Green Smoothie Protein Shake This bariatric friendly shake is certainly on the sweet side. If you are looking for a way to CURB your sweet tooth, this is a great recipe for you! BONUS extra vitamins, minerals and fiber with fresh spinach blended in. Having this shake in the evening instead of a … Continue reading "Green Smoothie Protein Shake"
Chocolate Mint Protein Shake Bariatric friendly recipe Chocolate and mint have always been a winning combination in my book. Andes mints. Thin mints. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. I should stop there before my mind wanders…. So this low carb and high protein alternative to a chocolate mint treat is perfect for … Continue reading "Chocolate Mint Protein Shake"
Cookies and Cream Protein Shake Bariatric liquid diet or evening sweet craving buster More often than not I have found post-op patients grow very tired of sweet protein shakes, especially in the early phases of the diet. If that is the case, you might find the not too sweet vanilla shake more your style! … Continue reading "Cookies and Cream Protein Shake"
Cucumber Mint Water Bariatric friendly liquid recipe to help hit water goals
Lemon Cream Protein Shake When you need a break from the traditional chocolate and vanilla protein shakes, lemon is sure to fit the bill. Of course, you have to like lemon, but why would you be reading this far into this recipe post if you didn’t like lemon ;-) Remember to use protein … Continue reading "Lemon Cream Protein Shake"
Caramel Frappuccino Protein Shake – WLS Recipes Protein shakes hold quite the level of honor in the life of a bariatric surgery patient. But when are they appropriate?? Sometimes we don’t give them enough credit. And many other times, we give them more credit than they probably deserve! When are protein shakes a … Continue reading "Caramel Frappuccino Protein Shake – WLS Recipes"
Iced Vanilla Chai Tea (with Protein) *Spoiler alert! You are looking at a recipe in my next cookbook! Best Fork Forward: Drinks and Desserts! I am a really big fan of chai tea. It’s a weakness! Especially when the Fall comes around, one of the most tempting orders I could make at Starbucks … Continue reading "Iced Vanilla Chai Tea (with Protein)"
A Low-Carber’s Holiday Eggnog Yep. You read it right. I created a low-carb and low calorie egg nog! Ha! Okay…it’s the closest I can personally get to an egg nog. With all the fat and sugar in a traditional egg nog, I have to pretend I don’t like it when oh my gosh I so do! … Continue reading "A Low-Carber’s Holiday Eggnog"
Cherry Bomb Mocktail – Bariatric Friendly Happy 4th of July! In honor of this years Independence Day, I’ve created a very simple and refreshing beverage that I call the “Cherry Bomb.” I recommend making this as a “Mocktail” and omitting alochol. Should you chose other ways, be sure to review the guidelines on alcohol … Continue reading "Cherry Bomb Mocktail – Bariatric Friendly"
Black Raspberry Lemonade – Bariatric Mocktail Let’s get real for a moment. It’s summer and the froofy cocktails are out the get you. Margaritas on the patio with friends. Cold beers at the lake. A glass of wine on vacation. Unfortunately, alcohol and weight loss surgery are a dangerous mix not only because of … Continue reading "Black Raspberry Lemonade – Bariatric Mocktail"
