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High Calorie, High Protein Diet

Breakfast
Egg and cheese scramble Add additional butter, cheese and whole milk when scrambling eggs.
Avocado toast Butter toast and add mashed avocado on top. Add shredded cheese or fried egg for protein.
Bagel sandwich Spread cream cheese on a bagel, add a slice of cheese, fried egg, and veggies of choice.
High calorie waffles Spread peanut butter or nutella on waffle and top with banana slices and syrup.
High calorie oatmeal Mix oatmeal with whole milk and top with peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and fruit. 
Cereal and milk Always use whole milk with your favorite cereal. Add some banana slices too!
High calorie parfait

Full-fat Greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter topped

with honey, granola, and fruit.
Lunch and Dinner
Bean and cheese burrito Add extra cheese in your bean burrito. Butter the outside of the tortilla and grill on stove.
Buttered noodles Add melted butter and parmesan cheese to your child's favorite noodles.
Grilled cheese Add extra cheese to your sandwich and butter the sandwich and toast.
Tuna or egg sandwich

Add mayonnaise to tuna or boiled egg and serve on

buttered toast.
Nachos

Layer chips with beef, melted cheese, guacamole, refried

beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Extra cheesy chili

Add extra cheese and sour cream to the chili. Try serving

chili over fries.
Loaded mashed potatoes

Add gravy, cheese, sour cream, and bacon to your

mashed potatoes.
Dessert
Jello and whipped cream Peanut butter cups Pumpkin bread and cream cheese Ice cream sundae Cookies and whole milk Peanut butter Rice Krispie bars
Ice cream sandwiches Pudding with whipped cream Donuts S’mores with Nutella Apple pie with ice cream Cheesecake

High calorie, high protein snacks

Avocado toast: Whole wheat toast + avocado

Parfaits: Full-fat yogurt + berries + granola

Trail mix: Nuts + dried fruit and seeds + M&Ms

Cracker sandwiches: Cheese or peanut butter + crackers

Bean dip and chips: Bean dip + cheese + tortilla chips

Sweet popcorn: Popcorn + butter + chocolate chips

Banana boats: Banana + Nutella + chocolate chips

Ants on a log: Celery sticks + peanut butter + raisins

Hummus: Hummus + olive oil + veggie sticks or crackers

Popcorn: Popcorn + butter + parmesan cheese

Dippers: Veggie sticks + salad dressing

Fruit dip: Fruit + cream cheese fruit dip

Cookies: Cookies + whole milk

Apple and caramel: Apple slices + caramel dip

Guacamole: Guacamole + chips

High calorie, high protein shakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake

1070 calories

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp chocolate syrup
  • 1 ½ cup chocolate ice cream

Blend in blender.

Heavenly Hot Chocolate

416 calories

  • 3 oz milk chocolate
  • 1 tsp butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup half and half

Melt chocolate and butter. Add vanilla, slowly stir in half and half, reheat to desired temperature.

Carnation Shake

505 calories

  • ½ cup half and half
  • ¾ cup ice cream
  • 1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast

Blend in blender.

Orange Sherbet Shake

480 calories

  • ¾ cup orange sherbet
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup 7-Up
  • 2 tbsp corn oil

Blend in blender.

Peaches and Cream

630 calories

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup canned peaches
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Blend in blender.

Grape Slush

493 calories

  • 2 grape juice bars
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup grape juice
  • 1 tbsp oil

Blend in blender.

Apple Pie a la Mode

525 calories

  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Dash of cinnamon

Blend in blender.

Strawberry Crush

640 calories

  • 2 cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple
  • ½ cup medium banana
  • 6 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup water

Blend in blender.

High calorie, high protein shopping list

  • Beans and legumes
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Ham
  • Nutella
  • Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc)
  • Peanut butter
  • Pork
  • Tuna
  • Cheese
  • Full-fat yogurt
  • Powdered milk
  • Whole milk
  • Bread
  • Cereal
  • Cookies
  • Crackers
  • Granola
  • Pancakes, waffles, French toast
  • Popcorn
  • Potatoes (mashed, twice baked, French fries, scalloped)
  • Rice
  • Fruit canned in heavy syrup
  • Vegetables in cream sauce
  • Avocado
  • Butter
  • Gravy
  • Mayonnaise
  • Margarine
  • Oil
  • Salad dressing
  • Sour cream
  • Cream soups (clam chowder and cream of broccoli)

How can I add more calories and protein to my child’s diet?

  • Add extra butter or oil to your child's toast, cooked cereal, cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, rice, and popcorn.
  • Use sour cream and sour cream dips on baked potatoes, crackers, meats, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Mix mayonnaise with your favorite salad dressings and add to salads and vegetables.
  • Serve peanut butter, Nutella, or whipped cream with fruit and desserts.

What nutrition supplements can I give my child?

nutrition supplements

High calorie recipes

  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup alfredo pasta sauce
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 9 oz refrigerated fettucine, uncooked
  • 5 small boneless/skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bring milk and alfredo sauce to a boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Mix Parmesan, parsley and garlic powder until blended.
  3. Separate fettuccine noodles. Add to sauce; stir to evenly coat. Transfer to 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken, parmesan mixture and mozzarella.
  4. Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (internal temperature of 165ºF).
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • 1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

  1. Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
  • 4 cups prepared potatoes (homemade or instant)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 9 slices crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Topping Ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, bacon, onion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place potato mixture in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. To make the topping, place the melted butter, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs in another large bowl.
  5. Spread topping mixture over potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and stir.
  2. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Roll into individual bitesized balls.