Healthy Recipe:

Recipe: High-calorie, high-protein smoothie (lactose-free)

  • High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving

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Dietitian's tip: To make the recipe higher in calories, add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil for an additional 120 calories, 14 grams of fat and no sodium or cholesterol per serving.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 1

Ingredients

1 cup soy yogurt
1 cup sweetened soy milk
1 medium banana, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons protein powder

Directions

In a blender, combine the yogurt, soy milk, banana chunks, wheat germ and protein powder. Blend until smooth.

Pour into a tall frost-chilled glass and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 2 1/2 to 3 cups
Calories471 Cholesterol1 mg
Protein28 g Sodium146 mg
Carbohydrate73 g Fiber12 g
Total fat8 g Potassium863 mg
Saturated fat1 g Calcium643 mg
Monounsaturated fat0 g   
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges Dash Eating Plan Servings

 

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Sept. 8, 2005

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