{"id":27864,"date":"2022-02-15T21:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T21:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=27864"},"modified":"2022-02-15T21:31:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T21:31:14","slug":"plantain-croutons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/plantain-croutons\/","title":{"rendered":"What am I eating? Plantain Croutons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantain croutons are the newest addition to my salads. When I make a salad I like to add something crunchy to make it more interesting. I recently came across the new plantain croutons from Trader Joe\u2019s that are a great substitute for traditional croutons. The taste and crunchy-like texture are similar and there are a few health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of bread which traditional croutons are made of, Trader Joe\u2019s croutons are made of plantains, a healthier carb source. Plantains are a good source of fiber and antioxidants. In addition to being a bariatric friendly pantry staple, they are also gluten free and vegan. I especially love how minimal the ingredients are \u2013 plantains, sunflower oil, dried garlic and sea salt. I love them in my salads but they would make a great addition atop a soup or even as a snack. With just 35 calories per serving, these croutons add a lot of flavor and a satisfying crunch to your meals without being high in carbs or fat. See the nutrition facts below for a full breakdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do use these croutons as a snack, I would recommend\u00a0 pairing it with low-fat cheese to keep you full and satisfied for longer since the croutons don\u2019t contain any protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them a try and let me know what you think. As always, if you\u2019re looking for help with bariatric friendly food store finds, reach out and make an appointment with your dietitian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plantain-croutons-label-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plantain-croutons-label-198x300.png 198w, https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plantain-croutons-label-677x1024.png 677w, https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/plantain-croutons-label.png 725w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plantain croutons are the newest addition to my salads. When I make a salad I like to add something crunchy to make it more interesting. 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