Alleusion

I swore I would post the recipies that my sister sent me, and I've seen alot of people lately asking questions about how to get their protein in. Some of these may not be completely appropriate for WLS patients, so feel free to alter them as needed.

Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt Protein Delite or other protein with
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
16 ounces of nonfat milk
1.2 cup of ice cubes.

Mix 2 Scoops of Vanilla MyoMax Meal or other protein with
10-12 oz of skim milk
1.2 cup of dry oatmeal
1.2 cup of raisins
12 shredded almonds
1 tbsp of peanut butter.

Mix 2 Scoops of Vanilla Isolean or other protein with
1 cup of fat-free strawberry yogurt
6 shredded macadamia nuts.

Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla Scipro or other protein with
1 ripe plum (pitted) juice of 1 lemon
16 ounces of ice water
1.2 cup of ice cubes.

Mix 2 scoops of Alpine Milk Chocolate Protein Delite or other protein with
1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups non-fat milk
1.2 cup water
a splash of peppermint extract!

Mix 2 scoops of Alpine Milk Chocolate Protein Delite or other protein with:
1 cup of skim milk
5 ice cubes
1 cup of water
1 spoonful of instant coffee!

2 scoops vanilla flavor whey protein powder (Whey Best, Scipro)
1 ripe plum, pitted
juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon multi-vitamin powder
16 ounces ice water
1/2 cup ice cubes

2 scoops vanilla flavor whey protein powder (Whey Best, Scipro)
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

2 scoops chocolate flavor whey protein powder (Whey Best, Scipro)
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

2 scoops vanilla protein
1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry
1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky
8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk.
3-6 ice cubes

2 scoops vanilla protein
1 ? tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional)
1 few drops green food coloring (optional)
8 oz. cold water or low-fat milk
3-5 ice cubes

1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled
2 scoops vanilla protein
3 dashes cinnamon
1/8 c sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement
1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)
12 oz. water or low-fat milk

2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract)
1 packet artificial sweetener
a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract
8 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3 ice cubes

2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 c pineapple-orange juice*
1/4 tsp rum extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut)
1 packet artificial sweetener
4 oz. water (or low-fat milk)
3-6 ice cubes
Low-carb version: Omit juice and use 1/2 tsp sugar-free pineapple-orange drink mix (dry). Increase water or milk to 8 oz.

10 oz pure water
8 frozen strawberries
4 tbs. low fat sour cream
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz. protein of choice

8 oz. pure water
1/2 banana (frozen)
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
1 tsp. coconut extract
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz. protein of choice (vanilla flavor)

16 oz. skim milk
2 cups no-fat cottage cheese
3 scoops Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit (I like frozen strawberries & banana)
Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets)
Handful of Ice
Directions:
Blend together and chill. Makes 3 two-cup servings.
Guzzle for an awesome post-workout shake. The high-glycemic-value carbs spike insulin to deliver protein to your muscles. Add dry oats for more complex carbs, and add more cottage cheese to boost the protein! Add more milk if the mix is too thick.
Nutritional Information for 1 Serving:
Calories = 414
Protein = 40 grams
Carbs = 26 grams
Fat = 2 gram

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Alleusion

Oh and here are some more that aren't completely surgery safe. Some call for things like fat free cookies, either skip those ones or swap out some of the ingredients for SF items.

Chocolate Banana Crunch
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.

Strawberry Cheesecake
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add three tablespoons of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

PB&J
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add one heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Double Deluxe Chocolate Fudge
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat-free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Frozen Fruit Glace
Mix one serving of chocolate or vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add four drops of peppermint extract and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds and serve.

Strawberry-Banana Frost
Mix one serving of strawberry whey according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add 1 heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Breakfast Boost
Energize your day with the right blend of carbs, protein and essential fats. Blend 8 ounces of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of soy or whey protein, 1 tablespoon flax seed oil, four fro! zen peac h slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Tropical Fruit Freeze
Mix one serving of strawberry whey according to directions. Then, add 1/4 cup frozen, unsweetened peaches, 1/4 cup pineapple, and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Protein Tower of Power
Mix two servings of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry whey according to directions.and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Banana Split
Mix one serving of vanilla or chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add 1 ripe banana, 1/4 cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Key Lime Pie
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 2 tablespoons frozen lime juice, one graham cracker (four small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Cinnamon Roll Supreme
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Whey Egg Nog
Mix one serving of vanilla whey according to directions. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 graham cracker (4 small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

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Bella

Excellent! Thank you very much.

GrammaCeeCee

Back in 2005, I tried the Cambridge Soy Protein Drink. I didn't like their old formula but the new one is delicious. Even my "skinny" hubby likes it. It's got 15 grams for every 2 scoops. One of my tricks was to use the sugar-free such as DiVinci's (online) or the ones they have at Cost Plus World Markets here in So. California. I use the chocolate Cambridge w/6 oz. water and a cup of ice, 1/4 cup of Almond Mocha sugar-free flavoring and voila! Or you use the vanilla, add 1/8 cup of coconut and 1/8 cup of mango (sugar-free flavorings once again) for a Pina Colada.

There's German Chocolate Cake flavoring, Lemon, Cherry, Raspberry, tons of great stuff.

I also lost over 60 in 5 months doing that. But, alas, when I went off of it, I gained it all and then some more. But it is nutitionally balanced and it really does taste good.'

Do any of you use Balance Bars or Luna Bars at Trader Joes?

Christie