How to add calories to meals for a pre-teen boy?

25 replies

• new_function_6407·Aug 29, 9:24 AM

  r/glutenfree

• fantastic_mud_6798·Aug 29, 10:05 AM

  Try adding high healthy fat ingredients like avocado to sandwiches, salads, etc. Also try adding filling items with high fiber like hummus and other bean-based items. Fiber is filling and satisfying.

• signalamidthenoise·Aug 29, 12:39 PM

  Nuts as a snack. Nuts are full of calories. Added olive oil to foods that already use oil. Heck when I was in a pinch with my toddler I added a pew tsps to her oatmeal for the added calories and healthy fats

• blueeyedbrainiac·Aug 29, 1:10 PM

  The potato sounds good since they’re known for being filling. If possible, an extra helping of meat at meals would be good too. Something you can do to bump up the apple and pb is make a peanut butter dip with Greek yogurt. Yoghurt in general is a pretty good snack too

• aboringalt·Aug 29, 3:29 PM

  Taters, maybe two or three if needed are a good idea. Might let him dress them how he likes. Can of chili, cheese, sour cream, cream of something soup usually mushroom, can all help it stretch further too.

• neocow·Aug 29, 9:43 PM

  "clean" lol

• ladylark97·Aug 29, 9:52 PM

  I would add extra protein and fiber to his diet. Nuts, whole grains and protein rich veggies along with meat. Protein rich shakes with veggies and fruit in them are also good. If he will eat it Greek yogurt is also filling and some berries or other fruit and a bit of honey or maple syrup. Could be a dessert or a snack. Protein bars that are mostly made of nuts is another great option. Also if you have leftovers from a meal that won't be the next night's meal let him have those as snacks.

• captainfarthole·Aug 30, 7:40 PM

  Chia seeds and flaxseed will be your new best friend. High in calories and extremely healthy. I also recommend talking to a registered dietitian, they can help you cone up worh a meal plan that meets everyones needs and tastes.

• separate_relative_83·Aug 30, 8:01 PM

  Weight gainer shakes.

• thatonegirl0622·Aug 31, 7:02 PM

  Greek yogurt cups added to breakfast A spoon of peanut butter between meals Extra serving of lean meats in meals More vegetables and fruit as snacks!

• masson34·Aug 31, 7:41 PM

  Beans Chickpeas Hummus Edamame Sweet Potato GF oats and grains Wasa crispbread Goodles Dates with dollop peanut butter coated in melted sugar free chocolate Full fat dairy, milk, cottage cheese, plain greek yogurt String cheese Chomps Protein fiber cereal Lentils Quinoa I concur, more protein and fats with fiber

• dashibid·Aug 31, 8:06 PM

  My kid goes through lots of milk and canned fruit as easy snacks

• swiftskill·Sep 2, 6:45 PM

  Whole milk

• richempire·Sep 5, 8:26 AM

  I recently tried cottage cheese and was surprised how good it tasted. It’s not expensive and can be added to other meals.

• waitingforadragon·Sep 5, 8:55 AM

  If you do eggs, they are great and filling. Also relatively easy for kids to learn how to prepare themselves.

• denm0ther·Sep 5, 9:51 AM

  They all sound yum!!! Great ideas!!!

• swest211·Sep 5, 11:48 AM

  Look up Madeleine Rascan on YouTube. She's been showing how she makes lower calorie meals for herself but adds more calories for her husband who needs a ton of calories. She eats super clean most of the time. https://youtube.com/shorts/JNPMyKqJbh8?si=lEpekhi_zRPbvm7o

• zennmd·Sep 6, 8:47 AM

  Hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas,.sweet potatoes are all filling :)

• theacearrow_2·Sep 6, 9:02 AM

  Nuts, coconut oil, olive oil, everything full fat. My mom used to make my brother "chocolate milk" with whole milk, some heavy cream, coconut oil, and chocolate sauce.

• buddy_system·Sep 6, 11:12 AM

  Oat bars made with bananas and peanut butter are a great whole grain filling snack. You can mix in pretty much any dried fruits, nuts, even extra protein powder if wanted. I flavor with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg but they're endlessly customizable.

• anxiousvegetarian·Sep 7, 5:54 PM

  Similarly, coconut oil into anything that olive oil would taste funny in. Can throw a spoonful or two in smoothies and desserts for a few hundred calories

• majorinsanity·Sep 7, 6:10 PM

  If you can do gluten free bread, pb&j. There are some good natural jellies and peanut butter out there.

• sasparillatango·Sep 7, 6:50 PM

  When I was in high school and when I was doin two a days, I was eating 3+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches a day.

• jamjams2016·Sep 7, 6:58 PM

  Energy balls! I keep a bunch of flavors in the freezer so i can't eat them too fast. [I made these with almond flour](https://share.google/BS3FehQqkiy1eoK0o) [These for a lighter less peanut butter flavor](https://share.google/RW2F5dVgz15JNIqOF) [And this one has more ideas](https://chefsavvy.com/5-ingredient-peanut-butter-energy-bites/)

• concertinaterpsichor·Sep 7, 7:04 PM

  Sandwiches made with waffles instead of bread. Smoothies with extra protein powder and cream or half and half.