Description
A simple, nutritious, and adaptable seed-based recipe designed for bariatric patients to promote satiety and support weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 parts ground chia seeds
- 1 part ground flax seeds
- 1 part finely ground pumpkin seeds
- Water or low-fat milk for hydration
- 5–10g protein powder (optional)
- Cinnamon, vanilla, or citrus zest for flavor (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the ground seeds in a bowl.
- Add water or milk according to your desired consistency (3-4 parts liquid to 1 part dry for spoonable texture).
- Stir well and let sit for 5-20 minutes to hydrate.
- If using protein powder, mix it separately with a little liquid to avoid clumping, then stir into the seed mixture.
- Serve slowly and enjoy, focusing on satiety cues.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with various seed blends and flavorings to suit individual tastes and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Soaking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg