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Beef and PintoBean ChiliINGREDIENTSM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( a C A L O R IE S /O Z )]/d cup diced onionNutrition per serving: bd calories, d g fat(f g saturated), f g carbohydrate, ] gprotein, mg cholesterol, be mg sodium,]] g fiber, g sugars]/ cup of canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed]teaspoon of olive oil]garlic clove]]cup diced green pepperReal Food Blends Beef, Potatoes & SpinachMeal (entire package)]/ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water,dividedTurn our Beef, Potatoes & Spinach meal intoa hearty chili with this simple recipe. Theaddition of onions, peppers and beans bumpup the protein and fiber in this blend. For aquicker prep time you can use frozen dicedonions and peppers. Either water or broth canbe added to thin out the final product andmake it the right consistency for your feedingtube.DIRECTIONSG. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic,onion, peppers, and beans, and cook for fiveminutes or until vegetables are soft.S. Add cooked mixture and ]/d cup of chickenbroth to a blender and blend until smooth.E. Add Real Food Blends Beef, Potatoes & Spinachmeal and remaining ]/d cup of broth to blenderand blend until smooth.T. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.–6–

INGREDIENTS]teaspoon of coconut oil]/ a small leek, white and light-green parts only,cut into thin slices]cup of raw spinach leaves, loosely packed]/ cup of mushrooms]/ cup of canned white beans, drained and rinsed]/ teaspoon of sea salt (omit if using chickenbroth)Chicken Pilaf withBrown Rice, Leeks &Mushrooms]Real Food Blends Orange Chicken, Carrots &Brown Rice meal (entire package)]/ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water,dividedDIRECTIONSM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( c C A LO R IE S /O Z )G. Heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add leek,spinach, mushrooms, white beans, and sea saltNutrition per serving: bfb calories, b g fat(a g saturated), f] g carbohydrate, a gprotein, cb mg cholesterol, fad mg sodium,] g fiber, ]b g sugarsand cook for five minutes.S. Add cooked mixture and ! " cup of broth to ablender and blend until smooth.E. Add Real Food Blends Orange Chicken, CarrotsThis recipe takes our Orange Chicken, Carrots& Brown Rice meal and adds a second servingof vegetables and white beans for a boost ofplant-based protein and fiber. Leeks are asweeter version of the onion and can be mixedwith pasta, potato, egg, or chicken dishes.Leeks are a good source of prebiotics,indigestible carbohydrates that feed the goodbacteria in your digestive tract. Prebiotics workalongside probiotics to help maintain a healthygut. Either water or chicken broth can beadded to thin out the final product and make itthe right consistency for your feeding tube.& Brown Rice meal to the blender and blenduntil combined.T. Add remaining ! " cup of broth, blending untilsmooth.U. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.–7–

Pesto Chicken andBean Soup withGreensINGREDIENTSM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( e C A L O R IE S /O Z )]/ cup diced zucchini]teaspoon of olive oil]/ a small leek, white and light-green parts only,cut into thin slices]cup of raw spinach leaves, loosely packed]/ cup of canned cannellini beans, drained andrinsedNutrition per serving: b ] calories, c g fat(d g saturated), bd g carbohydrate, b gprotein, ce mg cholesterol, ] mg sodium,] g fiber, ]d g sugars]tablespoon of basil pesto]Real Food Blends Orange Chicken, Carrots &Brown Rice meal (entire package)]/ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water,dividedStart with our Orange Chicken, Carrots &Brown Rice meal to create this nutritiousItalian-inspired soup. Olive oil and pesto add adose of healthy fat, while cannellini beansprovide a grams of plant-based protein and fgrams of fiber. Leeks add some prebiotics tothe blend, helping to feed the good bacteria inyour gut. Either water or chicken broth can beadded to thin out the final product and make itthe right consistency for your feeding tube.DIRECTIONSG. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leek,zucchini, spinach, and beans, and cook for fiveminutes or until vegetables are soft.S. Add cooked mixture and ]/d cup of broth to ablender and blend until smoothE. Add Real Food Blends Orange Chicken, Carrots& Brown Rice meal to the blender and blenduntil combined.T. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.–8–

