Fudgey Peanut Butter Coconut Squares (Pic incl) - Page 6

msack3889 · 09-12-2011, 04:31 AM

I am dying to try these...is there anything I can use in place of the whey protein powder? I think I have an intolerance

And I'm planning to use Mimiccreme or almond milk in place of the heavy cream...will either of those work okay?

dawnyama · 09-12-2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by msack3889

I am dying to try these...is there anything I can use in place of the whey protein powder? I think I have an intolerance

And I'm planning to use Mimiccreme or almond milk in place of the heavy cream...will either of those work okay?

You can also use coconut milk. I think you should be fine with those in place of HWC. I think you will do OK if you use egg protein powder---I am sure that Jay Robb has an egg protein powder. Are you intolerant to eggs?

Sissiesue · 11-07-2011, 09:32 AM

I made these this weekend, and they are very tasty! Thanks for the recipe :-)

Tilly · 11-07-2011, 03:56 PM

subbing

lgpars · 11-09-2011, 02:33 PM

I made this today and my chocolate chips ended up melting as I stirred the last of the ingredients together. So now the squares look like chocolate instead of peanut butter even though I don't think it will hurt the taste of them. I wrote Jennifer and she said she had pushed hers into the mixture after she had put it in the glass pan and it had cooled some so hers did not melt. She actually put them in as an afterthought. So put a note in your recipe regarding this so you won't stir them into the hot mixture and they all melt like mine did.

Can't wait to taste this stuff. Yum! I took a little nibble and it tasted really good.

Trishagrrl · 12-09-2011, 07:16 PM

I tried making these today... they have a great flavor but they came out really really dry. The consistency is not good. Anything I can do to salvage them???

Brendajm · 12-10-2011, 02:20 PM

I made these today to and they are chilling in the fridge. But I too was thinking the batter seemed dry. I will see how the hold up when I cut them. The batter tasted yummy.

dawnyama · 12-12-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lgpars

I made this today and my chocolate chips ended up melting as I stirred the last of the ingredients together. So now the squares look like chocolate instead of peanut butter even though I don't think it will hurt the taste of them. I wrote Jennifer and she said she had pushed hers into the mixture after she had put it in the glass pan and it had cooled some so hers did not melt. She actually put them in as an afterthought. So put a note in your recipe regarding this so you won't stir them into the hot mixture and they all melt like mine did.

Can't wait to taste this stuff. Yum! I took a little nibble and it tasted really good.

Thanks for bringing that up. I forgot about that the last time I made them and the chips melted on me too

When I make these today, I will try your way as stated above. I want to see the chips in my bars, not have them melt

Brendajm · 12-12-2011, 09:48 AM

I really want to make these again for Christmas, I am guessing I need a different protein powder as I used EAS and some folks here said that powder didnt work for them, or do you think cutting back the coconut to 1 cup would cut down on the dryness? or add more butter or some coconut oil? they taste great, but I would like them more creamy.. any thoughts?

dawnyama · 12-12-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendajm

I really want to make these again for Christmas, I am guessing I need a different protein powder as I used EAS and some folks here said that powder didnt work for them, or do you think cutting back the coconut to 1 cup would cut down on the dryness? or add more butter or some coconut oil? they taste great, but I would like them more creamy.. any thoughts?

Re-reading through this thread....did you try the original version? If you tried the tweaked one then you can definitely increase the butter.

Brendajm · 12-12-2011, 05:15 PM

I made the original.

dawnyama · 12-12-2011, 05:18 PM

I made them too the original way. And when I cut them they kind of fall apart. I didn't realize the protein powder could be a problem. Good thing I am the only one who eats this!!! Doesn't matter what it looks like, as long as it is tasty!

Jennifer Eloff · 12-13-2011, 12:58 PM

Sorry that some of you had this recipe flop. I think if it is dry, then leave it out. Let it come to room temp and add some of the wet ingredients to it in small ratios this time. Hopefully that will work to moisten it. I'm guessing it must be that the whey protein powder I used was less absorbent (mine is from Netrition - called Alpine vanilla and sweetened solely with sucralose - I forget the brand name though). Since it so dry for some of you - use 1/2 cup whey protein in future - if you're feeling brave and want to try it again that is.

dawnyama · 12-13-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer Eloff

Sorry that some of you had this recipe flop. I think if it is dry, then leave it out. Let it come to room temp and add some of the wet ingredients to it in small ratios this time. Hopefully that will work to moisten it. I'm guessing it must be that the whey protein powder I used was less absorbent (mine is from Netrition - called Alpine vanilla and sweetened solely with sucralose - I forget the brand name though). Since it so dry for some of you - use 1/2 cup whey protein in future - if you're feeling brave and want to try it again that is.

Oh hey. No problems here. I love this too much to let a little thing like being crumbly get in the way

Like I posted earlier, I don't care what it looks like. As long as it tastes great...and it does!! Thanks for a tasty recipe Jennifer.

Brendajm · 12-13-2011, 01:45 PM

I will def. try again,, I like them even dry.. So you think just use less protein powder? or would it be better to try a different brand? I need to get on that does not have milk in it, any suggestions? I made a protein shake this morning and my stomach has been tore up all day.. funny, I dont have any problem in the fudge, I guess because I am consuming less?

Jennifer Eloff · 12-13-2011, 03:57 PM

Thanks, Dawn.

Brenda, I'm not sure which protein powder to recommend. I thought all whey was a by-product of milk? Yes, I'd assume you have less trouble with smaller amounts. I would simply reduce the amount of whey protein in the recipe to half and add more as necessary to get the right consistency. This way you can still use up your whey protein. When it is finished, then maybe look for a whey product that works more predictably in low-carb recipes.

Just found a product on the internet called....Goatein. That might work for you.

Pam · 12-13-2011, 05:21 PM

When I make these, I cut back on the protein powder and the coconut. I don't add chocolate and I drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. They're like peanut butter coconut clusters. Jennifer knows how much I LOVE this recipe!!!! Our son will be visiting for Christmas, and he expects me to make these for him. I'll be making a triple batch...otherwise there won't be enough to share while he's visiting. I can't thank you enough Jennifer for this indescribably delicious recipe!!!

Brendajm · 12-14-2011, 03:31 AM

great idea pam! I am going to try them again this weekend.. With your tweaks and Jens idea.

Pam · 12-14-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendajm

great idea pam! I am going to try them again this weekend.. With your tweaks and Jens idea.

Brenda....I put waxed paper over a plate or a cutting board. The clusters go into the refrigerator to harden up enough to remove with ease and hardly any crumbling.

rosethorns · 01-02-2012, 08:11 AM

dawnyama · 05-22-2012, 01:10 PM

Bumping because I love these!!

ceecee08 · 05-22-2012, 02:01 PM

Question: What brand peanut butter are you all using?

Jennifer Eloff · 05-22-2012, 02:05 PM

LOL, Dawn, Esther and Pam!

I have not made this in ages and ages, but I still remember it and I stuck it in volume one of Low-Carbing Among Friends -also cautioned people to start with 1/4 cup less whey. Should maybe have said 1/2 cup less.

I should be working...editing...!

Pam · 05-22-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

Bumping because I love these!!

mmmmmmmm......me, too!

Jennifer Eloff · 05-22-2012, 05:59 PM

Haha, Pam!

Pam · 05-22-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer Eloff

Haha, Pam!

Jen.....Can't thank you enough for this recipe!

Jennifer Eloff · 05-22-2012, 08:15 PM

Hey, you're welcome.

Hugs back to you.

dawnyama · 05-25-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Question: What brand peanut butter are you all using?

I use almond butter

but if I were to use peanut butter, I would be using Smucker's all natural peanut butter. At least that I can find at Walmart--where I shop every week.

Ocean · 05-26-2012, 08:20 PM

Just got in some zero carb whey protein the other day. I plan on making these in a few days. I just need to finish off the low carb chocolate cake I made earlier in the week first.

rosethorns · 05-26-2012, 08:50 PM

I'm going to see if it'll work with the Jay Robb egg protein powder and almond milk.

11-09-2011, 02:33 PM	#155
lgpars Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 1,083 Gallery: lgpars Stats: 222/208/130 WOE: AtkinsO Start Date: Oct. 2011	Just a Note on this Recipe I made this today and my chocolate chips ended up melting as I stirred the last of the ingredients together. So now the squares look like chocolate instead of peanut butter even though I don't think it will hurt the taste of them. I wrote Jennifer and she said she had pushed hers into the mixture after she had put it in the glass pan and it had cooled some so hers did not melt. She actually put them in as an afterthought. So put a note in your recipe regarding this so you won't stir them into the hot mixture and they all melt like mine did. Can't wait to taste this stuff. Yum! I took a little nibble and it tasted really good. __________________ Linda "God is good...all the time!!" For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. (2 Chr 16:9 KJV)

12-13-2011, 12:58 PM	#163
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Sorry that some of you had this recipe flop. I think if it is dry, then leave it out. Let it come to room temp and add some of the wet ingredients to it in small ratios this time. Hopefully that will work to moisten it. I'm guessing it must be that the whey protein powder I used was less absorbent (mine is from Netrition - called Alpine vanilla and sweetened solely with sucralose - I forget the brand name though). Since it so dry for some of you - use 1/2 cup whey protein in future - if you're feeling brave and want to try it again that is. __________________ Click here for Jennifer's Splendid Low-Carbing Blog http://www.facebook.com/LowCarbingAm...=wall&filter=1

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09-12-2011, 04:31 AM	#151
msack3889 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 505 Gallery: msack3889 WOE: HCG Start Date: 7/4/2012	I am dying to try these...is there anything I can use in place of the whey protein powder? I think I have an intolerance And I'm planning to use Mimiccreme or almond milk in place of the heavy cream...will either of those work okay?

