, I am not a meal-skipper!
Last night I had a very late & very small dinner of Ahi Tuna & Cole Slaw.

TODAY'S PLAN:

B: HB's Favorite & Filling 3-Egg Cream Cappuccino
S: 2 hard boiled eggs (if hungry, but so far so good!)
L: hot chicken wings & cabbage cole slaw
S: ThinkThin brownie crunch bar (before workout)
D: turkey spinach lasagna

I agree with you on the aspartame. That stuff is no good for us on many levels. Better choices are NuNaturals NoCarb Blend Stevia; Xylo~Sweet; Whey Low; Splenda. Even Dr Atkins says aspartame is not good for you.

Kool-Aid (with or without unflavored gelatin) + healthy sweetener is a much better choice than SF Jell-O w/ aspartame.

And remember, along w/ the protein/dairy - it' important to get those veggie carbs in each day!

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Have you tried herbel teas, there are all sorts of varieties and flavours out there. Also you can melt the CO in the microwave for a teeny bit and pour it into your ec's it is supposed to work from what I have read on this forum.

CORRECT! melted CO works just fine in a cold EC.

I keep my jar of CO right on the flat metal part of my stove cook top (between the burners on each side) so that it stays liquefied.

[Moretta]

jgw Moretta I was thinking the same thing. I think I will start my 2 egg cream for breakfast and lunch next week.

Once I get my CO I will probably give that a go.

JGW: How was your fullness this morning? Did it work?

I was full for a good 4 hours and was I ever content and my concentration level at work was much better than if one has a roaring hungry stomach.

hummingbird11: Awwwwwwe, thanks for the compliment. You are so sweet.

[Moretta]

In my opinion I think egg creams are also good for a quick dinner when one is on the run and does not have the actual quality time to prepare a nice low carb dinner.

Glad we all discovered these and glad I am getting my much needed fullness from the Avocado invention.

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

how does the avacado taste in it?

[jgw]

Originally Posted by Moretta

Once I get my CO I will probably give that a go.

JGW: How was your fullness this morning? Did it work?

I was full for a good 4 hours and was I ever content and my concentration level at work was much better than if one has a roaring hungry stomach.

hummingbird11: Awwwwwwe, thanks for the compliment. You are so sweet.

Moretta I did much better this morning than the last several mornings. It kept me fuller and my tummy did not growl before lunch.