Like my family, your family probably loves smoothies. But did you know that the smoothies at the mall or some smoothie shops are typically made with sherbet and other super-sweet concoctions, and can contain more sugar than that scoop of Haagen-Dasz you were really craving? You think you’re getting a healthy, immune-boosting, protein-powered meal-in-a-cup, but you’re really just having dessert.
Unless, of course, you unleash the mystical powers of silken tofu and unsweetened frozen fruit.
It’s really simple: just get some Mori-Nu soft silken tofu (the kind that comes in the shelf-stable box) and some frozen fruit (make sure it’s unsweetened; I buy huge bags at Costco for about $10 that last forever). You can also add fresh fruit if you have it, and a couple scoops of protein powder and/or greens powder will just add to this smoothie’s glory.
Just place 1/2 the brick of tofu, a couple cups of frozen fruit and any other add-ons in the blender, and some water (about halfway up the ingredients) and press go. Keep pulsing, and add more water to achieve your desired consistency.
This smoothie can be altered to fit your tastes – try frozen strawberries and chocolate protein powder for the “chocolate dipped strawberry”, or just frozen raspberries and tofu for a “raspberry silk”.
The beauty of this smoothie is that it’s completely healthy, high in protein and rich in antioxidants. If you add in some good greens powder, you’ve added even more nutrition. These smoothies are perfect for kids – you can’t even see or taste the tofu, so they’re getting high quality protein & vitamins while they think they’re just getting a sweet treat.
Oh, the beauty of tofu!
