Peanut Butter 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)
  • Peanut butter - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Peanut powder - 1 1/2 tbsp (9 grams)
  • Pure maple syrup - 2 tsp (13 grams)
  • Vanilla-flavored protein powder - 5 tbsp (33 grams)(please see nutritionist notes below)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. 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 150
  • Protein 16 grams
  • Carbs 9 grams
  • Fat 6 grams
  • Fiber 3 grams
  • Sugar 5 grams
  • Iron 10% DV
  • Calcium 29% 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 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.