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Omega + C Orange Salmon Endives, 19.5 grams protein, 290 calories

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The perfect winter lunch to pack in the nutrients and prevent the sniffles.  Endive is enriched with Vitamin A and ß-carotene, which have antioxidant properties. Carotenes convert to vitamin A inside the human body.  The orange delivers your vitamin C right in between the smoked salmon, which is high in omega fatty acids. All ingredients combined are sweet and moist, perfect for chewing. Ingredients: 2 ounces skinless boneless smoked salmon 4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, with chives if possible ½ naval orange 4 endives slices Directions:…

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Creamy Protein Dipping Sauce, 3 grams protein per ounce

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This easy-to-mix dipping sauce is thick and creamy.  Perfect for chips, vegetables, and meats. Although the recipe calls for one teaspoon minced garlic per ounce, the garlic flavor is not intense or overpowering.   Make this in advance and keep it in the fridge to add a finishing touch to your meals. Ingredients 1 ounce Greek yogurt (3g, 22c 1 tablespoon Lite Thousand Island Dressing (0g,8c) 1 teaspoon minced garlic (0c) Yields: one ounce of creamy dipping sauce. Related PostsUnjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28…

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MET-Rx – ISO 20 Gel Fruit Punch 100% Whey Isolate Protein Gel, 20 grams protein

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This is a very interesting product.   It is a very strong fruit punch flavored clear gel in a pouch.  It tastes nothing like other chemical products. The gel melts in your mouth, making it perfect for post-op hospital clear liquid stages.  My surgeon approved it and I took it to the hospital. I squirted a bit into my mouth every hour, and was getting my protein intake right from the start. 20 grams protein per 4 ounce pouch, 0 fat, 0 sugar Click for…

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Jello Cheese Cups, 13 grams protein per 4 ounce serving

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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.…

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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Protein Shake, 29 grams protein

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This recipe really surprised me, since it was such a welcome change from all the fake chocolate attempts found in typical protein powders. Ingredients: 2 ounces (two cubes) Apple Cinnamon Fruit Cup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 shot of Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free Caramel 1 packet Splenda or sweetener 1 cup milk (8g) 2 ounces water 1 scoop protein powder, unflavored (21g) Blend all ingredients in smoothie maker. Serve chilled.

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Cheese Crisps Protein Snack, 7 grams protein per ounce

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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

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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

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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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30 gram Premier Protein High Protein Shake, Chocolate Drink

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I thought this was too good to be true.  30 grams of protein, creamy chocolate flavor, only 11 ounce drinks, and less than $3.00. I found these drinks at the local supermarket in a 4-pk.   These drinks do not have to be refrigerated until opened, but tastes best when chilled. Try It!  The Premier Protein High Protein Shake is available in Chocolate flavor as a  12-pack on Amazon at $2.66 per drink, and an 18-pack Premier Protein High Protein Shake at $2.49 per drink. Related PostsCarob Caramel Protein Shake88This is very…

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

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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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