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Holiday Pies: What Every Gastric Bypass Patient Should Know By Kaye Bailey

We all know we shouldnt reach for the holiday pie after Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) its against the rules and the potential to make us sick is very high. If thats not enough to motivate restraint how about considering the nutrient analysis of some favorite American pies. Take a look and see if it is really worth it to taste that full-fat, full-sugar dessert:

(Based on a 1/8 slice of the pie)
Pumpkin Pie: 461 calories, 21 grams fat, 9 grams protein and 60 grams carbs

Pecan Pie: 436 calories, 17.2 grams fat, 3 grams protein and 67 grams carbs.

Apple, Blueberry or Cherry: 340 Calories, 16 grams fat, 3 grams protein, 46 grams carbs.

Coconut Cream Pie: 485 Calories, 25 grams fat, 6 grams protein, 48 grams carbs.

Chocolate Cream Pie: 401 calories, 21 grams fat, 6 grams protein, 50 grams carbs.

Top that slice opie with real whipped cream add another 104 calories, 11 grams fat, 41 grams cholesterol and a gram each of protein and carbs.

Im laying down my pie fork right now! Its just not worth a taste of pie to risk being sick, uncomfortable or worse weight gain. (I know you cant gain weight with one taste of pie but I have never been able to restrain myself to one taste. What about you?)

Still dont want to go without pie this holiday season? Here are two sugarless and relatively safe dessert recipes for celebrating LivingAfterWLS style. Indulge with caution though they do not contain sugar they are sweetened with artificial sweetener and contain high amounts of fat, calories and carbs.

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

  • Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
  • 1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 5-1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes

    or 18 packets Equal sweetener

    or 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

    Instructions: Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie pan. Ease into pan; trim and flute edge.

    Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk and eggs in medium bowl; beat in remaining ingredients. Pour into pastry shell. Bake in preheated 425F oven 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F and bake until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

    Nutrition (1/8 slice of pie): 175 calories; 8 grams protein; 22 grams carbs; 7 grams fat

    Chocolate Cream Pie

    Ingredients:

  • Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup European or Dutch-process cocoa
  • 10-3/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes

    or 36 packets Equal sweetener

    or 1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 tablespoons thawed frozen light whipped topping

    Equal sweetener can be substituted with other sweetener products. Nutrition contents might be different from those listed below.

    Directions: Roll pastry on lightly floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie pan. Ease pastry into pan; trim and flute edge. Pierce bottom and side of pastry with fork. Bake in preheated 425oF oven until crust is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

    Combine cornstarch, cocoa, Equal and salt in medium saucepan; stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil until thickened, about 1 minute.

    Beat eggs and egg whites in small bowl; whisk about 1 cup chocolate mixture into eggs. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture in saucepan. Cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

    Spread hot filling in baked crust; refrigerate until chilled and set, about 6 hours. Cut into wedges and place on serving plates; garnish each serving with dollop of whipped topping, if desired.

    Nutrition (1/8 slice of pie): 188 calories; 7 grams protein; 25 grams carbs; 7 grams fat.

    Kaye Bailey 2005 - All Rights Reserved

    For more terrific WLS Friendly Recipes Link to LivingAfterWLS





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