Chocolate Protein Shake
- Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Serving Size: 8.0 ounces
- Stage: 3 Post-Op (Pureed Foods)
INGREDIENTS:
- Soy milk, unsweetened - 2 3/4 cup (660 grams)
- Chocolate-flavored protein powder - 6 tbsp (39 grams)(please see nutritionist notes below)
- Pure maple syrup - 2 tsp (13 grams)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add everything to a blender and mix for 1 minute to make sure everything gets blended properly. Serve. Use a spoon to scoop out as much of the shake as possible from the blender. Enjoy!
*Note: Always add the liquids first to prevent the powders from getting stuck at the bottom of your blender. Feel free to add a couple of extra tablespoons of water to reduce the thickness of the drink. Refrigerate when not drinking. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 1 day. Shake well before drinking.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 130
- Protein 15 grams
- Carbs 8 grams
- Fat 4 grams
- Fiber 2 grams
- Sugar 4 grams
- Iron 11% DV
- Calcium 29% DV
- Sodium 8% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Feel free to choose between whey-based or plant-based protein powder. For whey-based protein we recommend the brands Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey and Isopure. For plant-based protein we recommend the brands Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant-based and Vega Clean Protein. Please note that some patients may become intolerant to dairy after their surgery. If this is your case, we highly recommend opting for a plant-based protein powder. Plant-based protein powder has a slightly stronger taste than whey-based protein powder. We recommend making your own protein drinks because that way you have more control more what you put in and help avoid many artificial ingredients that pre-made drinks contain. We also recommend using unsweetened soy milk instead of regular milk because it has less calories (vs. 1% milk), more calcium, and almost the same amount of protein. Plus, some patients become intolerant to dairy after the surgery, making soy milk a great alternative.
If you're following our Post-Op Meal Plan and do not want to make your own protein drinks you can simply replace each with 1/2 a Premier Protein shake of any flavor you like.
Tags: high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.