Tag Archives: Protein powder

Pineapple Meatballs with Protein Powder, 17 grams protein, 340 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey 2 Comments

This sweet meatball recipe with protein powder to hold the meat together instead of flour or breadcrumbs. For this recipe, I use lunch buddies cups because they are easier to find with no sugar added than the ordinary canned varieties.  I also use ground beef chuck rather than lean beef, so that I have all the fats that I need from this meal. Ground beef chuck comes from the shoulder and neck area of the cow and is usually very fatty but also has an…

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Flourless Mini Pizza, 18.5 grams protein, 240 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas

This mini pizza relies on a single slice of Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread which has 15 grams protein, 187 calories.  Add 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 heaping tablespoon shredded cheese, and top with your favorite topping.  Bake for ten minutes. Ingredients: 1 Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread (15g,187c) 1 tablespoon salsa  (5c) 1 heaping tablespoon (⅛ cup) shredded cheese (3.5g,40c) 2 olives, sliced (8c) Directions: Place bread slice on baking tray.  Spread salsa and sprinkle cheese. Add olive slices. Bake on 350 for 10 minutes or…

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Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cakes, 17.7 grams protein, 326 calories

Dessert and Snack

Looking for ideas for incorporating protein powder into your recipes?  Here’s a fabulous fool-proof and gluten-free recipe that will leave you drooling.  It’s time to party like you mean it! Ingredients: 1 Banana (1.3g,105c) 3 Eggs     (19g, 210c) 1 scoop unjury protein powder, unflavored or your favorite flavor (21g, 100c) 2 tablespoons olive oil (240c) 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce (50c) 4 ounces fine cornmeal (8g,355c) 2 ounces Torani Coffee Syrups, Sugar Free French Vanilla 3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds  (9g, 180c) ½ cup soymilk (5g, 70c)…

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