Note: This recipe is for people following a
vegetarian (meat-free) diet. However, this recipe may include
ingredients such as dairy or other animal-based products that may
not fit in with vegan or some other vegetarian diets.
Does your child skip breakfast because there's no time to
make it? This smoothie is ready in minutes and is loaded with
vitamins.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/3 c. apple juice
- 1/2 c. (4 oz.) soft tofu, drained
- 1 c. fresh or frozen berries
- 1 banana
- 4 oz. nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt
- 1 tsp. honey
- 4 ice cubes
Directions:
- Place apple juice, yogurt, tofu, berries, banana, and honey
in a blender. Cover and process until well blended.
- While the blender is still running, drop ice cubes into the
blender one at a time (through the hole in the lid) until
smooth.
- Pour the smoothies into tall glasses.
Serves:
2
Serving size:
1 1/3 cup
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
175 calories
7 g protein
3 g fat
0 g sat. fat
33 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
2 mg cholesterol
33 mg sodium
131 mg calcium
1.3 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient
brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Try a variety of berries and different flavors of yogurt.
Reviewed by:
Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: June 2004
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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