At home, I have a special recipe for hot chocolate that is better suited to a bariatric patient and yet still satisfies that need for a rich, chocolaty cup of goodness. Once I get the opportunity to create the pages for the different phases of bariatric eating, this one will go into the "liquids" category...obviously. NOT the clear liquids however.
There isn't much to this really. It's mostly just an idea that can be much more cost effective than buying those boxes of special bariatric protein drinks because you get so many more servings out of a big tub of protein. In this case, I have used Designer Whey in chocolate. Let me just say right here that I detest most protein powders and I do NOT do well with whey, whey isolates or casein BUT...as whey products go Designer Whey is not bad. I have the added headache of finding protein products that do not contain egg protein or potassium iodide which is a common ingredient in many protein supplements. I won't attempt to explain the science...just click on the link. What it means for people like me; who are deathly allergic to shellfish is...DON'T USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING POTASSIUM IODIDE! Good luck with that when it comes to the "diet product" industry! It essentially works as a diuretic so it's in MOST of the commercial protein drinks and bars.
So...here is MY version of hot chocolate which I call Chocolate Protein Mocha Latte
Combine one envelope of sugar-free hot chocolate mix with 1 scoop Designer Whey Chocolate protein powder and one individual packet decaffinated instant coffee. It's best to do this in a small bowl for stirring room OR in your blender. Add 1 cup of hot water, unsweetened almond milk or 1% cow's milk (if you can tolerate it). You may also use soy milk if you choose. Blend until no lumps remain. Pour into a mug and enjoy! BTW...you can vary the flavor by adding a cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon, sugar free flavored coffee syrups, vanilla extract...whatever suits your fancy!
Depending on the brand, your sugar-free hot chocolate mix will run you about 50 calories, 0g fat, 170mg sodium, 9g carbohydrates, 6-8g sugar (all or partially in the form of sugar alcohol) and 3g protein.
The decaf instant coffee costs you nothing. The scoop of Designer Whey breaks down to 100 calories, 1g fat, 85mg sodium, 3 carbohydrates, .5g fiber and 18g protein.
If you use a cup of unsweetened almond milk you can add another 35 calories, 2.5g fat, 75mg sodium, 1g fiber and 1g protein. Making your grand total:
185 calories
3.5 g fat
305 mg sodium (which is too high if you ask me BUT...your diet is likely to
be really low in sodium so this splurge won't kill ya!)
12g carbohydrate
1.5 g fiber (jack this up with a tablespoon of natural acacia fiber if you need
to)
22g protein
Based on the calorie and protein content; I would consider this a "meal replacement" meaning...if I were going to eat a small meal in the evening and I wanted a Chocolate Protein Mocha Latte...I would skip the food and have the latte. Remember; the gastric bypass patient's stomach is about the size of a walnut or a golf ball. You will not need...nor will you be able to hold both food AND a protein drink at the same time. Don't force it...or else you'll be worshiping at the feet of the great white porcelain god!
Let me share a great online resource with you guys. DPS Nutrition They have got just about any kind of protein (and other things) supplement you could possibly want at absolutely unbeatable prices! No healthfood/nutrition store can touch their prices. I also plan to compile a resource page eventually because I have LOTS of them to share.
Ahhhh...almost finished and it was good!
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