Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs.

Smoothies are a great way to add extra calories and protein to your diet.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 banana
  • 1¼ cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup lemon sherbet
  • 2 tablespoons dry skim milk powder

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.

Serves: 2

Serving size: 12 ounces

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
432 calories
8 g protein
26 g fat
250 mg calcium
115 mg sodium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Experiment with this standard recipe by substituting other favorite fruits for the banana and strawberries.

Reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD