Flaxbread

[mre]

Is this allowed on Phase 1?? This is posted on the main board.

FLAX MUFFIN/BREAD - all my research!

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hello! after reading all the great recipe posts way back when, i started tinkering with the flaxmeal muffins. many iterations later, i now make it in a loaf pan and i'm very, very happy with it. i mix it up regarding my choice of davinci syrup and nuts but that's just to keep things interesting i eat once piece at breakfast (with my hard-boiled egg) and one in the evening as a snack.

anyway, without further ado, here's my recipe:

spongebob's flaxmeal bread

dry
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2c flaxmeal (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1c nuts/etc. *
1/2c Splenda (box, not packets)
1tsp baking powder
1tsp baking soda

*i usually use chopped almonds or pecans (can't remember which right now!) that net out at like 1ca per 1/4c - take a look, you'll find them! i also sometimes will mix 1/2c nuts with 1/2c unsweetened coconut (also lc!). get creative here!!!

wet
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5 eggs (beaten)
8T sf syrup w/Splenda **
5T vegetable oil (i use canola)

**so far i've tried hazelnut or banana, depending on what i use above for nuts/etc.

pre-heat oven to 350F

mix together all dry ingredients in a bowl, then in a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients. fold dry ingredients into wet and mix well (don't beat like crazy, but be sure it's mixed well or the eggs do funny things!).

immediately transfer batter to Pam/etc-sprayed loaf pan (i've had better results not waiting the 5min. i've seen suggested - baking soda is active immediately when wet, right?).

bake at 350F for 35min. or until it passes the knife/toothpick/etc. test.

remove from pan immediately and cool before slicing. i slice into 16 as follows: slice lengthwise down the center, then cut each half into two equal halves on the short axis and then in half again.

store these in tupperware/rubbermaid in the refrigerator - they keep just fine for the 8 days that i have them around.

i usually slice mine in half and toast in the toaster oven and have with butter or cream cheese - although it's great cold, too!

i've really worked on this recipe and i hope you enjoy it! i don't like things too greasy, eggy or sweet, so i've tried to address that with this recipe. be sure and experiment yourself and remember to have fun!

as far as the nutritional breakdown? my shot at fitday says, per serving:

171 calories
14 g fat
1 g saturated fat
5 g carbs
5 g fiber (look ma, net ZERO!!!)
7 g protein

(pretty nice, eh? now i don't want to get into how carbs are counted, etc., this is just what i use. i've not subtracted fiber from anything in the 5g carb count. the flaxmeal i use is net zero, since it has 5g carb and 5g fiber per 1/4c (i think that's the serving size they use))

have a great day!!!

[RoseWaddles]

All the ingredients are P1 friendly, so yes.

[Denise85]

Yep! I've made it twice and love it.

[justmarvi]

In my opinion, no.

How can we tell a person, who is struggling through Phase 1 -- trying to break themselves of the sugar and bad carb addictions while suffering with headaches and the like-- they can cook and eat this sweet, cake-like bread and eat a tiny slice and ever hope that they understand the importance of the whole food-whole grain - good carbs-good fats concept?

Even though the ingredients may be program (to be enjoyed in very modest amounts), the end product is really a stretch, especially when some are posting that they are having problems adding in a little whole grains and fruits as they enter Phase 2.

I think it has it's place, but not in Phase 1.

NUTS AND SEEDS
(Limit to one serving per day as specified)

Almonds - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
Brazil Nuts - 4
Cashews - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
Flax Seed - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Macadamia - 8 (Dry roasted recommended)
Peanut Butter, Natural = 2 TBS
Peanuts, 20 small (May use dry roasted or boiled)
Pecans - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
Pine Nuts (Pignolia) - 1 ounce
Pistachios - 30 (Dry roasted recommended)
Pumpkin Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Sesame Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Sunflower Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Walnuts - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)

[Shalbrihil]

Well here is my 2 cents about the Flaxbread. I personally wouldn't go near it while in Phase 1. Only because you are moving bad carbs out and getting ready for the good carbs in the next stage. I don't have a problem when you are in Phase 2 to start slowly with a small amount. Just my opinion.

[mre]

Thanks for all the input.

I've made this bread many times and love it. I have just converted from 2 years of Atkins/very low carb (20g daily), so I really hve lost the craving of bad carbs and sugars.



My thoughts are that the 3 TBS of flax seed allowed in SBD Phase 1 would bake up to be about 1 reasonable slice of the loaf (single serve recipe uses 3-4 TBS) with only 1/3 of an egg per slice.

What do you guys think?

Thanks again!

[Shalbrihil]

I'm sorry that the flaxmeal bread has become such a big debate. I personally don't see why that is. This diet is a very easy one to understand. If it wasn't I would not be here. This concept of having a Phase 1 - 2 week starting point is a form of a mild boot camp to get yourself ready for the whole foods that will become a part of your plan after the second week. If you found flaxbread anywhere in the list of exceptable foods in Phase 1 then it is alright to have that item. If not then it has to wait until your next phase. All this means is being strick with yourself so you can reach your personal goal weight. That's what this is all about. I realize that it is hard coming off one eating plan and going into the next but if you follow step by step starting at the beginning you will see some results. I suggest you don't go any longer than the 2 weeks as you don't need to have anymore training after that time. You will be ready for phase 2 which is what you are waiting for anyway. Don't sabotoge this for yourself. Your success in losing your added pound gain is what this is all about.

I hope I haven't upset anyone but for me I started this because I was in need of something to get me back up to good health. Now afer eating this way for 2 years there's no looking back. I have been given a 2nd chance for life that is good and I have to give my thanks to Dr. A. and his eating plan. Hopefully you all will have the success that I have had.

[mre]

Sharon,

Please don't apologize for add input to this thread; afterall, this is why the forum exists.

Congrats on your loss.