It's almost that time again!

THE FALL (or Autumn to be less ominous)

Pumpkin Spice carb traps and Maple Syrup deviations from plan will be everywhere.

and UGGs but let's not go there...

I wanted to add a thread where everyone can leave concerns, questions, tips, gripes, recipes, suggestions, observations, etc. about just this one season that seems to rotate around food

How do you plan to make it successfully work in your favor? Share with us!

Leave a complaint and suggestion below...

Edited September 14, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

2 hours ago, Mandy1013 said:

Can i have your pumpkin custard recipe? I love pumpkin pie and it’s never been the same since my grandma passed!

Sure! It isn't mine-as-in-I-created-it, but it's mine-as-in-I-made-a-copy-of-it (so I get to keep it even if they take the website down): https://www.bariatricfoodie.com/niks-protein-pumpkin-custard/

My recipe notes, which you are welcome to ignore ?:

I made it with sweet potato instead of pumpkin (because I was halfway through making it when I realized my can of pumpkin was dented), and it was still pretty good. (Taste: great. Texture: a little dry. But that's always how sweet potato pies seem to me.) I'm not doing that again, though; I want pumpkin!

I do add more powdered ginger and freshly-grated nutmeg .. and probably cinnamon, too, on top of the pumpkin spice it calls for.

They have a brand of protein powder they prefer, I think, for this, but I used vanilla Quest and came out fine.

I also know some folks on here can't deal with sugar alcohols, but right now I can. So I did half xylitol, half Splenda, and that was very good. (I have to mix fake sugars. They all taste gross, alone, in the quantity you'd use for a recipe. I don't think there's any amount of stevia I can use and not have it come out tasting like aluminum to me, which is a bummer. Taste-wise, I could do all-xylitol, but at some point xylitol punishes you for over-consumption, so I didn't want to risk it.)

Anyway, enjoy! Also, that site has several pumpkin-themed recipes, so browse around and see what looks good to you!

On 09/18/2018 at 10:06, CrankyMagpie said:

Sure! It isn't mine-as-in-I-created-it, but it's mine-as-in-I-made-a-copy-of-it (so I get to keep it even if they take the website down): https://www.bariatricfoodie.com/niks-protein-pumpkin-custard/

My recipe notes, which you are welcome to ignore ?:

I made it with sweet potato instead of pumpkin (because I was halfway through making it when I realized my can of pumpkin was dented), and it was still pretty good. (Taste: great. Texture: a little dry. But that's always how sweet potato pies seem to me.) I'm not doing that again, though; I want pumpkin!

I do add more powdered ginger and freshly-grated nutmeg .. and probably cinnamon, too, on top of the pumpkin spice it calls for.

They have a brand of Protein Powder they prefer, I think, for this, but I used vanilla Quest and came out fine.

I also know some folks on here can't deal with sugar alcohols, but right now I can. So I did half xylitol, half Splenda, and that was very good. (I have to mix fake sugars. They all taste gross, alone, in the quantity you'd use for a recipe. I don't think there's any amount of stevia I can use and not have it come out tasting like aluminum to me, which is a bummer. Taste-wise, I could do all-xylitol, but at some point xylitol punishes you for over-consumption, so I didn't want to risk it.)

Anyway, enjoy! Also, that site has several pumpkin-themed recipes, so browse around and see what looks good to you!

Thank you!!

3 hours ago, CrankyMagpie said:

Sure! It isn't mine-as-in-I-created-it, but it's mine-as-in-I-made-a-copy-of-it (so I get to keep it even if they take the website down): https://www.bariatricfoodie.com/niks-protein-pumpkin-custard/

My recipe notes, which you are welcome to ignore ?:

I made it with sweet potato instead of pumpkin (because I was halfway through making it when I realized my can of pumpkin was dented), and it was still pretty good. (Taste: great. Texture: a little dry. But that's always how sweet potato pies seem to me.) I'm not doing that again, though; I want pumpkin!

I do add more powdered ginger and freshly-grated nutmeg .. and probably cinnamon, too, on top of the pumpkin spice it calls for.

They have a brand of Protein Powder they prefer, I think, for this, but I used vanilla Quest and came out fine.

I also know some folks on here can't deal with sugar alcohols, but right now I can. So I did half xylitol, half Splenda, and that was very good. (I have to mix fake sugars. They all taste gross, alone, in the quantity you'd use for a recipe. I don't think there's any amount of stevia I can use and not have it come out tasting like aluminum to me, which is a bummer. Taste-wise, I could do all-xylitol, but at some point xylitol punishes you for over-consumption, so I didn't want to risk it.)

Anyway, enjoy! Also, that site has several pumpkin-themed recipes, so browse around and see what looks good to you!

Love sweet potato instead of pumpkin...

