4 Bariatric Friendly Holiday Drink Recipes

If you've had Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, Adjustable Band or Duodenal Switch surgery, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on seasonal favorites throughout Christmas and New Year's with our "tastes of the holiday" protein drinks.

These bariatric-friendly holiday recipes were developed by a dietitian and bariatric/nutrition counseling expert Sharon Howard, R.D. exclusively for Bariatric Choice.

Even though you just had (or recently just had) bariatric surgery during the holidays and your diet is limited to mostly protein supplements, enjoy some of the flavors you savor this time of year! You can substitute diet almond milk for skim milk, but you will reduce the protein content. All recipes are mixed in a blender, or can be shaken, or stirred!

White Christmas (aka Snickerdoodle)

Directions

• 8 oz skim milk
• 1 packet of Bariatric Choice® vanilla protein powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp almond extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 oz orange Greek Yogurt
• Ice cubes

Nutrition Info

Calories: 240 | Protein: 33g | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 2.5g

Candy Cane Mocha

Directions

• 8 oz skim milk
• 1 packet Bariatric Choice chocolate protein powder
• ½ tsp peppermint extract
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder

Nutrition Info

Calories: 215 | Protein: 29g | Carbs: 19g | Fat: 3g

Reindeer Punch

• 1 packet Bariatric Choice Fruit Drink Concentrate, Pomegranate or Berry
• 16 oz water
• ½ packet Crystal Light Lemonade powder
• 1 tsp orange extract

Nutrition Info

Calories: 80 | Protein: 15g | Carbs: 4g

Eggnog Jingle

• 8 oz skim milk
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 packet Bariatric Choice vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup pasteurized egg whites (Eggbeaters)
• 1 tsp rum extract
• ½ tsp nutmeg , ½ tsp cinnamon

Nutrition Info

Calories: 285 | Protein: 34g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 2.5g