Bageling
I made cauliflower bagels last weekend, I have shared the link to the video and the actual recipe below (my subs are highlighted in yellow). The texture is not exactly breadlike but instead more similar to a fritter. Very tasty and can be used to make a small sandwich, they keep well in the fridge and can be reheated in the toaster oven. I have included pictures to show before and after baking and the size (the one with the quarter is after baking) also note the one next to the quarter is the back of the bagel.
[Scroll down past the recipe for my buffer thoughts.]
Cauliflower Bagels link
CAULIFLOWER BAGEL RECIPE 3 cups packed cauliflower rice (600g or 21 ounces) (I used 2 10 ounce frozen cauliflower rice packets) pinch of kosher sea salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. almond flour (I substituted nutritional yeast) 2 tbsp. coconut flour EVERYTHING BAGEL SPICE COMBO 1 tbsp. poppy seed (I substituted Flax seeds) 1 tbsp. sesame seed 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. minced onion 3/4 tsp. kosher sea salt Preheat oven to 400 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, salt, garlic powder, eggs, almond flour, and coconut flour. Mix until everything is well combined. Take about 1/4 cup of the dough and start by forming a ball between the palms of your hands. Give the dough a gentle squeeze to extract any excess liquid and then flatten that ball out a bit keeping the edges rounded and then poke a hole in the center. The dough is delicate, so work slowly and take your time. (See video for step by step instructions). Place the bagel on the rimmed baking sheet and repeat until you have 8 bagels. Sprinkle the everything bagel spice mixture over the top of each bagel, and gently push the seeds onto the bagel using the back of a spoon. Pop into the oven for 30 minutes or until the bagels are set through and golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing and adding your favorite bagel toppings. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Nutrients per bagel; Calories: 43; Total Fat: 2.3g; Saturated Fat: 0.6g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 3.5g; Dietary Fiber: 1.8g; Sugars: 0.9g; Protein: 2.8g
Buffering
1) Yay!!! Happy Dance!! I reached my goal of under 150 on July 18, 2020 -- 1 year and 10 days after starting my calorie logging and accountability journey to better health. That's down 72 pounds!
I am counting my 'goal' to be met as far as my "I'm ok with this size, I feel great at this weight" goal and now I am moving towards maintenance. My plan is to implement logging back into my routine whenever there is a 5 in the 10's place two days in a row. To allow for a buffer I want to get down to 145 pounds so I'm not waffling so much daily. If my weight gets below 145 consistently I will adjust the buffering number accordingly so that it is within 5 pounds of my daily average-ish weight. BUT NOT OVER 150. That is not negotiable because that is the number where, in the past, I start to slide and justify. If I can stay under 150 for a year, that will be a huge accomplishment for me, and then each month after that will add to the gold stars. In the past, I try to get down to 130-135 but I get stuck where I am now and then eventually give up trying, and then when I'm 175 or more I want to kick myself for NOT being content with 140-something weight.
2) For buffering to work, weekly checking in with my sisters is a must. I also have YouTube channels I watch and Dani Spies @clean_and_delicious on Instagram (and YouTube). Dani shares encouragements on her Insta--stories that are both insightful and relatable.
Today Dani shared the following from Author Unknown,
"True self-care is not all hot baths and chocolate cake.
It is making the choice to build a life you don't regularly need to escape from."
As we head back into the school season and the issues are continually debated I am worn out by it all. I am grateful to have a supportive family, friends, and fresh air walks to clear my head. But still, the possibility of not being able to play the flute and other wind instruments has left me mournful and unsure of how to function. Teaching others how to play is woven deep within me. I love to both model/teach and advocate for this skill. I get physically ill when I hear of someone who was not or is not allowed to play an instrument. But alas, my self-care needs to shift and my thoughts need to move towards what I can do rather than what at the very least will be altered if not completely taken away. Perhaps other forms of music-making such as guitar? For now.
This morning I listened to Bette Midler and was inspired by her rendition of The Rose by Amanda McBroom. The final lyrics give me hope for 'spring'.
When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose
Stay well.
Thanks for reading,
AmyBH
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