I'm on day 1 of my full liquid diet and I thought I would share a yummy recipe. My surgeon says I can have anything liquid based that is thinner than pancake batter with no lumps. This morning I made cream of wheat with milk but also added part of a protein berry smoothie. It was delicious! Fruity and sweet and very filling. I would have eaten it before being banded. I'm really struggling to get enough protein right now so every little bit helps.

Edited April 20, 201412 yr by futureformerfattie

Smoothie Recipe from my nutritionist:

Cup of Greek yogurt (lots of protein)

Milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)

your choice of fruit (I use blueberries - great nutritional value)

A hand full of spinach for added nutritional value. you won't taste it.

I throw in a little chopped ginger root. Its good for the tummy and gives your smoothie a kick.

I also sprinkle in a little organic cinnamon. gives additional flavor and cinnamon is good for a variety of ailments

High blood pressure, inflammation.......etc.....

Happy Trails......

I have a page in my blog with recipes and I have a whole page of Protein shake recipes that my surgeon's office gave me! They are all pretty good. Here's the link if you want to check it out

http://blissfullybanded.wordpress.com/protein-shake-recipes/