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You can add extra calories to meals with foods you have around the house, including butter, cream, peanut butter and cheese.

Ideas for Adding Calories and/or Protein to Meals and Snacks
Any food	Add "nut dust" - grind up nuts and add to food.
Bread	Add butter.
Casseroles	Add powdered milk and eggs.
Chips	Add high-calorie dips.
Fruits	Add high-caolrie dips or whipped cream.
Hamburger patties	Add eggs before cooking meat.
Mashed potatoes	Add powdered milk and butter.
Meats	Make "super-milk" by adding equal parts milk and half and half.
Pancakes/Waffles	Add peanut butter and syrup.
Pasta	Add butter or margarine before you add the sauce.
Pizza	Add extra cheese and meats, and dip in dressings.
Pretzels	Add high-calorie dips.
Sandwiches	Add butter or mayonnaise.
Shakes	Add powdered milk.
Vegetables	Add butter.

Snack Time
People with CF should have 2 to 3 snacks per day. Adding extra snacks throughout the week makes it easier to eat more food. Adding an extra snack or increasing how much you eat when you have a snack is a great way to take in more calories. Once the snack becomes a habit, you can add another or try to increase how much you eat at every meal. Here are some snack ideas:

      • Pudding
      • Ice cream
      • Leftover pizza
      • Trail mix or granola
      • Cheese or peanut butter and crackers
      • Almonds, pistachios, peanuts or other nuts
      • Muffins or bagels with cream cheese or jelly
      • Homemade milkshakes with ice cream and whole milk

Commercial Products
Many high-calorie drinks can increase caloric intake. Choosing ones you like will become an easy routine. Talk to your CF team to find what works best for you.