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WLS friendly cook book

(94 Recipes) Created by WINNIE_THE_POOH

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Very Good 4.6/5

This is a modification of someone else's version - I have changed the seasonings and used less parmesan and butter/margarine.

Submitted by FDOODLES

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 22.1g | Calories: 120.5
Very Good 4.0/5

Adapted from Clean Eating Magazine. Tasty and filling.

Submitted by GREENGIRL531

Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 20.2g | Calories: 214
Effortless Flat Out Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
Very Good 4.5/5

Low in Calories and Super Delicious TOO!
There is no reason to feel deprived. You'll get all the satisfaction of pizza with this one and feel full with out all of the calories. Enjoy!

Submitted by RUNNING2LIVE

Carbs: 23.3g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 28.3g | Calories: 207.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by MUSICDEBI1

Carbs: 14g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 88.3
Good 3.8/5

Chicken that's easy to make and low calorie.

Submitted by KAMEL622

Carbs: 21.4g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 159.2
Very Good 4.6/5

Very low in fat and sugars. A sweet tooth must!

Submitted by VLBARC

Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 90.5
Very Good 4.5/5

I borrowed this recipe from RecipeZaar (#184155). It is suppose to taste like Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Chili. I am making it for the Superbowl so we will see!

Submitted by SNAVELA1

Carbs: 25g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 7.3g | Protein: 37.6g | Calories: 290.9
Good 3.9/5

Hummus is a simple dip that goes well with raw veggies, chips or warm pita bread. You and your guests will love it!

Submitted by JULZ654

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 23.4
Very Good 4.3/5

Reduced fat and sugar free dip for all sorts of fruit.

Submitted by BEACHEDBUM

Carbs: 2.4g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 41.1
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 23.8g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 6.2g | Calories: 151.5
Very Good 4.7/5

This cake is so moist and yummy! A must for those of us that have had RNY weight loss surgery and need a little taste of "normal" dessert.

Submitted by LIZZIESLOSINGIT

Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 157.5
Lowfat Cheeseburger Pie
Very Good 4.3/5

A lighter version of an old classic. Made with Heart Smart Bisquick and Ground Turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 20.6g | Calories: 163.5
Creamy Parmesan Broiled Tilapia
Very Good 4.6/5

This quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe can be made with any white fish. I just happened to have tilapia handy.

Submitted by LEXIBELLE715

Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 48.5g | Calories: 275.2
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 3.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 127.5

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 1.6g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 98.2
Baked Egg Cups
Very Good 4.5/5

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

Submitted by NANALINDA5355

Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 125.6
Broccoli Quiche
Very Good 4.1/5

A great dish for Sunday brunch.

Submitted by STACISHU

Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 17g | Calories: 166
Crock Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers
Good 3.9/5

Submitted by DEBBIEANN2

Carbs: 22.3g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 241.4
Crab Melt
Very Good 4.1/5

Submitted by AMYELISE

Carbs: 32.4g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 20.3g | Calories: 296.3
Apricot Pork Chops
Very Good 4.4/5

Peach preserves or orange marmalade can be used instead of apricot preserves. Serve these tangy chops with a dressed baked potato and sugar snap peas.

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 13.4g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 31.9g | Calories: 314
Very Good 4.5/5

Lower in carbs and higher in protein, this is a super easy and very yummy dish!

Submitted by PRAIRIEHARPY

Carbs: 3.1g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 21.5g | Calories: 156.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

Super easy to make...the hardest part is slicing the strawberries!

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 10.4g | Calories: 157.4
Good 3.0/5

This makes a LOT...I used a large rectangular electric skillet and it was full. I froze several portions for future lunches/dinners. If you want less, the recipe is easy to half.

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 14.9g | Calories: 83.5
Incredible! 5.0/5

Super easy crock pot recipe...less than 5 minutes of prep time. This is a healthy recipe, other than the sodium. You can decrease that by using low-sodium taco seasoning.

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 6.4g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 27.3g | Calories: 153.4
WLS Crock Pot Spicy Beefy Beany Taco Soup
Incredible! 5.0/5

Great for Weight Loss Surgery patients with a small serving size of one cup. Includes finely ground beef, protein rich beans, and spicy Rotel tomatoes and chiles. Most people will eat more than a cup! Serving size is just a guesstimate. Appears to be 16 cups.

Submitted by STARSBELOW

Carbs: 12.7g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 9.1g | Calories: 159.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

Perfect for people that has had weight loss surgery. Very low calorie, per 1 Cup.. most people will eat more though, so adjust caloric intake.

Submitted by STARSBELOW

Carbs: 17.8g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 9.9g | Calories: 127.5
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by HPAIGE28

Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 11.8g | Calories: 143.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by LIVELOVELAUGH-

Carbs: 1.6g | Fat: 13.2g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 27.8g | Calories: 226.8
Crustless Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by DINDIN8582

Carbs: 21.4g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 193.5
Incredible! 5.0/5

This juicy, flavorful chicken recipe is a favorite of mine from www.epicurious.com and chef Shawn Edelman of Ruby Foo's in NYC. VERY easy to make, and SO worth it!

