Birch Bender Chocolate Chip Keto Mix Review

I decided to try a premade keto pancake/waffle mix from Birch Benders, this particular flavor was Chocolate Chip Keto.

The macros are:

Servings: 2 pancakes (6 servings per container)

Calories: 210

Fat: 14 grams

Carbs: 15 grams

Fiber: 6 grams

Sugar Alcohol: 3 grams

Sugar: 3 grams

Protein: 9 grams

So 6 gram net carbs per serving, a little high but something I wanted to try just for the convenience of not having to make everything from scratch.

I thought about making pancakes but since I own a Belgian Waffle Maker I decided to do that instead. To make the waffles with this mix I used the entire bag of mix and added 1.5 cups water, 3 3/4 tbsp oil together per the bag’s instructions.

I poured the mix into my Belgian Waffle Maker and it made me about 3.5 very large chocolate chip waffles. The waffles came out of the waffle maker without issue and very large and fluffy. They both looked and smelled delicious.

I topped mine with some  Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter , a drizzle of ChocZero’s Maple Syrup. But Crazy Richard Peanut Butter, or Walden Farms Syrup would have been good too.

The waffles tasted great and were nice and crispy and the melted chocolate chips were awesome. I was impressed with how easy they were to make and liked that I only needed to add water to make pancakes, or water and a tiny bit of oil to makes waffles. Super easy.

I would definitely have these again. It uses erythrotil and stevia extract as sweetners and I had no issues with those. I think I’d do half a waffle and some sausage for breakfast per day just to cut the carb count down a bit. I really enjoyed these.

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Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein Waffle Recipe

Since the Corona Virus outbreak I’ve been holed up in my house and doing a bit more cooking. I still had some protein powder left over and decided to make some protein waffles for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 Scoop – Idealfit Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein – 10% off using code ANGIE-R7U
• 1 Scoop – Collagen Peptides
• 1/4 cup – Almond Flour
• 2 Tbsp – Coconut Oil
• 2 – Eggs
• 1 tsp – Sea Salt
• 1 tsp – Baking Powder
• 1/4 cup – Almond Milk

Instructions:

1. Combine protein, collagen and almond flour together very well.
2. Slowly add eggs and mix on low speed.
3. Add salt and baking powder.
4. Add melted coconut oil.
5. Add extracts and combine well.
6. Add almond milk.
7. Mix together until well combined.
8. Pour into preheated Belgian Waffle Maker.
9. Top with Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter , a drizzle of Crazy Richard Peanut Butter,  Walden Farms Syrup, ChocZero’s Maple Syrup

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2nd Week of my 3rd Flex Plan

This week began the 2nd week of my third Flex Plan by Gaugegirl Training. I continued to have success staying off dairy and incorporating Ground Flax Seed into my meals so Christine decided to keep my macro level the same and to keep me off dairy until I hit maintenance level. I am still using the  Traditional Medicinals Tea Weightless Cranberry 3 times a day and Diurex once before bed to get rid water weight. I am continuing to take a Magnesium Supplement and a Potassium Supplement to prevent an electrolyte imbalance. I  am also still taking Super B Complex for energy. While my macro level did not change we discussed increasing my meals on 2 of my lifting days by 150 calories and decreasing my intake by 150 calories on 2 of my rest days to give me more energy for lifting since I am still on a moderate to aggressive calorie cut.  She also suggested on my rest day to incorporate my meals into 2 larger meals since I am doing Intermittent Fasting.

My breakfast this week consisted of a Chocolate Flax Seed Waffle, you can see the recipe here, and two slices of bacon. I topped my waffle with Choc Zero Chocolate Syrup, you can read my review here.

My lunch was a mix of continued Keto Flaxseed Meatballs, you can see the recipe here. I paired that with a side spinach salad topped with Ground Flaxseed and Newman’s OwnFamily Recipe Italian.

Keto Flax Seed Meatballs

For dinner I had Hatfield sausage and another side spinach salad topped with Ground Flaxseed and Newman’s OwnFamily Recipe Italian.

