Drinks Archives

Candy Cane Protein Shake! Bariatric Surgery Recipes

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

December 19, 2013

Candy Cane Protein Shake! Bariatric Surgery Recipes Tis the season for holiday flavors! Protein shakes should be no exception. For this recipe I dabbled many times with the ingredients. I noticed I liked it with a less noticeable minty flavor than a stronger one. My recommendation: add 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract at a … Continue reading "Candy Cane Protein Shake! Bariatric Surgery Recipes"

Low Carb Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 5, 2013

Low Carb Chocolate Banana Smoothie Yes, even if your dietitian told you to be careful about eating too many sugary fruits like bananas…this is still okay, because it doesn’t actually use bananas. Tricky eh?? Bananas do provide carbohydrates (sugar) and this can provide spikes in blood sugar or even slow down your weight loss at … Continue reading "Low Carb Chocolate Banana Smoothie"

Sugar-Free Cucumber & Mint Limeade

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 19, 2013

Sugar-Free Cucumber & Mint Limeade Ahhhhhhhh. Excuse me. I just took a refreshing drink of a cucumber & mint limeade. And I am relaxed. I found an article in a Rachael Ray magazine about a Cucumber & Mint Limeade, which sounded delicious, but included a cup of sugar. I wondered….could I? Can I? Would this … Continue reading "Sugar-Free Cucumber & Mint Limeade"

Classic Vanilla Shake (Ahem, Protein Shake)

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 5, 2013

Classic Vanilla Shake (Ahem, Protein Shake) Summertime is my favorite for making fun protein drinks. Whether it be more of a smoothie, or more creative in flavors, they are cool and refreshing yet super filling! The biggest trick, even with a protein drink, is to be mindful of carbohydrates. Fruit and milk both have … Continue reading "Classic Vanilla Shake (Ahem, Protein Shake)"