Baking mix

[nicole81]

Does anyone know if the new Atkins baking mix is ok? The add says its good for Stage 2 and on. If anyone has given it a try can you plz give me feed back. Thanks.

[imagood1]

Re: Baking mix

where did you find it? To answer your question it's NOT legal on induction.

[liv]

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In stage two yes but at the very end of OWL (OWL is stage two) It is wheat gluten based and looks fine for rung 9. I kind of make my own mix with wheat gluten so I am not ordering any of that stuff at the moment
Here is the link
Atkins Cuisine All Purpose Baking Mix

[msanjelpie]

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serving size is 1/3 cup? gee I could get 1/2 pancake out of that...

[ldyj]

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The reviews I've read say it's pure nasty! Even when I'm at that level I'll go with Carbquik or Bob's Red Mill Low Carb Baking Mix, both which have great reviews (for different applications). Do a search on all three and see what you find.

[liv]

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Hmmm
A basic pancake recipe to serve 4 persons usually only asks for 2 cups of flour.
When I make pancakes for me using wheat gluten, soy flour and wheat bran and a bit of flax and whey powder I don't think I add that much "flour" I eat it with some ham or bacon or canadian bacon usually (or cream and strawberries sometimes) OWL is about portion control and if we were used to eat a stack of pancakes that reached the roof - it may be time to rethink that practice

[liv]

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Do you have a link to a review ldyj. I am just curious.
I don't mind soy so I thought looking at the list of ingredients that I would not mind that stuff

[ldyj]

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I found this one very interesting because the tester actually used both products and seemed very honest about the results.


Carbquik Versus Bob's Red Mill: Which Low Carb Bake Mix is Right for You? - Associated Content

Atkins Diet Bake Mix Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews - Epinions.com

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1096259/a_review_of_bobs_red_mill_lowcarb_baking.html?cat=22

Carbquik Baking Mix - Product Review - Associated Content

I can't use soy products at all (per my oncologist!) so that's why I do a lot of research on this stuff. I've also looked at coconut flour as well as the nut flours.

Good luck - let me know what you decide!

[imagood1]

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I've also looked at coconut flour as well as the nut flours.

I have almond flour which is delicious -- and is acceptable for rung 3. I made a almond bread which I fried in butter and put DeVinci sugar free syrup on top -- it tasted like french toast and was so good to have for breakfast.

[ldyj]

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I have some almond flour but I've used it very sparingly even though I'm on Rung 3. I'm just afraid I'll over do it. I never did get it straight how much would equal the allotted portion of almonds. 1 oz?? Just not sure.

[nicole81]

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Thank you guys for your help. I am having a hard time and I think I’ll always have a hard time with some of my cravings. My favorite food is corn and potatoes and I love desert but I am trying not to think of it and do what I need to do to be healthy. Good news though is that I no longer need to take my diabetes meds. I am only 28 and I was taking 7 pills a day and now I only take 2 one for thoyiod and one for birth control but I also take my fish oils and vitamins.

[ldyj]

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Nicole, try to focus on what you CAN have! As you get through Induction and move onto additional Rungs, some of the things you think you can't do without will no longer be an issue. For those that still are, there are great low-carb substitutions that can be made. Start looking at recipes - there are tons, and I do mean TONS of them out there!

[Elizellen]

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I have some almond flour but I've used it very sparingly even though I'm on Rung 3. I'm just afraid I'll over do it. I never did get it straight how much would equal the allotted portion of almonds. 1 oz?? Just not sure.

According to fitday's entry for unroasted almonds:
1 oz = 5.6 carbs -3.3 fiber = 2.3 net carbs
1 cup ground = 19 carbs -11 fiber = 6 net carbs
Therefore 1/4 cup (4 T) = 4.7 carbs - 2.8 fiber = 1.9 net carbs

I calculate that a tad less than 5 tablespoons would be the equivalent of one ounce for OWL.

[LageNomAi]

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I have almond flour which is delicious -- and is acceptable for rung 3. I made a almond bread which I fried in butter and put DeVinci sugar free syrup on top -- it tasted like french toast and was so good to have for breakfast.

Yowza, this sounds like heaven! Any chance you could post a link for the almond bread? I started drooling just imagining this meal!!

[ldyj]

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Thanks for that info, Elizellen!! Helps a lot!