Pouch and Pantry

Author: Amanda

  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry Jam

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    I’ve seen this recipe all over social media and needed something to top my yogurt for work tomorrow so figured I’d try it. You need: 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup chia seeds Juice from one lemon Put the raspberries in a pot and heat until you can mash them up with…

  • My High‑Protein Pantry Staples (Bariatric + Kid Friendly)

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    Simple, realistic foods that make healthy eating easier for the whole family. After bariatric surgery, my pantry had to change. Over time, I built a pantry that works for both my recovery and my family’s everyday meals. These are the high‑protein, bariatric‑friendly staples I keep stocked at all times. They’re soft‑texture friendly, easy to portion,…

  • Protein Overnight Oat Recipe

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    Protein overnight oats is a great, easy way to start your day right, with a filling breakfast with lots of protein. And making them is SO EASY. You can also add some chia seeds and flaxseed for extra nutrients. Just add some more milk because the chia seeds absorb a lot. These can be made…

  • Protein-Packed Pizza Roll-Ups (Air Fryer or Oven)

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    Kids think it’s pizza. You get protein without heavy bread. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion2-3 pinwheels (1/2 roll up) Kid PortionFull roll-up

  • Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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    Why it works Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion 1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked) Kid Portion 2 mini meatloaves

  • My Recovery, My Kitchen, and Learning to Eat in a New Way

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    The weeks after my surgery were a strange mix of relief, hope, and total unfamiliarity. I had prepared for the physical recovery — the rest, the slow walks, the careful movement — but I wasn’t prepared for how different eating would feel. Not just the food itself, but the emotions around it, the routines, the…

  • My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again

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    Before my surgery, I thought the hardest part would be the recovery. I was wrong. The liquid diet leading up to surgery tested me in ways I didn’t expect — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt like everything familiar about eating was suddenly gone, and I had to find new ways to cope, new routines…