High Protein Tube Blends

When preparing recipes for blended meals through a feeding tube, choosing ingredients that are high in protein, easily digestible, and suitable for blending is important. Here are three protein-rich recipes that can be adapted for this purpose.

Chicken and Vegetable Blend:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • 1 cup cooked carrots, chopped

  • 1 cup cooked peas

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• Instructions:

  1. Combine shredded chicken, cooked carrots, and mashed sweet potatoes in a blender.

  2. Add chicken broth gradually until you achieve the desired consistency.

  3. Blend until smooth.

  4. Thin with additional broth if needed.

     *Approximately:

     • Calories: 350-400 kcal

     • Protein: 30-35g

     • Carbohydrate: 20-25g

     • Fat: 15-20g
       

Quinoa and Spinach Blend:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 cup steamed spinach

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Instructions:

  1. Combine cooked quinoa, steamed spinach, Greek yogurt, and vegetable broth in a blender.

  2. Add olive oil for extra calories and a smooth texture.

  3. Blend until well combined and smooth.

  4. Adjust the consistency with additional broth if necessary.

     *Approximately:

     • Calories: 300-350 kcal

     • Protein: 15-20g

     • Carbohydrate: 40-45g

     • Fat: 10-15g
       

Salmon and Potato Blend:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked

  • 1 cup cooked potatoes, mashed

  • 1/2 cup steamed peas

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Instructions:

  1. Combine flaked salmon, mashed potatoes, steamed peas, almond milk, and olive oil in a blender.

  2. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.

  3. Adjust thickness with additional almond milk if needed.

     *Approximately:

     • Calories: 400-450 kcal

     • Protein: 25-30g

     • Carbohydrate: 30-35g

     • Fat: 20-25g

Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian to ensure that these recipes meet specific dietary needs and restrictions. Adjust the consistency of these blends to suit the individual's tolerance and preferences.

*These values are based on general ingredient quantities and may not reflect the actual nutritional content of your specific recipes. To get accurate nutritional information, you may want to use a nutrition calculator or consult with a registered dietitian who can provide more precise calculations based on your chosen ingredients and quantities.