Delightful Bariatric-Friendly Desserts to Savor During the Holidays
When you're a bariatric patient, the holidays can feel like a bit of a catch 22. You want to enjoy the magical experiences, but at the same time, you don't want to fall off the diet wagon with all the delicious holiday foods around. Desserts, in particular, can be a challenge, as they're fatty, sugary, starchy, and high in calories. But don't worry, you don't have to give up on dessert entirely. The BariatricPal Store has plenty of options for bariatric-friendly baking mixes and low-carb ingredients that will let you indulge in sweet treats without ruining your diet.If you're missing out on those sugary holiday cookies and brownies, try Bariatric-Friendly Cookie and Brownie Mixes. You can have fudgy brownies and cookies like Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Sugar, and Peanut Butter Cookies right out of the oven. These mixes are available in sugar-free and keto-friendly versions, so you can stay on track. Plus, they're straightforward to prepare, often requiring only water or oil, butter, and eggs. They're so tasty, you can even use them for gifts or to bring to parties.
Do you want to bake a sweet bread that's both pretty and healthy? Or perhaps you're looking to serve fresh cake at a gathering? Check out Bariatric-Friendly Baking Mixes for Banana Bread, Chocolate Cake, Yellow Cake, and Coffee Cake, all of which come in keto-friendly mixes that are easy to prepare. If you're just looking for a simple treat for yourself, try Mug Cakes, which are portion-controlled and include flavors like Chocolate, Chocolate Caramel, Vanilla Chocolate Chip, and Blueberry. Mug Cakes are also high in protein and microwaveable.
The fun doesn't have to stop with the baking mixes, though. Elevate your bariatric-friendly baked goods with toppings and frostings. Low-carb baking chips in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and White Chocolate, Chocolate Bars that you can break into chunks, and Frosting Mixes or Ready to Spread Frosting in flavors like Buttercream, Chocolate, and Vanilla are excellent choices. The options for customization are endless, and you can get as creative as you like.
If you prefer to bake from scratch, don't worry; there are plenty of low-carb ingredients available too. The BariatricPal Store offers Low-Carb Almond and Coconut Flours and Low-Calorie Sugar Substitutes such as Monk Fruit Blends, which can help you create low-carb, low-sugar baked goods that come out beautiful every time.
The bottom line is you can enjoy freshly baked desserts with low-carb baking mixes. This year, you can join the holiday party while staying on top of your bariatric diet. Bariatric-friendly desserts don't have to be bland, and the BariatricPal Store is here to prove that.
