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[dreamblooms]

I've fallen in love with a book full of magic formulas, the best diet cookbook I've ever owned (& I've a shocking amount.) It's the first that teaches both incredible new things about health, but also teaches how to cook for yourself with No Sugar & No (bad) fat! THIS IS A FIRST, for me anyway. Every other diet book, program, or product has always proclaimed No Sugar (but they sneak in fat), or No Fat (but they sneak in all kinds of hidden sugar). The name of this book is "The Cardiologist's Wife's CHOCOLATE TOO! Diet: No Sugar, No Fat & Luscious" (on Amazon) and it's the best thing I've ever found for my family & me. I'm so excited. With all my heart I'm rooting for everyone else with weight & diabetes problems, so I'll copy this great Brownie recipe here. NOTE: They're really a high protein, high-antioxidant health boost, but they're still delicious!
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New Age Brownies: More delicate than Anytime Brownies, and a very different kind of recipe. Still no bad fat, egg yolks -- or sugar in the form of mashed bananas, dates, honey, molasses & its other disguises. (You get plenty of sugar from the healthy grains, fruits, & veggies you eat. Metabolism's bottom line: EVERYTHING breaks down to one of three things: protein, fat, or sugar.)

1/2 cup Quick cook oatmeal
3/4 cup Oat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa
1 cup Splenda
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1 tbsp Ener-G egg replacer & 6 tbsp warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup liquid egg whites
*3/4 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese.
5 tbsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 350. Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
Mix 6 dry ingredients in medium bowl; set aside.
Separately fork-froth the Ener-G & water, then add vanilla.
Combine egg whites, cheese, & canola in skillet over low-medium heat, stirring as the cheese melts, adding the Ener-G mixture & vanilla. If eggs start to cook, remove from heat for a bit, stir more.
Now add dry ingredients to mixture in pan, stir, pour into baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Makes 16 snack-sized brownies, 97 calories each, or 12 huge brownies, 130 calories each. In each 12-size brownie: 5 g protein, 2 g dietary carbs.

* The cheese is what binds, like sugar & egg yolks.

[Kel]

Hi dreamblooms thanks for the recipe. I can't imagine that these brownies without and sugar and fat are very tasty, but I am definitely going to try them out this afternoon. I am expecting guests anyway-so I will have some testing people. I will tell you about my results! Do you know how many calories one of these brownie has?

[Obesity Discussion]

Those look fantastic!!! I think I'll have to try some, thanks for sharing!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Kel

Hi dreamblooms thanks for the recipe. I can't imagine that these brownies without and sugar and fat are very tasty, but I am definitely going to try them out this afternoon. I am expecting guests anyway-so I will have some testing people. I will tell you about my results! Do you know how many calories one of these brownie has?

Hi back,

See bottom line? "Makes 16 snack-sized brownies, 97 calories each, or 12 huge brownies, 130 calories each. In each 12-size brownie: 5 g protein, 2 g dietary carbs."

* The cheese is what binds, like sugar & egg yolks which are harmful.

I'm making these this afternoon too! They're delicious! Chocolate is chocolate ...but be sure to use unsweetened, non-alkalinized cocoa. We usually use Hershey's, the little brown box, but supermarkets are starting to carry their own brands with the good health news about cocoa. (Alkanization, or Dutch processing, destroys the antioxidants. Unsweetened, non-alkalinized cocoa has HUGE amounts, so tell your friends THESE ARE GOOD FOR THEM. A high-protein, high antioxidant snack.

They're soooo good. Lemme know how they turn out...well, practice makes perfect, but I think they're easy.

From now on, I'm ONLY going to eat No fat, No Sugar. We get so many sugar & carbs from the fruits & veggies we eat. I'm making ALL our meals from that book I mentioned.

My oven's preheating right now. Gotta go. Yum! Slurp! Have fun!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Those look fantastic!!! I think I'll have to try some, thanks for sharing!

