Dietitian Recipes
Vanilla Bliss Balls
Makes 12 | Prep time: 10 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose.Ingredients: ½ cup vanilla Glucerna powder 200g dates, pitted 1 cup oats ½ cup almonds Method: Soak dates in warm water until soft. Drain and set aside. Blitz Glucerna powder, dates, oats and almonds in a food...
Rice Pudding
Serves 4 | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose, gluten free, nut free. Ingredients: 1/3 cup basmati rice 2 Glucerna RTD 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup thickened cream Method: In a medium pot,...
Chocolate Wholemeal Waffles
Makes 6 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 25 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose (per serve), nut free.Ingredients: Waffles 1 cup wholemeal flour, sifted ½ cup chocolate Glucerna powder 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup...
Chocolate Dumplings
Makes 18 | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 35 mins (for 2x batches). Vegetarian, low lactose, gluten free.Ingredients: 250g glutinous rice flour ¾ cup chocolate Glucerna powder 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup lukewarm water 18 dark chocolate melts 1/3 cup crushed peanuts...
Chinese 5 Spice Chocolate Mousse
Vegetarian, low lactose, gluten free, nut free. Serves 2 | Prep time: 10 mins. Ingredients: 4 scoops chocolate Glucerna powder 150g silken tofu 50g dark chocolate, melted 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice ¼ cup cream 2 tsp golden syrup Method: Add all the ingredients to a food...
Cheesy Potatoes
Serves 8 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 40 mins. Vegetarian, nut free.Ingredients: 600g white potato, peeled and chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped 50g butter 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped ¼ cup flour 2 cups milk ½ cup vegetable stock 2 cups grated...
Brownie Bites
Makes 12 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose.Ingredients: 100g butter, melted 75g dark chocolate, melted ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs ½ cup chocolate Glucerna powder 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips ½...
Broccoli Soup
Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose, gluten free, nut free.Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 1 leek, diced 2 broccoli heads, cut into florets 2 white potatoes,...
Asian Omelette
Serves 2 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins. Vegetarian, low lactose, gluten free, nut free.Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla Glucerna powder 2 tbsp peanut oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten ½ long chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic...
Garlic and Chive Parmesan Mash
Ingredients: Serves: 4 1.5kg potatoes, peeled and cubed 5 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder ½ cup milk ¼ cup extra virgin light olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled, squashed but not chopped Salt to season Cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 tablespoons...
Hummus
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Ensure vanilla powder 2 x 400g tinned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 garlic cloves 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (extra to serve) Juice from 2 lemons 1 tsp. cumin, ground 2 tbsp. tahini 1 tbsp water Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley to...
Hummingbird Cake
Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour 2 cups sugar 6 Scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 3 eggs 1 ½ cups light extra virgin olive oil 1 x 250g can crushed pineapple 2 cups ripe chopped banana Method: Preheat an oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a 20cm round baking tin Combine...
Chocolate Raspberry Brownies
Ingredients: Makes 8 Brownies ½ cup Ensure chocolate powder 3 eggs ¼ cup caster sugar 200g dark chocolate ¾ cup plain flour ½ tsp baking powder ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp. cocoa powder ½ cup dark chocolate chips 1½ cups raspberries...
Orange and Chia Seed Bircher Muesli
Ingredients: Serves: 2 1 cup rolled oats 4 scoops Glucerna powder 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 orange squeezed to make ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice and pulp 1 teaspoon orange rind, finely grated ¾ cup natural yoghurt ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 green apple, grated ¼...
Lentil Dhal
Ingredients: ½ cup Ensure Neutral powder 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp...
Orange Cake
Ingredients: 6 scoops Ensure powder ¼ cup milk 125g unsalted butter 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 eggs ½ cup caster sugar 1 ½ cups wholemeal self raising flour 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated Icing sugar for dusting Method: Preheat the oven...
Satay Tofu Stirfry
Ingredients: Serves 4 4x scoops Glucerna powder 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp. peanut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 long red chilli, deseeded, chopped, optional ¼ tsp. cumin, ground 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup water 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. kecap manis...
Blueberry Blondie Pudding
Ingredients: 6 scoops Glucerna powder 2 tablespoons milk 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained 125 g unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup blueberries 100g dark chocolate chips 1/3 cup honey 1 cup almond meal 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder...
Mug Cake
Ingredients: Serves 1 2x scoops Ensure vanilla powder ¼ cup plain flour 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp peanut butter ½ tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp milk Method: Place Ensure, flour, sugar and baking powder in a mug and gently mix. Create a...
Ricotta Sourdough Toast
Ingredients:Serves 2 4 slices whole grain sourdough bread Greek natural yoghurt 3 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 125g ricotta cheese 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or mint), broken up into pieces 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon honey...
Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients:Serves 2 4x scoops Ensure chocolate powder 1 cup milk ½ cup cream 1 tbsp. caster sugar 1 tbsp. cornflour 1 tbsp. cocoa powder, sifted 2 tbsp. boiling water 2 egg yolks Shaved dark chocolate and fresh berries to serve Method: Gently heat the milk and cream...
Cinnamon Berry Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Serves 1 1 1⁄2 cups frozen mixed berries 3 teaspoons chia seeds 1 cup natural yoghurt 3 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder 3 tablespoons oats 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 kiwifruit, sliced (try keeping the skin on) 1 tablespoon dry roasted almonds, roughly...
Plain Avocado on Toast
Ingredients:Serves 2 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed 2 scoops Ensure Neutral powder Juice of ½ a lemon 2 slices light rye bread, toasted 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Chopped coriander leaves and dried chilli flakes to serve (optional)...
Sri Lankan Chicken and Pumpkin Curry
Ingredients: Serves 4 500g peeled, cubed pumpkin 2 carrots, unpeeled, cubed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling vegetables 6 Scoops Glucerna powder ½ cup water 2 cups Basmati Rice (white or brown) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2cm piece...
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients: Serves 6 ½ cup Glucerna powder 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 capsicum, diced 1 onion, diced 200g mushrooms, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1 zucchini, diced 100g spinach 500g potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. sour cream ½ cup...
Red Lentil & Spinach Soup
Ingredients: Serves 4 4 scoops Glucerna Powder 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cups red lentils, rinsed 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock ½ cup sun dried tomatoes 100g baby spinach leaves 2 spring onions, finely chopped ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon...
French Toast with Strawberries
Ingredients: Serves 2 4x slices of bread (wholemeal or wholegrain) 1.5 tbsp butter 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 cup strawberries, quartered Extra butter for cooking Egg mixture 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 2x scoops Ensure vanilla powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp...
Vanilla Bean Sour Cream Cake
Ingredients: 6 scoops Glucerna Powder 1 ¼ cups self raising flour 100ml sour cream 125ml natural yoghurt ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups extra virgin light olive oil ½ teaspoon vanilla bean extract ½ teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated Extra yoghurt for serving...
Smashed Avo with Oven Baked Tomatoes
Ingredients: Serves 2 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed 2 scoops Ensure Neutral powder Juice of ½ a lime 1 tbsp chopped basil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 slices grainy sourdough bread, toasted 250g cherry truss tomatoes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to...
Spring Onion Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients: Serves 2 1 spring onion finely chopped 4 eggs, lightly whisked ½ cup milk ¼ cup tasty cheese, grated 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch paprika Ground black pepper 3 scoops Ensure Vanilla Powder Method: In a bowl lightly whisk the eggs Mix in the...
Flatbread
Ingredients: Makes 8 Flatbreads. ½ cup Ensure vanilla powder 250g self-raising flour 300g Greek yoghurt Pinch of salt Oil for cooking Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients. Gently knead into a ball. Leave dough to rest for 20 minutes at room...
Chocolate and Pear Pikelets
Ingredients: Serves 4 6 scoops Chocolate Ensure Powder 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup self raising flour Pinch salt 1 tablespoon melted butter Canned Pears, drained and sliced thinly ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon brown sugar Extra virgin olive oil for...
Tuna Casserole
Ingredients: Serves 6 ½ cup Glucerna powder 250g macaroni 185g canned tuna, drained ½ cup peas ½ cup corn 60g butter 2 cups milk 2 tbsp. flour 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 spring onion, finely chopped ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs...
Chocolate Chilli Custard
Ingredients: Serves 4 6 scoops Ensure chocolate powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/3 cup raw sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons corn flour 2 eggs 2 cups full cream milk Method: Place milk into a saucepan and heat until hot but not boiling and turn off....
Smashed Avocado with Peas
Ingredients:Serves 2 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed 2 scoops Ensure Neutral powder 60g goat’s cheese, crumbled Juice of 1/2 a lime 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 tbsp chopped parsley 2 slices dark rye bread, toasted 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to...
Tortilla Pie
Ingredients: Serves 1-2 2 Burrito/Tortilla wraps 2 large eggs Handful baby spinach leaves 1 slice ham, chopped roughly 2 rings of capsicum, chopped finely 2 scoops Ensure Vanilla powder 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese...
Yummy Shake
Ingredients: Serves 1 1 cup milk 2x scoops Ensure chocolate powder 1 dollop of Greek yoghurt 1 tsp maple syrup 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2x dates Method: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. Serve in a tall glass....
Salmon & Spanish Onion Quiche
Ingredients: Serves 4 4 eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup natural yoghurt ½ cup milk ½ red onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil 210g can red salmon...
Yoghurt Slice
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Ensure vanilla powder 1 kg Greek-style yoghurt 1 cup blackberries 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup honey Method: Line a shallow baking tin with baking paper (extend paper above edges). Combine yoghurt, vanilla extract and...
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...