Breakfast CookieMuffin - RNY/MIGRANE Friendly

So, my nine year old gets occasional super bad headaches. He and the nearly five year old need something easy to grab in the morning. They like nutrigrain (generic) bars. Processed foods are on the bad list, so we experimented tonight, and the results were so tasty.

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup oat flour (we personally ground some steel cut and some rolled and used 1/8 cup of each)

1/4 cup ground flax seed
2 eggs
1/2 cup granular stevia (I haven't cut out stevia yet since it's fairly natural)
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1/8 tsp pink salt

1/2 tsp baking powder
No added sugar cherry butter

Mixed it all up, out around an 1/8 of a cup into 12 cup cake spots in my silicone cupcake pan, dropped a teaspoon of cherry butter in the center and topped them if with excess batter.
Some we left as a "jelly filling" some we swirled with toothpicks, the swirls tasted better.
350°F, top rack, 20 minutes.
Husband, Jenna, Trevor, and Caedeon approved.

Today's headache may have lessened, it definitely did not worst after consuming (1).

Disclaimer: I'm no expert I'm new to the migraine diet restrictions and still learning. I can't guarantee my recipes won't trigger you. If you see a known trigger, replace it in your baking, and let me know what you did so I can try it too

A New Chapter - The Migraine Afflicted RNY Veteran

Okay, so two and a half years ago I drive home from a friend's house screaming from pain in my neck. No accident, no warning, no trigger. It sucked. Several facet joint injections, blocks, and RFA's later, we've covered most of my neck...
A year and a half ago the headaches came. Man those suck. So they did some higher facet joints and sent me on my way. Didn't help much. Been in low-mid level constant pain ever since. Two daith peircings, a crap ton of Tylenol with codeine and an occipitial nerve block later they finally send me to a neurologist, because the pain is only getting worse, like level 4 daily, most days spilling to 7-8, with the occasional 9 thrown in, even a 10 once. Keep in mind I've had gastric bypass, 2 caesarian sections, adenomyosis resulting in a hysterectomy, multiple kidney stones, and a broken, unset ankle. I know pain.
I never applied the word migraine to me, what I pictured was people in fetal position in a dark room cuddling a pillow on the floor. Not contrast pain with occasion flares making you cry sometimes. I always thought the nausea came before, mine came after, from the pain. Actual vomiting? I thought my head would exploded with each dry heave. Sexy, huh?
This actually isn't me bitching, that comes next. So I see the neurologist, get this awesome diagnosis and brand new dietary restrictions! Because completely overhauling my way of cooking eight years ago wasn't hard enough, now you gotta take away (in order of importance) 1. Cheese! Seriously? Parmesan is my go to breading/filler replacement usually 50/50 with flax seeds. 2. Almonds (all nuts and seeds) dude! That's my "flour" my "milk" my whole base for the best fudge in the verse! 3. Chocolate - I don't mean for the sake of candy, my favorite proteins? Syntrax Matrix: mint cookie, premier protein: chocolate, EAS AdvantEdge: dark chocolate. Balance mint chocolate bars! Just about everything Luna...
But it's okay, I can have Velveeta and American cheese, pasta, rice, commercial bread, cereals, oh no wait... Yup I'm screwed.
So I have to rework some recipes. The heart of why I'm ranting here. If you're like me and the opposite of what medical folks tell you (I never had migraines when I was fat). You might be looking for some survival recipes in this messed up place with migraines after bariatric surgery.
Cuz I gotta say, being in admin for my paying job, and a fiction writer, as well as severely needing to keep up this blog, I don't have time to deal with migraine pain if I can avoid it.
First up, breakfast cookies, cuz I think coconuts are on the bad boy list too.

Chicken Patties (with picture) Easy Recipes

Chicken Patties

4.00 large eggs

2.00 container Canned Chicken in Water

6 oz Greek Yogurt Plain

10 tb, Grated Parmesan Cheese

10 tb, Ground Flaxseed Meal

10tsp, Spicy Brown Mustard 4 tsp ranch mix powder

Combine all ingredients, form into around 18 patties. Pan fry, cook on griddle or broil until golden brown on each side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18.0

Amount Per Serving

calories 71

Total Fat 3 g

Saturated Fat 1 g

Monounsaturated Fat 0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 60 mg

Sodium 195 mg

Potassium 6 mg

Total Carbohydrate 2 g

Dietary Fiber 1 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 9 g

Updating...

I really need to update this, I know it, I'm sorry I'm a slacker, I've got a lot of recipes that still need to be put up here. If I've made something you've loved and you don't see it, let me know and I'll make it a priority.
Thanks for reading!! Happy Eating!!!