I'm wild about them. The cheese is what binds! No need for sugar & artery-clogging yolks. I'll copy more of the recipes from that book.

Have fun! This is what I call the thrill of discovery.

[Audrey]

Wow, cheese in brownies. I never would have thought!

I'll have to pick up some ingredients, but I'll give those a try!

[Kel]

Sorry I just haven't seen that as I didn't write down the recipe at that time. But I finally tried them out this weekend. First I was kind of afraid to have brownies with cheese as I had expected guests that afternoon. But they were very delicous and my sister asked to the recipe at once. Thanks for the recipe again!

[jacqueline]

Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe. I am going to the bookstore to see if they have the book. If not, I will go on the internet and try to order it. If the recipe you gave is representative of the cookbook, we have all scored big time. Thanks again!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Kel

Sorry I just haven't seen that as I didn't write down the recipe at that time. But I finally tried them out this weekend. First I was kind of afraid to have brownies with cheese as I had expected guests that afternoon. But they were very delicous and my sister asked to the recipe at once. Thanks for the recipe again!

Hi back! I'm so happy you like it. My family loved the first batch too, but oh my sweet tooth, so I made a second batch with a bit more splenda in it. 1 1/4 cup instead of 1 cup. I love to experiment anyway. Also, the second batch I baked for a bit less time. 13-14 minutes instead of 15, & they came out more moist.

What just knocked everybody out is that these are all protein and antioxidants. So good for your health! Somewhere in the book it says that one tablespoon of unsweetened non-alkalinized cocoa has 4,000 antioxidants. I'm ecstatic about that. I use the Hershey's btw, the little brown box. I've noticed that a lot of supermarkets are starting to carry their own brands of non-alkanized cocoa, now that the word is out about its health properties, and that's fine. Just make sure the box doesn't say "Dutch processed" or "alkalinized," because that destroys the antioxidants. The book is also fascinating to read, because it explains so much about health and antioxidants that I'd never understood.

I'll copy more recipes from it. Hey, it's an art form you can eat!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by jacqueline

Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe. I am going to the bookstore to see if they have the book. If not, I will go on the internet and try to order it. If the recipe you gave is representative of the cookbook, we have all scored big time. Thanks again!

Oh you're welcome Jacqueline. I got mine on Amazon. I'm still so amazed by that idea of substituting the fat free cheese for unhealthy sugar & egg yolks. It's like a magic formula. You don't taste the cheese at all! There's also a healthy muffin recipe in the book, without the cheese but I'm going to put some in that too. Works like healthy glue! Here's the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141...554450-6716069

Today on the bus I heard two women yakking excitedly about it. Isn't this fun?

[Kel]

It is really pretty funny that you heard to women yakking excitingly about the book. Strange that I have never heard of the book before as usually I really enjoy cooking and I have lots of books with great recipes (but most of them aren't adapted for a diet). But I think I am going to buy that book as well. Thanks for the link, dreamblooms!

[Audrey]

Originally Posted by dreamblooms

Oh you're welcome Jacqueline. I got mine on Amazon. I'm still so amazed by that idea of substituting the fat free cheese for unhealthy sugar & egg yolks. It's like a magic formula. You don't taste the cheese at all! There's also a healthy muffin recipe in the book, without the cheese but I'm going to put some in that too. Works like healthy glue! Here's the book on Amazon:
Amazon.com: The Cardiologist's Wife's Chocolate Too! Diet: No Sugar, No Fat & Luscious: Books: Joyce Schneider,Robert G. Schneider

Today on the bus I heard two women yakking excitedly about it. Isn't this fun?

I'm very interested in this muffin recipe

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Kel

It is really pretty funny that you heard to women yakking excitingly about the book. Strange that I have never heard of the book before as usually I really enjoy cooking and I have lots of books with great recipes (but most of them aren't adapted for a diet). But I think I am going to buy that book as well. Thanks for the link, dreamblooms!

