Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie

  • Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Serving Size: 8 ounces
  • Stage: 4 Post-Op (Soft Foods)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Soy milk, unsweetened - 1 cup (240 grams)
  • Peanut butter - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Peanut powder - 1/2 tbsp (3 grams)
  • Banana - 1/4 medium (30 grams)
  • Vanilla-flavored protein powder - 1 1/2 tbsp (10 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add everything to the blender. Mix at least 1 minute on high to make sure everything gets blended properly.
  2. Serve and 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 205
  • Protein 17 grams
  • Carbs 15 grams
  • Fat 9 grams
  • Fiber 4 grams
  • Sugar 6 grams
  • Iron 11% DV
  • Calcium 31% DV
  • Sodium 7% 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 of a Premier Protein shake of any flavor you like.

Tags: high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*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.