Bariatric Friendly Charcuterie Board
Building Your Bariatric Friendly Charcuterie Board
We had to jump on the charcuterie board bandwagon! How could you not?! They look amazing as any dinner centerpiece or addition to an appetizer table when entertaining, plus they are so easy to make! No cooking skills required! These are great for bariatric snacks ideas.
With charcuterie boards, the food options you have are endless! (We’ve even seen hot chocolate boards!) So, we narrowed down the playing field a bit by selecting foods we knew would most benefit bariatric patients and satisfy their taste buds! We focused on providing a balanced board with protein, healthy fats, and plenty of vegetables for guilt-free snacking! (You can see everything we added in the list below.) You’ll probably recognize a lot of the ingredients, too. We showcased a lot of the brands that you regularly see featured on our page so you can have even more ways to enjoy them!
We used two different Brami Hummus flavors to expand the flavor profile of the board for everyone to enjoy! The Calabrian Pepper flavor had a surprising kick that any spicy fanatic is sure to enjoy, and for the calmer side of things, the Garlic and Rosemary provided a robust alternative to the fiery hummus. Since the hummus is made from Lupini beans rather than chickpeas, we found that it was easier to scoop with the grooves in the bell pepper slices rather than the carrots or cauliflower. Each bite was crunchy as it was satisfying!
The SuperSeedz and Munchy Crunchy gave us the salty satisfaction we craved without the calories from a bag of potato chips, and the boiled eggs offered added protein to keep us full and energized for the rest of the day! We also threw in some cherry tomatoes (hopefully the ones you find are sweet and juicy!), baby carrots, and cauliflower florets for plant-sourced vitamins, and turkey pepperoni for more lean protein! Honestly, I couldn’t even taste the difference between the turkey pepperoni and traditional pepperoni! I think I’m ready to make a lifelong switch!
When it comes to enjoying a charcuterie board, we definitely have some tips so you can avoid a post-meal bloated belly! Instead of just snacking straight from the board all evening, definitely grab a plate so you can be mindful of your portions! You would be surprised how easy it is to overeat when everything in front of you is bite-sized finger foods! And with this method, you also are more likely to balance out your food groups rather than going straight for the ham and cheese every time.
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What we used for our bariatric charcuterie board:
SuperSeedz
Munchy Crunchy
Brami Hummus
- Garlic and Rosemary
- Calabrian Pepper
Green Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers
2-3 Blocks of Different Cheeses
Turkey Pepperoni
Thick Cut Ham
Prosciutto
Baby Carrots
Nuts
Cauliflower Florets
Cherry Tomatoes
Boiled Eggs
Nutritional Information for Bariatric Charcuterie Board
(Estimated for 1 serving based on approximate portion sizes)
Servings: 6
Per Serving:
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Protein: 15-20 g
- Fat: 12-15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6 g
- Carbohydrates: 8-12 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Sugars: 3-5 g
- Sodium: 450-550 mg
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