Version July 2025
| Fortifier | Calories | Add to: |
| Nonfat dry milk | 25 kcal/tablespoon (15 mL) | Potatoes, casseroles, macaroni and cheese, cereals, pudding, yogurt, smoothies |
| Whipping cream (also called heavy cream) | 60 kcal/tablespoon (15 mL) | Whole milk, gravies, casseroles, salad dressings, hot chocolate, cereal, potatoes, eggs |
| Cheese | 100 kcal/ounce (30 g) | Vegetables, casseroles, fish, meatloaf, soups, scrambled eggs |
| Sour cream | 30 kcal/tablespoon (15 mL) | Beans, squash, potatoes, gravies, casseroles, salad dressing, guacamole |
| Cream cheese | 50 kcal/tablespoon (15 mL) | Toast, sandwiches, bagels, baked goods, vegetables, dips |
| Butter, margarine, oil | 40 kcal/teaspoon (5 mL) | Gravies, mashed potatoes, cereal, rice, pasta, bread, muffins, tomato sauce, scrambled eggs |
| Avocado | 40 kcal/one-eighth avocado | Toast, crackers, tortillas, eggs, soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fry |
| Nut or seed butters (if age/developmentally appropriate) | 95 kcal/tablespoon (15 mL) | Toast, crackers, apples, yogurt, smoothies, muffins |
| Instant breakfast powder* | 130 kcal/packet (35 g) | Add to whole milk |
| Recipes¶ | ||
| US measures | Metric measures | Total calories (approximate) |
| 4 ounces strained fruit + 1 scoop (heaping tablespoon) formula powder | 113 g strained fruit + 1 scoop (9 g) standard infant formula powder | 115 kcal |
| 1 cup whole milk + 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder | 240 mL whole milk + 8.5 g nonfat dry milk powder | 24 kcal/ounce (0.8 kcal/mL) |
| 1 cup whole milk + 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder | 240 mL whole milk + 45 mL (12.75 g) nonfat dry milk powder | 28 kcal/ounce (0.9 kcal/mL) |
| Mix in a blender: 1 cup whole milk + 1 packet instant breakfast* + 1 cup ice cream | 240 mL whole milk + 1 packet (35 g) instant breakfast* + 150 g ice cream | 430 kcal |
For cooking or drinkingΔ:
| 950 mL whole milk + 68 grams nonfat dry milk powder | 30 kcal/ounce (1 kcal/mL) |
* "Instant breakfast" refers to one of several powdered products (eg, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Boost Instant Breakfast drink mix), which are designed to be mixed with milk to create a nutrient-rich shake.
¶ If making any of these changes causes your child to have diarrhea, stop and call your pediatrician.
Δ This mixture can be given to the child to drink or can be used in cooking (eg, mashed potatoes), baking (eg, muffins, waffles), desserts (eg, pudding, custard), etc.