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Coffee-Banana Tofu Shake

:  May/June 1997

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


READER'S COMMENT:
"Didn't know what to think at first but I've just made this smothie as a snack and I absolutely love it. I didn't have a smoothie maker but I just mashed up all the ingredients (although i didn't put sugar in it - was already quite sweet :...
Coffee-Banana Tofu Shake Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High calcium | Gluten free |

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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)

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Preparation

  1. 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).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 reduce-fat milk


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Beverages, smoothies
Snack
Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High calcium
Gluten free
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
2
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Cooking for 2
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Publication
May/June 1997
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