This is a great alterantaive to a protein shake and to a higher carb latte drink! Just a few ingredients heated on the stovetop and you’ll soon be enjoying a warm treat high in protein and low in sugar. The most important part of this recipe is to NOT overheat it because of the protein powder. If … Continue reading "Protein Vanilla Latte"
If you find yourself needing a sweet treat in the evening, but you don’t want to totally blow the bank…combining these two simple ingredients can give you just the fix you need. This recipe can also be made using Vanilla, Strawberry or other protein powder flavors! Print Recipe Chocolate Protein Pudding Votes: 27 Rating: 4 … Continue reading "Chocolate Protein Pudding"
As I’ve mentioned several other times on my protein shakes, add a splash of a flavored extract to your Bariatric Protein Shakes can make allllll the difference in your survival through a pre and post-surgical diet. You can do this!!! And extracts will help. For this Chocolate Protein Shake, we’ll add a bit of coconut … Continue reading "Chocolate Coconut Protein Shake"
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 sweet … Continue reading "Green Smoothie Protein Shake"
Print Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchDinner This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan Course Breakfast Servings shakes MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder1/2 cup ice cubes (adjust … Continue reading "Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake"
Deviled Egg Veggie Dip Bariatric Friendly Appetizer for a party! With Easter quickly upon us (along with the season of Wedding Showers, Baby Showers and Graduation parties) this recipe is wonderful for a postop weight loss surgery patient – deviled egg veggie dip. One thing I loved most was how much this recipe made! … Continue reading "Deviled Egg Veggie Dip – Bariatric Friendly Appetizer"
After weight-loss surgery, you have to progress your diet slowly back to regular textured foods. To keep stress off your healing Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or Gastric Band, you usually start with liquids before moving to softer foods and finally back to solid textures. Every bariatric program does this progression a little differently, so be … Continue reading "Sugar Free Strawberry Ricotta Gelatin – Bariatric Soft Liquid Diet Recipe"
Edamame Hummus – The Laughing Cow® provided me with product and a $25 gift card for this review. However, thoughts and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the brand. Years ago I had edamame hummus from Trader Joes® and loved it. The thing is, we don’t have a Trader Joe’s in my … Continue reading "Edamame Hummus – Bariatric Snack Ideas"
For post-bariatric surgery patients, recipes that can also be called “bites” are usually a good fit :) Meatloaf made in muffin pans, stuffed mushroom caps and these little Zucchini Artichoke Bites. These little guys are packed with flavor and have no starchy ingredient involved. It’s very easy to make and even easier to eat! It … Continue reading "Zucchini Artichoke Bites – Bariatric Snacks"
Aren’t finger foods cute? I’ve always love appetizers. They allow for just a taste of something fun but very little commitment to choosing it for your entire meal. Not that I normally can’t handle commitment…but perhaps a little when it comes to what food I will fill up on at a meal. It’s gotta be … Continue reading "Cucumber Feta Rolls"