You're welcome! We were on a bus in NYC visiting our daughter. The book is very new, apparently. Just out, but people are talking about it. I told a friend last night and she said she'd already heard about it.

Happy baking and dieting! Imagine...a HAPPY diet? I've been on it since Oct 15 and I've already lost 5 pounds, although the first 5 pounds are always the easiest. Still, I haven't had any cravings, and this diet's not boring! I'm happy with it, it could easily become a health program for life.

P.S. If you get the book, look for the recipe for No sugar, no fat, no cholesterol Pumpkin Pie. It's delicious! Better than the usual lardy kind.

[Kel]

Originally Posted by dreamblooms

You're welcome! We were on a bus in NYC visiting our daughter. The book is very new, apparently. Just out, but people are talking about it. I told a friend last night and she said she'd already heard about it.

Happy baking and dieting! Imagine...a HAPPY diet? I've been on it since Oct 15 and I've already lost 5 pounds, although the first 5 pounds are always the easiest. Still, I haven't had any cravings, and this diet's not boring! I'm happy with it, it could easily become a health program for life.

P.S. If you get the book, look for the recipe for No sugar, no fat, no cholesterol Pumpkin Pie. It's delicious! Better than the usual lardy kind.

That's cool-people are talking about a book full of recipes. Usually they talk about books like Harry Potter
A happy diet....that would be so great, but I guess it is just a dream... Unfortunately I haven't bought the book yet, but probalby you can't bake these sweet stuff all the time, can you? Because by having cake (although if it is from this book)it isn't possible to lose 5pounds in three weeks, is it? By the way congratulations!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Kel

That's cool-people are talking about a book full of recipes. Usually they talk about books like Harry Potter
A happy diet....that would be so great, but I guess it is just a dream... Unfortunately I haven't bought the book yet, but probalby you can't bake these sweet stuff all the time, can you? Because by having cake (although if it is from this book)it isn't possible to lose 5pounds in three weeks, is it? By the way congratulations!

Having cake or muffins a lot, heavens, no...but an occasional no-sugar sweet is what keeps my problem with diet boredom and cravings at bay. Actually the surprise in this book is medical information that I never knew. Last night I re-read the "Amazing facts about your Heart and Blood Sugar" section. There are long, wonderful sections of medical information.

The occasional no sugar no fat sweets are the bonus. What the book calls "the diet's engine." I was also amazed to discover that 1 tablespoon of unsweetened non-alkalinized cocoa contains 4,000 antioxidants. Double that of dark chocolate, without the fat and sugar.

That's why I love this book. The authors are often funny, btw.

Thanks for the congratulations. I'm really happy. Take care of you!

[Kel]

[quote=dreamblooms;14747]Having cake or muffins a lot, heavens, no...but an occasional no-sugar sweet is what keeps my problem with diet boredom and cravings at bay. Actually the surprise in this book is medical information that I never knew. Last night I re-read the "Amazing facts about your Heart and Blood Sugar" section. There are long, wonderful sections of medical information. quote]

Probalby you are right. I also have these cravings from time to time and maybe it is really a great idea then to eat these kind of sweets. By the way I have ordered the book yesterday in the internet. So hopefully I will get it soon and so I could prepare a few more of these great cakes and muffins!

[dreamblooms]

Hey Kel, that's great! Um...don't make a total beeline for the cakes & muffins though. The daily meal plans (21-day diet) start on p. 65. Although the word "diet" sounds UGH, each day has no-sugar no (bad) fat chocolate fudge, cocoa, muffins or something great like that but don't go overboard with them. Each day's total is usually around 1200-1300 calories, although I'm now up to 1400 calories a day, sometimes 1500. I'm feeling good, reassured, so it's okay now if it comes off a bit more slowly. You work it as you choose.

Something else? The first 64 pages are important medical information, and were fascinating for me. Be sure to read them. They're real eye-openers, full of the latest updates in nutrition and health, and the authors are often funny.

