Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

  • Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 8.0 ounces
  • Stage: 3 Post-Op (Pureed Foods)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Soy milk, unsweetened - 1 1/2 cup (360 grams)
  • Strawberries - 1 cup (144 grams)
  • Banana - 3/4 medium (90 grams)
  • Greek yogurt - 3 1/2 oz (99 grams)
  • Hemp seeds - 1 tsp (3 grams)
  • Vanilla-flavored protein powder - 4 1/2 tbsp (29 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 165
  • Protein 14 grams
  • Carbs 17 grams
  • Fat 3 grams
  • Fiber 2 grams
  • Sugar 11 grams
  • Iron 9% DV
  • Calcium 20% DV
  • Sodium 6% 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.