I just had pizza......

[SuperDork]

......Flax pizza!!!

I totally found some flax meal at one of our grocery stores, finally! For lunch I decided to experiment and made a little mini pizza...Two tblsp of Flax meal, a tiny bit of fresh garlic and like half a chopped up basil leaf and about a tblsp or so of water....smushed that flat, baked it until it was crispy for the "crust"....Then I brushed it with olive oil, but a few tiny slices of cherry tomato on there and some cheese and melted it. Ta da! Pizza! I'm so excited! It was pretty good...Have to get used to the flax taste and I think next time I'll totally try to get the "crust" thinner, but it totally killed the craving I've had for pizza for the last two weeks.

Now, I have a question - on the Flax meal it says 5g carbs for two tblspns of it....but 4g is fiber. Do I count that as 5 carbs, or 1? Do I could the fiber carbs, or not? Just want to be sure.

[jimenitayo]

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yeay!!! that pizza sounds yummy!!!
I'm gonna see if I can find the flaxmeal anywhere... is it expensive? I've been wanting to erxperiment.... and maybe even try the protein powder too...

as far as I know you definitely subtract the fiber... that's why it's so great!

[SuperDork]

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It wasn't too bad - I got a 16oz bag for about $4. I expected it to be more really. But I think it's worth it probably.

[Lisa M]

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5 carbs minus 4 grams of fiber is 1 carb that will make an impact on your blood sugar and that you want to count for your daily carb in take.


Thanks for sharing your recipe...adding that one into my file

[Mandilee]

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I get ground flax seeds at Trader Joe's. I use 3 Tbs. flax with 3 Tbs. water. Mix it and put it on parchment paper. Put it in the microwave on high until it's no longer soggy. (It comes out like a huge WASA cracker.) Experiment, as all microwaves vary. If you use while warm, it makes a great sandwich wrap. I love it for egg salad! Yum.....

[IrishIrish]

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I've found that what I like most about pizza is the cheese and toppings. This recipe was graciously shared by Biker Goddess when I first joined the ADBB. During my early Atkins days, when I had been eating way too many pizzas for way too many years, this recipe helped me kwell the desire for pizza. I don't eat tomato sauce, so I leave out the sauce and it is still positively delicious. My husband and I do not miss pizza anymore.

For those concerned about the amount of cheese, I use three glass dishes and spread the ingredients to make three pie shells. They freeze nicely and I always have a shell or two for a quick lunch or dinner.

4 oz softened cream cheese
4 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tbs chives
1/2 tsp Italian or pizza seasoning
2 cups shredded cheese (I use mozzarella /cheddar mix) 1/2 tsp wet garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup lowest carb tomato or pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Toppings to taste (I use pepperoni, sausage, green olives, whatever!)

Beat together cream cheese and eggs till smooth.
Add cream, parmesan cheese and spices.
I use 2 or 3 - 9 inch round glass pie plates and spray them with oil. (Original recipe calls for a 13 X 9 inch glass dish.)
Put 2 cups of shredded cheese over the two or three dishes and pour egg mixture over the cheese. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
Spread with sauce (if desired) and then add your toppings.
Cover with mozzarella cheese.
Bake till browning and bubbly.
Let stand for 5 minutes or so.

[not2late]

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Jo! Nice to see you here! Missed you girly!