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  • Liver Pate Appetizer Cups, 18.6 grams protein, 237 calories

    Liver Pate Appetizer Cups, 18.6 grams protein, 237 calories

    IMG_2775Not only are these the fanciest little appetizers on the block, but your co-workers will envy your meal options. The dried fruit adds a sweet touch, topped with crispy onions for an exotic and tasteful meal.  You will almost forget that you are eating organ meat.

    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces Chicken Liver Pate (63.48g, 531c)
    • 12 won-ton wrappers from package (.75g,20c*12=9g,240c)
    • ½ cup chopped dates (2g, 240c)
    • ¼ cup  French Fried Onion, crushed (180c)

    Directions:

    Spray a large muffin pan with oil spray.  Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup.

    Drop one heaping tablespoon of liver pate into each cup.
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    Evenly divide chopped dates, pressing lightly into the liver mixture.
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    Top with crushed french fried onion.
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    Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
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    Serve warm, room temperature, or cold after refrigerating.

    Yields: 12 appetizers, roughly 1 ounce each.  Serving size: 3 pieces at 18.6 grams protein, 237 calories

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

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

    IMG_2374There 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 for topping. Skip if you are lactose intolerant.

    Yields:  6 pancakes, 1 ounce each.

    Ounces Grams Protein Calories
    Banana 0.5 55
    Egg, large 1.75 6 70
    Greek Yogurt 1 3 17
    Lite Pancake Syrup 0.5 0 55
    Totals: 0 9.5 197

    Serve: 3 pancakes with 1 ounce Greek yogurt, 1. Refrigerate leftovers.

     

  • 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.