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Pineapple Meatballs with Protein Powder, 17 grams protein, 340 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey 2 Comments

This sweet meatball recipe with protein powder to hold the meat together instead of flour or breadcrumbs. For this recipe, I use lunch buddies cups because they are easier to find with no sugar added than the ordinary canned varieties.  I also use ground beef chuck rather than lean beef, so that I have all the fats that I need from this meal. Ground beef chuck comes from the shoulder and neck area of the cow and is usually very fatty but also has an…

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Pastrami Stuffed Delicata Squash

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

Delicata winter squash is high in vitamin A and C. Besides for its beautiful designs, the skin is edible after roasting or baking, which saves you time in the kitchen. It also boosts your nutrient intake — the skin of vegetables often contains fiber and other vitamins and minerals.  This squash bakes very quickly in the oven.  Ingredients: 1 Delicata Squash 4 slices pastrami deli, 4 ounces   ) 1 ounce fresh spinach leaves 1 shallot, about 1 ounce ½ fresh red grapefruit, peeled 2…

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Mango Ginger Chicken Dinner, 11.5 grams protein, 169 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

The most exciting part of this chicken dinner is not the sweet taste, but the mango bits that help with the chewing of the chicken. You may skip the cornstarch if you don’t favor a thick creamy sauce.  Mango might aid in decreasing risk of macular degeneration and colon cancer, while improving digestion and bone health, as well as skin and hair. Ingredients:  2 Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Cutlets (40g, 220c) 1 teaspoon chopped Ginger (2c) 1 Tablespoons Coconut or Olive Oil  (120c) 1 mango, peeled and…

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Butternut Cashew Bake, 10 grams protein, 375 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas

In my opinion, butternut squash has the texture of potato with the sweetness of yams. Topped with nuts, these two textures will blend beautifully in any temperature (eaten warm or cold). Butternut squash is an excellent source of potassium. At 582 milligrams of potassium per 1 cup (cubed), this winter squash tops the charts when compared to bananas at 422mg. One cup of butternut squash provides a whopping 437% percent of your vitamin A needs for the day. Vitamin A helps your eyes adjust to…

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Popeye’s Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie, 2 grams protein, 157 calories per cup

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“It will work if the change will motivate your tastes buds.” This is a very interesting quote from Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, the documentary about the value of juicing.  and explains how the smoothie must intrigue your sense of taste for your lifestyle changes to be permanent.  Since bypass, I’ve been able to explore new foods and be as daring as ever, keeping me motivated but also satisfied! For example, never in my life would I sit down to a bowl of kale. But…

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Chicken Tarragon Salad on Apple Chips, 11.2 grams protein, 170 calorie

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

Let the feasting begin!  Your meal might look like a plate of hors d’oeuvres, but you will be filling up with sweet and juicy goodness.  At only 2 ounces, this meal can afford a side dish as well.  Works fantastic with the savory Low-Carb Cauliflower Latkes Bites at 6.3 grams protein, 110 calories. Together, your meal will total to 17.5 grams protein, 280 calories. The cold chicken salad is specifically made with fresh boneless skinless chicken thigh cutlets, the juiciest part. Do not overcook! The…

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Low-Carb Cauliflower Latkes Bites, 6.3 grams protein, 110 calories

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You want the taste of greasy potato latkes, but you don’t want the fat or the carbs. You want the high protein but you also want that deep onion flavor.  So here you have it; the best of both worlds.  Conveniently packed into mini muffin sized bites for portable nutrition. Store three pieces in a ziplock bags and freeze. Reheat as needed. Pairs well with Creamy Protein Dipping Sauce for an added 3 grams protein per meal. Ingredients 4 ounces cauliflower, fresh or frozen (1.9g,25c)…

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Oven-Baked Pastrami Eggrolls, 12 grams protein, 214 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Resources

In this recipe, I replaced the cabbage and carrots with a package of broccoli slaw. You can find broccoli slaw in most supermarkets in the vegetable isle near the salad mixes.  The meat will only taste as good as the quality of your deli purchase. Ingredients:  1 package Broccoli Slaw 1 Package Pastrami, 7 ounces 1 Package Eggroll Wrappers 1 teaspoon chopped Ginger 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil  1 Tablespoons Teriyaki ½ teaspoon Mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white pepper Directions:  Stir-fry the broccoli slaw…

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Crunchy Kettle Corn Chickpeas, 4.5 grams protein, 120 calories per ounce

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This is a sugar-free and gluten-free high-protein snack that is perfect for keeping around for an emergency crunch while working, or at the movies.  Besides being an excellent vegan and gluten-free source of protein and fiber, chickpeas also contain exceptional levels of iron, vitamin B-6 and magnesium. This versatile snack will surprise you in flavor and nutrients. Compare to popcorn, at 106 calories and 3 grams protein per ounce, but with little nutritional value.  Refrigerate leftovers. Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas from can (14g, 220c) 2…

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Chunky Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup, 7 grams protein, 93 calories

Chicken, Beef, Turkey

Easy to cook, and hearty to eat. Gluten-free spaghetti squash noodles with non-dairy cream base. Ingredients 3 Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Cutlets (60g, 330c) 3 ½ cups homemade chicken stock (21g, 516c) 6 Tablespoons (3 ounces) Cashew Cream (15.4g,444) 1 ½ cups Spaghetti Squash, cooked (.9g, 46.5c) 1 bunch fresh dill 2 zucchini (4.8g, 66c) 2 cups water ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Directions:  Peel and chop zucchini and dill into tiny pieces.  Chop chicken into tiny cubes. Add to large pot…

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