One item I really love from Trader Joe’s is their Cauliflower Thins. There is no doubt Trader Joe’s has some amazing products for Bariatric Surgery patients. They have cauliflower thins, cauliflower pizza crust, lots of pre-seasoned meat options for protein and more! They really do make a great bread substitute.
Just like my favorite 20 Minute Taco Chili recipe, the key ingredient for this Tex Mex Instant Pot Chicken is taco seasoning. Such a simple and quick ingredient but so powerful in adding flavor. Sometimes I change up the brand of packet I purchase and other times I stick to my
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Stew is one of my new Instant Pot recipes and is not included in my ebook. Members have access to the full book for more pressure cooker recipe ideas for bariatric patients! It can be purchased individually or you can join as a
You will enjoy this bariatric-friendly Chicken Bacon Ranch Protein Bowl using diced chicken, turkey bacon, Greek yogurt, seasonings, and cheese. For a recipe packed with protein, use a package of turkey bacon and a pound of chicken! That is one way to take the protein content to the next level.
For post-bariatric surgery patients, recipes that can also be called “bites” are usually a good fit. 🙂 This delicious Zucchini Artichoke Bites recipe sizes up a great fit that is full of flavor and perfect for a snack or put in for a part of a delicious meal. These little
This Low Carb Taco Casserole tastes delicious and is super quick and easy to make! You and your family will love it anytime of the week! Bariatric surgery and casseroles don’t easily go together when it comes to the protein and vegetable focused post-op diet. Most casseroles contain rice, noodles
Hearty and Delicious Turkey Meatball Soup: If you are thinking to yourself “I thought I wasn’t supposed to have soup after bariatric surgery?” I would say that you aren’t wrong. You might also be thinking, I wasn’t told that! Every bariatric program differs tremendously! Here are my thoughts on soup.
These Kickin Chipotle Beef Burgers do have some kick. If you’re wondering just how spicy I think they would be a 2.5 on a scale of 1 to 5. That’s a very made up number, however, as someone who can handle some spice but not too much this was at just the right level of
What is “Hot Ham and Swiss Chicken Breasts?” – really, it’s a spin off a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. Traditionally Chicken Cordon Bleu is a dish with meat wrapped around cheese. How most have come to know it is chicken, pounded thin and wrapped around ham and swiss, then breaded
I love a good combination of flavors and even a combination of textures that just work. Both flavor AND texture are really important (and difficult) on the pureed and soft diet phases after bariatric surgery. It’s absolutely essential to care for your new sleeve or bypass pouch well and follow those
