Cookbook creator says: Created as a quick-to-fix recipe for those who have had bariatric Lap-band surgery but this is good and healthy for everyone. Your family will enjoy it, too. It is low-fat, low-carb, and made with whole wheat tortilla.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

Cookbook creator says: This recipe is from SparkPeople's Coach Nicole. It is great for those of us who have had bariatric surgery--small portions and good amount of protein.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Cookbook creator says: This looks really good. Just don't put it on the whole grain hamburger bun as the recipe suggests (nutrition information for bun is not included in the recipe).

Submitted by SRATERMAN

Cookbook creator says: I haven't tried this one yet but I definitely plan to very soon. The only change I would make is to use several broccoli florets rather than the stalk of broccoli the recipe calls for so it is a bit softer for our little pouches! :-)

Submitted by STACISHU

Cookbook creator says: Leave out the raisins, especially if newly post-op. This looks good for the soft-foods stages we go through after adjustments.

Cookbook creator says: Will want to avoid this with the strawberries if too soon after surgery or after adjustments.

Submitted by OILPAINTER

This delicious alternative to classic pulled pork will be a hit any way you serve it! Serve with Nabisco® Reduced-Calorie Triscuit® Crackers or 1/2 of a small whole-wheat hamburger bun, if tolerated. Nutrition information is not included for these serving options.

If you are in the early post-surgery stages, this can be pureed, also.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This recipe may be used for your entire family but the portions are especially adapted for those who have had Lap-Band surgery.

This delicious dessert or snack is for persons who are at least 6 months post-op as the fresh berries may be problematic if eaten sooner.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

Cookbook creator says: For Lap-Banders 6 months or more post-op. I plan to make this using 6 Tablespoons of Whole Wheat Flour rather than the 3T of Whole Wheat + 3T All-purpose flour called for in this recipe. I am also going to make it with Splenda Brown Sugar instead of the real brown sugar.

Cookbook creator says: This recipe has ground beef in it so it can only be used by people with Lap-Band's whose restriction will allow well-chewed ground beef.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This makes a yummy, easy-on-the-tummy soup for a cool Autumn or Winter Day. This is also good pureed for early post-op eating plans.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

These are so moist and chocolatey I can't believe they are so healthy. They are a very filling and a great low carb treat.

I buy pre-ground flax meal, but you can grind your own.

I grind my almonds in a blender by putting only a small handful in at a time and pulsing the blender. Don't run continuously or you'll have almond butter. You can also buy pre-ground almonds.

Submitted by JOEKNEE

This is a quick microwave recipe that makes a yummy snack! It could also be pureed but may need a tablespoon or two of hot water added.

While eveyone else is having a high-fat, high-sugar dessert at Thanksgiving, make this yummy alternative in a jiffy for yourself! But, watchout! Everyone else may want one, too!

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

Prepare this recipe as written if you are more than 6 months post-op and have received permission to eat the nuts and raisins. Otherwise, prepare without the pine nuts and raisins and save about 31 calories per serving. May also be pureed for early post-op Lap-Banders without the pine nuts and raisins.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This is only for Lap-Banders whose restriction will allow them to eat the very small amounts of coconut and nuts that are in the granola cereal. The coconut and nuts do soften during the cooking process and, if well chewed, should be tolerated by most.

I used the caramel sauce with this because it is what I had on hand but I think that the DaVinci Sugar Free and Fat Free Chocolate Sauce would be delicious, too. The nutrition information would remain the same.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

Cookbook creator says: I haven't tried this yet but this looks great for those of us with Lap-Band's! Good source of protein and low in carb's and calories.

Submitted by CERISERENEE

Makes 8 half-cup servings.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This is for Lap-banders who are 6 months or more post-op unless you do not use the pecans. Without the pecans, it can be used anytime from the soft-foot stage on.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

For color, I like to use a variety of red, yellow and orange peppers. I prefer the sweetness of those colors to the green peppers but the nutritional difference is not significant so you can use what you like.

This could also be pureed for those early post-surgical stages.

We follow a low-sodium diet in our home so the sodium in the pasta sauce was enough for us but for those who prefer, you may want to add salt and/or pepper to the mixture.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

A kickin' vegetarian pizza! Extra-good, 'cause it's made on a whole wheat crust!

Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS

Cookbook creator says: This looks like a huge amount of calories but if you consider that you would eat only 1/8th of it as a servng, it would only count as 148 calories. When you're really craving pizza, this makes a good alternative to the temptation to have one delivered.

Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS

Cookbook creator says: I'm going to try this for lunch today but I'm going to bump up the protein by adding 1 egg per serving to it and then I'm going to put it on a whole wheat Greek pita, wrap it up and enjoy thi warm meal on this cold, snowy, Indiana winter day!

Submitted by TAMOLIE

I took TAMOLIE's recipe for Tofu Carrot Scramble and added ingredients to bump up the protein and make it more colorful and flavorful. I hope you'll like the changes. I had it for lunch today and it was delicious!

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

I like these because they are a complete meal-in-one. Meat, vegetable and a little starch all wrapped up in each bundle.

This recipe makes up quicker than most when using a pressure cooker but it can be baked in the oven or in a Dutch oven on top of the stove.

There is some brown rice in it but the percentage of carbs is low and the protein is high. Ground turkey could be substituted for one or both of the meats but the nutrition information would need to be changed.

There are many different kinds of stuffed cabbage recipes originating from many countries. This is more like the Polish-type (pronounced go-wum-ki) and is simpler than others. If your lifestyle is like mine, simple is better!

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This has more protein (3 oz per serving) in it than is usually used in this type of recipe to meet our protein needs. I like to serve this with a small Yukon Gold baked potato on the side to make a complete meal.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This recipe is so easy to make!

Because I have a Lap-Band, I used the SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend in this recipe but if you want or need to avoid all sugar, you may replace it with 3 Tablespoons of the SPLENDA® that measures like sugar (not the packets) and you will need to find a sugar-free ketchup. The nutritional information will need to be changed accordingly.

It is important to begin with very fresh and very lean boneless pork chops. I found a large Family- Pack of 6 chops that weighed 2.30 pounds. When I removed every last bit of fat, I ended up with exactly 2 pounds of lean meat.

Other similar recipes call for the sauce to be cooked and thickened before pouring over the chops but I found that the sauce thickens very nicely on its own without pre-cooking it, thus saving a step and time!

Just a side note: The first time I made this, I forgot the ketchup and it was still delicious.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This recipe calls for the pork to be marinaded for 1-4 hours. I did not include the ingredients in the marinade in the nutritional information because when the meat is removed from the marinade, it is to be patted dry before grilling or broiling.

I used pork medallions for this recipe. I started with 2 pounds. After removing all visible fat, I ended up with 1 lb + 12 oz. After cooking, the pork weighed 1 lb + 3 oz.

Don't waste the trimmings from the meat as there is usually some meat attached. I make stock by boiling the trimmings in water until the meat is done and the fat is mostly melted. Trim away the chunks so that only meat and no fat is left in the stock. Refrigerate it overnight, skim off the fat, label and freeze to be used for soups, stews, etc. later.

You will need the recipe called Bariatric Lynn's Yogurt-Tomato Sauce for this. The nutritional information for the sauce is not included with this recipe.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

This is for use with the Bariatric Lynn's Pork Gyros recipe but can also be used for other gyros, Greek salads, etc. It is really good and gets better over the next couple of days in the refrigerator.

Greek yogurt is fat-free and loaded with protein!

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

Using 2% Velveeta Cheese and Turkey chili, reduces the calories for this party favorite. Also makes a quick lunch with some whole wheat crackers, breadsticks, bagel crisps, etc.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008

The trick to using Turkey Ham in slow cooking soups and stews is to not put it in early or else the ham flavoring cooks out of the turkey and the end result is not especially tasty, especially when expecting it to be ham-flavored. Yet I stil want a ham flavoring to this bean soup so I added 4 ounces of turkey ham chopped into 1/4-inch cubes to the bean soup at the start of the cooking process and added 12 ounces of 3/4-inch cubes just a few minutes from serving the soup. The small amount of turkey ham added early provided the ham flavoring and the small cube size mixed right in with the beans and took on the flavoring of the beans so there was no problem with the taste.

If you cannot find the Hurst's 15 Bean Soup in your grocery store, you may contact the company at www.hambeens.com or by calling 1-800-426-2336. Another comparable bean soup mix could also be used if the nutrition information is comparable.

I have given instructions for the traditional method for making this soup and a quick method but I do not recommend the quick method because it can cause more digestive problems for people. Beans cooked slowly for a long time significantly reduces any digestive problems or flatulence.

Submitted by LAPBAND2008