Category: Liquid Diet Recipes

Recipes for bariatric patients in the liquid phase

Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake – Bariatric Liquid Diet

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 11, 2017

Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake If there’s one thing Bariatric patients complain to me about…it’s that EVERYTHING IS SO SWEET! It’s not uncommon that after surgery, taste preferences change and things taste so. much. sweeter. than they did before. It’s bad timing that they are also on a liquid diet for the first two … Continue reading "Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake – Bariatric Liquid Diet"

Iced Rooibos Mint Tea

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 13, 2017

Iced Rooibos Mint Tea Bariatric surgery patients – you know you have to stay hydrated. You’ve heard the warnings, the stories, maybe even know on a personal level going in for fluids after getting behind. I don’t have to warn you of the importance of sip, sip, sipping! So instead, let’s focus on what fluids … Continue reading "Iced Rooibos Mint Tea"

Sugar Free Strawberry Limeade

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 6, 2017

Sugar Free Strawberry Limeade Try this simple beverage recipe for a light and refreshing Strawberry Lemonade without the calories, sugar and guilt! This is a very light sweetness and can be altered using a natural sweetener like Truvia® but skip if you are tired for the sweet flavors! This recipe is approved for the Bariatric … Continue reading "Sugar Free Strawberry Limeade"

Peppercorn Chicken Broth

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

May 30, 2017

Peppercorn Chicken Broth &nbp; It’s so easy to get super tired of chicken broth when you’re on the Bariatric Liquid Diet Phase! One of the easiest ways to combat the broth fatigue…add differing flavors! Similar to this Aromatics Infused Chicken Broth, adding flavor and then straining the chunks away will seriously cut the flavor of … Continue reading "Peppercorn Chicken Broth"

Aromatics Infused Chicken Broth

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

May 9, 2017

Aromatics Infused Chicken Broth   Flavorful broth for your post-op bariatric liquid diet. I have some things to say about chicken broth and the post-op WLS diet. It doesn’t have to be completely boring. Just a few changes will take that broth to another flavor level! You know what. If you’ve just had surgery, be … Continue reading "Aromatics Infused Chicken Broth"

Banana Cream Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

April 14, 2017

Banana Cream Protein Shake   Keeping variety in protein shakes is SO important and yet SUPER hard. If you are on your pre-surgical diet for bariatric surgery or you’re on your post-surgery liquid diet…hang in there. It does get better! I know the sweet drinks are exhausting and you need something new. My best encouragement is … Continue reading "Banana Cream Protein Shake"

Java Chocolate Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

April 11, 2017

Java Chocolate Protein Shake Chocolate + Coffee = Yes please! This easy peasy protein shake will help fill you up and also fix your sweet tooth with a hint of coffee behind. It’s like Java Chip Ice Cream without the trouble! (Sorry for bringing up ice cream…) I used Starbucks® Via Decaf instant coffee and … Continue reading "Java Chocolate Protein Shake"