(Previously…on Bariatric Foodie…we were in the middle of exploring Fit Frappe, a protein drink for Frappe lovers by Big Train, makers of fine coffeehouse products 😉 So far we’ve reviewed the espresso, mocha, vanilla and vanilla latte flavors.) But first… your 4th finalist. Dana E. took the challenge and shared what he’d add to Vanilla Latte Fit Frappe to make …

But first…yesterday’s finalist is… Bridget Epling!!! Bridget submitted a recipe idea she called “Ode to Joyous Almond” Fit Frappe mocha (8oz recipe)1 pump (1 tbsp) sugar-free coconut syrup1/2 pump (1/2 tbsp) sugar-free almond syrup (or sub 2 drips of extract)8oz milk of your choice (coconut or almond are nice) Ice Directions: Blend with your method of choice (I use the Super Chill Method). If …

But first… THANK YOU to folks who shared recipes yesterday. It wasn’t easy picking a finalist for yesterday, but alas…that is my job. The first finalist…who will qualify to win a full tub of Fit Frappe is…Penney Ulch Vachon!!! Congrats, Penney. You don’t need to do anything until this weekend, when your recipe comes to a vote. Then I need …

Picture it: It’s 3 p.m. You’re at work. This is the time of day you hit a lull. Your energy has dipped, your patience checked out 20 minutes ago. Your mind is already at home in a bubble bath (that you know you probably won’t get because your spouse/the kids/the dog/your neighbor will somehow thwart that effort). You know what …

Chike! Iced Coffee! Review! Let’s do this. The 360 So whenever I am trying something new, I always do the 360 first. Gives me an opportunity to see how well it is packaged and I TRY to look at it from the perspective of someone who may not be quite familiar with food product packaging. From the front of the single-serve …

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Soy Protein by Traci McGowan, Foodie Review Correspondent I have taken some sort of protein supplement every day since my RNY surgery.  From the weight loss doctor’s office to the gym, from Wal-Mart to the internet, I have tried more protein powders and bars than I have fingers ‘n toes: Body Fortress, Cytosport (AKA: Muscle Milk powder), …

So now that three of you are all hooked up to get a canister of Click decaf let’s get to my opinion of the stuff, shall we? You all voted and the results were clear: you all wanted me to review to use my sample to make a Click Frapp! If you don’t know what a Click Frapp is, start here. …

 I’ve been posting a lot of healthier alternatives to sweets lately. There is a reason for this. When I first had surgery, I lost my taste for sweets. It has come back. Full force. There still seem to be rules though. Like I can’t eat a bunch of sweet stuff in succession. If breakfast is sweet (protein shake, oatmeal) …

You know how some people sleep on flights? Others play on their laptops or read a book. I do magazines. Food magazines. Lots and lots of food magazines. That’s most often where I get inspiration for the things on this blog. I look at that food and I wonder what I could do to make it healthier/lower cal/more WLS-friendly. Anyhoo, …

 I’m not typically big on flavored waters. There a few I like but most I taste have the same problem. They are just a drop or two away from being a really great beverage but something is off. Either they are bitter and not quite sweet enough or they are saccharine sweet. So I usually stick to flavoring my …