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  • Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

    Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

    Eggplant Protein BitesDo you miss those good old days with hefty eggplant fries on the side of your burger?  If you dare to try this recipe, you might get your cravings satisfied and be very full too.   You might be surprised by the texture of the batter, but it certainly beats pureed food after surgery.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ounces eggplant (1g, 25c)
    • 1 egg (6g, 70c)
    • 1 scoop Unjury protein powder, chicken soup flavor (21g, 100c)
    • salt and pepper

    Directions:

    • Peel and slice the eggplant.  Lay flat on cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the water and rinse slices thoroughly.
    • With a fork, beat the egg in a bowl with salt and pepper, and favorite spices.
    • Add protein powder to separate bowl.
    • Coat each slice with powder, egg, and then powder again.
    • Fry in oil. Drain fat with paper towel.

    Yields: 1 serving, about 4-5 slices, at 28 grams protein per serving. Net 195 calories, without adding the calories of the frying oil.

    • Serve with 1 ounce Creamy Protein Dipping Sauce for an added 3 grams protein to your meal.  Your total intake will be 31 grams protein for the meal.

     

  • Skinny Cinnamon Protein Powder Recipe for shake, 29 grams protein

    Skinny Cinnamon Protein Powder Recipe for shake, 29 grams protein

    Skinny Vanilla Protein Powder Drink RecipeThis is a very simple high-protein drink recipe, easy to prepare, and light on your stomach.

    Ingredients:

    Blend all ingredients in smoothie maker. Serve chilled.

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

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

    MET‑Rx ISO 20 Gel, Fruit punchThis 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 product details on Amazon.com

    Whey isolate has one of the fastest absorption rates of all proteins, helps speed recovery, and increases potential for lean muscle growth. Innovative and convenient disposable pouch no more bulky shaker cups and having to measure powder scoops.

     

  • 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.