Chapter 19: Divine Desserts 279
Combine the yogurt, powdered milk, sour cream, vanilla, coconut extract, and sugar
substitute in a medium bowl. Gently fold in the banana, strawberries, and blueberries.
Refrigerate for 2 hours and then stir before serving.
Per serving: Calories 80 (From Fat 0); Fat 0g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 45 mg; Carbohydrate 14g
(Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 6g; Sugar 9g.Savoring Creamy and
Chewy Tasty Treats
Sometimes you just want the comforting texture of a smooth food. In the old
days before weight loss surgery you may have headed to the freezer for the
ice cream, but ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet are foods to eat with
caution. If you had AGB, these foods melt and slide right through the band
with no problem, meaning you can a eat a lot of calories and never feel full. If
you had GBP, either the sugar or the fat can cause dumping.Pudding can be a great substitute for ice cream and provide some extra
protein. The small prepackaged cups of pudding in the supermarket are
convenient but not a good source of protein. You can increase your protein
intake by making your own pudding using the packaged dry sugar-free, fat-free
mix and whipping it up with nonfat milk. If you want to add more protein, add
some nonfat dry powdered milk or unflavored protein powder to the mixing
bowl. Other creamy foods, like ricotta cheese, puréed sweet potatoes, and
pumpkin, can also satisfy your cravings in a more healthful way.Bars, unlike cookies, can be baked all in single pan and then cut into different
shapes. Bars are typically rectangular, but you can cut other shapes to make
your bars more fun and bring attention to your dessert.Always use the middle rack when baking bars to make sure they bake evenly.
The bars are probably done when the edges brown and pull away from the
pan. Most importantly, allow the pan to cool at least a little before cutting.
Some bars may require you to cut them while warm, and others may need to
cool completely first. Recipes instruct you on which method is preferred.1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt(^1) ⁄ 3 cup nonfat dry powdered milk
(^1) ⁄ 3 cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup blueberries