Bariatric protein shakes are a great option for bariatric patients because they provide a high amount of protein and are extremely versatile to fit your nutritional needs. Our protein powders can be mixed with a liquid of your choice (see below for best liquid options) and made into a delicious and healthy protein shake.
Benefits of Bariatric Protein Shakes
When mixed with water they are lower calorie and a perfect snack between meals, or they can be blended with fruits and other nutritious ingredients to make a healthy meal replacement. All of our bariatric products are nutritious, nutritionist-approved, and taste great. Patients can drink protein shakes as a tasty addition to the post-op diet you have created, or use it in one of our customized meal plans.
Bariatric-Approved Protein Shakes
NorCal Organic Whey Protein
This is pure 100% USDA organic whey protein powder produced from the milk of grass-fed cows from family farms in Northern California. No added sugar, sweeteners, preservatives, colors, or flavors (unflavored).
Nutrition Label Per Serving:
- Only 100 calories
- 21 grams of protein
- 4.9 grams of branched-chain amino acids
- Only 1 gram of sugar
This product is a great option for blending with fruits for a delicious protein smoothie.
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Promix Collagen Peptides
Collagen peptides are proven to improve joint health, support bone strength and connective tissues and other benefits that promote healthy aging. Promix is made of pure 100% grass fed collagen peptides. Collagen peptides are soluble in cold water or warm water and are a highly digestible form of protein.
Nutrition Label Per Serving:
- Only 80 calories
- 20 grams of protein
- 0 grams of carbohydrates.
This product has very little flavor and mixes easily so is a great addition to smoothies, drinks, oatmeal, applesauce, etc.
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Aloha Organic
Aloha is an organic, vegan protein powder. Comes in vanilla, chocolate, banana, and mixed berry flavors. Contains 140 calories, 18 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 4 grams of sugar. Delicious just mixed with water or blended with other ingredients for a delicious smoothie or meal replacement recipe.
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Iconic Protein Powder
Iconic shakes are our only pre-made shake option because we believe they are the best available. This product is made from grass-fed milk protein ( a mix of whey and casein) and is lactose-free. Iconic has 130 calories, 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of sugar. Comes in 5 available flavors: Cafe Au Lait, Chocolate Truffle, Coconut Matcha, Golden Milk, and Vanilla Bean.
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Naked Whey
Here is another 100% grass-fed whey protein powder that we love. It does not have any additives, artificial ingredients, flavors, or colors. Contains 120 calories, 25 grams of protein, 2 grams of sugars and 5.9 grams of Branch Chain Amino Acids. This is another unflavored protein powder that does great blended with fruits for a refreshing protein smoothie.
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Naked Pea
Naked Pea is a vegan protein made from raw yellow peas. The protein is extracted so that most of the starch and fiber is removed from the pea, resulting in a high protein, low carbohydrate product. Naked pea is vegan-friendly and has no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors. It contains 120 calories, 27 grams of protein, 2 grams of sugar, and 5.7 grams of Branch Chain Amino Acids. This is a great vegan protein to add to any protein smoothie recipe.
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Naked Egg
Naked Egg is 100% egg white protein powder that comes from non-GMO chicken eggs and is a great natural source of high-quality protein. Egg protein powders contain no dairy products so is a great option for those who are lactose intolerant. This product contains no additives, just pure egg whites. Naked egg provides 110 calories, 25 grams of protein and 0 grams of sugar.
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Jay Robb
Jay Robb uses the highest grade of whey protein in this Vanilla flavored whey isolate powder. This product is free of artificial sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings. It is one of the best tasting protein powders available. Provides 110 calories, 25 grams of protein, and 1 gram of sugar.
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Body Ecology
Body Ecology is a complete vegan protein powder that is naturally fermented to provide a healthy dosage of probiotics along with 15 grams of protein.
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Protein Shakes as a Meal Replacement:
Liquid: Suggested low-calorie liquid options to mix with protein powder: water, coffee, unsweetened almond or cashew milk, dairy milk, fairlife milk, coconut milk
Fruit: berries, banana
Vegetables: spinach, kale
Healthy fat: peanut/almond butter, unsweetened coconut, avocado, chia seeds