Strawberry and Tofu Smoothie Recipe
By George Stella
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves: 4 portions, each about 6 ounces
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: 140 calories, 12 grams total fat, 7 grams saturated fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams dietary fiber
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (keep frozen; if using fresh strawberries, freeze them first)
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup iced water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (use water instead for a lighter version)
- 1/4 cup sugar substitute (Splenda recommended)
- 3 1/2 ounces soft or silken tofu
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (preferably an artificial type without sugar)
Garnish:
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions:
- Whip up this creamy delight by tossing all ingredients into a blenderpulse to chop roughly, then blend on high until irresistibly smooth and velvety.
- Pour into 4 chilled glasses, topping each with a vibrant fresh strawberry and mint sprig for that chef-worthy finish. Sip into bliss in just 10 minutes!
Craving a guilt-free treat that blends sweet strawberry bursts with tofu's silky protein boost? This easy recipe will have you blending up breakfast magic or a refreshing anytime refreshyour taste buds (and body) will thank you!
