Recipes for Gain Weight Smoothies

Weight Gain

Gain weight smoothies are a delicious and healthy way to add on extra pounds. When gaining weight, like with losing weight, you will want to take it slowly. You should gain one pound a week. This requires an extra 500 calories a day. If you do not see positive results in a few weeks, you can add another 250 calories a day.

Gain Weight Smoothie Recipes

High-Calorie, High-Protein Smoothie

Blend 1 cup of 2% milk, 1 cup of vanilla yogurt, 1 medium banana, 2 tablespoons of wheat germ, and 2 tablespoons of protein powder until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

One serving contains 531 calories, 32 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat, 82 grams of carbohydrate (5 grams of fiber), 1,430 milligrams of potassium, and 777 milligrams of calcium.

For more calories, add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil. This adds another 120 calories and 14 grams of fat.

Bursting Blueberry Smoothie

Blend 1 cup of Boost Plus (or Ensure Plus), 4 ounces of soft tofu, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 tablespoon of olive, almond, or canola oil until smooth. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana. Makes 1 serving.

One serving contains 720 calories, 22 grams of protein, 30 grams of fat, 91 grams of carbohydrates (5.1 grams of fiber), 1,157 milligrams of potassium, and 308 milligrams of sodium.

Tasty Tropical Smoothie

Blend 1/2 cup of Boost Plus (or Ensure Plus), 1 cup of mango, papaya, or guava juice, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen peaches, and 4 ice cubes until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

One serving contains 468 calories, 9 grams of protein, 5.3 grams of fat, 96 grams of carbohydrates (6 grams of fiber), 882 milligrams of potassium, and 134 milligrams of sodium.

Raspberry Smoothie Delight

Blend 1 cup of Boost Plus (or Ensure Plus), 1/2 cup of plain, low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup of cooked (cooled) white rice, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds, 1 banana, and 1 cup of frozen raspberries until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

One serving contains 744 calories, 26 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat, 124 grams of carbohydrates (13.5 grams of fiber), 1,425 milligrams of potassium, and 340 milligrams of sodium.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Blend 1 cup of Boost Plus (or Ensure Plus), 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

One serving contains 700 calories, 19 grams of protein, 34 grams of fat, 80 grams of carbohydrates (7 grams of fiber), 1,320 milligrams of potassium, and 201 milligrams of sodium.

Sources Used

Mayo Clinic: Recipe: High-calorie, high-protein smoothie - https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00627

Caring 4 Cancer: Recipes for High Calorie Eating - https://www.caring4cancer.com/go/cancer/nutrition/during-treatment-recipes/recipes-for-high-calorie-eating.htm

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