Top 10 Bariatric-Friendly Drinks
A lot of foods are off-limits after weight loss surgery. And because of the bubbles, you cannot even drink diet soda for a quick break from your diet. What can you do when you want a refreshing, comforting, or even decadent drink? Here are 10 top bariatric-friendly drinks that are low in carbohydrates, low in sugar, totally fine for your bariatric diet, and completely delicious.
With 30 grams of sugar and no protein, fruit juice and fruit drinks are devastating for a diet. But Protein Fruit Drinks are another story. Tastes of Apple, Cranberry, Grape, Orange, and Wild Berry are all sugar-free and packed with 15 grams of protein.
Smoothies take fruit juice to another level, but can come with hundreds of calories and a week’s worth of sugar. BariatricPal Protein Smoothies are sugar-free but completely delicious, with flavors including Banana, Strawberry, Pineapple, Mango, and Berry.
This all-in-one meal replacement has 27 grams of protein and 28 vitamins and minerals. Double Chocolate Fudge, Creamy French Vanilla, and Cinnamon Swirl are all available in multi-serving powder tubs. Don’t forget to download our free BariatricPal Protein One Recipe Book!
BariatricPal Clean Whey Protein Shakes in Chocolate and Vanilla have 25 grams of easily digestible protein. They also support digestive health because of their 500 million CFU of healthy probiotics along with our patented Aminogen protein-digesting enzyme.
Skip the sugar while you curl up with Protein Hot Cocoa with 15 grams of protein. For dessert or a snack, or even at breakfast, you can enjoy chocolate guilt-free. Hot Cocoa, Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows, Mint Cocoa, and Raspberry Hot Cocoa are some of the flavors.
You may have given up sugary coffee drinks from the corner coffee shop, but you can still enjoy a satisfying mocha. Muscle Cheff High Protein Iced Mocha, Click Mocha Coffee Protein Powder, and BariatricPal Protein Mocha are all on the table.
What if you could swap the sugar in sweet tea for protein or fiber? BariatricPal Peach Instant Tea has 15 grams of protein, and BariatricPal Lemon Tea has 5 grams of fiber. Both are sugar-free and oh, so satisfying.
Millie’s Sipping Broth is savory instead of sweet, but lower in sodium than regular broth. Flavors include Spicy Tortilla, Delight Pho, Thai Lemongrass, and Tomato Basil. They are all packed with flavors and herbs.
Did you think you had to give up coffee because of weight loss surgery? Alex’s Acid-Free Coffee lets you have your coffee and drink it, too. It is made from Fair Trade beans.
Steep one of our Hot Tea Bags from The Republic of Tea for a few minutes and reap the rewards. Green tea, herbal tea, black tea, and decaf varieties are all available. Whether you want to relax, improve digestion, or charge your immune system, we have the sugar-free, low-calorie tea for that.
The BariatricPal Store has the sugar-free, low-calorie, and protein-packed drinks you need to stay satisfied and on your weight loss surgery diet. Don’t forget to check out our Protein Shaker Bottle so you can make your protein drink anywhere!
