Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement in Chicken Broth

Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement in Chicken Broth 
Savory protein for the win.

Well, hello there protein.  How have you been?

 I'm in that precarious spot that I seem to find in the winter.

Hibernation mode.  (It happens.)

I have gained a few pounds -- about 5-7 lbs -- which triggers my internal post WLS alarm that SCREAMS "CUT IT OUT!  You know better, woman!"  Weight gain sparks me to pay attention to what I am doing each day.  

What have I DONE to cause this?  What has slipped into my routine that wasn't there before?  

It's pretty clear this time, but I refuse to allow it to get out of control.  (That is another post.)

What do I DO about it?  OMG! SCREAM?!  Freak out on Facebook!?  No.  For me, cutting back a little is easy-peasy.  I may replace a few excess calories with protein shakes -- for one thing.  (See also:  biting off my husband's head for the baking of the sweet-carbs!)

Today I cracked open a container of High Protein Meal Replacement in Chicken Broth flavor.

WAIT.  KEEP READING.  Don't you go clicking away 'cause you done think hot protein is ewwyucky!  You might have had a Bad Experience With Another Savory Protein Brand, but hear me out.

It's good.  Really.  

I opened the container, assuming I'd be too distracted with the protein smell to go ahead with the taste-test, but that didn't happen.  Score one.  The protein powder is a very light yellow color with specks of what appears to be the tiniest herbs you have ever seen.  It smells like chicken bouillon powder or cubes, and a bit of whey protein.  My nose was not offended, I carried on.

I added two scoops of the powder for 150 calories and 27 grams of protein, to a BlenderBottle near-filled with water warmed in the microwave.

 

 

 I allowed the water to cool just slightly -- in case of protein malfunction.  The water was nice and warm when I added the protein and BlenderBall.  I shook it very, very well.  Again, a reason to NOT OVERHEAT YOUR WATER OR YOUR PROTEIN.  

What resulted was a slightly creamy chicken protein soup.  Due to the fact that it's a protein replacement -- it's not entirely clear like typical chicken BROTH.  It tastes just the same:  creamy chicken bouillon.  There is zero aftertaste of protein, and I am very pleased.

To be honest - however - I had prepared a little bit of chicken bouillon to ADD to this protein replacement JUST IN CASE I did not enjoy it.  (Because, I haven't always had a good experience with savory proteins -- and I do not like to waste.) 

I added a touch of the broth after a few sips, and it was A FREAKING AMAZING with it.  That said, I am a salt-fiend.  I adore the creamy, buttery flavor of a bouillon cube, and that mixed with the protein, kicks arse.

I love you chicken high protein meal replacement.  

The details -- you get 27 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one 150 calorie two-scoop serving of this meal replacement:

BA's High Protein Meal Replacement soup comes in a 21 serving tub with a measured scoop to make accurate dispensing easy. Each 150 calorie serving provides a full 27 grams of protein, with only 7 grams of carbohydrate (of which 4 grams are fiber, and less than a gram is sugar) and 1.5 grams of fat. One hundred percent of the protein is from a high quality whey protein isolate (There is no soy protein, only a small amount of soy lecithin to mask aftertaste). Fortified with between 15 and 50 percent of the DV for 23 essential vitamins and minerals, this comforting soup makes a perfect meal replacement for those seeking to control calories.

They're right.  It's good.  It's good for us.  

I would certainly give it a try if you're seeking a savory option to your sweet or fruity shakes.  This product is perfect for pre-operative eating plans, and early post op.  It's way better than a can of cream of chicken soup.

• Product - BA High Protein Meal Replacement - Chicken Broth
• Price - $2.85 per serving
• Pros - 27 grams of protein, 150 calories, 5 grams of fiber... in a comforting, savory broth blend.
• Cons -   
• Rating - Pouchworthy, ^MM

 

 Hmmmmm....Thank you for the review on this.   I may have to order some myself.    I too have about a 5 -7 lb. gain from the holiday's and it is the pitts how long it takes us long time post ops to pull it off.  Thanks again MM for the thumbs up on this product.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

 I read somewhere that the average holiday weight gain (in typical peeps) was 7 lbs.

I guess we're sort of normal now.  LOL.

 Vivian 
I am banded, so don't dump and   partake  of  some of " this and that " from Thanksgiving  till  my Birthday Mid January - The Official Holiday CUT OFF for me!

 I am almost 5 yrs post op, at goal  4 yrs. Maintain. Every year my avg  weight gain is 5 to 7 pounds, by Ground Hog day most of  or all of it  is gone.  I just get serious abou****ching the little things,the sneaky things...  Calories in condiments,  Not drinking calories, drinking 64 ozs plus of water , lean protein, non processed  Foods , fresh veggies ,making sure I hit the targets of protein water and  exercise in a way that I physically can... the pool.  Kathy here would call it "Getting  Back on Track".  She has a  forum.. Go check it out!

Vivian  You can do this! I freaked the first year after Goal, and gained a few..I think we all do. We have this ability to  get back on track... some times an accountability partner or a walking partner helps alot!
Vivian , thank you for your daily  Kind words and Positive thoughts!       

I read where you let your water cool slightly in case of protein malfunction.  We have all been there.  Not good.  But, since this is a broth flavor, do you know if you can heat it to higher temps without it clumping and going all yucky?  The reason I ask is that this would be good to add to soups or sauces to give them a little boost in protein.  I like to add protein in where I can when cooking.  This might be something I would try out.

 I wouldn't go above 140 degrees.  Every protein I have warmed CLUMPS when you head toward boiling.

For THIS -- I would make your soup as usual -- and mix a serving in a shaker bottle -- like you would powdered gravy mix -- shake the heck out of it -- and ADD IT AT THE LAST MINUTE before serving -- at a lower/warm temperature.

Good idea.  Might have to try it out.  I am really trying hard to get more protein in.

Hi Melissa. I am not sure about adding it to a soup...however I will tell you how I go about making a hot protein. (how you might make this a hot cup of broth) I usually make hot chocolate protein or hot coffee CLICK protein.
2tbs or so room temp liquid in the bottom of a cup + my protein powder and stir to make a good smooth paste, then I run my keurig into my cup...STIRRING the whole time. You MUST stir the whole time or it WILL clump. If you can't stir the whole time, I suggest investing in an item called a AeroLatte. It's kind of a mini aerator. It works well to stir for you while an item like a keruig is running ho****er for you. Keeps your fingers out of the way of ho****er, plus, gets you a nice froth, if you like the illusion of a high priced cup of cappacino in your own home....with the benefit of protein.  (just use milk...soy, almond, coconut, or cow all work...instead of room temp water for your paste)
Hope that helps.

 The Aerolatte is magic.  

I do have one of those AeroLatte gadgets.  They are the bomb.