My results this week were no change in weight or body fat but I did increase .2% in muscle mass and lost 1/4 inch from my waist.

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Keto Chocolate Flaxseed Waffles

Since for the forseeable future I am off dairy while following keto and under orders to include more fiber like flaxseed into my diet I have been playing around with some recipes in an attempt to get more flax in.

I tweaked a protein waffle recipe I had and here is the result.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup – Almond Flour
• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup – Almond Milk, Unsweetened
• 2 Tbsp. – Cacao Powder
• 4 – Large Eggs
• 1 Tbsp. – Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tbsp. – Cinnamon
• 2 Scoops – Collagen Peptides
• 2 Tbsp. – Coconut Oil
• 2 tsp. –Baking Powder
• 1/4 cup – Ground Flaxseed
• 2 Tbsp. – PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter Chocolate

Directions:

1. In a large Mixing Bowl combine all dry ingredients, until well combined.
2. Add vanilla, and eggs and stir until combined. Slowly add almond milk until desired thickness is achieved. The batter should not be runny but not thick either. The amount of milk you will need depends on your almond flour. I found the more finely milled flour needs less milk, the thicker grain needs more.
3. Heat Waffle Maker.
4. When fully heated add batter. Do not over fill, use spoon to spread batter evenly over waffle maker surface.
5. Remove from waffle maker and allow to cool.

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Renewal of Gaugegirl Training Flex Plan

Since I had good results with my first round of the Gaugegirl Training Flex plan last month I decided to renew again for this month. I am continuing on keto macros at the moment and the team is currently making some changes to my training plan.

This week I decided to use the protein collagen waffles I had made and had in the freezer. I paired that with some Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, Walden Farms Sugar Free Syrup and some left over blueberries. For the rest of the week I made an omelette with aSargento Colby Jack Cheese Sticks melted inside and had a Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage.

Protein Collagen Waffles with Blueberries

Cheese Omelettes and Sausage Patties for breakfast

For lunch I made cilantro lime crockpot chicken with Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheesepaired with avocado, sour cream and a hard boiled egg.

My lunch for the week

For dinner I had chorizo paired with a small spinach salad with cherry tomatoes and sliced portabello mushrooms and Newman’s Own Salad Dressing, Family Recipe Italian.

For snack I had turkey breast and a slice of white american cheese rolled up with some jalapeno mustard.

On Friday I received the changes to my training program. I am now doing 4 lifting days vs. 5 but lifting heavier weights with lower reps. I also now have a more intense cardio program to go with the lifting so we will see what happens.

This week I lost 2 lbs, .4% body fat and some minor changes in inches as well. I am glad to see that my body has accepted keto again and things are moving in the right direction.

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Cake Batter Protein Collagen Waffles

In an attempt to use my protein powder up, I have discovered I am not a fan of protein shakes (or any shakes for that matter) I went in search of a way to make waffles using protein powder. I’ve had Wake Up Waffles protein waffles and really liked those so I wanted to make something similar and in line with keto macros.

Deep Stack of Cake Batter Protein Collagen Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 Scoop – Idealfit Cake Batter Protein – 10% off using code ANGIE-R7U
• 1 Scoop – Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
• 1/4 cup – Almond Flour
• 2 Tbsp – Coconut Oil
• 2 – Eggs
• 1 tsp – Sea Salt Grinder
• 1 tsp – Baking Powder
• 1/4 cup – Almond Milk

Breakfast is served

Instructions:

1. Combine protein, collagen and almond flour together very well.
2. Slowly add eggs and mix on low speed.
3. Add salt and baking powder.
4. Add melted coconut oil.
5. Add almond milk.
6. Mix together until well combined.
7. Pour into preheated Belgian Waffle Maker.
8. Top with Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, a drizzle of Crazy Richard’s Creamy Peanut Butteror Walden Farms Syrup.

