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As I mentioned in another thread, I need to get more protein in DD in the mornings. She is incredibly picky and doesn't eat well in the mornings, mostly she will eat a small carb and that's it.
A few people mentioned smoothies; I think that may work. What are your favorites? How do I up the protein so it's not just a fruit and juice smoothie? If you use a protein powder, what is a good one? What ratios do you use? TIA!
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Greek yogurt, chia seeds
For the chia seeds, how much? Do you soak them first? Do they alter the texture? DD doesn't like things with 'texture'.Quote:
Originally Posted by georgiegirl
How much greek yogurt per juice/fruit. She doesn't like plain yogurt, so the taste would need to be hidden.
Like I said, she is incredibly pick. Drives me crazy!
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I do about a cup of plain greek yogurt, a handful of frozen berries, and a glug of milk or juice. If I do chia seeds I use no more than 1T. The chia seeds will make it very thick especially if it sits for a while, if you kid is a slow drinker like mine is. If that's the case I up the juice and lessen the chia.
Other things I've thrown in:
avocado...makes it very creamy and smooth but doesn't impart a flavor
peanut butter...sometimes my kids like a pb&j flavor, or instead of berries I throw in a banana and pb.
How much peanut butter would you add?Quote:
Originally Posted by wendibird22
Hmmm I think a dollop. So like a tablespoon. It really imparts flavor so I don't use too much unless the kids want a PB only smoothie.Quote:
Originally Posted by mackmama
I don't like the taste of yogurt at all, and have never successfully finished a smoothie made with one. I have been using chocolate Tera's Whey (20g of protein in two scoops) to make smoothies and LOVE the flavor. I use almond milk (but have also used whole milk and it tastes even better), half a banana fro sweetness, a big dollop of PB (probably 1.5 tablespoons) and ice. It's DELICIOUS! Lots of protein and healthy fat to keep a kiddo full.
http://simplyteras.com/products/organic-dark-chocolate/
ETA: I don't love fruit, but if your DD does, they also make a vanilla powder that would probably be good with berries. The powder has very little sugar in it, so adding fruit to sweeten it up is a must.
I add chia seeds. 5 gram protein in two tbsp, but lots of fiber and vitamins and minerals too. Also, ice is bad for blender blades. I freeze the bananas and all fruit to give it the chill.
I also add in 1/2 avocado for a boost of fat since I don't use dairy milk and has a little protein and other vitamins/minerals. Adds a bit of creaminess too.
My daughter, who is very picky, likes this smoothie:
one container of chobani strawberry banana yogurt (2% fat, so more filling)
about 5 frozen straberries
a handful of frozen rasberries
half a frozen banana
water
It's really yummy, and the greek yogurt adds protein. I don't add chia seeds, though she might not mind them. But this, she happily drinks.
Update
I made her a smoothie with frozen fruit, juice, plain yogurt, and 1T of chia seeds. She said it was "delicious"!
Who knows, her opinion could change next week, but for now I am enjoying the victory.
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This is what DS lives on for dinner!
6 frozen strawberries (use crush ice mode on blender, then scrape down side)
1/2-1 c plain kiefer (you need the tanginess plus adds protein)
1 banana
1 scoop Jay Robb's vanilla protein powder (bought it on Amazon)
The protein powder is sweet IMO so it tastes better with kiefer than milk. This makes a big smoothie--DS wolfs it down.
These are probably a little high in sugar for some. I just buy whatever protein powder is cheap and vanilla flavored.
1 c strawberries (fresh or frozen...fresh is much better)
6 oz. yogurt any flavor
6 oz. milk (fill yogurt container)
1 heaping T protein powder
1 T sugar
drop of vanilla
sprinkle of cinnamon
Some people use silken tofu instead of/in addition to yogurt. Food for thought!