Dietitian Recipes

Zucchini Slice

Ingredients: Serves 6 ½ cup Ensure vanilla powder 2 medium zucchinis, grated 1 medium carrot, grated 2 spring onions, finely sliced ½ cup grated cheese 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 eggs ½ self-raising flour Salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat oven to 180°C...

Choc Chip Cookies

Ingredients: Makes 15 Cookies ½ cup Ensure chocolate powder 1¼ cups buckwheat flour 150g butter, softened ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¾ cup dark chocolate bits Method: Preheat oven to 160°C and line baking tray with baking paper. In a bowl beat...

Vanilla Tapioca Pudding

Ingredients: Serves 6 ½ cup tapioca pearls 3 cups full cream milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup thickened cream 8 scoops vanilla Ensure powder Method: In a medium pot add milk, cream and tapioca and cook on medium-high heat. Slowly add sugar and...

Pumpkin Scones

Ingredients: Makes 12 ½ cup Glucerna powder 2½ cups self-raising flour 1.5 cups mashed pumpkin 1 egg 60g butter, softened ½ cup milk ½ tsp. nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking tray with baking paper. Add butter to a large...

Peach Pie

Ingredients: Serves 10 1 cup Glucerna powder 1.2 kg tinned peaches, drained 2 tbsp. water ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice 2 tbsp. brown sugar Zest from 1 lemon 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 2 sheets frozen rolled shortcrust pastry, thawed Method: Preheat oven to 180°C....

Chocolate Ginger Bread

Ingredients: Makes 24 ½ cup Ensure chocolate powder 125g butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup golden syrup 1 egg 2½ cups plain flour 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cloves ½ tsp. nutmeg Method: Preheat...

Choc Raspberry Muffins

Ingredients: Makes 12 1 cup chocolate Ensure powder 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 1 cup raspberries ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 egg 1 cup natural yoghurt ¾ cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil Method: Preheat oven to 160° C Grease 12...

Spinach and White Bean Dip

Ingredients: ½ cup Glucerna powder 120g fresh spinach, washed and dried 400g white beans, rinsed and drained 100g feta cheese 1 garlic clove Zest from 1 lemon Juice from 1 lemon 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Add all the ingredients...

Okonomiyaki

Ingredients: Makes 6 Pancakes ½ cup Ensure vanilla powder ¾ cup plain flour ½ cup vegetable stock 6 eggs 3 cups cabbage, shredded 2 green onions, finely chopped 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 carrot, grated Method: Stir flour, with salt and Ensure powder...

Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: Serves 4 200ml Glucerna ready to drink 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets 500g white potatoes, peeled and chopped 1L vegetable stock 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves Salt...

Cheesy Potato Bake

Ingredients: ½ cup Glucerna powder 1.2kg potato, thinly sliced 60g butter 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped ¼ cup flour 2½ cups milk 2 cups grated tasty cheese 2 spring onions, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Method: Preheat oven to 180°C and grease square...

Sticky Tofu With Noodles

Ingredients: Serves 4 2tbsp. soy sauce 1tsp. sweet chilli sauce 2tbsp. honey 1tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1tbsp. water 4 scoops vanilla Ensure powder 1tbsp. peanut oil 1tbsp. ginger, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1 capsicum, diced 2 garlic cloves,...

Satay Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: Serves 6 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp. peanut oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, deseeded, chopped, optional ½ tsp. cumin, ground ¾ cup coconut milk ½ cup water 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1½ tbsp. kecap manis 600g chicken tenderloins 6...

Carrot and Walnut Cake

Ingredients: Serves 12 Oil to grease cake pan ¾ cup Ensure vanilla powder ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup self-raising flour ½ cup plain four ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup golden syrup 4 eggs 1tsp vanilla essence 1tsp baking soda ½tsp cinnamon 2 carrots, peeled and...

Hummus Dip

Ingredients: 80ml Glucerna liquid 1x 425g can chickpeas, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves crushed or finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons of tahini paste (dehulled) 1 lemon, juiced 100ml extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt ½ cup water Method: Place the...

Dark Chocolate and Mango Smoothie

Ingredients: Serves 1 6 scoops chocolate Ensure 1 cup milk ½ cup chilled or frozen mango chunks ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder 1 square Dark chocolate grated to garnish Method: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a chilled glass. Sprinkle...

Tuna Patties

Ingredients: Serves 4 4 scoops Ensure vanilla powder 1 ½ cups mashed potato 1x 425g tin tuna 1 finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ lemon, juiced 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Method: Place tuna...

Zucchini, Carrot and Leek soup

Ingredients: Serves 6 Medium Bowls 5 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 2 leeks, finely chopped 750g zucchini, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 large potato, cubed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 ½ cups water 3 chicken stock cubes 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and...

Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients: Serves 6 6 scoops Ensure Vanilla powder 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of fresh garlic chopped 3 cups peeled, sweet potato cut into chunks 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large brown onion chopped finely 5 cups chicken stock Freshly ground...

Vanilla Slice

Ingredients: 6 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder ½ cup sugar ½ cup custard powder ½ cup cornflour 2 cups milk 300ml thickened cream Icing sugar to decorate 2 sheets puff pastry 1 mango, chopped into small cubes for decorating Method: Cook 2 sheets of puff pastry as per...

Vanilla and Apple Butter Cake

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Ensure Vanilla Powder 1 ½ cups wholemeal self raising flour, sifted ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 125g butter ½ cup vanilla yoghurt ¾ cup milk 1 apple thinly sliced (skin on) Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius Grease a 14cm x 21cm...

Herb Yoghurt Dip

Ingredients: 2 scoops Ensure Vanilla powder 1 clove finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind Juice of half a small lemon ¼ cup fresh chopped herbs (mint and parsley) 1 ½ cups natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons Macadamia nuts roughly crushed Salt and pepper...

Creamy Avocado Dip With A Hint of Chilli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of Ensure Vanilla powder 1 avocado 1/4 cup plain natural yoghurt ½ squeezed lemon (juice) 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt ½ small red chilli finely chopped Method: Mash avocado. Mix Ensure Vanilla powder into the yogurt, then...

Chargrilled Capsicum Dip

Ingredients: 2 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 1 cup chargrilled capsicum 1/3 cup dry roasted cashew nuts 1 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons onion infused extra virgin olive oil Squeeze of...

Chocolate Overnight Muesli

Ingredients: Serves 2 4 scoops Ensure Chocolate Powder 200ml milk ½ cup natural yoghurt ¾ cup rolled oats ¼ cup unsalted nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, macadamias) ¼ cup grated apple (Granny Smith works well) 2 tablespoons dried apricots 2 tablespoons sultanas Method:...

Baked Pizza Frittata

Ingredients: 3 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 small red capsicum, diced 2 slices (40g) smoked ham, chopped 2/3 cup tomato pasta sauce 6 black olives sliced ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (if desired) 8 eggs...

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

Ingredients: 9 scoops Ensure chocolate powder 90g butter 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 cup castor sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups self raising flour 1 Tbsp cocoa ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup milk 1 cup grated zucchini ½ cup chopped raw almonds Method: Grease a 15cm x 25cm...

Caraway Cake

Ingredients: 6 scoops Ensure Vanilla powder 1/2 cup milk 125g butter ¾ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ self-raising flour ¼ cup custard powder 2 tablespoons caraway seeds Grease a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan, line base and sides with paper and grease. Method: Beat butter, sugar,...

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