Also check out my Choc Zero Maple Syrup Review, Keto Maple Blender Bacon Pancakes, Keto “French Toast” Egg Loaf Recipe, Cinnamon Roll Protein Waffles, OOO Flavors Zero Syrup Review, Keto Chocolate Peppermint Protein Waffles, Choc Zero Chocolate Syrup Review, Keto Chocolate Flaxseed Waffles, and Cake Batter Protein Collagen Waffles.

Macros:

I am not a dietician. I input ingredients into my fitnesspal and use the macros generated by the app.

Servings: The nutrition info is for one large belgium waffle with no toppings

Calories: 333

Fat: 26.1 grams

Carbs: 3.5 grams

Fiber: 1.5 grams

Sugar: .7 grams

Protein: 23.9 grams

Net Carbs: 2.0 grams

Cake Batter Waffle topped with Butter, PB and Sugar Free Syrup

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Wake Up Waffles Vanilla Cookie Waffle Review

Last night I decided to have breakfast for dinner. I still had some waffles from the mixed sample pack I ordered from Wake Up Waffles.

I decided to have a Vanilla Cookie Waffle with some Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter and Walden Farms Caramel Syrup Sugar Free to keep things more in line with keto macros.  I start my meals with Idealfit Burner and Keto OS Maui Punch to enhance my metabolism and fat burning potential and I always follow my meals with Idealfit CLA .

Wake Up Waffles Vanilla Cookie Waffle

Once again the texture was spot on even after heating in the microwave from a frozen state, it did not get soggy. The taste was good and subtle, I got the Vanilla but the cookie not so much. I think I preferred the Confetti first then this waffle and then the Gingerbread of the flavors I had tried thus far. I know for sure I will place an order for future waffles from Wake Up Waffles but I still have one flavor yet to try.

Vanilla Cookie Waffle macros

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Wake Up Waffles Gingerbread Review

I was feeling a little tired the other day and in need of a pick-me-up so I decided to have one of the protein waffles I had ordered in a Waffle Sampler pack from Wake Up Waffles. 

Wake Up Waffles Gingerbread flavor

Wake Up Waffles is a company that focuses on producing high quality waffles with a high protein and low-to-no added sugar content for a healthier product. They have several different flavors and are rather low carb.

Today I decided to try my second of their waffles and it was the Gingerbread Waffle. This is a seasonal flavor so it is not available all the time. In general the waffle macros are listed at:

Total Carbohydrates: 5g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Total Sugars: 2g

Added Sugar: 0g

Protein: 11g

I personally count Net Carbs for my macros on the keto diet. Net carbs are what is left after you subtract fiber from the total carbs listed. In this case 4 g. I do not consider this product keto but it is definitely low carb. At 4g I do not consider this a major deviation from my plan and I can adjust my macros to account for it.

What I really liked about this waffle is that it held its structure and consistency even after heating in the microwave. Anyone who has done a keto or low carb diet and has used non-traditional ingredients such as coconut flour to make a baked good knows that sometimes texture and consistency can be an issue. Wake Up Waffles managed to nail it! The flavor was good and jus the right amount of gingerbread flavor, it did not kick off any sugar cravings for me, and I consider that a major win and a likely sign that it will not kick me out of ketosis.

While I liked the Gingerbread waffle I did prefer the Confetti flavor waffle that I had tried earlier. I will continue to review the sampler pack as I make my way through them. As you can see I use something like this as a very rare treat.

