Are you looking for some high calorie recipes for weight gain? Or maybe just to stop unintended loss?
In this article we are featuring our favorite high calorie recipes for weight gain. These recipes along with many others can be found on our sister website High Calorie Recipes.
And if you are looking for a good high calorie recipe resouce, be sure to check out our High Calorie RECIPES e-Cookbook!
Why High Calorie?
A high calorie diet can help stop unintentional weight loss and promote weight gain.
When someone is losing weight, they usually don’t have much interest in food.
But two things can help:
- Jam pack a ton of calories in the foods they are eating
- Provide delicious and appealing foods
These high calorie recipes help you to do both!
These are delicious recipes and are high in calories. It’s a switch up from boring oral nutrition supplements. Variety, taste, and a ton of calories.
7 High Calorie Recipes for Weight Gain
Without further ado, let’s dive into our 7 favorite high calorie recipes for weight gain.
Cheesy Breakfast Grits
These high calorie cheesy breakfast grits contain over 500 calories per serving!
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- whole milk
- butter
- cheese
- bacon
- eggs
And it is tasty. I actually had grits this morning myself.
To make this recipe visit:
High Protein Mac and Cheese
This recipe contains 403 calories per serving
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- whole milk
- butter
- cheese
- Greek yogurt
You can switch up the variety of this recipe by using different types of cheese. Or by adding vegetables or high protein meats.
To make this recipe visit:
High Calorie Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
This recipe contains 333 calories per serving.
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- whole milk
- cottage cheese
- egg
- butter
Serve your pancakes with an 8 ounce glass of whole milk to add on another 148 calories!
To make this recipe visit:
High Calorie Sausage and Vegetable Soup
This recipe contains over 400calories per serving.
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- sausage
- olive oil
- heavy cream
Add variety to this recipe by switching up the vegetables and meat included in the soup.
To make this recipe visit:
High Calorie Soup [Italian Sausage and Summer Vegetable Soup with Orzo]
High Calorie Breakfast Casserole Cups
This recipe contains 249 calories per casserole cup.
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- butter
- eggs
- sausage
- whole milk
- cheese
If you eat 2 breakfast casserole cups you’ll get nearly 500 calories. These cups are great to make at the start of the week.
You can save the extras in the fridge or freezer then heat them up when you need them.
To make this recipe visit:
High Calorie Banana Shake
This recipe contains 620 calories per shake.
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- half and half
- banana
- ice-cream
For an extra calorie boost, you can add peanut butter and/or chocolate syrup to this recipe.
To make this recipe visit:
Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast
This recipe contains 789calories per serving.
High calorie ingredients included in this recipe are:
- peanut butter
- egg
- heavy cream
- butter
Add some sliced bananas and syrup on top for even more calories!
To make this recipe visit:
High Calorie Recipes e-Cookbook
If these unique high calorie recipes sound fun, then be sure to check out our High Calorie RECIPES e-Cookbook!
Why this cookbook? Because there is NOTHING else like it!!
Features include:
- Full color PDF e-cookbook
- Clear, easy to understand information
- 65+ delicious recipes
- Simple recipes with calorie & protein facts
- Detailed information on high calorie foods
- Fun and creative recipes
- Inspiration to create even more recipes
High Calorie Recipes List
This cookbook contains classic recipes like Chicken Pot Pie and Mac & Cheese. But it also has fun and creative recipes like Mexican Quinoa Pepper Soup and Smashed Potato Balls…trust me, they are delicious.
Here is the complete list of recipes included in the e-Cookbook:
High Calorie BREAKFASTS
- Summer Vegetable Frittata
- Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
- Peach Cobbler Muffins
- Vegan Chia Pudding Parfait
- PB Stuffed French Toast
- Breakfast Casserole Cups
- Cheesy Breakfast Grits
- Fall Pumpkin Bread
- Banana Overnight Oats
- Baked Berry Oatmeal Bars
- Easy Cherry Parfait
- Blueberry Muffins
- Protein Fruit Salad
- Banana Nut Muffins
High Calorie ENTREES
- Spiced Beef Taco Salad
- Veggie Roast w/ Beans & Chicken
- Philly Cheese Chicken Melt
- Soul Food Bowl
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chickpea & Tuna Salad
- Chicken & Avocado Quesadilla
- Butternut Squash & Quinoa Bowl
- Chicken Stir-Fry
- Chicken & Quinoa Burrito
High Calorie SIDES
- Protein Mac & Cheese
- Potato Salad
- Quinoa Pesto
- Kale Salad
- Sweet Potato Chickpea Patties
- Protein Veggie Pasta
- Veggie & Potato Hash
- Macaroni Salad
High Calorie SOUP
- Tomato w/ Basil & Feta
- Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower
- Mexican Quinoa Pepper
- Bean & Bacon
- Italian Sausage & Summer Veggies
- Basil Pesto Tortellini
- Green Chile & Chicken
- Sweet Corn w/ Avocado Salsa
- Curried Sweet Potato w/ Mushrooms
- Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato w/ Cheesy Croutons
- Potato, Leek & Bacon
- Instant Pot Farro & Beef Stew
High Calorie SNACKS
- Pumpkin Steamed Bread
- Blueberry Milk Pudding
- Avocado Oatmeal
- Fried Smashed Potato Balls
High Calorie DESSERTS
- Super Chocolate Pie
- White Chocolate Raspberry Shake
- Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
- PB Chocolate No Bake Cookies
- Golden Smores Bars
- Easy Cheesecake Bars
- Chocolate Cookie Delight
- Buttery Blondies
- Banana Pudding Delight
- Chocolate PB Pudding Pops
- PB Bars
High Calorie BEVERAGES
- Peach Yakurt
- Cashew Strawberry Chocolate Drink
- Foamy Watermelon Drink
- Dragon Fruit Yogurt Drink
- Milk Tea Macchiato
- Cherry Pie Shake
- Chocolate Mint Shake
- Coconut Cream Shake
- Cheese Foam Topping
Is This JUST for Older Adults?
No! This e-Cookbook can be used for anyone that needs a boost of extra calories. As The Geriatric Dietitian, my target audience just happens to be seniors! Please note this cookbook is written towards caregivers and references older adults. But anyone would love these recipes.
High Calorie Recipe Resources
High calorie recipes can promote weight gain and stop weight loss now! Here are some more resources that may help you.
High Calorie Recipes website
Bookmark this website! https://highcalorierecipes.com
High Calorie Recipes is our sister website. It features recipes to stop unintended weight loss and promote weight gain. We are always adding new recipes to help you gain weight. So check back often!
High Calorie Articles
On The Geriatric Dietitian website we’ve written many articles about high calorie. You can find all our our high calorie articles here:
https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/high-calorie
But here is a short list of some of our favorite high calorie articles on the blog!
- 11 Healthy, High Calorie Foods
- High Calorie High Protein Diet
- Free Weight Gaining Meal Plan
- 5 Best High Calorie Drinks
- 3 Delicious High Calorie Shakes
Best of luck to you on your journey to gain weight! Thank you for stopping by our website.
