During cancer treatment, certain drugs can make it difficult for patients to eat and drink cold foods, smoothies or milk shakes. Here are a few ideas to make a warm, savory smoothie-soup combination to ensure you are getting enough protein, calories and healthful nutrients during your treatment.
In your blender, place
- ½ cup instant non-fat dried milk powder (12gm Protein)
- 2 cups soy milk or cow’s milk or other lactose-free milk* (16gm protein)
- 2-3 vegetables of your choosing such as
- 1 cup cooked carrots
- 1/4 cup cooked cauliflower
- 1/4 cup cooked broccoli
- 1/2 cup pureed white beans
- 1/4 cup butternut squash
- Seasonings such as onion powder, turmeric and cinnamon
One “Smoupie” has approximately 28 grams Protein and 360 calories before adding veggies.
* If you want to use chicken or vegetable broth instead of milk, add in 1 cup of dried milk powder. This version will have less calories
Source: Ally Gottfried RD, Community Cancer Center, Roseburg, OR
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Thank you for this recipe. For those that do not use milk or animal products in their diets, what alternative do you recommend for the dried milk powder? I have found that blended cashew pieces is a good alternative in some recipes as a milk substitute, but I am interested in hearing thoughts on dry milk substitutes with this recipe. Thank you again for posting this.
Thank you for reaching out to LLS’s Nutrition Education Services Center. To best help you, we recommend speakinging to a registered dietitian. We offer free one-on-one phone consultations with a registered dietitian. To schedule a time to speak to the dietitian, use our online scheduler or call 877-467-1936.