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Bariatric soft-food friendly egg-drop soup with corn chowder base, high-protein, cozy winter meal in a bowl.

Egg‑Drop Style High‑Protein Soup with Inspire Corn Chowder

Warm up this winter with a cozy, soft‑food friendly high‑protein egg‑drop soup that feels like a hug in a bowl. Using Inspire Southwest Corn Chowder as the base, this recipe transforms a creamy, flavorful soup into delicate egg ribbons, creating a gentle, comforting texture perfect for bariatric recovery, soft-food phases, or anyone seeking a high-protein, nourishing meal. Optional add-ins like tofu and unflavored protein powder boost protein content to help you stay strong while indulging in ultimate comfort. Quick to make, satisfying, and perfect for holiday prep or gifting as part of your healthy winter routine.

Tags: bariatric eating bariatric friendly bariatric recipes entrees healthy soup high protein recipe inspire protein recipe Inspire Recipes soft foods soup season soups
Lower Carb Sushi Bowl

Lower Carb Sushi Bowl

This is perfect in lunchboxes for the office or school!
Tags: Asian entrees fish & seafood inspire diet
A white bowl filled with colorful shrimp salad features shrimp, sliced red and orange peppers, shredded cabbage, and cucumber, garnished with sesame seeds, on a marble countertop.

Ginger Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Unbelievably fast, fresh and perfect for hot summer days when you just want something easy and light to eat!
Tags: Asian entrees Fast 8 Diet Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood inspire diet meals salad Super Suppers
A small white ramekin filled with baked cheese topped with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and black olives sits on a wooden surface.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This tastes as good as it looks and just fifteen minutes ago it was a rotisserie chicken, a jar of salsa, and cheese!

Tags: entrees mexican
A plate features sliced sausage, sautéed spinach with garlic, and fresh diced tomatoes, all arranged on a wooden table.

Let's Make Supper - Grilled Italian Chicken Sausage, Sautéed Spinach, and Tomatoes

A Delicious Supper Shouldn't Take Forever To Cook! This Is Easy, Fast & Delicious!

Tags: entrees Italian
Egg crepe filled with ricotta, topped with marinara and cheese, served with sliced tomatoes and basil on a black plate.

Minute Lasagna Roll

This simple two minute dish is easy to eat at any bariatric stage, contains high quality high protein, is low/no carb and TASTES LIKE LASAGNA! Do not be intimidated that we call it a crepe, its just an egg. Okay, so this is technically a Manicotti. Enjoy.

Tags: eggs entrees Food stages Italian New Post Op vegetarian
Cheese-topped vegetable omelet on a green plate with eggs and peppers in the background.

One Egg Parm & Roasted Pepper Omelet

This is my ëgo toí meal for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Yum. I also make this by substituting a big handful of baby spinach for the peppers.

Tags: eggs entrees Italian vegetarian
Grilled salmon served with a creamy cucumber-tomato salad, fresh cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and dill on a plate.

Pan Seared Salmon with Greek Yogurt Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Super simple. The salad makes the super moist salmon even more delicious and creamy for a perfect post-op meal. 

    Tags: entrees fish & seafood inspire diet meals
    A blue bowl filled with creamy soup topped with parsley and red pepper flakes sits on a marble surface next to a striped towel and a wooden board with grated cheese.

    Egg Drop Soup, Italian Style!

    Egg Drop Soup, Italian Style! This is perfect for any stage, but can be easily made for those early post-op days when your pouch or sleeve is new and tender....
    Tags: eggs entrees Food stages inspire diet meals soft foods soups
    Golden vegetable and cheese casserole in a red-handled baking dish resting on a cloth atop a wooden table.

    Parmesan Ricotta Bake

    These taste like the cheesy part of a lasagna or ravioli. 

      Tags: eggs entrees Italian vegetarian
      Zucchini Ricotta Rolls

      Zucchini Ricotta Rolls

      This is a fun dish that marries the zucchini I love with both the ricotta filling and the marinara sauce that I also love. Delish and not too difficult to manage. 
      Tags: entrees Italian Vegetable Dishes vegetarian zucchini
      Spinach omelet on a purple plate topped with zigzagged red sauce.

      Learn to Cook: Omelette

      Cooking is simple once you have a few of the basics down!
      Tags: Breakfasts eggs entrees New Post Op
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