Tag: #LowSugarLifestyle

Iced Cherry Caramel Crème Brûlée Protein Coffee

Lisa Kidd

If you’re craving a coffee shop drink but still staying focused on your protein goals, this recipe is for you. This Iced Cherry Caramel Crème Brûlée Protein Coffee is creamy, indulgent-tasting, and completely customizable for a bariatric lifestyle.

It has layers of flavor:

  • Rich caramel
  • Sweet cherry
  • Warm butter toffee
  • Creamy vanilla protein
  • A fluffy cherry cold foam on top

And the best part? You’re getting your protein in while enjoying every sip.

Ingredients

  • 8 ice cubes
  • Caramel sauce (sugar-free)
  • Butter toffee skinny syrup
  • Cherry skinny syrup
  • 1 Member’s Mark Vanilla Protein Shake
  • Brewed Cherry Vanilla Crème Brûlée coffee
  • Heavy cream
  • Salted caramel salt

Instructions

  1. Fill a large glass with ice.
  2. Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of the glass.
  3. Add butter toffee syrup and a splash of cherry syrup.
  4. Pour in the vanilla protein shake.
  5. Add brewed Cherry Vanilla Crème Brûlée coffee.
  6. In a separate cup, froth heavy cream with a little cherry syrup until thick and foamy.
  7. Spoon cold foam on top.
  8. Sprinkle with salted caramel salt and enjoy!

Why This Works for Bariatric Living

  • High in protein
  • Lower sugar than traditional coffee shop drinks
  • Keeps you full longer
  • Satisfies sweet cravings without derailing progress

This is one of those drinks that feels indulgent but still aligns with your goals — and that’s what Bariatric Living 101 is all about.

Sugar-Free Ambrosia Salad (Inspired by Courtney Cook)

Lisa Kidd

Ambrosia Salad is one of those classic recipes that instantly brings back memories — creamy, fruity, and always present at family gatherings. When I saw Courtney Cook’s Ambrosia Salad, I knew I had to try it… but of course, I wanted to make it sugar-free and a little more elevated.

This version keeps all the nostalgic flavor while creating a smoother, creamier texture that fits beautifully into a bariatric and low-sugar lifestyle.

Why I Love This Version

  • Completely sugar-free
  • Creamier and smoother texture
  • No nuts (but you can add them if you’d like!)
  • Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or make-ahead desserts

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in its own juice
  • 2 (15 oz) cans mandarin oranges in their own juice, drained
  • 1 family-size box sugar-free lime Jell-O
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 (8 oz) tub sugar-free Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice), mandarin oranges, and sugar-free lime Jell-O.
  2. Refrigerate for about 3 hours until partially set.
  3. In a blender, blend the cottage cheese and cream cheese until completely smooth.
  4. Stir the blended mixture into the Jell-O mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the sugar-free Cool Whip.
  6. Refrigerate for several more hours or overnight until fully set.

Final Thoughts

This sugar-free Ambrosia Salad is creamy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. It’s proof that you don’t have to give up classic comfort recipes just because you’re living a bariatric or low-sugar lifestyle.

If you try this recipe, let me know — I’d love to hear what you think!