Bariatric Foodie Play with your food

(Previously…on Bariatric Foodie…we were in the middle of exploring Fit Frappe, a protein drink for Frappe lovers by Big Train, makers of fine coffeehouse products 😉 So far we’ve reviewed the espresso, mocha, vanilla and vanilla latte flavors.) But first… your 4th finalist. Dana E. took the challenge and shared what he’d add to Vanilla Latte Fit Frappe to make …

Hey Foodies!  This month instead of doing the Foodie Fitness Corner, I’m handling the recipe of the month.  Long story short: I recently had surgery on my leg and I’m limited in activity. So rather than bore you all with my attempts at exercising within my doctor’s limits, I thought I’d put on my chef hat and bad Julia Child’s …

NOT to be confused with Fit Frappe Vanilla, which your Foodies so kindly reviewed for you yesterday.  But first…the third finalist …Alyson W.!!! She took the one ingredient challenge here on the blog and suggested one of my favorite flavors of all time. Orange Sherbert!  She recommends adding a half a stick of sugar-free orange drink mix to Fit Frappe Vanilla, …

But first…yesterday’s finalist is… Bridget Epling!!! Bridget submitted a recipe idea she called “Ode to Joyous Almond” Fit Frappe mocha (8oz recipe)1 pump (1 tbsp) sugar-free coconut syrup1/2 pump (1/2 tbsp) sugar-free almond syrup (or sub 2 drips of extract)8oz milk of your choice (coconut or almond are nice) Ice Directions: Blend with your method of choice (I use the Super Chill Method). If …

But first… THANK YOU to folks who shared recipes yesterday. It wasn’t easy picking a finalist for yesterday, but alas…that is my job. The first finalist…who will qualify to win a full tub of Fit Frappe is…Penney Ulch Vachon!!! Congrats, Penney. You don’t need to do anything until this weekend, when your recipe comes to a vote. Then I need …

Picture it: It’s 3 p.m. You’re at work. This is the time of day you hit a lull. Your energy has dipped, your patience checked out 20 minutes ago. Your mind is already at home in a bubble bath (that you know you probably won’t get because your spouse/the kids/the dog/your neighbor will somehow thwart that effort). You know what …

Next week is a very special week on Bariatric Foodie – Fit Frappe week! “What the HELL is Fit Frappe Nik?” Good question! It’s a new protein supplement on the market made by a company called Big Train that specializes in making Frappe mixes for coffeehouses. Fit Frappe is a protein drink Big Train developed for folks who love delicious …

Monday is back to school for the divas (and the crowd goes wild!). This year I have a few tools in my arsenal to make sure their lunchboxes are fitting for Foodie Nation heiresses 😉 Here’s my top five suggestions to make YOUR lunch box a little bit healthier (for you AND the kids!) Where applicable, links are provided in …

You all might remember my first, more traditional, WLS-friendly Lunchable. I’ve been having lots of fun creating different iterations of this idea. Today’s offering: tuna salad with halved cherry tomatoes, onions, TONS of garlic salt, salt, pepper and a little canola mayo. Alongside it are my “cuke-ers” (cucumber crackers) and I have a nectarine for a sweet finish! What would …

So, you all may not know it, but I am stalking…paying attention to you. When folks post something yummy they are making, I ain’t too proud to reach out and see if I can get the recipe for the Foodie Nation. Because we all deserve a little yumminess in our lives, right? Today’s dessert recipe is courtesy of Melissa. When …