Bariatric Recipes For Breakfast Lunch And Dinner 

Bariatric diets center around foods that are high-protein, low-carb, and good candidates for portion control. At Blossom Bariatrics, we know you also want recipes that make meals a pleasure. Treat yourself to a day of healthy and delicious eating with these three fantastic bariatric recipes.

Breakfast: Avocado Toad in the Hole

Ingredients:

•       1 medium avocado (cut in half, pitted, skin on)
•       2 large eggs
•       Salt and pepper to taste
•       ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.     Cut avocado in half with pits removed and scoop out 1/3 of the meat of each half. You will want to create enough space for the egg to fit inside.
3.     Crack 1 egg into each half avocado and sprinkle with cheese, salt, and pepper over the tops of the eggs.
4.     Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the egg white is set and no longer jiggles when you shake the pan.

Lunch: Zucchini Boat

Ingredients:

•       2 medium zucchini
•       ½ lb ground turkey
•       ¼ c chopped onion
•       ¼ cup chopped mushrooms
•       ½ c tomato sauce
•       1 tsp. garlic powder
•       ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (if you desire spicy)
•       Salt and pepper to taste
•       1/8 c shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1.     Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2.     Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
3.     Scoop out pulp, leaving ¼ in shells.
4.     In a large skillet, combine ground turkey, onion, mushrooms, and seasoning. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, but brown.

Dinner: Meatballs

Ingredients:

•       ½ lb lean ground beef
•       ¼ c. chopped onion
•       1 garlic clove (peeled and minced)
•       1 egg
•       1 tbsp parmesan
•       1 tsp Italian seasoning
•       1 tsp salt
•       Pinch of pepper

Instructions:

1.     Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.     Mix together onion, garlic, egg, cheese, ground beef, and seasoning in a larger mixing bowl.
3.     Form into one-inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
4.     Bake for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
5.     Serve with steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

By prioritizing protein and non-starchy veggies, these recipes deliver the nutrients your body needs after weight-loss surgery, and they taste amazing too! If you have questions about a healthy post-bariatric diet or are interested in obtaining more delicious recipes, don’t hesitate to call the experts at Blossom Bariatrics.