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Recipes For High-Calorie Drinks

Recipes for high-calorie shakes and drinks: Calories Per Serving

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Shake

1/2 c. heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

1 1/2 c. chocolate ice cream

Blend in blender.

1070

Strawberry Crush

2 c. frozen strawberries

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.

640

Peaches and Cream

1 c. milk

1 c. canned peaches

1 c. vanilla ice cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Blend in blender.

630

Apple Pie a la Mode

1 c. apple pie filling

1/2 c. milk

1 c. vanilla ice cream

Dash of cinnamon

Blend in blender.

525

High-Calorie Breakfast Shake

1 c. Half & Half®

1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast™

3/4 c. ice cream

Blend in blender.

505

Grape Slush

2 grape juice bars

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1/2 c. grape juice or 7-Up®

1 tablespoon corn oil

Blend in blender.

493

Orange Sherbet Shake

3/4 c. orange sherbet

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1/2 c. 7-Up®

2 tablespoons corn oil

Blend in blender.

480

Old-fashioned Milkshake

1 c. whole milk

1 c. ice cream

Blend in blender.

420

Hot Chocolate

3 oz. milk chocolate

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.

416

Carnation Instant Breakfast™

1 packet

1 c. whole milk

280

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

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