Take a look at these 10 Best Bariatric Sheet Pan Recipes for healthy meals that are ready in minutes and perfect for family-friendly meal prep that will keep you on track after surgery. Try them all, or pick your favorite!
Dinners Done Right!
Have you ever tried sheet pan recipes? They’re one of my top tips when it comes to staying on track with your healthy diet after weight loss surgery because they’re so simple to make. All you have to do is add the ingredients to a sheet pan, and pop them in the oven! Then, you’ll have a super tasty, veggie-filled meal ready in minutes. Even better, sheet pan meals require virtually no clean-up afterward. For this reason, I recommend doubling or even tripling recipes. This ensures that you have plenty of leftovers to store in meal prep containers and enjoy throughout the week!
Luckily, there are countless sheet pan recipes. So, you never have to worry about being bored with your food! Once you find a few options you love, you can even experiment by adding in different proteins and veggies you have on hand! I’ve found this is a great way to prevent food waste. However, before we get ahead of ourselves, I’ve rounded up 10 of the best bariatric-friendly sheet pan recipes to help you get started with simple meal-prep that will keep you full and satisfied. Take a look below to find them all. Then, pick out the ones that will work best for you and your needs.
The Best Bariatric Sheet Pan Recipes
Bariatric Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes
Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken by Bariatric Meal Prep
A longtime family favorite, this Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken is super versatile and can be made suitable for every stage of the bariatric diet. Complete with an olive oil dressing, it’s savory, satisfying, and delicious!
Sheet Pan Fajitas by My Bariatric Dietitian
Full of Mexican flavor, these Sheet Pan Fajitas are a quick throw-together meal perfect for every occasion. Use chicken as the recipe calls for, or swap out the protein for something softer to meet your needs. You can even wrap up the filling in lettuce leaves or a low-carb tortilla for a more filling meal!
Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Brussels Sprouts by Bailey Bariatrics
Full of color and flavor, this Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Brussels provides sweet and savory flavors that are anything but boring meal prep. It’s an easy way to get in lots of vitamins and nutrients and is perfect for the whole family!
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner by Karen Magnum Nutrition
Widely considered one of the healthiest diets, this Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner embraces the Mediterranean way of eating by incorporating lots of fresh herbs, olive oil, feta, olives, and more! From start to finish, it comes together in less than an hour and is full of protein, vitamins, and nutrients.
Bariatric Sheet Pan Seafood Recipes
Sheet Pan Salmon and Brussels Sprouts by Bariatric Food Coach
Combining classic flavors of Brussels sprouts and mustard, this Sheet Pan Salmon and Brussels Sprouts recipe is one of the easiest dinners you’ll find. It requires just a few kitchen staples and makes 4 servings to share or save for later.
Sheri’s One Pan Shrimp Fajitas by International Patient Facilitators
Similar to chicken fajitas, these One Pan Shrimp Fajitas are made with onions, peppers, and seasoning for a Mexican flare that is super versatile and always guaranteed to please a crowd!
One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon & Zucchini by Meal Garden
This One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon & Zucchini is ready in about 35 minutes and loaded with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber for a tasty meal that will leave you feeling full and energized!
Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli by Wake Med
Specifically made for patients who have completed the Soft Solid stage and are over 8-weeks post-operation, this Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli is definitely a recipe you’ll want to save for later if you aren’t quite ready yet. It takes just 4 ingredients and 25 minutes, and you’ll be set with 4 filling servings!
Bariatric Sheet Pan Vegetarian Recipes
Sheet Pan Eggplant Parm by Bariatric Women
A classic Italian dish, this Sheet Pan Eggplant Parm is made with all the original flavors you love but takes half the time and is twice as easy as traditional recipes!
Sheet Pan Tofu and Zucchini Parmesan by Nutrition Starring YOU
Perfect for Meatless Monday, this Sheet Pan Tofu and Zucchini Parmesan is a vegetarian-friendly take on classic chicken parmesan recipes. Baked instead of fried, it’s a healthier take the whole family will love!
Tips for Better Sheet Pan Recipes
Whether you’re following the recipes above or creating your own, there are a few simple tips I’ve discovered that will help you create better-tasting recipes every time.
- Season the Ingredients Separately. Don’t feel like you need to season everything with the same ingredients just because it’s baking on the same pan. To create truly tasty meals, try layering flavors by using a sauce or marinade on your protein and seasoning your veggies separately!
- Account for Cooking Times. A common mistake many people make is to combine random ingredients, forgetting to account for the fact that they may require different cooking times in the oven. For instance, if you have potatoes, you’ll want to make sure to pair them with other slow-cooking veggies such as carrots. Or, place them in the oven for a few minutes before adding the rest of your sheet pan recipe ingredients.
- Stir. Most ovens cook food differently, depending on its hot spots. To make sure your meals cook evenly, be sure to stir them on the baking sheet halfway through cooking.
More Easy Bariatric Recipes Perfect for Meal Prep
- Korean Turkey Bowl
- Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
- Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie Bowl
- Mini Ricotta Bake Muffins
I hope you enjoy these sheet pan recipes! If you make any of them or have any of your own you’d like to share, I’d love it if you let me know in the comments below!