Submitted by JENSINE449

Carbs: 2.1g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 54.6g | Calories: 294.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

Low-Carb Banana Bread

Submitted by J.MACINNIS

Carbs: 3.7g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 49.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

Delicious, creamy low carb soup. Comfort food!

Submitted by BRISAR

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 13.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 17.4g | Calories: 227.2
Very Good 4.5/5

This is a creamy southwestern chicken.

Submitted by CEAKRIGHT

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 16.2g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 26g | Calories: 261.4
Incredible! 5.0/5

Good Low carb and calorie dinner, Serve over brown rice and vegetable. . This came from Allrecipes with a few rating suggestion changes incorporated.

Submitted by JODYGRIZZLE

Carbs: 1.6g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 28.1g | Calories: 162.9
Incredible! 5.0/5

I found two recipes on Food Network for a full salad and another for a dressing. I took them both and combined for the salad with the dressing.

Submitted by SUPERSILLYGIRL

Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 42.8g | Calories: 346.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

0.7 Net Carbs!
Pancake flavoring tastes similar to a McGriddle

Submitted by DEY101

Carbs: 10.7g | Fat: 20.1g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 255.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

OMG the best one yet. Very fluffy and keeps it's texture.

Submitted by GOTALOOSE

Carbs: 9g | Fat: 58.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 602.2
Yummy Key Lime Yogurt Pie
Incredible! 5.0/5

Refreshing summer dessert... made with Key lime yogurt, cream cheese, fresh lime peel and juice and a vanilla wafer crust give a refreshing tangy taste to a cool pie that’s only 115 calories and 15 carbs per serving!

Submitted by LADYSUNBEAM

Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 114.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

this is so tasty !!!

Submitted by NBAHMAD

Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 22.6g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 9.6g | Calories: 278.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

looks like a muffin, tastes like a dream. Great for lunch, but fancy enough to serve for brunch with friends! Really - these are yummy, and I don't even love tuna fish :)

Submitted by NY-BEAN

Carbs: 1.7g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 144.5
Incredible! 5.0/5

1 WW plus points each!
My sister Nancy shared this with me. It's been a WW staple for her over the years.

Submitted by SMYRNABEAR

Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 51.2

An alternate recipe for the white chicken chili that I've already posted on here.

Submitted by STARSBELOW

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.8g | Calories: 176.9

This is a recipe I can eat to get the taste of pasta without "dumping"

Submitted by BETSYCROCKER10

Carbs: 23.9g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 279.3

Submitted by FOREVRTAJA

Carbs: 11.8g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 21.8g | Calories: 194.9
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.0/5

5 Points. Simmering poultry in fat-free liquid is a moist, low calorie way to flavor food. Experiment with other types of broths and juices, too.

Submitted by BELLATROTTA

Carbs: 23.7g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 24.1g | Calories: 230.8
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by NCCOUNTRYMAMA

Carbs: 37.6g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 171.7
Very Good 4.0/5

This is a Taco Soup recipe that travels around weight watchers meetings and the dieting blogospher periodically. I make it a few times a year and its super yummy! It also freezes really well!

Submitted by SCALEWARFARE

Carbs: 38.9g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 10.9g | Protein: 19g | Calories: 248.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

Can use Mangoes instead of Peaches

Submitted by CSHILLI2

Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 23.1g | Calories: 219.2
Good 3.0/5

My version of apple brown betty. There is no bottom crust.

Submitted by LUVWOLVES2

Carbs: 44.7g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 188.3

Submitted by JUSTETTHON

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.1g | Calories: 89.9

Submitted by DOBIN1958

Carbs: 34.2g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 29.3g | Calories: 300.6

Submitted by DONNAEDA

Carbs: 27.5g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 245.9

Submitted by ERIKAT2

Carbs: 29.8g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 32.7g | Calories: 276.5

Very flavorful version of baked macaroni, with correct nutritional info.

Submitted by BAREFOOT-LISA

Carbs: 45g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 17.9g | Calories: 283.8

1 chicken breast = ww 4 pts

Submitted by WORKIT18

Carbs: 10.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 26.3g | Calories: 172.3
Easy Berry Cobbler
Very Good 4.6/5

This lightened up version of berry cobbler has just three ingredients.

Submitted by LYSAX13

Carbs: 43.1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 217
This recipe has been marked private.

I had this from Metropolitan market, and tweaked it a bit to make it WLS friendly.

Submitted by KATHYP63

Carbs: 13.4g | Fat: 11.4g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 8.9g | Calories: 192.7

A WLS-friendly version of corn bread that doesn't sacrifice taste or texture!

Submitted by KGOELLER

Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 139.4

Ditch the tortilla and get ready for some YUM in a small pouch friendly breakfast or brunch.

After weight loss surgery, I was getting bored with plain ol' scrambled eggs. Here's a twist on a classic that will have your taste buds and pouch happy :)

Submitted by DIOSA12267

Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 10.5g | Calories: 125.5

Submitted by MSBAZ27613

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 111.7

Submitted by MSBAZ27613

Carbs: 9.2g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 12.4g | Calories: 163.3
Good 3.5/5

Yummy "muffins" that are good for you!!
Preheat oven 350degrees

Submitted by STACIARN01

Carbs: 6.5g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 127.5
Very Good 4.3/5

Strawberries with Cream filling

Submitted by HEIDI14DAN

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 41.9
Very Good 4.8/5

Submitted by LOUELLAG

Carbs: 10.1g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 81.8
Very Good 4.8/5

I created this recipe by tweaking an old favorite pancake recipe. These are much better than the old version.