Crustless Mini Quiche

Crustless Quiche: Spinach, Cheese, & Soy Nuggets

 

2 cups liquid egg whites

1- 16oz bag frozen spinach, cooked, drained

2 cups Now Foods - textured soy protein nuggets

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup cottage cheese

6 oz container plain greek yogurt

1 ½ cups italian style shredded cheese

¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup ground flax seeds

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

 

Add chicken stock to soy nuggets and set aside.

Combine cottage cheese and greek yogurt with egg white, blend well.

Add cheeses, and flax meal. Spinach can be added after completely drained.

Soy nuggets can be added once stock is soaked up, if there is still stock left over, drain the softened nuggets and add them to the mixture.

 

Spoon into cup cake tins (regular sized) either line with cup cake liners and spray them VERY well, or these will stick to the pan. You can also bake them as mini cupcakes.

 

Regular size cupcakes: bake at 325 for 30 minutes or until golden

Mini size cupcakes: bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden

Breakfast Foods

Cottage Cakes

1 packet sugar free instant oatmeal (apple cinnamon)

¼ cup egg whites

¼ cup cottage cheese

2 TB sugar free flavored syrup (caramel)

Optional: ½ scoop protein powder (cinnamon)

(note: I usually make a double batch each time, cooked cakes refrigerate well)

 

Blend all ingredients together in a blender (personal blender like magic bullet is a good choice), it must be a blender of some kind otherwise it won’t turn out right.

Cook like normal pancakes but on a lower heat for more time. They cakes are dense and need to cook through. They are worth the work and the wait.

 

Optional topping:

I spread NAS apple butter on mine, then top with cottage cheese and sliced almonds. Even my kid loves these.

 

 

French Toast

1 slice P28 bread

1 egg, beaten (can use egg white or egg beaters)

Cinnamon, nutmeg, 5 spice, as needed

1 tb vanilla extract or sugar free flavored syrup (caramel)

 

Combine egg, spices, and vanilla, stir well.

Let bread soak up all the liquid.

Cook like normal French toast, but at a lower temperature for a longer time. P28 bread is very dense and will be holding a lot of liquid.

 

Optional toppings:

Banana Protein Pudding & Sliced Almonds

Cottage Cheese & Bananas

Updated Samples & Websites List

Helpful Websites for Food, Protein, and Samples

Nashua Nutrition carries a huge variety of bariatric friendly products and for $1.95 each they send protein samples http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html from several big brands (4EverFit, BariatricAdvantage, BariatricFusion, BSN, Celebrate ENS, Click, MuscleMilk, Giant Sports Products, IDS, IsoPure, Optimum Nutrition, Metabolic Nutrition, SDC (About Time), Syntrax Nectar, Suntrax Matrix) They also carry vitamins for Bariatric Fusion, Bariatric Advantage, Celebrate: http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/vitamins-and-minerals/ IF YOU LIKE SYNTRAX NECTAR TRY THE MATRIX!!!! The Matrix line is great tasting, especially the Mint Cookie and Perfect Chocolate.

They also carry prepackaged meals (HealthSmart, Kay’s Naturals, Protein Wealth, Proti-Thin, ProtiDiet, Weight Loss Systems)

Order over $99 are free shipping, less than are $5.95 flat rate. This a good place to get a lot of stuff for 1 or no shipping charge

Netrition www.netrition.com has just about any health food product you can imagine, flat rate shipping is $4.95, orders over $200 receive a discounted product price though the shipping remains the same, never had an issue with what I needed not being in stock

Luckyvitamin www.luckyvitamin.com has many health food products at a high discount rate, %5.95 flat rate shipping on orders under $100, orders over $100 receive free shipping. They do not always have everything in stock. Orders will ship as available, so if you need something right away be sure to check it’s availability, it may be worth paying more elsewhere.

Vitacost www.vitacost.com carries many products (including 18mg iron (as ferrous fumarate like TwinLab) and has their own line generic. Free shipping on orders over $49. Downside is they do not carry NOW brand products. Their calcium citrate chewables are tasty and affordable as well.

Protein and Vitamin Samples

 

About Time Protein Products - 2 servings Total cost $3.99, you can pick the 2 flavors, you can chose this option multiple times, each 2 pack is $3.99 (no shipping)

http://www.shopabouttime.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TrialPack

Or you can get 12 for $23.99 (plus shipping) either you choose or they send at random:

http://www.shopabouttime.com/Whey_Protein_Isolate_Single_Serve_Packs_s/27.htm

They have other products as well, and you can pay per item, but there will be shipping costs. All products are sweetened with Stevia.

