Often times patients are looking for something that is high protein that they can use as a dip/spread on crackers/pretzels or fruit like apples. It could also be added to a protein shake (make sure you mix shake in the blender for proper emulsifying. Here is a nifty idea I modified from something my mother makes to put on toast.
1 very ripe banana (you want the banana to have some brown spots, it will be very sweet at that point)
2 tablespoons peanut butter/almond butter/cashew butter/walnut butter
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1. Mash banana. Stir in nut butter, wheat germ and seeds.
Can be stored in an airtight container in ice box for up to 4 days. Please note: the banana will turn brown due to oxygen contact. It is still fine to eat.
Entire Mix has 20 grams of protein (if using peanut butter) and 10 grams of fiber - a serving should roughly be 2 tablespoons at a time.
ENJOY!
