Full Liquids · Smoothies & Shakes · by Bramble
Bramble’s Powdered-Peanut Provision
Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake
Powdered peanut butter brings familiar flavor without making the shake heavy. Peanut products may not be allowed in every liquid-stage plan, so check first.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 small servings
- Serving
- About 6 fluid ounces
- Texture
- Smooth
Ingredients
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder approved by your care team
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened low-fat milk or care-team-approved liquid
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, optional
- 5 ice cubes, optional
Directions
- 1
Add the approved liquid, yogurt, protein powder, powdered peanut butter, and optional cocoa to a blender.
- 2
Blend until completely smooth.
- 3
Add the ice, if permitted, and blend again until no pieces remain.
- 4
Divide into two small servings and follow your care team’s pace and volume guidance. Refrigerate the second serving promptly.
PER SERVING
Nutrition
- Protein
- 19g
- Calories
- 135
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 2g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 190mg
Estimated per half recipe using vanilla protein powder, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, powdered peanut butter, and unsweetened low-fat milk. Brands vary, and peanut is a major allergen.
Source: Adapted from Boston Medical Center, “Bariatric Post-Op Nutrition Guide” (https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/Bariatric_Post-Op_Dietary%20stages%20English.pdf); independently worded Guild adaptation.
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