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DIY Meal Replacement Shake | Natural Pediasure ® Alternative

Looking for liquid meal replacement shakes like " Pediasure ®"? This DIY version is loaded with nutrition and no additives!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Drinks , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan , AIP

Ingredients

  • 1 cup starch (rice, oatmeal, etc. See Recipe Notes for options)
  • 4 ounces Protein (meat, chicken, protein powder. See Recipe Notes for options)
  • 1 piece Fruit
  • 1/2 - 1 cup veggies or greens
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • Enough liquid to fill to the 4 cup mark on blender. Use either water or stock. (about 1-2 cups)
  • Optional: Raisins or Seeds, Cocoa, Stevia Extract, etc. for a sweet version.

Instructions

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  1. Blend everything together well for 1.5-3 minutes.
  2. On a Blendtec use "Soup" setting and run for 90 seconds, if it needs to blend again, run another 90 seconds.
  3. Using a Vitamix, blend on high for 60 seconds or more, until smooth.

Notes

  • Starch options include beans (see How to De-Gas Beans), potato, rice, and oatmeal (or other gluten-free grains). Reduce or omit this for a low-carb option. Use sweet potato or other on-plan starch for AIP. You could add avocado for a substitute as well.
  • Starch options include beans (see How to De-Gas Beans), potato, rice, and oatmeal (or other gluten-free grains). Reduce or omit this for a low-carb option. Use sweet potato or other on-plan starch for AIP. You could add avocado for a substitute as well.
  • For protein, bacon, beef, chicken, eggs, and cheese (use vegan proteins if necessary) are good choices. Use a quality protein powder for a sweet version.
  • For protein, bacon, beef, chicken, eggs, and cheese (use vegan proteins if necessary) are good choices. Use a quality protein powder for a sweet version.
  • Fruits that would work well are apple, orange, banana, etcetera. Use berries for a lower-carb option with strawberries being a great option.
  • Fruits that would work well are apple, orange, banana, etcetera. Use berries for a lower-carb option with strawberries being a great option.
  • Green beans, broccoli, and salad mix would work great for veggies or greens. Green peas are a higher carb option that is actually a legume but can still work.
  • Green beans, broccoli, and salad mix would work great for veggies or greens. Green peas are a higher carb option that is actually a legume but can still work.
  • Here is a great brand of stevia.
  • Here is a great brand of stevia.
  • This recipe is a crossover if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
  • This recipe is a crossover if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 683mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 831IU (17%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 5mg (28%) Net Carbohydrates 47g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 683mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 831IU 17%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 206mg 21%
Iron 5mg 28%
Net Carbohydrates 47g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.