Keep your meals exciting with our simple recipes

Just because your diet at The Hernried Center is based on meal replacements doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy what you eat! Here are some simple, delicious recipes to keep your meals varied and interesting.

Strawberry Kiwi Frappe

8 oz. strawberry kiwi sugar free sparkling water 1 packet of vanilla or strawberry New Direction meal replacement

Combine meal replacement and soda gently but thoroughly (trying to save the bubbles) and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze until slushy. Empty cubes into blender and blend until broken up and texture is smooth.

6-8 oz. espresso (cold) 1 packet of chocolate pudding New Direction meal replacement

Mix 6 oz. of espresso into one packet of chocolate pudding, mix thoroughly. Add the extra two ounces if you prefer a softer consistency. Allow to chill before serving.

Tropical Sunset

1 packet of strawberry New Direction meal replacement 4 ice cubes 1/2 cup strawberry sugar free sparkling water 4 oz. diet orange soda

Mix 1/2 packet of strawberry with 2 ice cubes and 4 oz. strawberry flavored sparkling water, and set in freezer. Mix remaining meal replacement, 2 ice cubes and 4 oz. diet orange soda. Pour on top of strawberry mixture and swirl them together.

White Grape Frostie

1 packet of vanilla New Direction meal replacement 3-5 ice cubes 8-9 oz. white grape sugar free sparkling water

Mix 1/2 packet of vanilla meal replacement in blender with 3-5 ice cubes and 4 oz. (1/2 cup) white grape sparkling water. Blend to a slush, add remaining meal replacement and another 4-5 oz. sparkling soda. Blend to a frappe consistency. An interesting “chardonnay” taste can be achieved by adding a squeeze or twist of lemon.

Café Crème Frappe

1 packet of vanilla New Direction meal replacement 1 can A&W diet sparkling vanilla soda 1 tsp. instant coffee crystals

Blend the meal replacement and the coffee crystals with 1/2 can of soda plus 3-5 ice cubes, then add the other 1/2 can and blend again briefly.

2 packets of chocolate New Direction meal replacements 1/2 – 3/4 cup liquid (diet soda, water*) Pam ® cooking spray

Mix the meal replacement and liquid to a batter consistency, spray mini-muffin tins with Pam, fill each cup halfway with batter, bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20-25 minutes (check on them!).

*Word has it they are much drier if you use water than if you use soda.

Pullet Surprise (Faux Cornbread)

1 packet of chicken soup New Direction meal replacement 10 tsp. water or reconstituted bouillon

Mix the chicken soup with approximately 10 tsp. of water or reconstituted bouillon. Put in a cup or bowl with high sides, cover with a paper towel and microwave on high 30-60 seconds, or until just done in the middle. Will become firmer as it cools, so don’t overcook!

The Classic Atomic Age Muffin

1 packet of chocolate, hot cocoa or vanilla New Direction meal replacement 10 tsp. water

Combine your choice of supplement flavor with approximately 10 tsp. water to make a batter the consistency of brownie mix. Place in a high-sided cup or bowl so it will rise a little, and microwave on high for 30-90 seconds.

You have to figure this part out for your own microwave. Altering baking time can yield pudding, soufflé, a soft muffin or a very crunchy biscotti!

Chocolate Caramel Batter-Up

1 packet of chocolate pudding New Direction meal replacement 1/4 – 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp. Torani ® sugar free caramel syrup

Mix with spoon and serve. If you want a thicker brownie batter consistency, use less water.

Scrambled Egg Chicken Style

1 packet of chicken soup New Direction meal replacement 1/2 cup water Pam cooking spray Dry herbs to flavor

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Spray Pam on approximately 4×6 in. microwave safe dish. Pour ingredients in dish and cook in microwave for 2 minutes. Stir halfway through. Scramble with fork. Should be consistency of scrambled eggs when done.