Recipes for Weight Loss Surgery Success
Granola Bars
Ingredients: 3/4 cup of butter 1 cup of Brown Sugar 1/2 cup of honey 1 tsp of vanilla 1 tsp of salt 4 cups of oats (Old Fashioned or Quick) Dash of cinnamon 1/2 cup of your favorite "add in" mini chocolate chips, broken up pretzels and chopped nuts are a hit!!!!...
Garlic Roasted Kale
Ingredients 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 10 ounces kale, stems removed and chopped 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar Directions 1. Arrange oven racks in center and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425°....
Pumpkin Pie Shake
Ingredients 1 Cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk ½ Cup Canned Pumpkin 2 Scoops Bariatric Advantage –HPMR (Vanilla) A Pinch of Cinnamon Directions Place all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth. Serve in your favorite mug and top with a pinch of Cinnamon....
Jen’s Sugar Free Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 100 percent Cranberry juice (NOT Cocktail, use the Light or No Sugar Added) 1 cup Splenda 1 pound fresh Cranberries 1 (0.3 ounce)box sugar free Orange Jello gelatin(you could use strawberry or raspberry, not aware of a cranberry flavored one....
High Protein/Low Carb Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients · 1 15-ounce can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed well) · 1/2 cup pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) · 2 large egg whites · 1/4 cup low sugar maple syrup (or honey) · 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder · 1/2 teaspoon baking powder · 1/2 cup...
Peppermint Protein Shake
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk § 2 tablespoons nonfat cottage cheese § 1 scoop vanilla protein powder § 2 small candy canes § 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract § 4-5 ice cubes Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Source:...
Slow Cooker Pepperoni and Sausage
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 2¾ oz turkey pepperoni (about 40 slices), sliced in half ¼ cup black olives, sliced ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp Italian seasoning ¾ cup shredded,...
Flat Out Chicken Bacon Pizza
Ingredients · · 1 Flatout Thin Crust Flatbread - Find where they sell them near you · ½ cooked chicken breast (in small pieces) · 3-4 pieces of cooked bacon · ¼ cup LIGHT Ranch Dressing · ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese · 1 tsp olive oil · Instructions 1. Brush...
Tangy Kidney Bean Salad
Ingredients 2 large celery stalks, diced 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts drained 1 can (27 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained 2 hard boiled eggs diced 1 Tbsp finely diced raw onion 2 Tbsp vinegar 2 Tbsp Sugar equivalent (Splenda or Equal) 1 Tbsp yellow mustard...
Spinach Burgers
Ingredients · 1 bag of thawed and well drained chopped spinach · 2 egg whites · 1 whole egg · ¼ c diced onion · ½ c shredded cheese · ½ c bread crumbs · 1 tsp red pepper flakes · 1 tsp salt · ½ tsp garlic powder Instructions 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 2....
Avocado and Prawn Cocktail
Ingredients 8 oz cooked and peeled prawns/shrimp 4 Tbsp extra-light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp tomato paste Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, chives or parsley Dash of Tabasco sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small ripe avocado,...
Quinoa Avocado Spinach Salad
Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 2 medium avocados 3 oz. baby spinach 8 oz. cherry tomatoes 3 green onions {For the dressing} 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/8 tsp. salt Directions Cook the quinoa according to package directions....