Caramelized Peach Bariatric Recipe

Are you not sure what dessert to have after your bariatric surgery? Fruit is a great dessert option as it offers fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. However let’s be real, sometimes we need to spice it up. Cinnamon is a tasty spice that makes any food a treat. Greek yogurt on the other hand will help to increase your protein intake, which will help you to meet your post operative needs. Getting enough protein after surgery is important to maintain muscle mass, which will assist with weight loss- using fat for oxidation (fuel). This recipe serves two, however it can be stored in the fridge to be consumed as a treat the next day. 

Recipe: Caramelized Peach Bariatric Recipe 
Recipe Creator: Ava Reichard, RDN
Stage: Regular

Ingredients:
1 peach 
1 tsp olive oil
¼ cup non-fat greek yogurt 
1 tablespoon  chopped pecans
Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F
   
   
2. Cut peach in half, removing the pit. Place peach on parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes
3. Remove and brush with 1 tsp olive oil
4. Place peach back in the oven, baking for 10 additional minutes
5. Remove peach from the oven, and top each peach half with 1/4 c greek yogurt, 1.5 tsp  chopped pecans + sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition information- Serving size: _1/2 peach__, Calories: _90_, Carbohydrates: _10g _ , Fiber: __2g__, Protein: _6g___, Total Fat: __3g__.