High Calorie, High Protein Beverages
Shakes, malts and smoothies are a great way to add flavor, calories, and protein to your diet. The recipes listed below will help you get started. Have fun and enjoy them.
Making the drinks is easy. Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Mix on high speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. You may also use a hand mixer and beat until smooth. All recipes will make about 1 to 1 ½ cups.
Banana malt ¼ cup whole milk 1 banana 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon non-fat dry milk Calories 435, Protein 10 grams
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Berry Lemon Rikiki 1 can strawberry Ensure Plus® or equivalent product 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ cup vanilla ice cream Calories 510, Protein 16 grams |
Double Chocolate Malt ¼ cup chocolate milk 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon malt powder 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup Calories 375, Protein 7grams
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Strawberry Blast 1 can vanilla Ensure Plus® or equivalent 1 strawberry flavored yogurt (gradually add Ensure to yogurt to maintain smooth consistency). Calories 500, Protein 18 grams |
Chocolate Malt ¼ cup Ensure Plus® or equivalent product 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon malt powder 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup Calories 420, Protein 8 grams
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Eggnog Malt ¼ cup whole milk ¼ cup eggnog 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon malt powder Calories 413, Protein 10 grams |
No Sugar Added Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake 2 Tablespoons peanut butter 1 packet chocolate No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast® powder 1 cup skim milk To start, add small amount of milk to peanut butter to keep smooth. Then, mix remaining ingredients together. Calories 408, Protein 21 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams
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Tasty Tropical Smoothie ½ cup Ensure Plus®, or equivalent 1 banana ½ cup diced peaches 1 cup mango, guava, or papaya nectar (juice) 4 ice cubes Calories 490, Protein 7 grams |
Peanut Butter Malt ¼ cup whole milk 1 cup vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon malt powder Calories 515, Protein 16 grams |
Sugar Free High Protein Hot Cocoa 1 packet sugar free cocoa mix 1 packet Beneprotein® protein powder 1 cup skim milk Warm milk. Then slowly mix in cocoa mix and protein powder. Calories 165, Protein 18 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams
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Make the shakes the way you like. Try adding to or making your own recipe. You might add: Frozen fruit chunks Nut butters Flax seed Dried fruit Silken tofu |
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If you have more questions please contact UW Health at one of the phone numbers listed below.
Nutrition Clinic Room L33 University Station 2880 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 (608) 263-5012 |
Nutrition Clinic Room 1296 UW Health West Clinic 451 Junction Road Madison, WI 53717 (608) 265-7526 |
Nutrition Clinic Room 2085 UW Health East Clinic 5249 East Terrace Drive Madison, WI 53718 (608) 265-0963 |
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Last Updated: 09/27/2012
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