Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

March 12, 2024

This recipe brings in the flavors of Jalapeño Poppers with turkey bacon, pickled jalapeño and 2% colby jack Cheese. The topping is mixed and spread over chicken and baked for a fun combination of flavors. Chicken is a great source of protein and can be recreated into a variety of fun flavors! No need to … Continue reading "Jalapeño Popper Chicken"

Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

May 5, 2020

Grilled Balsamic Chicken   Simple and bold flavor for basic grilled chicken with balsamic glaze   It’s Springtime here in Kansas City which means my grill is my means of cooking that majority of our dinners. This Grilled Balsamic Chicken is a friend of mine because I can batch cooking chicken, pork and hamburger patties … Continue reading "Grilled Balsamic Chicken"

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

December 21, 2017

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip It’s so funny how early after weight loss surgery everything sounds sweet, too sweet, and so so so sweet and awful. But then. Something happens the further a patient gets out and it’s not unheard of that one of my Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, or DS patients has a sweet tooth again … Continue reading "Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip"

Tropical Tomato Salsa

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 16, 2017

Tropical Tomato Salsa   Bariatric surgery patient or not, having recipes that bring FLAVOR into your meals is so important to staying on track with a lower carbohydrate lifestyle. That’s why I love throwing together fresh salsas!! I use a lot of cherry tomatoes to put together salsa or fresh tomato toppings for chicken, beef … Continue reading "Tropical Tomato Salsa"

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 26, 2017

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing   Weight Loss Surgery patients can never have enough options when it comes to flavor blends. The diet can get boring focusing on lean protein and vegetables without some KICK, some SPICE, some EXCITEMENT! Lemon may not sound like the most exciting flavor in the world…but oh my goodness…can it change EVERYTHING … Continue reading "Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing"

Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree – Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 18, 2017

Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree   I love a good combination of flavors and even a combination of textures that just work. Both flavor AND texture are really important (and difficult) on the pureed and soft diet phases after bariatric surgery. It’s absolutely essential to care for your new sleeve or bypass pouch well … Continue reading "Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree – Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet"

Green Enchilada Black Bean Puree – Bariatric Pureed Diet

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 7, 2017

Green Enchilada Black Bean Puree Find other pureed recipes like this on the Pureed Diet Meal Plan for Members! Also, check out this video with tips for how to succeed in the Pureed Diet Phase. Wishing you all my best in your road to recovery and the losers bench! – Steph

Low Carb Turkey Burger with Feta & Mint Yogurt Sauce – WLS Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

April 30, 2015

Low Carb Turkey Burger with Feta & Mint Yogurt Sauce – WLS Recipe   I love the creamy and cool texture of this yogurt sauce over a delicious turkey burger patty. This recipes is packed to the brim with protein between the burger patty and the Greek yogurt over top. After weight loss surgery, you’ll … Continue reading "Low Carb Turkey Burger with Feta & Mint Yogurt Sauce – WLS Recipe"