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 additional 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
Calories497 Sodium159 mg
Total fat9 g Total carbohydrate75 g
Saturated fat1 g Dietary fiber7 g
Monounsaturated fat1 g Protein29 g
Cholesterol1 mg   
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges Dash Eating Plan Servings

 

NU00628 Sept. 1, 2011

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