Foods that Add Protein

Foods that Add Calories

Beans
Cheese, hard or semisoft
Cheese, cottage or Ricotta
Eggs
Ice Cream
Meat and Fish
Milk, regular
Milk, powdered
Nuts, seeds, and wheat germ
Peanut Butter
Yogurt, regular or frozen

Butter and Margarine
Cream Cheese
Cream, Table
Dried Fruits
Eggs
Granola
Honey, Jam, and Sugar
Whipped Cream
Table Cream
Salad Dressings and Mayonnaise
Sour Cream

**  When cooking, add sauces or gravies

Applesauce

Avocado / Guacamole

Breakfast Drinks (instant)
Prepare with ice cream and milk for extra calories and protein.

Cereal (hot)
Use sugar or syrup and cream for extra calories.

Custard

Drinks (canned)
Ensure Plus, Scandishakes, Sports Drinks, Pediasure, etc., can be used in preparation of some of the items listed here. 

Eggs (scrambled)
Add milk or cream and butter.
Try melted cheeses too.

Fruit Shake
Bled your favorite fruits with ice cream or cream and cool whip topping, add honey for extra sweetness.

Hot Chocolate
Prepare with half and half and marshmallows.

Ice Cream (Shakes)
Use your favorite ice cream and add chocolate or regular milk; blend in fruits for more nutrition.

Jello
Make 'super jello' by preparing with juice instead of water.

Mashed Potatoes
Dress up with butter, cream, and spices (as tolerated)

Pudding
Try pureed fruit added to pudding mix.

Soups (cream)
Use half and half or cream to prepare canned soups.

Yogurt
Add more calories by adding pureed fruits or preserves.