Category Archives: 4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas

Smoked Chickpeas and Cabbage, 5.7g, 145c

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Legumes and Beans October 5, 2014 proteinartist 2 Comments

This is a warm winter meal dish that has the added queso fresco for protein. I would be curious to try this recipe again and put half the cabbage, and double the chickpeas for added nutrition. Please let me know what your total protein count was if you tried that variation. Ingredients ½ head cabbage, shredded, about 5 cups (8g, 150c) 1 cup oil (1927c) 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 can chickpeas (21g,350c) 1 10oz.-block queso fresco (60g,800c) ½ cup Prego Meat Sauce (2g, 90c) 2…

Hungarian Layered Rakott Krumpli, 5.6 grams protein, 142 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Eggs October 2, 2014 proteinartist

This is a traditional Hungarian delight, fattening and satisfying to potato seekers. However, after weight loss surgery, it is important to bring in nutrition from various food groups. In this recipe, you might consider mixing the sour cream with part greek yogurt and pack in the extra proteins. Serve warm. Reheat leftovers. Ingredients: 4 ounces sour cream (2g,193c) 2 ounces shredded cheese (7g, 80c) 1 lb. potato (or 1 giant idaho potato) (7g, 283c) 2 hard boiled eggs [12g, 156c] salt & pepper to taste…

OMG Beef Crumble with Tomato Gravy, Bariatric Chewable Meat Meal, 9 grams protein per 4 ounce meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey September 28, 2014 proteinartist

This is my recipe for OMG Beef Crumble, named so because of how soft and easy it is to eat this. I’m not kidding; this will melt in your mouth. Before you know it, you will be done with this portion. There is almost no chewing involved, which makes this perfect for after weight loss surgery and the puree stages. As a side note, I made it to Onederland today! Meat Crumble: 8 oz Ground beef (20% fat) (36g,640c) 1 can condensed cream of…

Dreamy Creamy Pancakes, 9.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal (soft enough for bariatric puree)

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Eggs September 25, 2014 proteinartist

There are no words. I will stop talking now. Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 eggs 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 2 ounces Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lite pancake syrup Directions: chop first four ingredients in food processor poor mixture into a cup Use the cup to pour six equal amounts onto griddle or frying pan (medium setting). Flip pancakes when mixture begins to form tiny bubbles Remove when golden. Drain fat on paper towel Mix pancake syrup with Greek yogurt…

Potstickers Cream Soup, 17 grams protein, 119 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey September 20, 2014 proteinartist

Post-op bariatric weight loss meals often skip the doughy ingredients. Why should you cheat yourself on the flavor though? Try this potstickers recipe and do submit comments if you added a zesty ingredient for added flavor. I suggest you make half the recipe on your first try. Freeze the leftovers in pre-measured containers. Boil in large pot: 8 cups lite chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton*) (8g, 40c) 2 cups water 8 ounces chopped portabella mushrooms (3g, 21c) 1 tablespoon soy sauce (1c, 11c) ½…

Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas September 16, 2014 proteinartist

Do you miss those good old days with hefty eggplant fries on the side of your burger? If you dare to try this recipe, you might get your cravings satisfied and be very full too. You might be surprised by the texture of the batter, but it certainly beats pureed food after surgery. Ingredients: 2 ounces eggplant (1g, 25c) 1 egg (6g, 70c) 1 scoop Unjury protein powder, chicken soup flavor (21g, 100c) salt and pepper Directions: Peel and slice the eggplant. Lay flat…

Refried Bean Beef Soup, 11 gram protein meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Legumes and Beans September 13, 2014 proteinartist

This soup is thick with lovely textures and high in nutrients. I like to add a tablespoon of avocado cubes into the soup, so you can freeze the cubes with the soup portions; It will not turn brown, so long as it is covered in liquid while freezing. Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Green Chili Peppers (10c) 1 medium tomato (1g, 22c) 1 small onion (1g, 20c) 8 oz Ground beef (20% fat) browned with ½ packet taco seasoning (36g, 640c) 1 (16 oz) Can refried beans (24g,…

Tomato Meat Pies – 20 grams protein,173 calories per 4 ounce meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey September 9, 2014 proteinartist

So moist, so chewable, so easy to make! Crumbles in your mouth. Are you tired of chewing restaurant meals? Make an exotic meal from scratch, and have it ready in advance by freezing these prepared slices raw and baking them in the oven as needed. It only took 40 minutes. Grams of protein are marked with a “g” followed by a “c” for calories. Meat mixture: ¼ shredded cheese (7g, 80c) 1 egg (6g, 70c) ½ cup Prego Meat Sauce (2g, 90c) 1 Lb. Turkey, Lean…

Cottage Cheddar Scramble, 12.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Eggs August 4, 2014 proteinartist

A high-protein breakfast that can be whipped up in minutes. Directions: Scramble the egg with the cheeses, and add salt and pepper. Cook like a regular scrambled egg. Ingredients: Ounces Grams Protein Calories Egg, large 1.75 6 70 Cottage Cheese 1 2.5 20 Shredded Cheese 1 4 40 Totals: 3.75 12.5 130 Related PostsEgg-n-Cheese Omelette, 14 gram protein per 4 oz breakfast meal10000Ingredients: 1 egg (6g) 2 ounce shredded cheese (8g) ¼ ounce sauteed onions (one cube sliced into four slivers) salt & pepper to…

Jello Cheese Cups, 13 grams protein per 4 ounce serving

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Dessert and Snack, Protein Drinks and Shakes, Yogurt July 23, 2014 proteinartist 2 Comments

Looking for protein powder ideas? Combine with Jello and get rid of chalky drinks forever. Turns to liquid in the mouth, so it might be okay to try this in the full liquids stage when protein shakes and yogurts are allowed. Ingredients: 1 cup soymilk (10g) 1 pack sugar-free jello, favorite flavor (4g) 1 serving protein powder (21g) ½ cup cottage cheese (10g) 1 serving Dannon Light-n-fit Greek Yogurt, favorite flavor (5.43 oz, 12g) Directions: Combine cheese, yogurt and protein powder and stir well until smooth.…