Anyone tried Vita Muffins? From Vitalicious?

bjprrp67 · 10-27-2010, 09:02 AM

I'd like to hear from anyone who has tried these and how you figure the NET carbs, it is very confusing, sugar, sugar alchohol, what do you subtract to get the NET carbs?? I wish manufactures would list NET carbs on their products! Thanks

pedalpusher361 · 10-27-2010, 09:15 AM

I used to eat these back in my WW days, and they were tasty. They don't fit into my LC plan though.

Here is the basic way to calculate net carbs:
Carbs Grams - Fiber Grams= net carbs

Here is the Banana Vita Top Calc:
22carbs - 8gr fiber = 14 net carbs

This Vita Top did'nt have sugar alcohols, but some LC products do.
Some people also deduct sugar alcs so that would be:
Carbs - fiber - sugar alc = net
There are several schools of thought on this. It is a "your mileage may vary" kind of thing.

Good luck!

mamabear6 · 10-27-2010, 09:23 AM

Sugar-Free/Low-Carb Banana Nut VitaTops
this one is 6g net carbs, if you're into subtracting sugar alcohols.

ravenrose · 10-27-2010, 10:34 AM

they DO usually list net carbs on these things with sugar alcohols, which is why they cause so much grief. they subtract all the sugar alcohols and glycerin, which makes them seem not so carby. but for many of us, most sugar alcohols raise our insulin levels and blood sugar just like sugar, or partly as much, so they need to be counted. or preferably avoided, since they cause a lot of diarrhea as well. xylitol and erythritol are usually ok on both counts, though you will rarely see them in low carb baked goods unless you make them yourself.

flax muffins are so quick, easy, and good, it's really not necessary to buy this sort of thing

Happycat21 · 10-27-2010, 10:46 AM

LOL, yes....I seiously was ADDICTED to the chocolate Vitatops in my WW days. And even after my WW days. But what I would do was nuke them for 30 seconds (sometimes 2 or more vitatops at a time

) and then top them with GOBS of peanut butter.

Let's just say that when you eat too many of those things, it can become a problem. As in they have LOTS of fiber. :blush:

Oh yeah, they tasted good to me at the time. But now I wouldn't eat those processed flattened muffin tops for anything. And becuse Hungry Girl recommends them, it is all the more reason why I don't eat them.

coconutpie · 10-27-2010, 11:34 AM

they're delicious

i either:
- defrost it in the fridge and then toast it so the outside is a bit "crisp/dry" and the inside is moist
- defrost it in the fridge, then slather on some almond butter, then drizzle on some macadamia butter :P

walkingwoman · 04-09-2013, 12:45 PM

Anyone enjoying these now? I haven't had them in years and am wondering if they are the same?

Happycat21 · 04-09-2013, 01:48 PM

okay, I admit to trying the occasional chocolate vitatop nuked in the microwave topped with gobbs of peanut butter every now and then.....(even though I wrote back in 2010 that i would never eat them again, lol!)

shmabby · 04-09-2013, 02:07 PM

i admit it
i am a microwave vitamuffin w/ peanut butter addict
love them, wish my publix carried more flavors - I buy them when they are on sale BOGO. i tried their sanwhiches but did not like them at all.

lterry913 · 04-09-2013, 05:11 PM

You can make 2 large or 4 regular almond/flax meal mims(muffins in a minute) any flavor, for under 7 net carbs and the only sugar alcohol is splenda...if it's liquid splenda or davinci's, they have no carb count...hmm 4 regular size muffins versus 1 muffin top...I know what I'd go with.

walkingwoman · 04-09-2013, 10:28 PM

Has anyone tried the banana with chocolate chips? Curious about that flavor. i loved their cornbread

but can't get them local so hate to order a boatload and have them around

Schmabby, does your Target carry them? mine carries a few flavors for 3.99.

Iterry, thanks for the suggestion

I don't like having ingredients around because I'll eat way more than if I just buy a finished product when it comes this sort of thing. I just don't have the willpower once I see a new recipe posted. LOL. I want it NoW!

christyck34 · 04-10-2013, 04:15 AM

I bought a variety pack that had several different flavors and I didn't like any of them...to me they had no flavor!!!!

Dottie · 04-10-2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by christyck34

I bought a variety pack that had several different flavors and I didn't like any of them...to me they had no flavor!!!!

Same experience. The Hungry Girl newsletter had an offer like 50% off so I bought a variety pack. I thought they were all dry and tasted like, well, nothing. Not chocolaty, more that chemical taste that you get from "diet" chocolate products.

Happycat21 · 04-10-2013, 08:10 AM

I did not like the banana with chocolate chip one. The chocolate chocolate chip one is really the only one I like. I admit, it does not compare to a Ghiradadelli (sp?) brownie, but it hits the spot especially with the melted peanut butter on top. To me at least.

