Pureed Stage Protein Dilemma

[sundog 8]

I"m almost done my puree food stage. A "meal" can stretch for two hours, because I eat it slowly. I've used a coffee mug warmer to keep food warm.

Anyhow, I have tried to move away from Protein Shakes. Here are some things I liked: 1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese mixed with 1 or 2 spoons of powdered Peanut Butter, or else a couple of spoons of Protein Powder. Tastes like dessert! I've also been experimenting with Gelatin (vital Proteins beef gelatin). Its in in a powdered form; you can make your own gelatin from different things (milk and some pudding powder...almond milk and cinnamon, vegetable juice, etc). It has 17 g of Protein in a serving, for 68 calories. And the collagen might help with skin elasticity.

Nutritional yeast is another thing you can try. I know it sounds kinda gross... but my vegan friend swear by it! It sort of tastes like parmesan cheese and you can add it to savory purees for extra flavour and a protein boost (1 tbs = 20 calories and 3 g of protein).

Try to get Mootopia skim milk if you can. Lactose free and 12 g of protein per cup.