BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Vanilla Wafers with Sweet Cream Cheese Protein Spread

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 6 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 72 vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 cup blueberries

Preparation

  1. Using a handheld mixer, mix the cream cheese with the protein powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  2. Spread 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on each of 4 vanilla wafers.
  3. Top each cookie with 1 berry. 

Helpful hints

  •  Substitute blackberries or raspberries for blueberries if desired.
  • Lemon, almond or other extract can be used in place of the vanilla extract, if desired.
  • One box of vanilla wafer cookies contains 70-80 cookies.
  • Compare whey protein brands and look for a brand without added phosphate additives. Ask your dietitian for recommendations on the lower phosphorus brands.

Submitted by:

DaVita renal dietitian Carie from Alabama.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

130

Protein

4

g

Carbohydrates

14

g

Fat

7

g

Cholesterol

16

mg

Sodium

94

mg

Potassium

38

mg

Phosphorus

22

mg

Calcium

17

mg

Fiber

0.4

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1 starch
1 fat

Carbohydrate choices

1

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