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SCD Yogurt in Instant Pot, 24 hour fermented lactose free

Cheese, Full Liquids, Protein Drinks and Shakes, Resources 3 Comments

SCD yogurt has to be fermented for 24 hours to be SCD legal. In the process, the bacteria converts the lactose to digestive enzymes and protein. The amount of probiotics in SCD yogurt is estimated to be 50 times more than store-bought probiotics tablets. One spoonful in the early stages is enough to build a tolerance for this super powerful “medicine” in a cup. Personally, I find it easiest to prepare the yogurt in my 3 quart instant pot. [You know you love my videos,…

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10 minute marinated-pickled beef flank steak in instant pot

Chicken, Beef, Turkey

10 minute marinated-pickled beef flank steak in the instant pot, with video recipe  below. Now, go buy some steak! This mouthwatering medium-rare meat will taste like pickled deli that has been marinating in brine. Realistically, a few simple paleo/gluten-free, and SCD legal ingredients were used: 1/2 onion, 1 lb premium angus flank steak, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, 3 bay leaves. Five minutes of onion sauteed, plus ten minutes cooking time. I do not apologize for chewing in your ears! Nutrition Facts for Angus…

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Roasted Chestnut Apple Salad, 10.2 grams protein, 217 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Pack-a-Punch Lunch for post-op bariatric weight loss surgery protein meals, Side Dishes

This Fall-Flavored salad tastes even better after it is refrigerated for a day. Roasted chestnuts are amazing in flavor and packed with nutrition. It is lower in fats like other nuts but higher in soluble fiber. Roasting is easy. Buy fresh chestnuts and slice a slit halfway across the chestnut. Place in a pan in the oven. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Peel and discard shell and furry skins. Ingredients: ½ purple onion, chopped  (4c) 12 roasted chestnuts, about 6 ounces after peeling  (3g,…

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Sugar-Free Coffee Taffy Niblets, 6 calories each

Dessert and Snack

A tiny little taffy or candy to curb your cravings. You eliminate the butter and add the milk and Torani to make it a soft taffy, or exclude these two ingredients to make it a harder candy. Ingredients: 20 packets sugar substitute  (or ⅛ cup) ¾ cup Bob’s Red Mill, Milk Powder (7g, 80c) 3 teaspoons decaffeinated instant coffee 2 Tablespoons Butter (200c) ¼ cup light corn syrup (240c,20sugars) Optional: 1/8 cup milk, and 1 Tablespoon Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla Directions: Line a large…

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

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Eggs

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…

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Refried Bean Beef Soup, 11 gram protein meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Legumes and Beans

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,…

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Skinny Cinnamon Protein Powder Recipe for shake, 29 grams protein

Full Liquids, Protein Drinks and Shakes

This is a very simple high-protein drink recipe, easy to prepare, and light on your stomach. Ingredients: 1 cup milk (8g) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 shot of Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla  packet Splenda or sweetener 1 scoop protein powder, unflavored (21g) Blend all ingredients in smoothie maker. Serve chilled.

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Cottage Cheddar Scramble, 12.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Eggs

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…

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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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