Recipes for Weight Loss Surgery Success
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....
Sweet Potato Carrot Soup
This is a perfect recipe as you are transitioning into solid foods after your surgery. This tasty soup is filling and easily digested, making it perfect for your post op diet. Ingredients: low-fat cooking spray 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 lb carrots,...
Protein Pancakes
Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour (if you are not there yet, use unbleached white flour and gradually replace small amounts with wheat flour) 1 cup small curd cottage cheese 4 eggs ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ tablespoon vanilla ½ cup milk ¼ cup oil (I...
Protein Cake Recipe
Ingredients: 3 cups of liquid egg whites 2 cups of oatmeal (old fashion) 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder 1 TBSP pumpkin pie spice *optional* 2 packets of Stevia (for added sweetness) *optional 2 TBSP ground flaxseed (fiber) Directions: Blend all ingredients in...
Tuna Patty Melt
Ingredients: 1 Can of Tuna (drained) 1 Egg White 1/3 Cup of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Small Onion (Finely Chopped) 1 tsp Ground Garlic 1/2 tsp Pepper And they also happen to list the details on nutrition: Servings Per Recipe: 2 Amount Per Serving Calories: 98.0...
Avocado Smoothie
INGREDIENTS 3 ripe bananas 2 cups coconut water 1/2 avocado, mashed 2 tablespoons honey 12 ice cubes 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash of salt Banana slices and crushed almonds for topping (optional) DIRECTIONS In a blender, combine bananas...
12 Ways to use Greek Yogurt After Weight Loss Surgery
As we all know, there are many benefits to Greek yogurt after weight loss surgery. So, is Greek yogurt good after weight loss surgery? Greek yogurt is higher in protein, contains probiotics, and has less lactose than traditional yogurt for those with lactose...