Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment and recovery. We hope you enjoy this nutritious recipe from our Registered Dietitian. Cancer Partners of
Nebraska offers our patients individual nutrition sessions and group sessions. If interested, discuss options with your oncologist.
A nutritious smoothie can be a good start to your day or an afternoon pick-me-up, they can also provide energy.
Berry Smoothie
- 1 or 1 1/2 cup cranberry juice (diet or regular)
- 1-2 TBSP milled flax seed or chia seed
- 1 c spinach or kale (frozen works too)
- ½ cup Greek vanilla or plain yogurt (or 2 TBSP protein powder)
- 1 c frozen berries
- ½ frozen banana
- Optional (1 roasted beet)
Green Smoothie
- 1 or 1 1/2 cup almond milk (or other milk)
- 1-2 TBSP milled flax seed or chia seed
- 1 cup spinach or kale (frozen or fresh)
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 c frozen peaches, mango, pineapple (any light-colored fruit)
- ½ c Greek vanilla or plain yogurt (or 2 TBSP protein powder)
- Optional (1/2 cup chopped celery or cucumber)
High Calorie – Weight Gainer Smoothie
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet or ½ c vanilla Carnation instant breakfast
- 1- 1 ½ c ice cream
- 2 TBSP peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- 2 TBSP chocolate syrup for taste
Flavored Supplemental Smoothie
- 1 vanilla Ensure, Boost or generic supplemental drink
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 cup frozen blueberries or pineapple
