PE233 High-Calorie Drinks

High Calorie Drinks

Your child needs calories to grow. Drinks are an easy way to get extra calories. Here are some recipes for drinks that have a lot of calories in them. Choose drinks that your child will like best to help meet their calorie needs.

This handout provides examples of food options for your child's diet; this is not a full list. To create a food list that is specific to you and your family, work with a dietitian. The nutrition team can be contacted at (206) 987-4758. For support locating or purchasing food, let your team know so we can connect you to resources or contact ParentHelp123 at or 1-800-322-2588.

Tips for giving high calorie drinks

Give your child high calorie drinks with meals or between meals as a snack.

If your child is on a special diet (like a carbohydrate-counted diet) read all food labels when choosing ingredients.

The calories listed on the recipes below are estimates and may not be completely accurate.

You can add extra calories to any drink by adding:

? Avocado ? Jam or preserves ? Fruit juice concentrates ? Sugar, honey, or syrups ? Heavy cream ? Ice cream ? Evaporated milk ? Sweetened condensed milk ? Canned coconut milk ? Non-dairy creamers ? Nutrition supplement drinks (such as Boost, Pediasure, or Ensure) ? Calorie powders (such as SolCarb or Duocal) ? Dry milk powder ? Meal replacement powders (such as Carnation Breakfast Essentials,

Ovaltine)

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Basic milkshake

360 calories

Basic smoothie recipe

385 calories

Dairy-free fruit smoothie

250 calories

Main ingredients ? 1 cup ice cream ? 1/4 cup whole milk

Add any or all

1 Tablespoon peanut butter (extra 100 calories)

1 Tablespoon honey (extra 60 calories)

1/3 cup powdered Carnation Breakfast Essentials Nutrition Drink Mix, any flavor (extra 130 calories)

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together with a spoon or blend with an immersion hand blender or in a blender.

2. Add optional ingredients as desired.

Main ingredients

? 3/4 cup (6 ounces) flavored yogurt

? 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit

? Sweetener like sugar, honey or stevia (optional)

? 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

? 1 Banana

Add any or all

1 Tablespoon calorie powder like SolCarb or Duocal (extra 25-40 calories)

1/2 Cup Ice cream (extra 150 calories)

1/2 Avocado (extra 125 calories)

Directions 1. Add soft ingredients to a blender. Then, add frozen fruit. 2. Blend ingredients in a blender or use a hand immersion blender. 3. Taste smoothie and add sweetener as desired.

Main ingredients

? 1 cup calcium-fortified orange juice

? 1/2 cup frozen peaches ? 1 banana

Add any or all

1 Tablespoon Protein powder (extra 50 calories)

1/2 Cup Canned Coconut Milk (extra 225 calories)

1/2 Cup Sherbet or Sorbet (extra 100 calories)

Directions

1. Blend ingredients together using a blender or hand immersion blender.

2. Add optional ingredients as desired.

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Banana strawberry smoothie 490 calories

Creamy avocado smoothie 510 calories

Lime coconut smoothie 360 calories

Main ingredients ? 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk ? 1/3 cup frozen strawberries (or other frozen fruit) ? 1/3 cup evaporated milk ? 1/4 banana

Directions 1. Blend ingredients together using a blender or hand immersion

blender. 2. Add optional ingredients as desired.

Main ingredients ? 1/2 avocado ? 2 Tablespoons honey ? 1/2 cup canned coconut milk ? 1/2 cup frozen diced mango ? 4 or 5 ice cubes ? 1 Tablespoon lime juice (optional)

Directions 1. Blend ingredients together using a blender or hand immersion

blender. 2. Add optional ingredients as desired.

Main ingredients ? 1/2 cup canned coconut milk ? 2 Tablespoons lime juice ? 2 Tablespoons sugar or honey ? 1/2 cup ice

Directions 1. Blend ingredients together using a blender or hand immersion

blender. 2. Add optional ingredients as desired.

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Drinks you can make without a blender

You can mix these ingredients together with a spoon, a kitchen whisk, or in a closed container that you can shake. You can also use a blender.

Orange Julius 290 calories

Ingredients

? 1/2 cup whole milk ? 2 tablespoons heavy cream ? 1/4 cup frozen orange juice (or other juice) concentrate, thawed ? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavor or extract (optional)

Monkey shake 435 calories

Ingredients

? 1 mashed banana ? 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup ? 2 Tablespoons peanut butter ? 1/2 cup whole milk

Homemade eggnog 380 calories

Ingredients

? 1/2 cup whole milk ? 1/4 cup egg substitute ? 1/4 cup heavy cream ? 1 Tablespoon sugar ? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavor or extract

How can I meet my child's special nutrition needs?

Your child's dietitian can share ideas for changing recipes that are specific to your child's nutrition needs. These may change the nutritional content (calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat and calcium), so it is important to talk with the dietitian about how to make the right changes.

What can my child drink if they do not eat cow dairy foods?

If your child does not eat or drink cow dairy foods, use these alternative milks in place of cow's milk.

? Soy milk ? Rice milk ? Nut milk (such as almond, cashew, or macadamia) ? Coconut milk ? Oat milk ? Hemp milk

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What can my child drink if they need extra protein?

If your child needs more protein, try adding:

? Nonfat dry milk powder ? Nut butter (such as almond, cashew, or peanut) ? Pasteurized egg substitute ? Protein powders (such as Beneprotein)

What can my child drink if they are on a reduced fat diet?

If your child needs less fat, choose low-fat or nonfat foods and drinks like yogurt and milk.

Seattle Children's offers interpreter services for Deaf, hard of hearing or non-English speaking patients, family members and legal representatives free of charge. Seattle Children's will make this information available in alternate formats upon request. Call the Family Resource Center at 206-987-2201. This handout has been reviewed by clinical staff at Seattle Children's. However, your child's needs are unique. Before you act or rely upon this information, please talk with your child's healthcare provider. ? 2022 Seattle Children's, Seattle, Washington. All rights reserved.

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