INGREDIENTS]] teaspoon olive oil]tablespoon whole grain mustard]/ cup of canned white beans, drained and rinsed]cup arugula]/ cup chopped red cabbage]Real Food Blends Salmon, Oats & Squash meal(entire package)]/ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water,dividedSalmon, Squash, andWhite Bean SaladDIRECTIONSM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( C A L O R IE S /O Z )G. Place olive oil, mustard, beans, arugula, andcabbage in the blender. Add ]/d cup of brothand process until smooth.Nutrition per serving: bf] calories, d g fat( g saturated), f g carbohydrate, f gprotein, c mg cholesterol, fef mg sodium,] g fiber, ]c g sugarsS. Add the Salmon, Oats & Squash meal andremaining ]/d cup of broth to blender and blenduntil smooth.E. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalUse our Salmon, Oats & Squash meal to createthis colorful salad-inspired blend. White beansadd ] grams of plant-based protein and fgrams of soluble fiber. The arugula and redcabbage offer a salad “base” that is high inantioxidants and vitamins, while the olive oiland whole grain mustard dressing add healthyfats. The cabbage is added to the blend raw inorder to preserve the antioxidants that make itsuch a nutrition powerhouse. Either water orbroth can be added to thin out the finalproduct and make it the right consistency foryour feeding tube.broth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.–9–

Salmon & AsparagusRice BowlINGREDIENTSM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( C A L O R IE S /O Z )]teaspoon olive oil]tablespoon fresh lemon juice]teaspoon fresh grated gingertablespoons chopped walnuts]/ cup of cooked brown riceNutrition per serving: f]c calories, cd g fat(c g saturated), f g carbohydrate, c gprotein, c mg cholesterol, c a mg sodium,e g fiber, ] g sugars]cup cooked asparagus]Real Food Blends Salmon, Oats & Squash meal(entire package)]/ cup chicken broth, dividedThis recipe starts with our Salmon, Oats &Squash meal and transforms it into a wholegrain rice and veggie bowl. You’ll get ] additional grams of plant-based protein fromthe asparagus, brown rice, and nuts, plus antiinflammatory omega-c fats from the walnuts.Asparagus adds more fiber and is a goodsource of prebiotics, the indigestiblecarbohydrates that feed the good bacteria inyour digestive tract. Prebiotics work alongsideprobiotics to help maintain a healthy gut.Either water or chicken broth can be added tothin out the final product and make it the rightconsistency for your feeding tube.DIRECTIONSG. Place olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, walnuts,brown rice and asparagus in the blender. Add]/d cup of broth and process until smooth.S. Add the Salmon, Oats & Squash meal andremaining ]/d cup of broth to blender and blenduntil smooth.E. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 10 –

INGREDIENTS]teaspoon olive oil]small garlic clove, minced]/ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed]/ cup chopped carrot]/ cup chopped tomatoBlack Bean QuinoaSalad with CilantroLime Dressing]tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)]tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)]/ teaspoon fresh black pepper]Real Food Blends Quinoa, Kale & Hemp meal(entire package)]/ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water,dividedM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( a C A L O R IE S /O Z )DIRECTIONSG. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mincedNutrition per serving: bdc calories, c g fat(c g saturated), fb g carbohydrate, gprotein, mg cholesterol, e mg sodium,]c g fiber, f g sugarsgarlic and cook one to two minutes or untilfragrant. Add black beans and carrot, cookinguntil carrot is soft, about five to ten minutes.Remove from heat and stir in tomato, cilantro,lime juice, and fresh black pepper.This vibrant salad features our Quinoa, Kale &Hemp meal and adds a serving of freshvegetables and protein-packed black beans.The recipe is versatile too: don’t like it sozesty? Skip the cilantro and lime juice, or swapthem out and use basil, lemon juice, and alittle whole grain mustard instead. Use anyvegetables you like in place of the carrot andtomato. Cooking the vegetables prior toblending softens them up and makes it easierto blend. Either water or broth can be addedto thin out the final product and make it theright consistency for your feeding tube.S. Put bean and vegetable mix into a blender andadd ]/d cup of broth. Blend until smooth.E. Add Quinoa, Kale & Hemp meal to the blenderand blend until smooth.T. Add remaining ]/d cup broth, blending untilsmooth.U. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 11 –

Tofu, Vegetable, andQuinoa Stir-fryINGREDIENTS]teaspoon olive oil]/ cup broccoli florets]/ cup chopped bell pepperM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( c C A L O R IE S /O Z )Nutrition per serving: b b calories, g fat(c g saturated), d g carbohydrate, d gprotein, mg cholesterol, b f mg sodium,a g fiber, g sugarsTurn our classic Quinoa, Kale & Hemp mealinto an Asian-inspired stir-fry. Silken soft tofublends easily and adds an extra ]] grams ofplant-based protein. Broccoli and bell pepperprovide an extra cup of veggies for more fiberand antioxidants, while fresh ginger and garlicadd some light spice. Cooking the vegetablesprior to blending softens them up and makesthem easier to blend. Either water or brothcan be added to thin out the final product andmake it the right consistency for your feedingtube.]teaspoon soy sauce]teaspoon minced ginger]teaspoon minced garliccoz silken soft tofu, drained (about a ] inch slice)]Real Food Blends Quinoa, Kale & Hemp meal(entire package)]/ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water,dividedDIRECTIONSG. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Addbroccoli and bell pepper, and cook for fiveminutes or until soft. Stir in soy sauce, ginger,and garlic and cook for one to two minutes.S. Add the vegetable mixture and tofu to ablender, and blend until smooth.E. Add Quinoa, Kale & Hemp meal to the blenderand a ]/d cup of broth to the blender and blenduntil smooth.T. Add remaining ]/d cup vegetable broth,blending until smooth.U. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalbroth or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 12 –