 

Unjury Starter Kit with Mixing bottle - 12 servings Cost $21.20+$6.00 flat rate shipping

The kit includes 2 each: Chocolate Splendor, Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, Chicken Soup, and Unflavored

Also included are a small Rubbermaid shaker and a basic food thermometer

http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-starter-pack.html

Unjury also has vitamins OPurity, though I am not sure they do samples, also $6.00 flat rate shipping added to your order

http://www.opurity.com/store/multivitamin/?SID=225394veolsfs1tehr272on341

 

Click Coffee Protein Drinks - http://drinkclick.com/bogo

Mocha & Vanilla Latte (1 packet of each) total is around $5.90 if you use the BOGO promo code on these two flavors. Free shipping on orders over $60 or email them about a sample and they will email you a half price code for samples and the instructions on how to use it.

 

Bariatric Advantage Sample kit – https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/us-en/17/Sample_Kits $8.95 (Sleeve) $6.25 (Adjustable Band) $9.25 (Gastric Bypass) they may or may not charge shipping. Ask your surgeons office what vitamins (if any) they carry and have samples of.

 

Chike Nutrition - You pay $9.95 shipping for 5 servings, plus shipping, you can calculate shipping once you put it in your cart. http://www.chikenutrition.com/free-sample.html

 

Celebrate Vitamins – These are my personal favorite vitamins, they have chewable and liquid (ENS) they even have a multi/calcium/protein liquid vitamin worth checking out

http://www.celebratevitamins.com/shop/sample-pack.html

Cost is $3.00 per sample kit, each kit comes with the following: chewable multivitamin, chewable Calcium PLUS, chewable Calcium PLUS 500, chewable Iron, ENS, ENS+Protein and Creamy Bite. This is the minimum samples that you will receive. Based on availability, they will attempt to provide you several flavors of our multivitamin, calcium and iron products. A coupon code will be included with your sample pack that will be good for $3.00 off your first order. This allows them to continue to provide samples for those customers that are serious about using their products and in the end, does not cost you anything. Be sure to click the FREE SHIPPING option during checkout. If you have a special request about a specific item or flavor, please e-mail us after placing your sample pack order at success@celebratevitamins.com. They are very customer service oriented.

Celebrate also has Chike http://www.celebratevitamins.com/shop/protein/chike-protein-shakes-singles/chike-variety-single-serve-10-pack.html 10 for $19.95

They also have protein bars:  http://www.celebratevitamins.com/shop/protein/bars/simply-bar-variety-8-count.html 8 for $19.50

 

Building Blocks - Email them about samples, I believe they are free, but I did not order any myself. http://www.bbvitamins.com/Contact.aspx

 

Syntrax Nectar 13 ct sample pack direct from the company is now $13.00 no shipping. Just call them at 866-333-7403 x 803or email them nectar@si03.com  (bariatric sales)

 

BJ Bariatrics - Nectar sample pack 14.95+5.15 shipping 11 flavors of your choice http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code=syn

 

Designer Whey - Email them why you want samples and they send them http://designerwhey.com/about-us/contact-us/

 

 

Set Point Health - Email them why you want samples and they will send you a list of what is available and send them. Taste great, cost a lot more. http://setpointhealth.com/ws_setpointhealth/method_sph_connect/lets_connect.asp?SPH_practice=SPH

 

4Ever Fit - Email them that you would like to try the Fruit Blast Natural (truvia), the Fruit Blast the Isolate, and 4ever Whey Protein and why and they will send samples. info@4everfit.com

 

Champion Nutrition - Email them that you would like to try the Champion Pure Whey and why and they will send samples. info@champusa.com

 

Premier Nutrition - Email or call them that you would like to try their protein products and why and they will sometimes send samples. http://www.premiernutrition.com

Call: 888-836-8977 or Email: info@premiernutrition.com

 

Ultimate Nutrition- http://www.ultimatenutrition.com/consumer.html email them for samples, last time I checked they only send samples from the ProStar line, which is a great powder, I ordered the 10lb bucket of the cookies and crème (from another vendor due to price) and it has lasted me a year, I don’t get sick of it.

Extend Nutrition- Formulated for diabetics, so it's great for people watching their sugar. Intro offer of 10 bars for $10, no shipping.   http://www.extendbar.com/intro-offer/ Their drizzles are freaking amazing as well, but they don't have a sample price for them: http://www.extendbar.com/products/drizzles I am on the ESTAR re-order program with the Drizzles. Some stores carry them by their diabetic supplies

Quest Nutrition- http://www.questproteinbar.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=51&idcategory=2 11 for $25.99 sample pack that includes one of each of the Quest Bars. Does NOT contain Banana Nut Muffin at this time. You can buy them individually at LuckyVitamin or Netrition as well, they are about $2.09 each. Vitamin Shoppe may as well. Yes, they are expensive, but they are worth it, most contain around 18gm fiber, 20gm protein.

P28 Bread: https://www.highproteinbread.com/baked-goods/p28-trial-pack 1 bread, 1 bagel, 1 flat bread, & coupon $6.99. Sold by the loaf/pack at Wegmans and Netrition as well. Apparently they also have high protein nut butters