Portions:
2

Serving Size:
1-1/2 cups

    Diet Types:
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Higher Potassium

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces canned fruit cocktail, with juice
  • 2 scoops of vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Divide into 2 portions and serve.

Helpful hints

  • This recipe uses fruit cocktail canned in juice. For a higher calorie smoothie use fruit cocktail packed in light or heavy syrup. For lower calories use fruit canned in water or with artificial sweetener.
  • Refrigerate or freeze extra serving for later.
  • Ask your dietitian about the best whey protein to use. Products vary in calcium, potassium and phosphorus content.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 186

Protein 23 g

Carbohydrates 19 g

Fat 2 g

Cholesterol 41 mg

Sodium 62 mg

Potassium 282 mg

Phosphorus 118 mg

Calcium 160 mg

Fiber 1.1 g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

  • 3 meat
  • 1 fruit, low potassium

Carbohydrate choices

1

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