Liquid Protein Supplements

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Recipes for High-Protein Supplements at Home

High-Protein Milk

Instructions:

  • In a blender, mix:
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 scoops (1 ounce) Carb Solutions or other protein powder
  • Sugar substitute
  • Vanilla or flavoring
Nutritional Info:

  • 190 calories
  • 28 grams protein
  • 2 grams fat
  • 1 gram fiber

Variations:

  • Chocolate milk: Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the recipe before mixing.
  • Hot chocolate, heat the chocolate milk.  Sip slowly.

High-Protein Fruit Punch

Instructions:

  • In a blender, mix:
  • 6 ounces sugar-free powdered fruit drink (such as Crystal Light or sugar-free Kool Aid)
  • 2 scoops (1 ounce) protein powder
  • 4 ice cubes
Nutritional Info:

  • 110 calories
  • 20 grams protein
  • 4 grams carbohydrate
  • 2 grams fat

High-Protein Cream Soup

Instructions:

  • Mix:
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillon
  • 3 tablespoons protein powder
  • Add enough hot water to equal 1 cup.  Mix well.
  • Eat soup when it is lukewarm
Nutritional Info:

  • 200 calories
  • 24 grams protein
  • 20 grams carbohydrate
  • 2 grams fat

Choosing Liquid Protein Supplements from the Pharmacy or Grocery Store

Read labels.  Look for supplements with:

  • At least 15 grams (g) of protein per 8-ounce (1 cup) serving
  • Less than 20 grams Total Carbohydrate per 8-ounce serving
  • Less than 5 grams fat per 8-ounce serving

Do not choose any of the following supplements.  They are too high in carbohydrates:

  • Regular Carnation Instant Breakfast
  • Ensure
  • Slim-Fast
  • Boost  (you may have this only if you get the one that is high in protein and low in sugar)