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Drinks go down easily and can pack some of the extra calories needed to fight cancer. Patients can start with the recipes here and then improvise with their favorite ingredients. Registered dietitians at Beaumont can also suggest recipes for tasty, high-calorie drinks.

High-calorie shakes and drinks:Recipe:Calories per serving:
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Shake1/2 c. heavy whipping cream1070
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 1/2 c. chocolate ice cream
Blend in blender.
Strawberry Crush2 c. frozen strawberries640
1/2 c. crushed pineapple
1/2 c. water
1/2 medium banana
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
Blend in blender.
Peaches and Cream1 c. milk630
1 c. canned peaches
1 c. vanilla ice cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Blend in blender.
Apple Pie a la Mode1 c. apple pie filling525
1/2 c. milk
1 c. vanilla ice cream
Dash of cinnamon
Blend in blender.
High-Calorie Breakfast Shake1 c. Half & Half®505
1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast™
1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast™
3/4 c. ice cream
Blend in blender.
Grape Slush2 grape juice bars493
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 c. grape juice or 7-Up®
1 tablespoon corn oil
Blend in blender.
Orange Sherbet Shake3/4 c. orange sherbet480
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 c. 7-Up®
2 tablespoons corn oil
Blend in blender.
Old-fashioned Milkshake1 c. whole milk420
1 c. ice cream
Blend in blender.
Hot Chocolate3 oz. milk chocolate416
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter
1 c. Half & Half®
Melt chocolate and butter.
Add vanilla and slowly stir in Half & Half®, small amounts at a time.
Reheat to desired temperature.
Carnation Instant Breakfast™1 packet280
1 c. whole milk

Other high-calorie drinks come ready-made and are available in most grocery stores and pharmacies, including the following:

  • Ensure Plus ®, 8 oz - 360 calories per serving
  • Resource Plus® - 355 calories per serving
  • Boost Plus® - 355 calories per serving
  • Carnation Instant Breakfast™ - 280 calories per serving
  • Fast Food Shake - 340 to 400 calories per serving