How to Make Smoothies to Gain Weight

How to Make Smoothies to Gain Weight
1 Process 1 cup of whole milk and a fresh or frozen banana in a blender until smooth in consistency. Whole milk contains 3.25 percent fat; a cup provides about 146 calories. Bananas are high in natural sugars and contain about 105 calories on average. Use juice, almond milk or soy milk instead of milk if you prefer. 2 Add a tablespoon of cashews, peanuts or almonds to the smoothie and blend again. Nuts are high in healthy unsaturated fats and are calorie-dense. Alternatively add peanut butter, which contains 100 calories per tablespoon. 3 Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of whey protein powder to the basic smoothie and blend until the powder is dissolved. This type of protein can help you build muscle mass if you are trying to gain weight. Whey protein is derived from milk and contains essential amino acids and other nutrients. 4 Flavor your smoothie with 1 tablespoon of honey or cocoa powder and blend until uniformly mixed. Honey offers natural sweetening and contains 60 calories per tablespoon. Dark, unsweetened cocoa powder has antioxidants and provides about 12 calories per tablespoon. You also can flavor a smoothie with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg powder. Nadia Haris is a registered radiation therapist who has been writing about nutrition for more than six years. She is completing her Master of Science in nutrition with a focus on the dietary needs of oncology patients. Original article and pictures take http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/make-smoothies-gain-weight-4751.html site