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10% off at Builtbar using code KETOKO

Eat Nui/Keto Kookie – 10% off your first Purchase use code KETOKO

Legendary Foods – Keto friendly Nut Butters and Snacks 10% off use code KETOKO

AlternaSweet Keto Friendly Ketchups and BBQ Sauces 5% off using code KETOKO

Smartbaking Company – 10% off Keto Baked Goods use code KETOKO

Keto Logic – Keto Crisps, Ketones, Supplements and MCT Oil

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Ketologie – Keto Shakes, Collagen and Bone Broth

Keto and Co. – Keto Baking Mixes, Flatbreads and Riced Cauliflower

Keto Delivered – Monthly Keto Subscription Box of 5-7 different products

Keto One – Keto Meal Replacement Shakes

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Real Ketones – Ketones, Meal Replacers and Vitamins use code KETOKO10

Bulletproof Coffee – Keto friendly Coffee Grounds, Whole beans, Pods, MCT Oil, Collagen, Proteins, Bars and Fatwaters

Athleta – 20% off a Purchase

15 Day Free Streaming P.volve Online Workout Trial 

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Picfair – Travel Photos, Digital Downloads and Stock Photography

Adobe Stock- Unique Travel and Landscape Stock Photography

Shutterstock – Unique Travel Stock Photography

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Round 3: 6 Week Keto Shred

Gauge Girl Training has released several new 6 Week Shred this year including, Latin American, Asian and the new Keto edition. This is a 42 day DIY meal program that has 42 different menus with a set macro/calorie level. It is not customizable to your macros but the menus are amazing. You can opt to eat a different menu every day or the same one for a week, totally up to you on how much time and effort you have to meal prep and cook.

The 6 Week Shred Keto edition from Gauge Girl Training

 

It is recommended that you use one of their DIY Bodytype Programs for gym training while on the shred to get the best results possible. If you are unsure of what your body type is you can email bodytype@gaugegirltraining.com with 3 pictures from the front, side and back and they will determine what body type you are and suggest a program for you.

The 6 Week Shred is set up in 3 2-week phases that gradually decrease in macros each week. You can eat from any menu 1-14 in the first phase, any menu of 15-28 in phase 2, and any menu of 29-42 in phase 3.

I downloaded my copy and began the 6 Week Keto Shred on February 18th.  With the shred you can just complete the shred or there is an optional 6 week shred online competition that  gives you access to the Team Gauge Girl Accountability Group page on Facebook, it is a wonderful group of supportive women who are on the same journey.

I have never done a 6 Week Shred before so I decided that I was going to compete in the competition. To compete there is a registration fee of about $7.00 and you are required to take Day 1 and Day 42 photos from the front, side and back and post them on the private GGT Facebook page and an public Instagram account with the hashtags #gaugegirltraining and #6weekshred with the term gaugegirl somewhere in the name of the Instagram account.  I am not one to post photos of myself in a bathing suit but I bit the bullet and did it anyway.

Bacon Burger Lettuce Bowls

Keto Waffles and Bacon Burger Bowls

 

For week one I selected menu 7 which was Keto Brownie Muffins for breakfast and Bacon Burger Lettuce Bowls. Prior to starting the Shred I was hit with a major sinus/ear/throat and upper respiratory infection which I knew was going to keep me from working out for at least the first week. Since I was not feeling well I did not have the energy to grocery shop so I decided to alter my breakfast choice and use another breakfast menu, Keto Almond Flour Waffles since I had the ingredients for those. I had to alter my macros a little bit throughout the day to accomodate the switch but I was able to pull it off.  I used the This or That : Macronutrient Substitution Guide to help me alter my meals to keep on a keep macronutrient level. The menus on the Keto edition are wonderful., the food is delicious and enough to keep you satisfied. I was able to keep to my macros in my meals even though I was really not too hungry.

 

Keto Almond Flour Waffles on the Keto Shred

 

I also began Intermittent Fasting with my shred. I have done it in the past and had some good results so I decided to try again. Keto leads me to have less hunger and it makes it easier for me to fast. I am doing a 16:8 fast so I fast for 16 hours and have an 8 hour feeding window. My schedule varies a little bit each day depending on my work schedule but for the most part I eat my first meal around noon and typically end by 8 p.m. so far it has been working out good.

I was not able to workout for the first week so my results were just ok. I ended up gaining about .5- 1lb, I wasn’t too worried about that because I was put on prednisone for my infection and that tends to make me swell. I did lose 1/4 inch off both my waist and hips,  and 1.25 inches from each thigh. I will continue to update each week of the shred.

