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Paris Madeleine
06-26-2004, 06:28 AM
1 scoop French vanilla Designer Whey protein powder*
2 tbsp wheat bran
15 grams almonds, measured then ground
½ cup water
1 tbsp flax seed, measured then ground
2 tbsp vanilla, French vanilla or caramel sugar-free syrup
2 tbsp half + half

Grind the almonds in a coffee grinder and set aside; ditto the flax seed. This can be done safely up to 48 hours before preparation.

Combine the protein powder, bran, ground almonds and water in a large microwave-safe bowl; whip vigorous with a whisk – there should be no lumps. Microwave uncovered for 50-75 seconds. Remove from microwave; mixture should look somewhat cake-y. Stir in the ground flax seed, half + half, syrup, and more warm water if a thinner porridge is preferred.

Serves 1 @ 6 points with 26 g protein and 9 g of fiber! Only 5 points with fat-free half & half!

* = Designer Whey can be purchased at both GNC and Trader Joe's.

SSKatie
06-26-2004, 07:32 PM
Paris, I see so many advertisements for protein powder/whey protein powder. Are all brands the same? Are they safe--I guess I equate them with the diet protein shakes that were found to be unhealthy/dangerous for you years ago. What's in 'em?

Paris Madeleine
06-26-2004, 07:48 PM
Hi Katie!

I'm not so sure if they are all the same or not... honestly, Designer Whey is the only one I've ever tried and I only tried it after Julie (of Skinny Daily) recommended it as her favorite. Designer Whey is definitely safe - 100% whey protein with a few natural thickeners like xanthan gum and cellulose.

Personally, I do not care for shakes and the like, as they remind me of Slim Fast :( but I adore using the powder for porridge and it is beyond filling and delicious with the nuts and wheat bran added to it.

HTH! :bcbsalute Paris

SSKatie
06-26-2004, 10:26 PM
Well then, girlfriend, I'm gonna get some! :D I've read that whey protein is the best souce of protein you can take in, and is extremely good at helping to build muscle, which we all need.

Thanks, and I'll print out your recipe--I've got all the ingredients except for the whey! :jump_jack