Start your morning off right with this protein-rich shake.

Makes 2 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup silken tofu (if using a shelf-stable box, choose soft), drained
1 ripe banana
1-2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, preferably espresso
2 ice cubes
Ground cinnamon (optional)

Combine milk, tofu, banana, 1 tablespoon sugar, coffee powder and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until very frothy. Taste and add more sugar, if needed. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 189 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 2 g fiber; 108 mg sodium; 243 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Calcium (19% daily value).
2 Carbohydrate Servings