Coffee-Banana Tofu Shake

From EatingWell: May/June 1997 — Subscribe Now!

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

2 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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

Per serving: 189 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 2 g fiber; 108 mg sodium; 243 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (19% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 reduce-fat milk