4 weeks Post Operative for GBP patients and 4-6 for AGB patients

Twice-a-Day Berry Good Drink
Put the following in a blender in this order; 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (no sugar added) 2 1/2–3 heaping tablespoons of NRG protein powder (can use either carob or vanilla for taste variation), 1 cup cran-raspberry juice made with Nutra Sweet, put the lid on the blender and mix on high. If all the powder doesn't get mixed, add a little bit of cold water and continue to mix, pour into a glass and drink with a straw.

Tofu Shake
Protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/2 of a tub of Japanese soft tofu, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup water (more or less for desired consistency), 2-4 packets of Nutra Sweet to taste, 4 ice cubes. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Cherry-Berry Smoothie
3 oz. diet lemon-lime soda, 1 oz. sugar-free cherry latte syrup, strawberry protein to equal 25-30 grams, sugar-free cherry Kool-Aid to taste, 6 ice cubes.
Blend.

Iced Mocha
2 oz. milk substitute, 2 oz. water, 2 oz. sugar-free chocolate latte syrup, 1 teaspoon decaffeinated coffee, chocolate protein to equal 25-35 grams, 6 ice cubes.
Blend

Peanut Butter Cup
2 oz. milk substitute, 4 oz. water, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, chocolate protein to equal 25-35 grams. NOTE: Check peanut butter sugar grams, must be 6 gm. or less per cup.

Chocolate Shake
2 oz. sugar-free chocolate latte syrup, chocolate protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 8 ice cubes.
Blend.

Rice Cream Mix
1/4 cup cream of rice, 1 cup water, protein to equal 25-35 grams. In 2 cup microwave-safe bowl mix 1/4 cup cream of rice and 1 cup water.  Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.  Stir.  Cook 20 seconds more. Stir and let cool. Mix in Designer Protein.

Cocoa-Soy Shake
Protein powder (chocolate) to equal 25-35 grams, 1 cup soy milk (unsweetened), 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (or more to taste), 2-3 packages of Nutra Sweet, 3-4 ice cubes or frozen soy milk cubes, put all ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Quick Chocolate Milk
4-6 oz. soy milk (unsweetened), 2 scoops Designer Protein Chocolate, put 2 level scoops Designer Protein in cup, pour in 6-9 oz. soymilk.
Stir and serve.

Chocolate Strawberry Shake
6 oz. cold water, 1/4 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, 2 scoops Designer Protein Chocolate.
Combine ingredients & blend on high speed for 1 minute.

Chocolate, PB & Banana Shake
1/2 cup soy milk (unsweetened), 1/4 medium frozen banana, 2 scoops Designer Protein Chocolate, 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter. Combine all ingredients in blender.
Blend on high speed for 1 minute.

Very Berry Shake
1/2 cup soy milk (unsweetened), 3 frozen unsweetened strawberries, 1/4 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, 1/4 cup light vanilla yogurt, 2 scoops Designer Protein Natural. Combine all ingredients in blender.
Blend on high speed for 1 minute

Tropical Refresher
Protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/4 cup orange juice with 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup crushed ice, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, 1-2 packets Sweet-n-Low or Equal, put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth, about 1 minute

Flavored Coffee
6 ounces decaffeinated coffee (heated), protein to equal 25-35 grams sugar-free flavored latte syrup.
Add protein powder and latte syrup to heated coffee.

Mocha Java
4-6 ounces diet chocolate soda, protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/4 teaspoon instant decaffeinated coffee crystals, 4-6 frozen diet chocolate soda ice cubes, put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.

California Orange Delite
4 ounces diet orange soda, 4-6 frozen diet orange soda ice cubes, protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/4 frozen banana (optional), 2 rounded tablespoons light vanilla yogurt, put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Creamsicle
6 oz. diet orange pop, protein to equal 25-35 grams.
Blend.
Note: Always flatten your carbonated beverages by pouring it from glass to glass, or pour it into a glass and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.

Your Choice Shake
6 ounces diet cream soda, protein to equal 25-35 grams. 1 package of Equal, 2 tablespoons of Mocha Mix, 6 frozen diet cream soda ice cubes, 1 tablespoon sugar-free flavoring syrup (any flavor/available at restaurant supply stores), put all ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Banana Cream Shake
6 ounces diet cream soda, 2-4 tablespoons light banana cream pie yogurt, 1/4 frozen banana, protein to equal 25-35 grams, put all ingredients in a blender. 
Blend until smooth.

Caramel Mocha Latte
6 oz. diet soda, 2 tablespoons light caramel yogurt, 1 tablespoon Mocha Mix, protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/2 teaspoon instant decaffeinated coffee crystals, 4-6 frozen diet chocolate soda ice cubes, put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Protein Orange Julius
Protein to equal 25-35 grams, 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup water, 1 cup crushed ice, 1/4 cup Mocha Mix, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, 1-2 packets Sweet-n-Low or Equal, put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Orange Banana Protein Drink
1/4 Banana, 4 ice cubes, 1/2 cup Twister Light orange-banana, protein (vanilla) to equal 25-35 grams.
Blend until thick.


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