Warm Almond Banana Energy Custard
This gentle, warm custard-style snack provides balanced carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to support energy levels for people on GLP-1 medications. It’s softly textured, mildly flavored, and easy to digest, making it ideal when appetite is low but you still need nutrient-dense fuel.
Ingredients
- 200 g plain low fat greek yogurt — room temperature if possible
- 100 g egg — lightly beaten (about 2 medium eggs)
- 80 g banana — very ripe, well mashed
- 40 g almond butter — smooth
- 80 ml milk (dairy or fortified soy) — room temperature if possible
- 20 g rolled oats — finely ground or quick oats
- 1 g ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, mashed banana, almond butter, milk, and cinnamon (if using) until completely smooth with no visible streaks.
- Add the Greek yogurt and finely ground or quick oats to the bowl and whisk again until the mixture is uniform and slightly thick.
- Pour the mixture into a small non-stick saucepan and place over very low to low heat, stirring slowly and continuously with a silicone spatula or whisk to prevent curdling.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring, until the custard gently thickens and lightly coats the back of a spoon; it should steam but not reach a strong simmer or boil.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 2–3 minutes to cool slightly, then divide into two small bowls.
- Serve warm or at room temperature; if the texture thickens too much as it cools, stir in a splash of extra milk to loosen before eating.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your stomach is sensitive from GLP-1 medication, eat this custard slowly in small spoonfuls and keep it just warm (not hot), which can be easier to tolerate and helps provide steady energy from protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats.
On very low appetite days, start with half a serving; this snack is nutrient-dense, so even a few spoonfuls can meaningfully support energy levels.
Use fortified soy milk if you want to boost protein, calcium, and vitamin D, which can further support energy and muscle maintenance while on GLP-1 therapy.
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