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Bariatric-Friendly Protein Popsicles
Slow-melting, low-sugar protein popsicles — a way to get fluids and protein in without a straw or a full glass to finish.
Bariatric Approved
Built around common post-op basics — protein first, low or no added sugar, small portions. Guidelines vary by surgery type and stage, so check with your bariatric team before trying something new.
Prep
5 min (plus 4+ hours to freeze)
Cook
None
Servings
6 small popsicles
Calories
~45 kcal per popsicle
Protein
~8g per popsicle
Carbs
~2g per popsicle
Fat
~0g per popsicle
Ingredients
- •2 scoops (about 40-50g) protein powder, any flavor
- •2 cups unsweetened almond milk or water
- •Sugar-free sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1.In a bowl or blender, whisk or blend the protein powder into the milk until completely smooth.
- 2.Taste and add a sugar-free sweetener if you'd like it sweeter.
- 3.Pour into a popsicle mold, filling each cavity about 3/4 full to leave room for expansion.
- 4.Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
- 5.Run the mold briefly under warm water to release the popsicles before eating.
Tip
Fill the molds only 3/4 full — protein-based mixes expand slightly more than plain juice popsicles when they freeze, and overfilled molds tend to overflow or crack.
