Mushy protein ideas
earlnabby
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I am on a post-surgical restricted diet. Basically I can only eat really soft foods. I need more ideas for protein. I cannot eat anything sticky, so nut butters are out and I cannot have anything that can create gas so beans and legumes are out. Right now, I am getting my protein from eggs, yogurt, and protein powder (mixed in with the yogurt). Any ideas I haven't thought of? I suspect this will get really old, really fast.
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After my brother had oral surgery, my mother made him stews and blended them until they were drinkable - no chewing required!0
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kshama2001 wrote: »After my brother had oral surgery, my mother made him stews and blended them until they were drinkable - no chewing required!
That is the next step in about 2 weeks. Right now, I cannot have meat, no matter how fine chopped it is.0 -
Make custard. It's a different taste and texture from plain eggs.0
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Protein fluff!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/protein-fluff-3-quick-and-easy-recipes.html
There are TONS of recipes out there.0 -
Mix your protein powder into your coffee, or put it into some homemade pancakes0
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kshama2001 wrote: »After my brother had oral surgery, my mother made him stews and blended them until they were drinkable - no chewing required!
I did this with macaroni and cheese. Not high protein, but I hated milkshakes and soup after a few days.0 -
yes, protein fluff is yum.
Also consider unsweetened protein powder (brown rice or pea perhaps) to mix in soups, sauces
and macaroni and cheese! lol)
http://proteinpow.com/2011/02/rice-protein-mushroom-soup.html0 -
Protein powders or protein pudding might help. Salmon and other flaky fish when it can be a bit more solid. silken tofu (can be used in smoothies).0
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Protein fluff, protein pudding or a never ending combination of smoothies.
I'm not on a restricted diet, and I have a smoothie(with protein powder) for lunch everyday, and protein pudding for dessert most nights.
It's not that I'm a protein fiend, I just like the taste of these recipes and they happen to be high in protein.0 -
Halo top ice cream. 24g per pint and 240-280 calories0
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annette_15 wrote: »Halo top ice cream. 24g per pint and 240-280 calories
If gas is an issue, the sugar alcohols might be a problem here.0 -
Bread pudding:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012636-simple-bread-pudding
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sugar
Pinch salt
½ loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten0 -
Bread pudding:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012636-simple-bread-pudding
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sugar
Pinch salt
½ loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten
Yummy! I am definitely saving this, but absolutely no bread for 4 weeks (including crackers, rice cakes, etc).0 -
Thanks everyone for the ideas. I was hoping for something other than yet another thing to do with my protein powder, since I am already eating several scoops a day. I appreciate the ideas!0
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Bread pudding:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012636-simple-bread-pudding
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sugar
Pinch salt
½ loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten
Yummy! I am definitely saving this, but absolutely no bread for 4 weeks (including crackers, rice cakes, etc).
You can make it without the bread.
Here is a savory custard recipe for an example:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11944-baked-savory-custard-with-cheese
2 cups cream, half-and-half, or milk
3 eggs plus 2 yolks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated semihard cheese, like Gruyère, Comté or Emmenthal
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Chia breakfast pudding-
I can coconut milk
1/2 c water
2 scraped vanilla pods or vanilla extract
Combine and simmer
2 eggs well beaten
Remove vanilla pods and add a small amount of the coconut milk to the eggs to proof them then add that to the coconut mix on the stove and simmer about ten more minutes while constant stirring.
In a blender add 1/2 chia and one cut up banana and a good amount of cinnamon. At this point I'd add the protein powder if you're going to use it. Then pour in the custard mix and blend it until smooth. Pour into four containers and there you go.0 -
Braise meats for a long time at a low temperature ...will be very mushy...especially chicken. Of course will be very tasty too!0
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Maybe a baked tofu would be soft enough? I like it with a tomato based sauce, something like this: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1034483/baked-tofu-with-smoky-romesco-sauce-recipe
It's a legume, but I think less commonly associated with gas issues than some others.0 -
You could try making a plain protein powder into a savory soup, with miso or chicken stock? I've made a lot of little breakfast "oatmeals" with protein powder and cream and something else - I'm not sure if you can do small seed stuff like chia, but I love a hemp hearts, chia, almond meal, cream thing.
There's also greek yogurt, with sweet stuff like fruits or savory stuff like garlic and dill and salt - turns it into a mediteranian dip but it tastes good enough I've eaten it on its own.
Eggs are very versatile on their own though. Eggs with tarragon are one of my favorites; eggs with basil and oregano; eggs with garlic and soy and green onion; eggs with curry powder; eggs with sour cream and chives...
Don't dismiss the flexibility of the proteins you already have!
