Bariatric Slow Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Post-Op Recovery and Lifelong Health

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Recover from bariatric surgery with safe slow cooker recipes Slow cookers are the perfect option for preparing the soft and simple meals you need as you heal from bariatric surgery. This cookbook shows you how to create satisfying and surgery-safe slow cooker meals in just a few steps—for post-op recuperation and lifelong health. What sets this slow cooker cookbook apart from the rest Essential bariatric information—All 80 of these recipes include nutritional calculations, proper portion sizes, and are marked with the stage of healing they’re safe for: liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and general diet. Easy prep for every meal—Deciding what to eat is a breeze with 80 recipes that practically cook themselves, so you can focus on rest and recovery, and start building healthy habits for life. The power of the slow cooker—Learn how to keep healthy meals on hand by slow-cooking in large batches so you can freeze meals for later. TITLE PAGE COPYRIGHT CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1: Slow & Steady 2: Breakfast & Beverages Apple Pie Overnight Oats Veggie Lover’s Breakfast Casserole Mixed Berry French Toast Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche Vanilla-Maple Farina Breakfast Strawberry-Banana Quinoa Bean Stew with Turkey Bacon and Potatoes Shakshuka Breakfast Protein Soup Apple Cider Wassail Healthy Chai Latte Warm Cran-Pineapple Punch 3: Beans & Vegetables Cajun Red Beans and Rice White Bean Chili Chana Masala Chili-Cumin Pinto Beans Easy Mashed Potatoes Savory Mashed Root Vegetables Slow Cooker Summer Vegetables Udon Noodle Soup with Vegetables Cheesy Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Carrots Savory Collard Greens 4: Soups, Stews & Chilis Easy Potato Soup Comforting Beef Stew Tuscan Chicken and White Bean Stew Thai-Inspired Chicken Curry Pumpkin and Pork Stew Butternut Squash Soup Spring Vegetable Minestrone Hot and Sour Soup Hearty Beef and Barley Stew Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup Easy Seafood Stew Hearty Beanless Chili 5: Seafood & Vegetarian Cheesy Egg Soufflé Shrimp and Scallop Posole Tacos Salmon, Pasta, and Vegetable Bake Cod au Gratin Cheesy Chili Mac Veggie Potpie Vegan Tikka Masala Creamy Homemade Greek Yogurt Very Veggie Lasagna Meatless Veggie Chili 6: Poultry & Meat Cheesy Chicken and Rice Garlic-Honey Chicken and Carrots Chicken Cacciatore Indian-Inspired Chicken and Rice Lemon Chicken and Broccoli Rotisserie-Style Whole Chicken Simple Ground Turkey and Vegetables Tasty Turkey Meatballs Turkey-Stuffed Peppers Beef and Broccoli Beef Bourguignon Classic Pot Roast with Vegetables Easy Pork Tenderloin BBQ Pulled Pork Creole Chicken and Sausage Sausage and Peppers over Rice Maple-Balsamic Lamb Shoulder Moroccan-Inspired Lamb Shanks 7: Desserts Cran-Apple Pear Compote Reduced-Sugar Chocolate–Chocolate Chip Lava Cake Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Apples and Pears Creamy Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Crème Brûlée with Berries No-Sugar-Added Applesauce Better-for-You Hot Chocolate 8: Basics Savory Chicken Broth Savory Vegetable Broth Easy Wild Rice Pilaf Simple Black Beans Easy Quinoa Classic Bolognese Sauce Versatile Baked Potatoes Better BBQ Sauce Homemade Alfredo Sauce Basic Lentils MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS REFERENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR