Packing in the calories is a must for anyone with cystic fibrosis. The key is to prepare food with more energy per bite. Here is a collection of recipes with high-calorie density to make meeting your nutritional goals a little easier... and tastier!
Please consult with your nutritionist to see if these recipes are right for you.
Easy Pretzels
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- coarse salt
Thaw bread completely. On floured surface, roll into a square. Cut dough into 3 strips. Roll each strip between your palms into a large rope. Shape into pretzels by tying in a loose knot and looping ends through; pinch to seal. Let stand 30 minutes. Mix egg whites and water, brush on pretzels and then sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. One pretzel contains 100 calories.
*For extra calories, dip in cheddar cheese sauce (1 ounce cheese sauce is 40 calories).
Source: Page 5, Cooking Up Calories from the Pittsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Center; Judy Fulton, RD, Clinical Nutritionist