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Eat Nui/Keto Kookie – 10% off your first Purchase use code KETOKO

Legendary Foods – Keto friendly Nut Butters and Snacks 10% off use code KETOKO

AlternaSweet Keto Friendly Ketchups and BBQ Sauces 5% off using code KETOKO

Smartbaking Company – 10% off Keto Baked Goods use code KETOKO

Keto Logic – Keto Crisps, Ketones, Supplements and MCT Oil

Cali’Flour Foods – Keto Friendly Pizza Crust, Crackers and Pasta

Ketologie – Keto Shakes, Collagen and Bone Broth

Keto and Co. – Keto Baking Mixes, Flatbreads and Riced Cauliflower

Keto Delivered – Monthly Keto Subscription Box of 5-7 different products

Keto One – Keto Meal Replacement Shakes

Sated – Keto Meal Replacement Shakes

Real Ketones – Ketones, Meal Replacers and Vitamins use code KETOKO10

Bulletproof Coffee – Keto friendly Coffee Grounds, Whole beans, Pods, MCT Oil, Collagen, Proteins, Bars and Fatwaters

Athleta – 20% off a Purchase

15 Day Free Streaming P.volve Online Workout Trial 

SeasonsWREATHingz – Handmade wreaths, seasonal decor and digital photography

Picfair – Travel Photos, Digital Downloads and Stock Photography

Adobe Stock- Unique Travel and Landscape Stock Photography

Shutterstock – Unique Travel Stock Photography

Dreamstime – Unique Travel Stock Photograptly

The Irish Shop – home goods featuring Irish pictures

Travel Postcards – Beautiful Travel themed Digital Photography

WhiteH20 – Whitewater and River themed goods

Gear Bunch – Unique Leggings

Get $10 for Joining FabFitFun – Subscription box of beauty, health and fitness items

Ebates – Get $15 to Spend and Earn Cash Back on your Purchases

Ibotta App – Earn Cash Back on your Grocery Shopping

Shopkick App – Earn Credit toward various Gift Cards for entering stores and scanning items

Poshmark App – $5 off Your 1st Order, score new/like new clothes at a discount

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Super Bowl Sunday Brunch

So today is Super Bowl Sunday and for me its extra exciting because my team, the Philadelphia Eagles are playing! #flyeaglesfly #birdistheword #phillystrong

Fly Eagles Fly on the road to victory! We believe! #phillystrong

Its cold and snowing here and I woke up late today so it seemed like a good day to do brunch.

Ive been on the keto diet for over a year now and I can’t remember the last time I had waffles, and Sunday morning or early afternoons seem like the perfect time to eat waffles. About two weeks ago I saw an ad in my Instagram feed for a company called Wake Up Waffles so I decided to check them out.

They are a newer company that focuses on producing high quality waffles with a high protein and low-to-no added sugar content for a healthier product. They have several different flavors and are rather low carb. I decided I liked what I saw and placed an order for the Waffle Sampler which was very reasonably priced at $5.99. They bake and ship fresh and also do not use preservatives in their products. My order took about 10 days to arrive.

Wake Up Waffles Confetti Waffle – high in protein, low in carbs!

This morning I decided to try my first waffle, because its a special day – the Eagles are in the Super Bowl, so I selected the Confetti waffle to try. It is listed at:

Total Carbohydrates: 5g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Total Sugars: 2g

Added Sugar: 0g

Protein: 11g

Not too bad for one waffle. I personally count Net Carbs for my macros on the keto diet. Net carbs are what is left after you subtract fiber from the total carbs listed. In this case 4 g. I do not consider this product keto but it is definitely low carb. I rarely ever have a “cheat meal” on keto but since this a special occasion I decided to have this for brunch. At 4g I do not consider this a major deviation from my plan and I can adjust my macros to account for it.

