This is in response to a question posted in my forums by GaryRHess:
Also, how about more recipes? I can’t get enough of those.
I’ll answer his other question later. But I felt I just had to pass on this information:
“I love extracts.”
I never understood the simplicity. I’ve known they exist. I truly have. However, extracts are kind of like my own version of modern furniture. Let me explain: Modern styles, such as furniture, emulate older styles. Retro is considered new. Well, extracts, which have been around forever, are new to me and they are also my new “fad” food.
Why?
Well, it’s simple. They are calorie free. That’s right. No calories whatsoever. A few posts back I told you about the Magic Bullet that I purchased. It’s basically a little blender that makes blending extremely easy. Well, using that little blender, I have managed to make some really tasty treats with some extracts. I’m going to give you my “basic” recipe and then explain how to get some cool flavors out of it:
Ingredients:
- 1 serving Slim-Fast powder1
- 1/3 cup powdered milk
- Artificial Sweetener
- Water
- Ice
Directions:
- Take a 2 cup glass and fill it about 1/5th with water.
- Add all ingredients except the ice.
- Add ice to top.
- Add water to top.2
- Blend ingredients.3
Simple, right? I’ve been using that recipe for snack time for a while now. But then I found extracts and cocoa powder4. So here are a few alterations for you:
Mounds - The Candy Bar
Use chocolate flavored Slim-Fast. Add half a cap5 of coconut extract and a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Piña Colada
Use vanilla flavored Slim-Fast. Add half a cap of coconut extract. Add a few drops of pineapple extract.
Chocolate Mint
Use chocolate flavored Slim-Fast. Add a few drops of mint extract and a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Chocolate Raspberry
Use chocolate flavored Slim-Fast. Add a few drops of raspberry extract and a tablespoon of cocoa powder.. Tastes just like those “gourmet” chocolates.
Cherry Cordial
Use chocolate flavored Slim-Fast. Add half a cap of cherry extract and a tablespoon of cocoa powder. Not as sweet as a Cherry Cordial but that’s what makes it better in my opinion.
Those are just a few ideas. Try any kind of extract you want. You’d be amazed how many different flavors you can create. And the beauty of these shakes? They are only 190 calories, or 210 when you add the cocoa. The calories can be lowered if you need to by leaving out the powdered milk. They just won’t be as smooth and creamy.
Enjoy and feel free to share any flavors you might find while experimenting with extracts. And if you have a Magic Bullet, feel free to share your recipes in the forum.
- Comes in chocolate and vanilla. Use whichever makes sense to use in the alterations below. [«]
- It flows around the ice. [«]
- This is where the Magic Bullet comes in handy. You mix in the mug and blend in the mug. [«]
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is only 20 calories. [«]
- The cap on top of the bottle of extract. [«]
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By Gary R. Hess on Aug 1, 2008 |
Whenever someone mentions the magic bullet I always think of the *other* magic bullet… not the cooking utility!
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By Saphrym on Aug 1, 2008 |
@Gary R. Hess: I have one of those t….. nevermind. But you’re the one who asked for the recipes. What do you think?
By Gary R. Hess on Aug 1, 2008 |
They sound great, especially the chocolate raspberry. I don’t think I have even seen the slim-fast powder though (or maybe I haven’t looked hard enough). I always end up getting the slim-fast shakes… I’ll have to remember to keep an eye out for the powder.
By Saphrym on Aug 1, 2008 |
You can use other diet shake powders too. Or the actual shakes with some ice and the flavorings could probably be used.
By John's Weight Loss Blog on Aug 2, 2008 |
I’ve started using whey protein powder instead of slimfast, it’s worked well for me as it seems to fill me up more.
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By Saphrym on Aug 2, 2008 |
Protein powder has a few more calories but it has it’s uses. I used to use it when I was on a low carb diet. But now that I’m not anymore, I’m going for low calorie. And no, I’m not going to eat celery.
By Shirley on Aug 3, 2008 |
Glad to see you are doing well on your diet. I personally have a hard time swallowing SlimFast. I just started the Michael Thurmond program this week. I have already lost 4.2 lbs in 5 days. I have so much food to eat and feel stuffed. This plan is really working for me so far.
All you guys that is including John and Gary, keep up the great job losing the weight. You are an inspiration to me!
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By Saphrym on Aug 3, 2008 |
@Shirley: Great job on the weight loss. I haven’t heard of Michael Thurmond. As for Slim-Fast, it doesn’t taste like Slim-Fast or feel like Slim-Fast when you use extracts, powdered cocoa, and ice. I had one just about an hour ago that tasted like a cherry cordial.
I used cocoa and cherry extract. Think I’ll add that one to the post. 
By Gary R. Hess on Aug 3, 2008 |
@Shirley thanks. I have been getting away from it lately. I love doing things outside but it is just too hot where I am. It has been over 100 for the past couple weeks and otherwise in the upper 90s. It was even 115 last week. :\ I bought the Wii Fit a while back, but the one that I liked doing the most (the jogging) I ended up getting shin splints and it bothers my knees. Yeah yeah, excuses… I know :\
By Saphrym on Aug 3, 2008 |
@Gary R. Hess: The step aerobics are fun for me. My wife and I compete for best scores. Of course that led me to also purchase DDR for the Wii. May sound silly, but it’s fun. And what’s funny is my wife took dance classes when she was younger, yet I kick her butt. (Don’t tell her I said that.)
By Gary R. Hess on Aug 4, 2008 |
@Saphrym my girlfriend loves DDR. We haven’t bought it for the Wii though (I wasn’t even aware it was released yet).
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By Janna on Aug 13, 2008 |
If I was in the mood to give Slimfast a try, I would definitely do something involving chocolate orange.
I LOVE the flavor combination of chocolate and orange.
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By Saphrym on Aug 13, 2008 |
@Janna: The grocery store was out of orange extract when we went the other day. I wanted to try it too. Thought I might also be able to pull of a pretty close Orange Julius.