Protein Artist

Category: Yogurt

  • Jello Cheese Cups, 13 grams protein per 4 ounce serving

    Jello Cheese Cups, 13 grams protein per 4 ounce serving

    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.

    Jello cheese cupsIngredients: 

    • 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.
    • In a saucepan, combine the soymilk and contents of jello packet.
    • Stir on high until milk bubbles.
    • Remove
      from flame immediately, or it will foam and spill over.
    • Stir in with the cheese mixture.
    • Pour into 4 ounce containers or cups and cool in fridge.
    • Serve chilled.

    Suggestions:

    In the photograph, I used strawberry Jello. It tasted like children’s Tylenol to me
    .  Try orange Jello and vanilla yogurt for an orange julius taste.

    Yields: 5 portions of 11 grams protein per 4 ounce serving.

  • Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, 15.25 grams protein per serving

    Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, 15.25 grams protein per serving

    carnation instant breakfast no sugar chocolate

    Easy recipe to mix together and freeze.  Double and triple this recipe to save on prep time.

    Ingredients:

    Eat as is for a pudding treat, or freeze for a perfect, smooth and creamy ice cream.  See protein bullets below:

    chocolate protein bulletsChocolate Protein Bullets, 5 grams per one ounce cube

    • Mix and freeze in ice cube trays.
    • Each cube will be once ounce.
    • Use cubes to add extra protein to your protein shakes.
    • Each one ounce cube will add 5 grams of protein to your shake.
  • 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

     

  • Mashed Potatoes, 1 gram protein per 2 oz serving

    Mashed Potatoes, 1 gram protein per 2 oz serving

    mashedpotatoesAn important basic foundation recipe for mashed potatoes with added protein. This recipe can used to add thickening to broths in the full liquid stage.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 large Idaho potatoes -or- 4 lbs.
    • 1 cup Milk [8g]
    • 4 oz. Greek Yogurt, 0%  [3*4=12g]
    • 1 cup sauteed onions

    Directions:

    • Peel and chop potatoes into cubes. Boil potatoes in water until tender–about 15 to 20 minutes.  
    • When potatoes are done, remove from heat and drain immediately.
    • Combine all ingredients in food processor until pureed.

    Yields: 31 portions of mashed potatoes at 1 gram protein per 2 oz. serving.

  • Falafel Balls and Dill Dip, 16 grams protein per 4 oz puree lunch meal

    Falafel Balls and Dill Dip, 16 grams protein per 4 oz puree lunch meal

    falafel balls
    4 Falafel Balls + Greek Dill Dip

    This delicious lunch is perfect for preparing the night before for a grab-n-go high protein lunch meal.  Do not fry the mixture as directed on the box.  Skip Greek Dill Dip if you are lactose intolerant.

    Directions:

    • Falafel balls in baking pan
      Falafel balls in baking pan

      Prepare mix with water as directed.

    • Spray baking pan with oil spray.
    • Form small 1/2 ounce balls (measure as a heaping teaspoon, or half a shot glass) and place on pan.
    • Spray all the balls again with oil spray.
    • Bake on 450 for 15 minutes. Flip balls, and bake for another 5 minutes.

    falafelmixA $6.00 box of Falafel Mix will yield 24 balls (enough for six meals).  This freezes very well, and defrosts while you are at work.   Falafel Mix is available in your supermarket’s Kosher or Ethnic isle.

     

  • Traditional Gefilte Fish, 9 grams protein per 3 oz serving

    Traditional Gefilte Fish, 9 grams protein per 3 oz serving

    gefilte fish with dill dipGefilte Fish is a traditional Jewish food.   This is a very easy meal to prepare and packed with high protein.  Gefilte Fish is ground up white fish sold in frozen rolls.  It is suggested that the rolls is cooked in water with sugar and spices.  Skip Greek Dill Dip if you are lactose intolerant.

    For the bariatric puree stage, it is best to purchase one unsweetened roll of gefilte fish from your supermarket’s freezer isle.  Allow the roll to defrost, and place raw mixture into ice cube trays so that each cube will be one ounce.  Freeze for several hours. before cooking as directed:

    Directions: 

    • Slice one large onion into four slices and place in 8 quart pot.
    • Add frozen cubes to pot.
    • Cover with 4 quarts cold water.
    • 1/4 cup articifical sweetener
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • Cook for 1 1/2 hours on medium.

    Allow to cool and store in airtight containers, 3 cubes per container. Divide the broth into all the portions.  Traditionally served chilled, may also be enjoyed warm.

    Yields: 7-8 portions of 3 oz servings, 9 grams protein per serving.

    Serving Suggestion:

    As shown on photograph, serve 3 ounces of gefilte fish (9g) with 1 ounce Greek Dill Dip (3g) for a 12 gram protein meal.  The broth and dill dip will help with the chewing, making this a perfect protein sweat and savory meal in the pureed stages.

  • CheeseCake Cup, 11.28 grams protein per 4oz serving

    CheeseCake Cup, 11.28 grams protein per 4oz serving

    Cheesecake CupsCheeseCake Cup:

    Directions: Mix all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Chill and serve.  Lasts at least two weeks in the refrigerator.

    Yields: 7 portions @ 11.28 grams protein per 4oz serving