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Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

Created by EatingWell Read more EatingWell, featuring soy, kid friendly favorite, shakes, and vegetarian
This recipe is adapted from EatingWell.com, Where Good Taste Meets Good Health.

Creamy and full of protein from both tofu and soy milk, this chocolaty treat has the richness of a banana split and the wholesomeness of an all natural smoothie.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 organic banana
  • ½ cup water-packed silken tofu
  • ½ cup organic plain soy milk
  • 2 Tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Directions

  1. Slice banana and freeze until firm.
  2. Blend tofu, soy milk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth.
  3. With the motor running, add the banana slices through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth.
  4. Nutrition Facts

    Per serving: 340 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 60 g carbohydrate; 17 g protein; 10 g fiber; 121 mg sodium; 749 mg potassium. 3 Carbohydrate Servings

    Nutrition Bonus: Magnesium (29% daily value), Potassium (21% DV), Iron (20% DV), Vitamin A and Vitamin C (15% DV)


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    elmkb5 commented on this. 9 months ago

    Absolutely delicious! Perfect post workout breakfast, yum!

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    Deliciously chocolatey and creamy. Perfect breakfast!

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    kellyloveskashi commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i look forward to trying this recipe! it looks delicious!

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    playmate420 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    yummy but im not a soy person

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