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Golden baked bariatric ricotta bake recipe served in white ramekins with a soft, creamy texture and high protein content.

Bariatric Ricotta Bake Recipe

Brenda Venera
This soft, creamy, high-protein ricotta bake is ideal for post-bariatric surgery recovery. It's gentle on the stomach, easy to digest, and packed with flavor and nutrition—perfect for both the soft and regular stages of healing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7 Portions
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins or 8x8 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Bake Mixture

  • 16 ounces part skim ricotta
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper

Optional Add-ins

  • chopped spinach optional
  • diced tomato or halved cherry tomatoes optional
  • diced sweet pepper optional
  • chopped fresh herbs optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray ramekins or a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Fold in optional ingredients like spinach or herbs, if using.
  • Fill ramekins halfway (about 1/2 cup each) or pour mixture into an 8x8 pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake ramekins for 12–15 minutes or the pan for 25–30 minutes, until center is just set and edges are golden.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

You can adapt the recipe to be tomato-free or dairy-light using lactose-free ricotta and cottage cheese. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, creamy texture. Perfect for meal prep and portion control.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.6mg
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