Protein Hot Chocolate

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

February 28, 2024

Protein hot chocolate is a great option for pre and post-op bariatric surgery patients. The warmth is soothing while getting in additional protein and can satisfy sweet cravings. The key to a good protein hot chocolate is the type of protein you use and not using water or milk over 140F. For years I’ve utilized … Continue reading "Protein Hot Chocolate"

Caramel Almond Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 23, 2017

Caramel Almond Protein Shake This bariatric friendly shake is a classic vanilla shake with added flavors from caramel and almond extract. Tired of the usual vanilla shake?? Extracts are a GAME CHANGER! Having this shake in the evening instead of a sweet treat is also a great idea. For patients that are tired of sweet … Continue reading "Caramel Almond Protein Shake"

White Chocolate Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 4, 2017

White Chocolate 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! Having this shake in the evening instead of a sweet treat is a great idea. For patients that are tired of … Continue reading "White Chocolate Protein Shake"

Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 22, 2017

Hint of Orange Vanilla 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 "Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake"

Berry Cream Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 15, 2017

Berry Cream Protein Shake Protein shakes are such a funny thing to me. In my truthful opinion…sometimes I think we ELEVATE the power of protein shakes much too high. As bariatric surgery patients, you’ve been told protein shakes will be a part of your life fooooreeeevvveeerrr. (Yes, that’s a Sandlot reference). But I actually am … Continue reading "Berry Cream Protein Shake"

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"

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"