Protein Artist

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  • Marinated Mozzarella Omelette, 14 grams protein

    Marinated Mozzarella Omelette, 14 grams protein

    marinated mozzarella ballsHave 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:

    • IMG_1780Spray small frying pan with oil spray.
    • Heat the mozzarella balls on a medium flame until half melted.
    • Pour in one egg, scrambled.
    • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Flip over to thoroughly cook eggs.
    • Do not overcook, or it will be hard to chew the mozzarella when crispy.
  • Carob Caramel Protein Shake

    Carob Caramel Protein Shake

    carob caramel protein drinkThis 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:

    Directions: Combine in blender or smoothie make.  Serve chilled.

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

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

    lemongras soy crumbles with marinara cream sauce15.5 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

    Total 32 oz sauce = 34/32=1.0625 g per ounce of sauce

    marinara cream sauce ingredients for lemongrass soy crumbles and marinara cream sauce lemongrass soy crumbles

    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 package Lightlife Smart Ground Veggie Protein Crumbles, Original
      (2 ounces = 11g )

    Directions: 

    • Prepare marinara cream sauce by boiling all ingredients in a large saucepan on medium, stirring constantly until sauce bubbles.
    • Next, spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil spray.
    • Combine lemongrass soy crumbles liquid ingredients and stir until blended.
    • Crumble the soy into the pan and stir well.
    • Crumbles should brown after 3-5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Prepare meal as described, and store remaining sauce in ice cube trays for future meals.

    Suggestions:

    • Combine crumbles with cheese and sauce with every spoonful and chew thoroughly to preserve your puree requirements.
    • It is helpful to have a plate warmer to keep the meal hot until you finish eating.
  • Hummus – Sabra Classic Hummus, 2oz Singles, 6 grams protein per serving.

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

    hummuspackSabra 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)
    Sodium260 mg (11% DV)
    Total Carbohydrate9 g (3% DV)
    Dietary Fiber3 g (12% DV)
    Sugars1 g
    Protein4 g
  • Cheese Crisps Protein Snack, 7 grams protein per ounce

    Cheese Crisps Protein Snack, 7 grams protein per ounce

    cheese crisps snack bagIn 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.
    • cheese crisps - before picTear/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) and bake on 450 for less than five minutes.
    • Check every minute to see when it puffs up. The moment it does, it will turn brown in the next minute.
    • Grab it quickly and place it in the fridge to cool and preserve the ‘bubble’.  (Do not place pan in the fridge, the heat might melt the plastic shelves. Rather, slip the parchment paper onto the fridge shelf). 
    • When it cools after a few minutes, it will be crispy.
    • Store in the fridge in airtight container or in the freezer in ziploc bags for a quick snack. It will defrost in less than an hour for traveling protein.

     

  • Tuna Omelette, 16.5 grams of protein per 4 oz meal

    Tuna Omelette, 16.5 grams of protein per 4 oz meal

    tuna omelette 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!

  • Greek Dill Dip, 3 grams protein per ounce

    Greek Dill Dip, 3 grams protein per ounce

    dilldipThis 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 per ounce

     

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

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

    tunaIngredients:

    • 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.

  • Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving

    Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving

    Chicken PureeIngredients:

    • 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:

  • Svelte organic protein drinks

    Svelte organic protein drinks

    svelteOnly 16 grams protein fr 15 ounces, the CalNaturale Svelte Organic Protein Shake Cappuccino is absolutely cravingly delicious. These come packaged in Aseptic Boxes. Amazon sells a pack of 12 drinks.  These drinks do not need to be refrigerated until opened.

    • Non-dairy, contains soy.
    • lactose free
    • no chalky taste
    • complex, indulgent coffee taste