Introduction
About this Recipe
When you want to mind the amount of sugar in your meals, it can be a challenge to find a dessert that is both tasty and supports your nutritional goals after bariatric surgery. So, why not look into a bariatric friendly alternative with more protein and more fiber?
The star of this recipe is cottage cheese and its side-kick is flaxseed for more fiber. Always adjust the portions and ingredients to your own personal needs. Now, let’s dig in!
Yields:
2 servings (about 4 oz each)
Ready In:
10 minutes
Nutritional facts for 2 servings:
290 calories
20 g protein
14.2 g fat
19 g carbs
2.5 g fiber
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (110 g) cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup (75 g) cream cheese light
- 1/3 cup (50 g) strawberries
- 1 tsp flaxseed
For topping/garnish:
- chopped strawberries
- mint leaves
• Substitute the cream cheese for full fat cream cheese if you prefer a more rich flavor.
• Omit the cream cheese altogether if you want to decrease the amount of fat in this recipe and replace with more cottage cheese (it will be more moist and a little bit more tangy).
• Replace the flaxseed for crushed crackers if you can’t tolerate flaxseed (yet).
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Chop the strawberries (or leave them whole).
Step 2
In a blender, add the cottage cheese, cream cheese and strawberries. Mix until well combined.
STEP 3
In a small bowl, add the cottage cheese mixture.
Step 4
Top with fresh strawberries.
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