Recipes
Phase 2: Full Liquid Recipes
2 weeks pre-op to 3 weeks post-op
Vanilla Strawberry Protein Shake
Vanilla Strawberry Protein Shake from Bariatric Food Coach Ingredients: 6 oz water 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1 tsp strawberry extract 6 ice cubes Directions: Add water and protein powder to a shake cup. Add extract and shake
Iced Vanilla Chai with Protein
Iced Vanilla Chai Tea with Protein from Bariatric Food Coach Ingredients: 1 bag decaf chai tea example brands “Stash” or “Twinnings” 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder example brands “Unjury” or “Powercrunch” 1 cup water 1/2 cup ice 1-3 tsp sweetener of choice
Banana Cream Protein Shake
Banana Cream Protein Shake from Bariatric Food Coach Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1/2 tsp banana extract 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 8 oz water or unsweetened almond milk Directions: In a shaker cup, combine all ingredients
Protein Hot Chocolate
Protein Hot Chocolate from Bariatric Food Coach Ingredients: 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 3/4 cup water 1 tsp unsweet cocoa powder Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pot and
White Chocolate Protein Shake
White Chocolate Protein Shake from bariatric food coach Ingredients: 8 oz. fat-free milk (recommend unsweetened almond milk) 6 ice cubes 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1/2 tbsp sugar-free white
Pumpkin Toffee Protein Shake
Pumpkin Toffee Protein Shake from bariatric foodie Ingredients: 1 c. milk (whatever kind you use) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use this kind) 1 oz. canned pumpkin puree (not
Phase 3: Soft Protein Recipes
3 weeks post-op to 8 weeks post-op
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Spicy Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs (You will not use three of the yolks in this recipe.) 2 Tablespoons of creamy horseradish sauce or Greek yogurt ½ teaspoon dill
Tuna Cakes
Tuna Cakes from Healthy Recipes Blog Ingredients: 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, well-drained and flaked with a fork 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher
Red Bean Salad
Red Bean Salad from These Old Cookbooks Ingredients: 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 hard boiled eggs chopped 1/8 cup pickle relish 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients
Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches
Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches from Momables Ingredients: ½ cup ham, diced 6 eggs ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons non-fat milk or milk substitute 1 cup low-fat cheddar, shredded
Chaffles
Chaffles from That Low Carb Life Ingredients: 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella Directions: Plug in the waffle maker to heat. Crack the egg into a small bowl and
Spicy Peanut Vegetarian Chili
Spicy Peanut Vegetarian Chili Ingredients: INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper (optional) ¼ teaspoon dried
Phase 4: Solid Food Recipes
8 weeks post-op to 6 months post-op
Crustless Quiche
Crustless Quiche by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup cheese (grated (cheddar cheese, swiss cheese or mozzarella)) 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional) salt & pepper to taste
Naked Salmon Burgers
Naked Salmon Burgers from SkinnyTaste Ingredients: For the Spicy Sriracha Mayo: 3 tbsp light mayonnaise, Hellman’s 1 tbsp sriracha For the salmon patties: 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 6 tbsp panko, or gluten-free panko 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound wild salmon fillet
Easy Cheese Fondue
Easy Cheese Fondue by Healthy Fitness Meals Ingredients: 1 Cup Milk 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese 1 Tbsp Cornstarch 2 Tbsp Cold Water ½ Tsp Kosher Salt or to taste 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Nutmeg or to taste Dippers for fondue:
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip from The Clean Eating Couple Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken ½ cup blue cheese OPTIONAL, can sub any low-fat cheese in here ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt ½ cup small curd, low-fat,
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry from Dinner at the Zoo Ingredients: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots 2 cups broccoli florets 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch
Caprese Chicken Skillet
Caprese Chicken Skillet From SkinnyTaste Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (24 oz) 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 small
Bariatric Lifestyle Recipes
6 months and beyond
Sheet Pan Turkey Meatloaf & Broccoli
Sheet Pan Turkey Meatloaf & Broccoli from SkinnyTaste Ingredients: Meatloaf: 1.3 pounds (20 oz) 93% ground turkey 1/3 cup quick cooking oatmeal, or gf oats 6 tablespoons ketchup, divided 1/3 cup minced onion 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon kosher
Bariatric Pizza
Bariatric Pizza Ingredients: Low Carb Flour Tortilla, 1 tortilla Fresh Tomato Salsa OR Pesto Sauce, 1 oz Chopped Lean Meat/Seafood (Ham, Turkey, Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu), 2 oz Cherry Tomatoes, 6
Lettuce and Ham Avocado Wrap
Lettuce and Ham Avocado Wrap from Healthy Recipes Blog Ingredients: 5 romaine lettuce leaves, tough ends trimmed 4 slices deli ham (2 oz) 2 slices Swiss cheese 1/4 cup guacamole 3 thin tomato slices 3 thin red onion slices 1 slice cooked bacon, cut
