Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

From EatingWell: January/February 2007, The EatingWell Diet (2007) — Subscribe Now!

With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

READER'S COMMENT:

"I use choc. soy milk and frozen bananas. sometimes a scoop of protein powder. "

1 serving

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour (includes freezing time)

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 banana
1/2 cup silken tofu
1/2 cup soymilk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

Slice banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, soymilk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add the banana slices through the hole in the lid and continue to puree until smooth.

Nutrition

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

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

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 medium-fat meat