What I really liked about this waffle is that it held its structure and consistency even after heating in the microwave. Anyone who has done a keto or low carb diet and has used non-traditional ingredients such as coconut flour to make a baked good knows that sometimes texture and consistency can be an issue. Wake Up Waffles managed to nail it! The flavor was good and subtly sweet, it did not kick off any sugar cravings for me, and I consider that a major win and a likely sign that it will not kick me out of ketosis.

Breakfast or Brunch of champions, protein waffles, butter, peanut butter and Keto OS Maui Punch drink mix with Idealfit Burner and CLA supplements.

To keep this meal a bit more keto complaint I added two heaping pats of grass-fed butter and about 2 tbsp worth of peanut butter to drizzle over the top to up the fat macros for this meal. As always I start my meals with Idealfit Burner and Keto OS Maui Punch to enhance my metabolism and fat burning potential and I always follow my meals with Idealfit CLA . I enjoyed this breakfast since waffles are a very rare treat for me and I liked one made from healthy ingredients low in sugar and high in protein. As I sample Wake up Waffles other flavors I will review them as well. I can see myself placing an order. I just have to decide which will be my favorite.

A Keto-fied version of Wake Up Waffles Confetti waffle with plenty of butter and peanut butter!

Keto OS – Ketone Supplements to Help You Lose Fat

Idealfit Supplements – 10% off a Purchase

Knockedoutbyketo – Follow Me on Instagram

Gauge Girl Training – Meal Planning, Training and Coaching Service

Achievement – Get Paid to Get Healthy

Get Paid to Walk with Sweatcoin

Follow me on Pinterest

10% off at Builtbar using code KETOKO

Eat Nui/Keto Kookie – 10% off your first Purchase use code KETOKO

Legendary Foods – Keto friendly Nut Butters and Snacks 10% off use code KETOKO

AlternaSweet Keto Friendly Ketchups and BBQ Sauces 5% off using code KETOKO

Smartbaking Company – 10% off Keto Baked Goods use code KETOKO

Keto Logic – Keto Crisps, Ketones, Supplements and MCT Oil

Cali’Flour Foods – Keto Friendly Pizza Crust, Crackers and Pasta

Ketologie – Keto Shakes, Collagen and Bone Broth

Keto and Co. – Keto Baking Mixes, Flatbreads and Riced Cauliflower

Keto Delivered – Monthly Keto Subscription Box of 5-7 different products

Keto One – Keto Meal Replacement Shakes

Sated – Keto Meal Replacement Shakes

Real Ketones – Ketones, Meal Replacers and Vitamins use code KETOKO10

Bulletproof Coffee – Keto friendly Coffee Grounds, Whole beans, Pods, MCT Oil, Collagen, Proteins, Bars and Fatwaters

Athleta – 20% off a Purchase

15 Day Free Streaming P.volve Online Workout Trial 

SeasonsWREATHingz – Handmade wreaths, seasonal decor and digital photography

Picfair – Travel Photos, Digital Downloads and Stock Photography

Adobe Stock- Unique Travel and Landscape Stock Photography

Shutterstock – Unique Travel Stock Photography

Dreamstime – Unique Travel Stock Photograptly

The Irish Shop – home goods featuring Irish pictures

Travel Postcards – Beautiful Travel themed Digital Photography

WhiteH20 – Whitewater and River themed goods

Gear Bunch – Unique Leggings

Get $10 for Joining FabFitFun – Subscription box of beauty, health and fitness items

Ebates – Get $15 to Spend and Earn Cash Back on your Purchases

Ibotta App – Earn Cash Back on your Grocery Shopping

Shopkick App – Earn Credit toward various Gift Cards for entering stores and scanning items

Poshmark App – $5 off Your 1st Order, score new/like new clothes at a discount

Swagbucks – Get Paid to take Surveys in your spare time

Fetch Rewards – Scan Grocery Receipts and earn Rewards use code J4MUP for 2,000 extra points

Raise – Get Gift Cards Cheap

Find Unique Gifts, T-shirts, and More at CafePress