This is a simple smoothie recipe that ups the protein content a bit. The result is a smoothie with a more “staying power,” so it will fill you up for longer.
I used tofu, but you can add any protein powder to your smoothie, or add some chia seeds, or hemp seeds. Blend all ingredients, pour into a glass, sip and smile!
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup tofu
- 1 cup wild blueberries
- 1 cup greens
- 1 cup sprouts (optional, add more greens if not using sprouts)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients, pour into a glass, sip and smile!
Variations:
* You may substitute tofu with vegan protein powder, 1/cup of chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
A Few Words about Tofu and Soy
I just wanted to add a comment about tofu (and soy in general). From my observations, tofu (and soy) is one of the most misunderstood foods.
A handful of individuals have been incredibly successful at demonizing this ingredient, which is basically a bean – a bean! While I understand that some people may have issues with consuming soy (like allergies), plus I’m not a fan of genetically modified foods (soy is one of them, so just use non-gmo or organic soy), I want to stress that our obsession with single nutrients, our reliance on media sound bites for our health advice, our misunderstanding of the power of the anti-vegetarian agenda, our reliance on processed foods are the problems – not soy.
Granted, soy foods are not miracle foods, but neither are they poison. The resources bellow attempt to put it all in perspective and demonstrate that whole soy foods can be part of a varied, whole-foods, plant-based diet – but only if you want them to be.
Listen to this podcast: http://www.compassionatecook.com/writings/podcast-media/soy-is-not-evil-3
Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
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