By Kyle Rose, RD, LD
Weight loss surgery means a change in your lifestyle, including your diet. Once your doctor has cleared you to start eating solid foods, you’ll have some changes to make in the kinds of foods you eat to help keep you on track on your weight loss journey.
The best foods to eat following weight loss surgery are high in protein and low in fat and sugar. The Nicholson Clinic is devoted to helping our patients develop a healthy lifestyle post surgery.
Buffalo Chicken Bites
Makes 17 servings (each serving = 2 buffalo chicken bites)
Ingredients
1 cup hot sauce (try Frank’s Red Hot Brand)
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
3 The Laughing Cow Blue Cheese Flavored Wedges
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and finely shredded)
1/2 cup reduced fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
1. In large mixing bowl, use electric mixer to mix hot sauce, cream cheese, and The Laughing Cow cheese wedges.
2. Added shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, and scallions to hot sauce mixture and stir with a spoon until mixed.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
5. Using a Tablespoon, form buffalo chicken mixture into 34-36 bite-sized balls.
6. In a separate bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, whole wheat breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and mix.
7. Roll each ball in breadcrumb mixture and place on parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
8. Bake for 20-‐25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (2 buffalo chicken bites): 86 calories, 3 carbs, 8 grams of protein