11-07-2011, 09:32 AM	#153
Sissiesue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Left coast Posts: 629 Gallery: Sissiesue Stats: 173/129/129 Start Date: September 27, 2010	I made these this weekend, and they are very tasty! Thanks for the recipe :-)

11-07-2011, 03:56 PM	#154
Tilly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rockville, VA Posts: 3,059 Gallery: Tilly Stats: 158/136/130 WOE: started with Atkins, now just low carbs Start Date: January 30,2011	subbing

12-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#156
Trishagrrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 986 Gallery: Trishagrrl	I tried making these today... they have a great flavor but they came out really really dry. The consistency is not good. Anything I can do to salvage them???

12-10-2011, 02:20 PM	#157
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,600 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	I made these today to and they are chilling in the fridge. But I too was thinking the batter seemed dry. I will see how the hold up when I cut them. The batter tasted yummy.

12-12-2011, 09:48 AM	#159
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,600 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	I really want to make these again for Christmas, I am guessing I need a different protein powder as I used EAS and some folks here said that powder didnt work for them, or do you think cutting back the coconut to 1 cup would cut down on the dryness? or add more butter or some coconut oil? they taste great, but I would like them more creamy.. any thoughts?

12-12-2011, 05:15 PM	#161
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,600 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	I made the original.

12-12-2011, 05:18 PM	#162
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,193 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	I made them too the original way. And when I cut them they kind of fall apart. I didn't realize the protein powder could be a problem. Good thing I am the only one who eats this!!! Doesn't matter what it looks like, as long as it is tasty!

12-13-2011, 01:45 PM	#165
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,600 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	I will def. try again,, I like them even dry.. So you think just use less protein powder? or would it be better to try a different brand? I need to get on that does not have milk in it, any suggestions? I made a protein shake this morning and my stomach has been tore up all day.. funny, I dont have any problem in the fudge, I guess because I am consuming less?

12-13-2011, 03:57 PM	#166
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Thanks, Dawn. Brenda, I'm not sure which protein powder to recommend. I thought all whey was a by-product of milk? Yes, I'd assume you have less trouble with smaller amounts. I would simply reduce the amount of whey protein in the recipe to half and add more as necessary to get the right consistency. This way you can still use up your whey protein. When it is finished, then maybe look for a whey product that works more predictably in low-carb recipes. Just found a product on the internet called....Goatein. That might work for you.

12-13-2011, 05:21 PM	#167
Pam Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indiana/Florida Posts: 969 Gallery: Pam Stats: 181/148/145 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: March 2001	When I make these, I cut back on the protein powder and the coconut. I don't add chocolate and I drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. They're like peanut butter coconut clusters. Jennifer knows how much I LOVE this recipe!!!! Our son will be visiting for Christmas, and he expects me to make these for him. I'll be making a triple batch...otherwise there won't be enough to share while he's visiting. I can't thank you enough Jennifer for this indescribably delicious recipe!!!

12-14-2011, 03:31 AM	#168
Brendajm Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 1,600 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now maintenance Start Date: march, 2004	great idea pam! I am going to try them again this weekend.. With your tweaks and Jens idea.

05-22-2012, 01:10 PM	#171
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,193 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Bumping because I love these!!

05-22-2012, 02:01 PM	#172
ceecee08 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 5,018 Gallery: ceecee08 Stats: 292.6/284.7/170 5'9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 1/4/2013	Question: What brand peanut butter are you all using?

05-22-2012, 02:05 PM	#173
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	LOL, Dawn, Esther and Pam! I have not made this in ages and ages, but I still remember it and I stuck it in volume one of Low-Carbing Among Friends -also cautioned people to start with 1/4 cup less whey. Should maybe have said 1/2 cup less. I should be working...editing...!

05-22-2012, 05:59 PM	#175
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Haha, Pam!

05-22-2012, 08:15 PM	#177
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Hey, you're welcome. Hugs back to you.

05-26-2012, 08:20 PM	#179
Ocean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 818 Gallery: Ocean Stats: 240/157/Below 145 5'1.5" WOE: General Low Carb Start Date: June 2010	Just got in some zero carb whey protein the other day. I plan on making these in a few days. I just need to finish off the low carb chocolate cake I made earlier in the week first.

05-26-2012, 08:50 PM	#180
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,509 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	I'm going to see if it'll work with the Jay Robb egg protein powder and almond milk.