Cloud Bread

 

Cloud Bread is a phenomenon. Favoured by low-carb dieters the world over,  this bread alternative is made with four simple ingredients - all slimming world friendly. Perfect for a sandwich, burger bun or meal accompaniment. I also think they would be a great side dish for a "fakeaway" :)

Recipe

  • 3 eggs
  • 200g Fat Free or low fat cottage cheese or Quark
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 tbsp artificial sweetener
  • Pinch of salt and / or herbs of your choice (Optional)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 145C/300F Degrees
  2. Separate egg yolks from egg whites
  3. Combine the yolks with the cottage cheese, sweetener, baking powder and herbs
  4. Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks
  5. Gently fold in the yolk mixture, try to keep the volume of the whites for fluffiness
  6. Spray a flat baking tray with frylight and gently scoop the mixture into even rounds
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes

These will be a lifesaver for those who are really struggling to give up the bread. Have you tried this recipe? What do you think? Please comment below! 

 

*Update*  cloud bread is syn free and is not classed as a tweak in slimming world. However, it should be eaten in moderation to ensure it doesnt affect your losses. Reach out to your consultant for more information :)

 

Baked Oats

 

Porridge. It's not very glamorous is it? But we can snazz it up. All we have to do is whack it in the oven with a few simple ingredients and you have the very respectable and distinguished sounding "baked oats" :)  It also doesn't hurt that it tastes great and keeps you full for hours! My recipe here will cost you 3.5 syns per serving, read on for details on keeping it syn free.

Recipe

Makes 4 servings

  • 1 banana (4 syns when cooked)
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder (1/2 syn)
  • 1 teaspoon almond essence
  • 25g flaked almonds (7.5 syns)
  • 1 heaped teaspoon of brown sugar (2 syns)
  • 2 x Muller Light Yoghurts or syn-free yoghurt of choice
  • 1 egg
  • 70g Porridge Oats (2 x Healthy B)

Method: 

  1. Mix Muller lights/yoghurt, egg and almond essence in a bowl.  
  2. Add oats and baking soda and mix well.
  3. Spray an 8'' baking tray with frylight
  4. Slice one banana (or fruit of choice) and line the bottom of the tray
  5. Pour in the batter. Scatter almonds on top
  6. Bake on 180c/375F for 25 minutes
  7. After 25 mins, sprinkle the brown sugar on top, turn up the heat to 200c and broil for a further 3-5 mins to get a lovely carmelised topping

 

 

Keeping it syn free: 

Forego the sugar, almonds and baking soda. Add banana after cooking  for a syn-free alternative.