Breakfast

Avocado and Edamame Smash

With a combination of protein from the edamame beans and healthy fat from the avocado, this pureed recipe will keep you feeling satisfied with just a small amount.

Oaty Tiramisu

Although this is a breakfast recipe, it tastes a little bit like a healthy tiramisu!

Chocolate Banana Porridge

Who needs a porridge cafe when you can make your own fancy oats at home?

Pureed Chocolate Banana Porridge

Porridge is a simple and easy breakfast option during the puree stage post-op and there are many combinations to try which will help to keep things interesting.

Mango Tumeric Smoothie

A refreshing summery smoothie to start the day or to have in between meals.

Mixed Berry Smoothie

This smoothie has a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and fibre to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Pureed Berry Overnight Oats

Adding a layer of tangy berry puree makes this pureed oat recipe super tasty.

Pureed Weetabix Cheesecakes

This recipe looks and tastes a bit like mini cheesecake pots, only healthier.

Yoghurt Cherry Parfait

Cherries are a great source of vitamin C, potasium, and fiber.

Vanilla and Boysenberry Protein Shake

Protein shakes are incredibly useful for reaching your daily protein requirements particularly in the earlier stages after surgery where portion sizes are small and getting enough nutrition on board is a real challenge.

Caramelised Onion Omelette

For delicious breakfasts all week, take the time to make a bowl of caramelised onions once so that you have tasty omelette ingredients for the rest of your morning starts.

Eggs, Salmon and Greens

A simple nutritious meal which is loaded with protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Tomato Tofu Scramble

Tofu is a great source of protein and it is considered complete as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

Beetroot and Raspberry Bircher Muesli

An earthy autumnal recipe that provides a good dose of fibre and is perfect for using up any beetroot that you have in the bottom of your vegetable draw.

Kiwi Chia Pudding

It’s feijoa season here in New Zealand and new season golden kiwifruit are also hitting our stores.

Pureed salmon with dill and cream cheese

This recipe is great to use during the puree or soft stage of your post surgery diet.

Turkish Breakfast

This combination has many components similar a classic Turkish breakfast. It’s a great a great way to start the day, or could serve as a nutritious and easy option for lunch.

Pear and Ricotta Puree

This recipe is ideal for the puree or soft dietary stages after bariatric surgery.

Hot Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cruskit

This is a lovely combo that is soft and easy to eat.

Ricotta, Blueberry and Lemon Cruskits

With nearly 10g of protein per 100g, ricotta is a good protein rich spread for Cruskits that is lower in fat and salt than many other cheeses.

Ricotta, Raspberry and Lime Cruskits

Looking for breakfast inspiration? Have you ever tried ricotta before? Compared to other cheeses, ricotta is relatively low in salt and fat and can be a good option as a spread for Cruskits.

Apple & Berry Bircher Muesli

This bircher muesli is perfect for taking to work and helps with organisation for breakfast.

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Protein shakes aren’t everyone’s favourite after surgery so in this recipe I’ve used less powder and more milk to make sure the protein content is still sufficient.

Cranberry Apricot Muesli

This muesli is great used as a crunchy topping on plain yoghurt, sprinkled on top of a smoothie bowl, or simply as a breakfast cereal with milk and yoghurt for extra protein.

Chia Jam

This chia jam is great dolloped on top of some plain yoghurt, mixed into porridge instead of sugar or honey, or added to Weetbix with plenty of milk.

Raspberry And Peanut Butter Bircher Muesli

A hearty, filling, delicious breakfast dish! This is an excellent choice to set yourself up for the day.