Tangy Protein Smoothie

American Cancer Society

Yields: Nutrition: Prep Time: Total Time:
1 servings 275 calories 15 min 15 min


Helps with these side effects: Sore mouth, taste alterations, weight loss


This thick protein-packed drink gets tanginess from cottage cheese. If you prefer, you can also substitute plain or flavored yogurt.

When you're looking for an alternate protein source, cottage cheese is a good choice. One half cup has almost as much protein as 2 ounces of meat.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese or plain yogurt

  • 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 

  • 1/4 cup prepared fruit-flavored gelatin (can use individual ready-to-eat snack pack)

  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk

Method

  1. Blend until smooth.



This material is furnished for informational purposes and is for your personal use only. It is not intended as a substitute for the expertise, judgment and specific advice of your health care professional. Based on your condition and treatment plan you may have different dietary needs. Please consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet plan.

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Reproduced, with permission, from Jeanne Besser et al., What to Eat During Cancer Treatment (Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2009) 124. ©2009 by the American Cancer Society. 

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