Submitted by OAKBORN

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 70.5
WW Cheeseburger Casserole
Very Good 4.3/5

Meat, cheese, potatoes-we layered these favorite ingredients into a flavorful casserole. Sort of like a deconstructed cheeseburger and fries.

Submitted by KATHYC1980

Carbs: 28.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 22.4g | Calories: 257.4
Incredible! 5.0/5

A high protein - low carb egg dish for either breakfast or brunch.

Submitted by IVINSBOB

Carbs: 9.2g | Fat: 11.3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 19g | Calories: 215.3

One of my saving graces after WLS. When my pouch is irritated, it will always love some slightly spicy egg drop soup

Submitted by DIOSA12267

Carbs: 0.9g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 43.2
Very Good 4.0/5

I found this recipe on OH, without nutritional information. Tweeked it a bit, and here it is with the nutritional information. Very WLS friendly.

Submitted by KATHYP63

Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 10.4g | Calories: 66.7

Submitted by SUNNYMORN

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 16.4g | Calories: 82.2

Submitted by MSBAZ27613

Carbs: 0.7g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 72.9
Cauliflower faux potato salad
Very Good 4.6/5

low carb version of potato salad

Submitted by IKNEADU2

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 94.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

*I added heavy cream to this recipe but the calculator won't let me add it here so the count is off a tad but not much.

Submitted by DREAMWEAVER1637

Carbs: 1.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 11.5g | Calories: 72.3
Nut Bread low carb
Incredible! 5.0/5

This recipe is taken from Elena´s pantry :http://www.elanaspantry.com/nutty-bread/

I have made my own modifications. It is gluten free and low carb, it tastes good.

Submitted by THANIA1

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 96.1
carrot cake low carb
Incredible! 5.0/5

A low carb carrot cake, I used a little honey (1 tbs), but you can use any sweetener you choose.

Submitted by THANIA1

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 101
Crispy Baked Egg Rolls
Very Good 4.4/5

Use coleslaw mix to make a quick & easy treat! Eat as a snack, side, or a meal.

Submitted by HARV47

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 91.2
Flourless Tiny Peanut Butter Cookies
Very Good 4.2/5

Gluten-free, low sugar and low sodium!

Submitted by EMJAYEL25

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 57.7
Apple Coffee Cake
Very Good 4.3/5

Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

Carbs: 33.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 182.3
Very Good 4.0/5

Yummy treat

Submitted by BONEWOMAN

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 81.8
Low-Fat Sugar Free Carrot Cake
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by ASHLYNNE12

Carbs: 24.7g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 122.2
Flourless Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Raspberries
Good 3.5/5

Two secret ingredients keep this butter-less chocolate cake moist and nutritious.

Carbs: 40g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 254.4
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe will impress your family and guests with very little effort. For an easy side of roasted potatoes, start with precut potato wedges from the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 21.7g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 22.5g | Calories: 328.7
Parmesan Tuna Patties (low fat, low carb)
Very Good 4.4/5

These are fast and tasty. If desired, top with a bit of marinara, mustard, etc. This makes 4 small patties, so I usually double the recipe for my family.

Submitted by IMSHERRY7

Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 105.4
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.2/5

A lighter, lower carb way to enjoy fresh blueberry muffins. Delicious!

Submitted by WINDY01

Carbs: 13.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 79.9
Very Good 4.6/5

1 breakfast cup is 1 serving by calorie count, so have 2 or 3! Still low calorie breakfast.

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 84.4
Very Good 4.2/5

Good For Increasing Fiber

Submitted by KFOX05

Carbs: 10g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 13.9g | Calories: 155.4
Low-Carb Crockpot Creamy Caesar Mushroom Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

Low carb and very yummy! I threw this together with ingredients I had on hand and it turned out delicious! My husband and daughter could not get enough of it! I love crockpot recipes, especially in winter. You can use low fat/reduced sodium cream of chicken soup if you want to reduce fat and sodium more and serve this over rice or wide egg noodles if you aren't watching carbs.

Submitted by BETHPROVERBS31

Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 30.2g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 50g | Calories: 493.6
Cheeseburger Soup - Low carb
Very Good 4.2/5

This is a low carb adaptation. There are no potatoes in this particular recipe due to my low carb lifestyle. It is tasty. You may add sour cream as a garnish.
There are many substitutions to be made to this basic recipe. Have fun playing around with it!

Submitted by JOEKNEE

Carbs: 7.7g | Fat: 16.6g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 24.7g | Calories: 279.9

If you crave the Girl Scouts' Samoas cookies, this recipe provides an alternative with fewer calories, fat and sugar per serving than the original.

Submitted by KKS5369

Carbs: 11.1g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 60.6
This recipe has been marked private.
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 51.6
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