INGREDIENTS]pancake (b inches in diameter)]Real Food Blends Eggs, Apples & Oats meal(entire package)]cup whole milk, dividedDIRECTIONSG. Add Eggs, Apples & Oats meal to the blenderalong with one pancake and ]/ cup milk andBrunch Mealblend until smooth.M A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G(c C A L O R IE S /O Z )S. Add remaining ]/ cup milk, blending untilNutrition per serving: bef calories, c g fat(a g saturated), fc g carbohydrate, gprotein, d mg cholesterol, bac mg sodium,d g fiber, a g sugarsE. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalsmooth.milk or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Our Eggs, Apples & Oats meal features classicbreakfast foods like eggs and oats, and thisrecipe adds a pancake and whole milk for aneven bigger breakfast meal. The pancake addssome additional grains and whole milk addscalories and calcium while also thinning theconsistency. Feel free to use any pancakerecipe or mix that you prefer—the idea is thatas you’re cooking pancakes for your wholefamily, your tube-fed loved one can have one,too! The nutritional information aboveincludes one pancake from a basic pancakerecipe—keep in mind that different pancakerecipes will change the nutritional information.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 13 –

INGREDIENTS]cup cubed papaya]Real Food Blends Eggs, Apples & Oats meal(entire package)]/ cup oat milkDIRECTIONSG. Cut a fresh papaya into chunks and measure out] cup.Tropical BreezeBreakfastS. Add Eggs, Apples & Oats meal to the blenderM A K E S ] -O U N C E S E R V IN G( c C A L O R IE S /O Z )E. Add remaining ]/d cup oat milk, blending untilalong with the papaya and ]/d cup oat milk andblend until smooth.smooth.Nutrition per serving: db calories, g fat(c g saturated), bb g carbohydrate, ]c gprotein, ]e mg cholesterol, ]bd mg sodium,a g fiber, c .c g sugarsT. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalmilk or water. If there are any small particlesremaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Our Eggs, Apples & Oats meal is one of ourthicker blends, and this recipe offers a couplesimple additions that add extra nutrition whilealso creating a thinner consistency. Oat milkoffers a great non-dairy source of calciumwhile papaya is high in vitamins C and A whilealso containing enzymes that produce athinner blend.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 14 –

INGREDIENTS]cup cubed or shredded turkey]cup mashed potatoes]cup stuffing]cup green beans]cup cranberriescups water or milkDIRECTIONSThanksgiving DinnerG. Add turkey (remove skin if using a less powerfulblender) and water or milk to the blender andM A K E S b -O U N C E S E R V IN G S(c C A L O R IE S /O Z )blend until smooth.S. Add mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans,Nutrition per serving: cf calories, ] g fat, bg carbohydrate, ]c g protein, aef mg sodium, ag fiber, e g sugarsand cranberries to the blender and blend untilsmooth.E. If a thinner texture is desired, add additionalmilk or water. If there are any small particlesEveryone deserves to have a special meal onThanksgiving, which is why we encourage ourcustomers to create their own blendedThanksgiving dinner. We included the mostcommon foods you’ll find at our Thanksgivingtable in this recipe, but feel free to customizewith whatever your family eats onThanksgiving. Basic nutrition information isprovided, but this will vary depending on whatyou include in your blend and how each foodis prepared. As this recipe yields d ouncestotal, you can enjoy leftovers, too!remaining after blending, strain the blendbefore use to avoid clogging the tube.Always consult with your medical professionals before making any changes to your prescribed enteral(tube-feeding) formula and before starting a blenderized diet. Nutritional information is approximate and mayvary based on the nature, brand, and quantities of ingredients used.– 15 –

Recipes Using Real Food Blends Feeling adventurous?! Alissa Rumsey compiled these recipes using Real Food Blends meals as the base. You’ll need a high-powered blender to avoid tube-clogs (Vitamix or Blendtec work best, but some have success with Nin