Category: Gluten Free

Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree – Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 18, 2017

Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree   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 … Continue reading "Scrambled Eggs with Black Bean Puree – Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet"

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Bariatric Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 14, 2017

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bariatric patients – these Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are easy, FULL of flavor and brings in 17 grams of protein for one serving! (One serving is two lettuce wraps). I love the moisture this chicken keeps as it cooks in the slow cooker with broth and hot sauce. … Continue reading "Shredded Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Bariatric Recipe"

Aloha Hawaiian Burger – Weight Loss Surgery Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 1, 2017

Aloha Hawaiian Burger It’s mid May as I write this and that means one thing. The beginning of burger season. Aloha Hawaiian Burger! A fantastic weight loss surgery recipe. For bariatric patients, burgers are protein GOLD. You can make them 101 different ways with ground turkey, beef or chicken (and even shrimp or salmon) …make them … Continue reading "Aloha Hawaiian Burger – Weight Loss Surgery Recipe"

Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

March 19, 2017

Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers   It’s burger season again around my parts! Really, I make burgers all year round. But there is something about the Spring time air and firing up the grill outside for the first time in months that says burger time! I love how creative burgers can be on a low carb … Continue reading "Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers"

Orange Infused Green Beans

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

February 1, 2017

Orange Infused Green Beans   Bariatric friendly vegetable side dish I really love the fresh flavor the orange provides in this somewhat basic green bean dish. Let’s face it, side dishes often get the ‘back burner’ (pun intended) because the protein requires more focus! Something simple like changing the flavor profile to include a fresh … Continue reading "Orange Infused Green Beans"

Pan Seared Tilapia

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

January 31, 2017

Pan Seared Tilapia Soft diet phase after bariatric surgery Of course, every program is different so a soft recipe might mean something else at another program (nice and confusing) so as always be sure to refer back to your programs materials. In my experience as a bariatric dietitian, once a patient is cleared for a softer … Continue reading "Pan Seared Tilapia"

Egg Roll Bowl – WLS Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

December 19, 2016

Egg Roll Bowl – WLS Recipe     Modified slightly from Complete Recipes to reduce fat content and made suitable for bariatric surgery patients.