Tag: #FallRecipes

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Protein Smoothie

Lisa Kidd

Apple pie in a glass! 🍎🥧

If you’re craving the warm, cozy flavors of fall but want something quick, easy, and packed with protein, this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Protein Smoothie is the perfect treat.

This smoothie combines creamy vanilla, applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar cinnamon, and salted caramel flavors to create something that tastes remarkably like a slice of apple pie.

And there’s no pie crust required! 😉

Even better, this smoothie contains 45 grams of protein, making it a delicious way to add more protein to your day.

🍎 Ingredients

  • 8 cubes of ice
  • 1 vanilla protein shake
  • ½ cup low-sugar applesauce
  • 5.3 oz Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • A drizzle of Salted Caramel Skinny Syrup
  • A drizzle of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Skinny Syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salted Caramel Salt

🥤 How to Make It

Add the ice, vanilla protein shake, applesauce, Greek yogurt, Salted Caramel Skinny Syrup, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Skinny Syrup, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon to your blender.

Blend everything together until smooth.

Pour into your favorite glass or jar and finish it with a sprinkle of Salted Caramel Salt.

That’s it!

🍎 The Result?

Apple pie in a glass!

The apple and cinnamon flavors give this smoothie that classic apple-pie taste, while the salted caramel adds an extra layer of sweetness and richness.

And with 45 grams of protein, this isn’t just a delicious fall-inspired drink—it’s a protein-packed addition to your day.

🍂 Perfect for Fall

I absolutely love taking classic comfort-food flavors and turning them into bariatric-friendly options that fit the way I eat.

This smoothie would make a great breakfast, snack, or afternoon treat when you’re craving something sweet.

And honestly, if you love apple pie, you need to try this one! 🍎🥧❤️

📺 Watch the Recipe

Come join me in the kitchen on Bariatric Living with Lisa as I make this delicious Salted Caramel Apple Pie Protein Smoothie!

I hope you’ll subscribe and follow along for more high-protein, low-carb and sugar-free recipes, food ideas, and real-life bariatric living.

What’s your favorite fall flavor—APPLE PIE or PUMPKIN? 🍎🎃

Autumn Skillet Dinner

Lisa Kidd

There’s just something about fall that makes you crave warm, cozy meals — and this Autumn Skillet Dinner fits the season perfectly. It’s packed with flavorful smoked beef sausage, sweet roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, and a simple garlic-butter sauce that brings everything together.

This dish is hearty, colorful, comforting, and comes together with simple ingredients. You can enjoy it on its own or serve it over jasmine rice like I did.

⭐ Ingredients

  • 2 (10 oz) packages smoked beef sausage
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 (12 oz) bags Brussels sprouts
  • 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 oz butter
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt, Pepper, and Paprika to taste

🍽️ Instructions

1. Prep & roast the veggies

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Add them to a baggie with a drizzle of olive oil, plus salt and pepper. Shake until coated, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Microwave each bag of Brussels sprouts for about 30 seconds — just enough to soften slightly. Slice them in half, add to a baggie with olive oil, salt, and pepper, shake, and place on the same baking sheet.

Bake the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts at 400°F for 30–45 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.

2. Brown the sausage

Slice the smoked beef sausage. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Caramelize the onions

Add the sliced onion to the skillet with the drippings from the sausage. Add a little more olive oil if needed. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until caramelized. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the garlic butter sauce

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant. Add the butter and let it melt, creating a buttery garlic sauce.

5. Combine everything

Once the roasted veggies are done, add them to the skillet along with the caramelized onions and browned sausage. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated in the butter sauce.

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

6. Serve & enjoy

This dish is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it over jasmine rice for a heartier meal.

If you make this Autumn Skillet Dinner, be sure to tag me — I love seeing your recreations! 🍁