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[quote=Anonymous]On doctor's orders, we are trying to increase our kid's caloric intake. Also specifically trying to boost the amount of protein and fats she consumes. Meat is a very tough sell for her (we can put it on her plate and sometimes she nibbles around the edges but I've never seen her eat an actual serving of meat in her life) but she's fine with dairy.

Doctor gave us some good tips, including switching to whole milk, adding chia seeds and hemp hearts to a lot of things, making sure any fatty ingredient we use is full fat, and also encouraging more high-fat options like avocados and nut butters, etc. We're doing all that, but I'm wondering if other parents have suggestions for specific meals or snacks that their kids have liked that are high-calorie and fatty. We are trying to stay away from super processed options like protein shakes if we can.

Like if you've been in this situation, is there a breakfast or afterschool snack, in particular, that your kid liked and you could regularly give to ensure an extra 300-400 calories?[/quote]

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