Imagine, a diet book that's funny! The authors take turns and often kid each other. For me, reading it is like curling up reading a letter from two friends who care about me.

Another great thing is, each meal or snack's calories are measured, so you can switch meals & snacks around as you choose. THE CHOCOLATE & yummies WILL PREVENT BOREDOM AND CRAVING, that's the best part!

Don't forget to make that pumpkin pie. I've already baked it for several friends....and they can't believe it has NO Sugar or fat in it! It is soooo delicious. Whee, I'm giddy about this diet. For me it's the best ever.

I wish you lots and lots of luck and determination,

from yer fren

[Kel]

Originally Posted by dreamblooms

Hey Kel, that's great! Um...don't make a total beeline for the cakes & muffins though. The daily meal plans (21-day diet) start on p. 65. Although the word "diet" sounds UGH, each day has no-sugar no (bad) fat chocolate fudge, cocoa, muffins or something great like that but don't go overboard with them. Each day's total is usually around 1200-1300 calories, although I'm now up to 1400 calories a day, sometimes 1500. I'm feeling good, reassured, so it's okay now if it comes off a bit more slowly. You work it as you choose.

Something else? The first 64 pages are important medical information, and were fascinating for me. Be sure to read them. They're real eye-openers, full of the latest updates in nutrition and health, and the authors are often funny.

Imagine, a diet book that's funny! The authors take turns and often kid each other. For me, reading it is like curling up reading a letter from two friends who care about me.

Another great thing is, each meal or snack's calories are measured, so you can switch meals & snacks around as you choose. THE CHOCOLATE & yummies WILL PREVENT BOREDOM AND CRAVING, that's the best part!

Don't forget to make that pumpkin pie. I've already baked it for several friends....and they can't believe it has NO Sugar or fat in it! It is soooo delicious. Whee, I'm giddy about this diet. For me it's the best ever.

I wish you lots and lots of luck and determination,

from yer fren

I really hope that I will get the book soon. You made me so curious to read all the information and the recipes in there! And I am also looking forward to read that pumpkin pie recipe. I usually have a pumpkin flesh in front of my door for Halloween, but I never know what to do with all the pumpkin as I don't really like it. But maybe it is really tasty. Thanks a lot and good luck to you as well!

[Kel]

Today I finally got the new book. I am so happy with it. I didn't have enough time to read the whole book and so I just run over the pages very fast. But it seems very interesting and there is so much information in there. And I didn't expect to contain so many tasty recipes. Thanks again for this great insider tip. And I think the first recipe I am going to try is the pumpkin pie!

[dreamblooms]

Originally Posted by Kel

Today I finally got the new book. I am so happy with it. I didn't have enough time to read the whole book and so I just run over the pages very fast. But it seems very interesting and there is so much information in there. And I didn't expect to contain so many tasty recipes. Thanks again for this great insider tip. And I think the first recipe I am going to try is the pumpkin pie!

Hey Kel,

I'm so happy you got the book. Its revelations get better & better, the chocolate is absolutely a dieter's dream.

Maybe even help the authors spread the word, help everyone lose weight, & write a review for the book?
http://www.amazon.com/Cardiologists-...2497148&sr=1-1
You have to scroll down to Rate this item, and then comes the customer review place.

Also, a question. We both have the book but others don't. I meant to copy more recipes from it onto this site, and am so sorry I haven't yet...I broke my wrist, it's now in a long splint, but I can type better now.

Should I copy more recipes from it and put them here? Or where? I forgot. I'm so thrilled with this diet, I want to help everybody. Let's start a crusade. We gotta get our country thin & healthy again.

Some of my favorite "carry to work" lunches are the Anytime Blondies and the Cheese 'n Onions bar. Have you tried them? Sometimes I take the regular meals in a plastic container too. The Tex Mex is my favorite there. So easy to make.

So where should I post more recipes? For those who don't have the book?

I'm so happy you do. I swear, it's the chocolate that's making me happy! Well, that and losing weight, finally, at last.