Instant Breakfast Shake

Description

Fake Shakes from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Cook Time: About 5 minutes
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

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• 1 package instant breakfast mix
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup instant non-fat dry milk
• 1 cup ice cream or sherbet (2 to 3 scoops)
• 1 egg (poached or soft-boiled), optional
• lemon juice, optional

Procedures

1. Mix or blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner shake. If shake tastes too sweet, add a few drops of lemon juice.

Variations

• Make-Your-Own-Shake: You can add any of the following to the Instant Breakfast Shake recipe:
  • ½ large banana
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. chocolate sauce
  • 1 tsp instant coffee plus sugar to taste
  • 1 tbsp malted milk powder
  • ½ cup canned fruit
  • ½ tsp vanilla flavoring plus ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • fresh or frozen fruit, as allowed

Try something not listed, mix together to make new combinations, or ask a registered dietitian for suggestions.