Protein Hot Chocolate

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

February 28, 2024

Protein hot chocolate is a great option for pre and post-op bariatric surgery patients. The warmth is soothing while getting in additional protein and can satisfy sweet cravings. The key to a good protein hot chocolate is the type of protein you use and not using water or milk over 140F. For years I’ve utilized … Continue reading "Protein Hot Chocolate"

Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 16, 2020

Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee     Zero calorie bariatric friendly coffee with pumpkin pie spice Do you dream of pumpkin spice the moment the weather turns to cool Fall temps? There is a reason there are t-shirts about addictions to pumpkin pie spice. Whether it’s the scent of a candle, a baked good or a … Continue reading "Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee"

Caramel Almond Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 23, 2017

Caramel Almond Protein Shake This bariatric friendly shake is a classic vanilla shake with added flavors from caramel and almond extract. Tired of the usual vanilla shake?? Extracts are a GAME CHANGER! Having this shake in the evening instead of a sweet treat is also a great idea. For patients that are tired of sweet … Continue reading "Caramel Almond Protein Shake"

Bariatric Mocha Latte

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 14, 2017

Bariatric Mocha Latte   How does a bariatric patient continue to enjoy coffee drinks on the post-op diet?? Isn’t that a constant question for most post-ops?? If you’re anything like me, what I enjoyed for a coffee drink for a few months no longer suits me like it did before. Or the season changes and … Continue reading "Bariatric Mocha Latte"

Chai Tea Latte

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 2, 2017

Chai Tea Latte   Bariatric friendly warm and cozy drink A simple and warm drink for a cold day that will satisfy a sweet tooth but keep you on your bariatric plan!  

Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 13, 2017

Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito Bariatric friendly mocktail time! I’ve talked about alcohol a few times on the website and how after interviewing three incredible women on their battles with post-op alcoholism, I really changed my tune to alcohol and WLS. I’ve always given the warnings and disclaimers but also am a person that tends to trusts … Continue reading "Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito"

White Chocolate Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 4, 2017

White Chocolate Protein Shake   This bariatric friendly shake is certainly on the sweet side. If you are looking for a way to CURB your sweet tooth, this is a great recipe for you! Having this shake in the evening instead of a sweet treat is a great idea. For patients that are tired of … Continue reading "White Chocolate Protein Shake"

Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 22, 2017

Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake Keeping variety in protein shakes is SO important and yet SUPER hard. If you are on your pre-surgical diet for bariatric surgery or you’re on your post-surgery liquid diet…hang in there. It does get better! I know the sweet drinks are exhausting and you need something new. My best encouragement is … Continue reading "Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake"

Berry Cream Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 15, 2017

Berry Cream Protein Shake Protein shakes are such a funny thing to me. In my truthful opinion…sometimes I think we ELEVATE the power of protein shakes much too high. As bariatric surgery patients, you’ve been told protein shakes will be a part of your life fooooreeeevvveeerrr. (Yes, that’s a Sandlot reference). But I actually am … Continue reading "Berry Cream Protein Shake"