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Marinated Mozzarella Omelette, 14 grams protein

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Eggs

Have you seen these containers of marinated mozzarella balls at the gourmet cheese isle in your supermarket?  Here’s one quick way to add 4 grams of protein to your meal with just one ounce of mozzarella. Ingredients: 1 ounce (or two small balls) marinated mozzarella (4) 1 egg (6g) 1 ounce shredded mozzarella (4g) Salt & Pepper to taste. Directions: Spray small frying pan with oil spray. Heat the mozzarella balls on a medium flame until half melted. Pour in one egg, scrambled. Sprinkle with…

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Carob Caramel Protein Shake

All Recipes, Full Liquids, Protein Drinks and Shakes

This is very mild and light protein drink for those who want something different than the heavy coffee or chocolate tastes.  The almond milk adds an extra gram of protein, so calculate that in addition to your powder’s amount. Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup cold water or 4 ice cubes 1 Tablespoon Chatfield’s Carob Powder 1 shot of Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free Caramel 1 shot of Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla 2 packets Splenda 1 serving protein powder, plain Directions: Combine in blender or smoothie make.  Serve chilled.…

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Lemongrass Soy Crumbles in Marinara Cream Sauce, 15.5 grams protein for 4 oz meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, All Recipes, Cheese, Soy Recipes

15.5 grams protein Meal: 2 ounces Lemongrass Soy Crumbles (11g) 1 ounce Marinara Cream Sauce (1g) 1 ounce shredded Cheese (3.5g) [skip if you are lactose intolerant] Recipe: Marinara Cream Sauce 4 oz 0% Greek yogurt (3*4=12g) 8 oz Pacific Ultra Soymilk (10g) Hunt’s Pasta Sauce Mushroom (24 oz can = 12g) Total 32 oz sauce = 34/32=1.0625 g per ounce of sauce    Lemongrass Soy Crumbles:  1 1/2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Lemongrass paste ½ cup marinara cream sauce (recipe above) 1 tablespoon mustard two tablespoons soy sauce 1…

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Hummus – Sabra Classic Hummus, 2oz Singles, 6 grams protein per serving.

Legumes and Beans, Resources

Sabra Classic Hummus, 2oz Singles are perfectly sized portions are delicious in a meal with other foods.  Excellent for pairing with tuna salad (10g) for a 14 gram protein meal, or as a standalone 4 gram protein snack. Eat it with a baby spoon for a quick flavorful and salty craving fix. NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving Size1/4 Cup (57g) Serving per Container1 AMOUNT PER SERVING Calories150 Calories From Fat100 % Daily Value Total Fat11 g (17% DV) Saturated Fat1.5 g (8% DV) Trans Fat0 g Cholesterol0 mg (0% DV)…

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Cheese Crisps Protein Snack, 7 grams protein per ounce

All Recipes, Cheese, Dessert and Snack 2 Comments

In the pureed stages, these cheese crisps protein snacks can be chewed once for instant pureed texture.  Chew with discretion, and know yourself! 6 crisps -or 1 ounce- is 7 grams of protein.  “The key for me was watching the bubble turn brown first.”  ~ Stace Russell-Samuels, Florida Directions: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large oven pan. Tear/cut cheese into postage-stamp size pieces and space them at least an inch apart on the parchment paper. Add your favorite spices (black pepper, chopped onions, olives)…

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Tuna Omelette, 16.5 grams of protein per 4 oz meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, All Recipes, Eggs, Fish

Before RNY, I prepared portions of tuna blended with pickle juice and greek yogurt.  It totaled to 10g of protein per 2 oz portion.  Here I used one portion of the tuna puree to make a breakfast omelette by mixing it up in a pot with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese and one ounce eggbeaters. The results: A yummy pureed meal with 16.5 grams of protein! 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…

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Greek Dill Dip, 3 grams protein per ounce

All Recipes, Foundation Prep Recipes, Full Liquids, Yogurt

This is my all-time favorite essential recipe for the bariatric puree stage.  I add this dill dip to tuna salad, salmon pate, gefile fish, and even mashed potato.  This is an easy way to supplement extra grams of protein to complete a meal. Ingredients: 1 cup 0% Greek Yogurt  [24g] 2 ounces milk [2 g] 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Dill Paste 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Lemongrass paste, optional Directions: Combine all ingredients and stir with a spoon. Yields:  1/2 pound Greek Dill Yogurt Dip at 3 grams protein…

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Tuna Fish Salad Puree, 10 grams protein per 2 oz serving

All Recipes, Fish 4 Comments

Ingredients: 24 oz can of tuna in water [7g*24] 1/2 cup pickle juice 1 ground celery stick 2 teaspoons mustard 1 ounce 0% Greek yogurt. [3g] Directions: Finely grate celery until mushy. Drain water from tuna can. Add all ingredients to food processor and chop until pureed. Yieds: 17 2 oz. Pureed Tuna at 10 grams protein per serving.

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Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving

All Recipes, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, raw ground 1 large Idaho potato (1 lb.), raw ground 2 raw eggs [6*2=12g] salt pepper 2 oz oil. 1 lb raw ground chicken [7*16=112g] Directions: Combine all ingredients in food processor and chop until fine ground.  Pour into 11 x 16 pan and bake for two hours.   Divide into 2 ounce portions at 4.56 grams protein per serving. Yields: 24 2 oz. servings Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving. Photograph of 10 gram protein meal: 2 oz portion Chicken Zucchini Souffle 2…

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