Smoothies are a great tasting and easy way to get protein into your diet. Take a look at the amazing options available:

  1. Start with ice and 1 scoop protein powder of choice!!
    Or ½ cup of powdered instant skim milk
  2. Choose 1 Liquid, 1-2 Flavors/Spices/Extracts, and 1-2 Fruits.
  3. Use your imagination!!

Liquids 

  • Orange Sunrise  Crystal Light®
  • Pink Lemonade Crystal Light®
  • 3 tsp Pudding mix 
  • Raspberry IceCrystal Light®
  • Yogurt
  • 2%, 1%, ½% or Skim milk

Flavors/Spices/Extracts

  • Decaf coffee granules
  • 3 tsp. instant breakfast
  • Cinnamon
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Vanilla extract
  • Peppermint extract
  • Almond extract

Fruits

  • Banana
  • Applesauce
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Pumpkin (canned)
  • Peaches

For example, give these combinations a try:

  1. Orange Sunrise + 3 tsp. Vanilla Pudding mix + Strawberries
  2. Pink Lemonade + 3 tsp. Vanilla Carnation Breakfast + Peaches
  3. Milk + decaf coffee granules + 6 tsp. Chocolate Pudding mix
  4. Vanilla Yogurt + Pumpkin Pie Spice + Pumpkin
  5. Milk + 3 tsp. Vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast + Cinnamon + applesauce

Here Are Some More Delicious Smoothie Recipes for You:

Peaches & Cream
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup canned or frozen peaches
1 cup vanilla ice cream
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp vanilla


Banana Cream
1 cup low-fat milk
4 ice cubes
½ frozen banana
¼ cup powdered milk


Chocolate Chiller
1 cup low-fat milk
4 ice cubes
1 packet cocoa
¼ cup powdered milk


Fantastic Fruit
1 cup low-fat milk
4 ice cubes
¼ cup fresh/canned fruit
¼ cup powdered milk


Apple Pie a la Mode
2 cups vanilla soymilk or low-fat milk
1 cup applesauce
1 cup ice cream
½ cup frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1½ tsp apple pie spice


Strawberry Smoothie
1 cup vanilla soymilk or low-fat milk
1 – 10 oz box frozen strawberries
½ cup silken tofu

Strawberry Sensation
1 can vanilla Boost®/Ensure® High-Protein drink*
½ cup frozen strawberries
½ cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt


Peach Perfection
1 can vanilla Boost®/Ensure® High-Protein drink
1 can peaches in syrup
½ cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
 

Banana Blender
1 can vanilla Boost®/Ensure® High-Protein drink
1 cup sliced bananas, frozen
½ cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt


Blueberry Blaster
1 can vanilla Boost®/Ensure® High-Protein drink
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
 

Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 can vanilla Boost®/Ensure® High-Protein drink
1 sliced banana ½ cup frozen strawberries
½ cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt

 

*Commercial High-Protein drinks should have:

  • No more than 250 calories
  • At least 12 gms of protein
  • No more than 10 gms of fat

General Tips for Making Smoothies:

  • Freeze the fruit for a frostier drink (bananas & berries work great)
  • Drink too thick? ... Add more juice or low-fat milk
  • Drink too thin? … Add more fruit or ice cubes
  • Drink too tart? … Add a packet of sweetener or 2 Tbsp silken tofu
  • Drink too sweet? … Add lemonade, lemon juice, or 2 Tbsp silken tofu
  • Any fruit tastes good in a smoothie, except grapes
  • Add dry, instant pudding mixes for different flavors
  • Add peanut butter for flavor and a little protein
  • Extracts are good to have on hand to vary the flavor of your shakes

Learn more about:

 

Post-Surgery Nutrition Info