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
--This recipe provides: ..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
--This recipe provides: ..110 calories..20 grams protein..4 grams carbohydrate.. 2 grams fat
High-Protein Cream Soup
Eat soup when it is lukewarm.
Instructions: Mix well:
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillon
3 tablespoons protein powder
Add enough hot water to equal 1 cup.
--This recipe provides: ..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
**Tips for Protein Shakes**
- Non-fat plain yogurt can be added to shakes to increase protein and creaminess
- Freeze skim milk in ice cube trays. Blend these "milk cubes" with your shake to make it cold and slushy. This also adds protein without diluting your shake.
- Turn an ordinary protein shake into a vanilla or mocha latte by adding 1 teaspoon of decaffeinated instant coffee to a vanilla or chocolate shake. Or add 1 serving Sunrise Orange Crystal Light® to a vanilla shake for a dreamsicle flavor.
- If you find that you do not tolerate milk, you can use fat free Lactaid milk or soy milk to add protein to your shake. Avoid flavored soy milk (i.e. vanilla, chocolate, almond) as it contains a large amount of added sugar.