Love this time of year.

Pumpkin pie protein shake:

• vanilla protein powder
• canned pumpkin puree
• Pumpkin pie spice

Fall side dish I make for thanksgiving.

• Cube a small sugar pumpkin and an apple
• drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sugar free maple syrup. sprinkle of cinnamon
• Roast in the oven on a cookie sheet
• place in a bowl. Add whole cranberries if you like

Tip: Stay active over the fall and winter. Don't let the colder weather set you back. Summer bodies are built in the winter. If you don't have a gym membership. Walk a mall and window shop. Find workout videos to do at home. Buy a used bike or treadmill off craigslist or a new one if you can afford it.

14 minutes ago, skinnylife said:

Love this time of year.

pumpkin pie Protein shake:

• vanilla Protein Powder
• canned pumpkin puree
• Pumpkin pie spice

Fall side dish I make for thanksgiving.

• Cube a small sugar pumpkin and an apple
• drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sugar free maple Syrup. sprinkle of cinnamon
• Roast in the oven on a cookie sheet
• place in a bowl. Add whole cranberries if you like

Tip: Stay active over the fall and winter. Don't let the colder weather set you back. Summer bodies are built in the winter. If you don't have a gym membership. Walk a mall and window shop. Find workout videos to do at home. Buy a used bike or treadmill off craigslist or a new one if you can afford it.

Great ideas!

4 hours ago, skinnylife said:

Fall side dish I make for thanksgiving.

• Cube a small sugar pumpkin and an apple
• drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sugar free maple Syrup. sprinkle of cinnamon
• Roast in the oven on a cookie sheet
• place in a bowl. Add whole cranberries if you like

350 degrees until soft, or ... ? Do you take off the skin (from either)?

I had never considered combining apples and pumpkin, and I am intrigued!

Thanks for sharing!

16 minutes ago, CrankyMagpie said:

350 degrees until soft, or ... ? Do you take off the skin (from either)?

I had never considered combining apples and pumpkin, and I am intrigued!

Thanks for sharing!

I don't peel the apple. I do peel the pumpkin. I like the added whole cranberries.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Roast until very soft, and a bit golden brown about 35 to 45 minutes.

On 9/15/2018 at 7:44 PM, ChellNC said:

Do you have a World Market near you? Ours usually has a great selection of the syrups.

I stock up on Torani SF Pumpkin Spice (love it) and the SF Pepperment, also white chocolate at World Market.

Also Netrition (if BP doesn't have it in their store) ships stuff great with very low/no shipping if you order enough. They always wrap stuff well--never had anything broken or damaged. They are my low carb superstore for crap foods.

Oh and Jennie-O turkey tenderloins browned and roasted, and all things roasted veggies. Also salads with pomegranite seeds, toasted pecans/walnuts, bacon/prosciutto, and homemade garlicy Dijon vinaigrette. SOOOO yummy! Oh and smashed cauliflower everything.

I look forward to hiking this fall and to building on my strengthening routines. I also welcome fall clothes/shoes!!!

Edited September 29, 20187 yr by FluffyChix

Thanks!

Not sure if you tried them, but I bought a 4-pack last week and tried the pumpkin spice with my decaf this week.... it's definitely not sweet, but really enjoyed the the taste.

6 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

I stock up on Torani SF pumpkin Spice (love it) and the SF Pepperment, also white chocolate at World Market.

Also Netrition (if BP doesn't have it in their store) ships stuff great with very low/no shipping if you order enough. They always wrap stuff well--never had anything broken or damaged. They are my low carb superstore for crap foods.

Oh and Jennie-O turkey tenderloins browned and roasted, and all things roasted veggies. Also salads with pomegranite seeds, toasted pecans/walnuts, bacon/prosciutto, and homemade garlicy Dijon vinaigrette. SOOOO yummy! Oh and smashed cauliflower everything.

I look forward to hiking this fall and to building on my strengthening routines. I also welcome fall clothes/shoes!!!

The salad sounds lovely. Going grocery shopping today!

1 minute ago, skinnylife said:

The salad sounds lovely. Going grocery shopping today!

It's so good! I use a mixed greens and romaine plus purple onion slivers!

@skinnylife Also, here's my favorite vinaigrette I make all the time. http://fluffychixcook.com/house-vinaigrette/

Wowsers, sounds so good! When salads return to my life I'll know what to put on them!?

I will confess- I will miss my pumpkin cake donuts with good Ohio -squeezed fresh cider, several orchards in my county make a goodly amount, if you can't find them, the ones at Newcomerstown have a good product. That was always my Autumn go-to! Hey as a bariatric patient can I still have cider if I cut it half-and- half with H2O? Cut!down cider better than nothing, yeah?

And what perks to Autumn DO YOU FIBD?