Bariatric Recipes

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!

Low Carb way to enjoy favorite food.

A savory, delicious soup that is low in carbs, fat and calories

Think of naan or flatouts but with plenty of flavor options and they are made of mostly cauliflour! Sometimes I make them double size and my wife karen uses them to make the best and healthiest pizzas for us. I've included how to make my two favorites, Garlic Parmesan and Curry wraps Enjoy!

Delicious! Pasta.... faghetaboutit! Spaghetti squash rocks!

Great for parties! Adapted from the original recipe found on BariatricEating.com for "Baked Crab Wontons". The lumpia wrappers are so thin it was safe to eat during the soft foods stage.

A friendlier taco option that serves as a snack, appetizer, or main meal.

A simple low fat and low sugar recipe that is bariatric-friendly, made with only 4 ingredients. Great for parties and anytime-ies.
(Read the cooking instructions for an easier ingredients list.)

Try this Buffalo Style Chicken cup. It's low on fat and big on taste. I created this when I started the soft food phase of my post-op bariatric diet.

This is only for Lap-Banders who are at the stage where they can tolerate ground beef if it is well-chewed. It has a higher beef to other ingredients ratio to it than chili normally would.

Makes 8 half-cup servings.

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.

A healthy low carb version of the traditional korean dished called "Japchae". Great for bariatric post-ops!

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!

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.

eggs corned beef onions mushrooms black olives

low carb wrap

My wife loves these!

From the Bariatric Eating Website

This is from the Bariatric Eating Back on Track Plan

Gastric bypass friendly, high protein meatballs.

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.

The zucchini and onions can be cooked to whatever degree of tenderness needed to make this dish easy to digest for those of us with Lap-Bands. If in the early stages post-op, the squash could be peeled and, if necessary, the seeds removed, although it would lose a significant amount of its fiber and nutritional value by doing so. This can also be pureed.

The tofu takes on the flavor of the other ingredients yet adds a nice texture to this dish in addition to some always-welcome protein!

Extra meaty for those of us with Lap-Band's or gastric bypass surgeries. Simple and tasty.

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!

I wanted a soup that would be creamy but low in fat as a side dish to a meal I was serving but I also wanted it to have some protein in it to add to the meal so I came up with these recipe.

these are 2oz portions for people who have had WLS

Pureed Soup for those on aFull Liquid Bariatric Diet

Pureed Soup