10-27-2010, 09:02 AM	#1
bjprrp67 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Gallery: bjprrp67	Anyone tried Vita Muffins? From Vitalicious? I'd like to hear from anyone who has tried these and how you figure the NET carbs, it is very confusing, sugar, sugar alchohol, what do you subtract to get the NET carbs?? I wish manufactures would list NET carbs on their products! Thanks

10-27-2010, 09:15 AM	#2
pedalpusher361 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 123 Gallery: pedalpusher361 Stats: 256/251/148 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart Sept 2011	I used to eat these back in my WW days, and they were tasty. They don't fit into my LC plan though. Here is the basic way to calculate net carbs: Carbs Grams - Fiber Grams= net carbs Here is the Banana Vita Top Calc: 22carbs - 8gr fiber = 14 net carbs This Vita Top did'nt have sugar alcohols, but some LC products do. Some people also deduct sugar alcs so that would be: Carbs - fiber - sugar alc = net There are several schools of thought on this. It is a "your mileage may vary" kind of thing. Good luck! Last edited by pedalpusher361; 10-27-2010 at 09:25 AM..

10-27-2010, 10:34 AM	#4
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,071 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	they DO usually list net carbs on these things with sugar alcohols, which is why they cause so much grief. they subtract all the sugar alcohols and glycerin, which makes them seem not so carby. but for many of us, most sugar alcohols raise our insulin levels and blood sugar just like sugar, or partly as much, so they need to be counted. or preferably avoided, since they cause a lot of diarrhea as well. xylitol and erythritol are usually ok on both counts, though you will rarely see them in low carb baked goods unless you make them yourself. flax muffins are so quick, easy, and good, it's really not necessary to buy this sort of thing __________________ Often I don't come back to read threads where I've posted. If you want me to see something, please send me a private message. Thanks!

10-27-2010, 10:46 AM	#5
Happycat21 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NYC tristate Posts: 4,724 Gallery: Happycat21 Stats: Just had baby 6 months ago, I'll update soon!? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: every day	LOL, yes....I seiously was ADDICTED to the chocolate Vitatops in my WW days. And even after my WW days. But what I would do was nuke them for 30 seconds (sometimes 2 or more vitatops at a time ) and then top them with GOBS of peanut butter. Let's just say that when you eat too many of those things, it can become a problem. As in they have LOTS of fiber. :blush: Oh yeah, they tasted good to me at the time. But now I wouldn't eat those processed flattened muffin tops for anything. And becuse Hungry Girl recommends them, it is all the more reason why I don't eat them. __________________ Our baby boys that we waited so long for. They are 359 days apart! Sharon Last edited by Happycat21; 10-27-2010 at 10:47 AM..

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10-27-2010, 09:23 AM	#3
mamabear6 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 1,574 Gallery: mamabear6 Stats: 145/127/120 (previously 175/115) WOE: LC/VLC Start Date: Back on track Feb 2013	Sugar-Free/Low-Carb Banana Nut VitaTops this one is 6g net carbs, if you're into subtracting sugar alcohols.

10-27-2010, 11:34 AM	#6
coconutpie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 34 Gallery: coconutpie	they're delicious i either: - defrost it in the fridge and then toast it so the outside is a bit "crisp/dry" and the inside is moist - defrost it in the fridge, then slather on some almond butter, then drizzle on some macadamia butter :P

04-09-2013, 12:45 PM	#7
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,093 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Anyone enjoying these now? I haven't had them in years and am wondering if they are the same?

04-09-2013, 01:48 PM	#8
Happycat21 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NYC tristate Posts: 4,724 Gallery: Happycat21 Stats: Just had baby 6 months ago, I'll update soon!? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: every day	okay, I admit to trying the occasional chocolate vitatop nuked in the microwave topped with gobbs of peanut butter every now and then.....(even though I wrote back in 2010 that i would never eat them again, lol!)

04-09-2013, 02:07 PM	#9
shmabby Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 1,873 Gallery: shmabby	i admit it i am a microwave vitamuffin w/ peanut butter addict love them, wish my publix carried more flavors - I buy them when they are on sale BOGO. i tried their sanwhiches but did not like them at all.

04-09-2013, 05:11 PM	#10
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,515 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	You can make 2 large or 4 regular almond/flax meal mims(muffins in a minute) any flavor, for under 7 net carbs and the only sugar alcohol is splenda...if it's liquid splenda or davinci's, they have no carb count...hmm 4 regular size muffins versus 1 muffin top...I know what I'd go with.

04-09-2013, 10:28 PM	#11
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,093 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Has anyone tried the banana with chocolate chips? Curious about that flavor. i loved their cornbread but can't get them local so hate to order a boatload and have them around Schmabby, does your Target carry them? mine carries a few flavors for 3.99. Iterry, thanks for the suggestion I don't like having ingredients around because I'll eat way more than if I just buy a finished product when it comes this sort of thing. I just don't have the willpower once I see a new recipe posted. LOL. I want it NoW!

04-10-2013, 04:15 AM	#12
christyck34 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 87 Gallery: christyck34 WOE: low carb my way Start Date: Restart May'11	I bought a variety pack that had several different flavors and I didn't like any of them...to me they had no flavor!!!!

04-10-2013, 08:10 AM	#14
Happycat21 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NYC tristate Posts: 4,724 Gallery: Happycat21 Stats: Just had baby 6 months ago, I'll update soon!? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: every day	I did not like the banana with chocolate chip one. The chocolate chocolate chip one is really the only one I like. I admit, it does not compare to a Ghiradadelli (sp?) brownie, but it hits the spot especially with the melted peanut butter on top. To me at least.