[Betteboop]

I really miss bread on Atkins--a nice Italian bread with a real crisp crust, or a fresh bagel, or a real dark German pumpernickel bread....yummmmyyyyy. My mouth is watering.
Maybe someone smart will figure out how to do it....well!!!

[GrandMoM]

....yes, I must agree, I miss bread more than sweets or potatoes. But, I found a 4.5 carb Zucchini Nut Bread on their web site that helps me.

[Jemian]

"It's too bad that we just can't eat all foods in moderation. But no, we have to do something dramatic all the time," said Judi Adams, president of the Wheat Foods Council and a registered dietician, referring to the Atkins diet. "We have to look for this magic bullet."

We weren't eating in moderation and we were eating some foods disproportionately to others. Atkins isn't a "magic bullet," but actually a plan that works. In July, I was wearing size 16; I am now wearing a size 10. When I reach my goal, I'll then go on the maintenance phase. I am looking forward to adding back, in moderation, some pastas and breads, but not yet. Atkins isn't a short-term plan. It is a way of life.

[carlo3b]

There are many ingredients in this recipe that are not normally found in typical kitchens. However, I recommend that you consider stocking a few of these specialty additives and items to aid in baking and cooking for Low Carb results. The trick in keeping your eating habits in check is variety and it takes getting used to making new and exciting menu items.. This is a wonderful start but you will have to go shopping!

  LowCarb Red Velveteen Cake 

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup high gluten flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup Dutch processed cocoa
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup Splenda
• 1/2 cup Diabetisweet
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 large egg whites (at room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soured cream,* or vanilla yogurt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup oil
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons red food color
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon liquid sweetener

Grease and flour (use gluten flour or oat flour) two 8" or 9" round cake pans. Preheat oven to 325°F.

In large mixing bowl, sift together oat flour, gluten flour, almond flour, granulated Splenda, Diabetisweet, baking powder, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.

In another large bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Pause and sprinkle cream of tartar over egg whites, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.

 In a small bowl, mix cold water with egg yolks and whisk well. Add oil, vanilla extract, liquid sweetener, and soured cream.
 Then add red food color and stir well. Mix into egg yolk mixture and incorporate fully.

Add egg yolk mixture to flour mixture and beat till smooth.

Add 1/2 of the whipped egg whites to the batter mixture and beat again until well blended (but no more than a minute.)

Then carefully add batter to remainder of whipped egg whites and mix gently using a rubber/plastic spatula, being careful not to break down whites, until batter is fully incorporated.

Pour into cake pans evenly and bake at 325°F for 20-30 minutes turning half-way through. Keep an eye on them and don't over bake. Baking time can vary a bit depending on oven, elevation, etc. Cake is done when lightly golden brown on top and puffed and cracked at edges. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool on cake racks. When fully cool, assemble and frost with your favorite low-carb frosting or use the following:
* Mix cream with vinegar in a small cup to get a mock-sour effect.
White Frosting
 

4 oz. package of cream cheese - at room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1/2 teaspoon white vanilla (to keep frosting pure white)
  or regular vanilla for a "cream" color
1/2 cup Splenda
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Whip all ingredients together until smooth. Frost cake as usual.

Approx.  carbs entire cake: 110.  Cut into 20 pieces for 5.5 grams per slice or 16 pieces for 6.8 grams per slice.

[not_apathetic_anymore]

I really miss bread on Atkins

Me too! Ciabatta torn in hunks dunked in olive oil containing fresh crushed garlic, balsamic vinegar. I made too many meals of that when I wasn't Atkinsing.

[carlo3b]

...a nice Italian bread with a real crisp crust, or a fresh bagel, or a real dark German pumpernickel bread....yummmmyyyyy. My mouth is watering.

All right young lady, that will be about enough from you tonight.... go to your room! Without dessert!.. :)

No Sin Slim Tiramisu

 
• 3 (1-ounce) slices fat-free Freedom pound cake*
• 2 tablespoon Kahlua
• 1/3 cup marscarpone cheese
• 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup Splenda granulated
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1/2 cup low calorie whipped topping
• Cocoa powder (regular)
• Fresh raspberries or strawberries


1) Drizzle the cake slices with the liqueur. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
2) Combine the cheeses, sugar, cocoa powder and espresso powder.
3) Crumble some of the cake into each of 6 serving dishes.
Add a layer of the cheese mixture. Add a layer of crumbled cake.
4) Top each serving with some whipped topping and a dusting of cocoa, then garnish with berries and serve.
Makes 6 Servings.

[KingNo155]

have a slice just dont be a glutteon

[Twinkie]

My husband and I are doing a modified low carb lifestyle
change. Two meals a day high protein,no carb & one meal with alittle bit of carbohydrate. He has already lost 8 lbs. &I've lost 4 lbs. & we've only been doing this for 4 or
5 days. -I tried the Atkins deal & couldn't hack it for
longer than about 2 wks.; this I can live with.