You've got a whole spice section to look at. 0 -
I forgot to say . . . thank you for reminding me of protein fluff. I have the ingredients, I just don't think to make it.
Also, jello made with crystal light or Mio drops is really good: 35-40 calories (depending on flavor used), 1 gram carb, 0 fat, 7 grams protein, 10 mg sodium and 2 cups of water. All good things. I have even made it with fruit flavored sodas and juice. Some juices that include stuff like pineapple and kiwi will not allow the gelatin to set.
1 package (or 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin, soften in 2 Tbl cold water. Add 1 cup (less 2 Tbl) boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and drink mix. Chill until set.0 -
Bread pudding:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012636-simple-bread-pudding
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sugar
Pinch salt
½ loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten
Yummy! I am definitely saving this, but absolutely no bread for 4 weeks (including crackers, rice cakes, etc).
You can make it without the bread.
Here is a savory custard recipe for an example:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11944-baked-savory-custard-with-cheese
2 cups cream, half-and-half, or milk
3 eggs plus 2 yolks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated semihard cheese, like Gruyère, Comté or Emmenthal
Yummy! and all ingredients I can eat. I can have hard cheeses if they are shredded or melted.0 -
literatewench wrote: »You could try making a plain protein powder into a savory soup, with miso or chicken stock? I've made a lot of little breakfast "oatmeals" with protein powder and cream and something else - I'm not sure if you can do small seed stuff like chia, but I love a hemp hearts, chia, almond meal, cream thing.
There's also greek yogurt, with sweet stuff like fruits or savory stuff like garlic and dill and salt - turns it into a mediteranian dip but it tastes good enough I've eaten it on its own.
Eggs are very versatile on their own though. Eggs with tarragon are one of my favorites; eggs with basil and oregano; eggs with garlic and soy and green onion; eggs with curry powder; eggs with sour cream and chives...
Don't dismiss the flexibility of the proteins you already have!You've got a whole spice section to look at.
LOL, and much of it is in my closet (I worked for Penzeys Spices for 4 years)0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Maybe a baked tofu would be soft enough? I like it with a tomato based sauce, something like this: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1034483/baked-tofu-with-smoky-romesco-sauce-recipe
It's a legume, but I think less commonly associated with gas issues than some others.
It is on my allowed list. I generally don't eat tofu, but I will definitely explore it!0 -
That's a job where the employee discount would be a major perk!0
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lemurcat12 wrote: »That's a job where the employee discount would be a major perk!
Not to mention things that come off the production line with messed up labels or the occasional bag that does not seal properly go into the employee "free" box. I once got a 32 oz bottle of double strength vanilla extract for free that way. Took me a couple of years to use up.
Many of our store employees are retirees looking for a part time job for something to do and to get the discount. Pay is often lower on their list of priorities.0 -
Bone broth -- not a lot of protein but a different taste.0
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Dry curd (.4% cottage cheese) has low sodium (unlike most cottage cheese) - 1/4 cup= 55 calories - 11 g protein
Canned sardines or salmon might be something you could handle?0 -
Dry curd (.4% cottage cheese) has low sodium (unlike most cottage cheese) - 1/4 cup= 55 calories - 11 g protein
Canned sardines or salmon might be something you could handle?
I can't find anyplace locally that sells it, which is strange because I live in America's Dairyland and we have just about every kind of cheese there is. Do you buy it? Is it more likely available at a natural foods store?
Sorry, I just can not do fish of any kind without gagging.0 -
Dry curd (.4% cottage cheese) has low sodium (unlike most cottage cheese) - 1/4 cup= 55 calories - 11 g protein
Canned sardines or salmon might be something you could handle?
I can't find anyplace locally that sells it, which is strange because I live in America's Dairyland and we have just about every kind of cheese there is. Do you buy it? Is it more likely available at a natural foods store?
Sorry, I just can not do fish of any kind without gagging.
lol with regards to the fish.
I do buy and quite like the dry curd (Dairyland or Lucerne brand)- I'm in Canada and it's avail. at my local grocery store (Safeway).0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Maybe a baked tofu would be soft enough? I like it with a tomato based sauce, something like this: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1034483/baked-tofu-with-smoky-romesco-sauce-recipe
It's a legume, but I think less commonly associated with gas issues than some others.
It is on my allowed list. I generally don't eat tofu, but I will definitely explore it!
Look for silken tofu - definitely soft enough, and if you don't want to mush it with a fork and eat it with a little texture, it blends beautifully into sauces and smoothies. And chocolate pudding/pie filling. Shout out to Alton Brown's Moo-less Chocolate Pie recipe.0
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