Tag: #healthysnacks

2-Ingredient Viral Parmesan Bites

Lisa Kidd

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best ones, and these 2-Ingredient Parmesan Bites prove exactly that!

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen this viral recipe making the rounds. I had to give it a try, and I’m happy to report that they’re crispy, cheesy, satisfying, and a wonderful high-protein snack for anyone following a bariatric or low-carb lifestyle.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it only takes two ingredients that many of us already have in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites

Directions

  1. Combine the grated Parmesan cheese and egg whites in a bowl.
  2. Mix until well combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  4. Place them on a tray or plate and freeze for 2 hours.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Serve warm with your favorite sugar-free marinara sauce for dipping.

Why I Love This Recipe

As someone living a bariatric lifestyle, I’m always searching for recipes that are:

  • High in protein
  • Low in carbohydrates
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Made with simple ingredients
  • Full of flavor

These Parmesan Bites check every box. They’re perfect as an afternoon snack, party appetizer, or even alongside a salad or bowl of soup.

If you make them, I’d love to hear what you think! Be sure to leave a comment on my YouTube video and let me know if you added any seasonings or dipping sauces to make them your own.

Happy cooking!

— Lisa
Bariatric Living with Lisa

High Protein Sugar-Free Blueberry Muffins (Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe)

Lisa Kidd

If you’re looking for an easy, high-protein recipe that actually tastes amazing, you have to try these blueberry muffins.

I found a version of this recipe going viral and knew I had to make it bariatric-friendly—and let me tell you, this one is a keeper. These muffins are soft, packed with blueberries, and have just the right amount of sweetness without any added sugar.

What I love most is how simple this recipe is. You only need three main ingredients, and it comes together in minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Pillsbury Zero Sugar Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 (5.3 oz) Oikos Triple Zero Blueberry Greek Yogurt
  • 1 (11 oz) Member’s Mark Vanilla Protein Shake
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, and protein shake until smooth. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Spray a cupcake tin with cooking spray and use an ice cream scoop to evenly portion the batter. Bake for 19 minutes or until set.

This recipe makes 19 muffins and is perfect for meal prep!

Final Thoughts:
These have quickly become one of my favorite go-to recipes. They’re easy, delicious, and perfect for a high-protein lifestyle after bariatric surgery.