Banana Cocoa Soy Smoothie - 60g Carbs, 10g Fiber
{This is way too high in carbs even with the 10g of fiber…
but I thought I would post it just in case someone out there
can actually use it…Please use with caution! Take care, Gloria}
From Eating Well Magazine
NUTRITION PROFILE: High Fiber | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol |
Low Sat Fat | High Potassium | Heart Healthy | Diabetes Appropriate |
Healthy Weight
With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this
banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you
satisfied until lunchtime.
Makes 1 serving
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour (includes freezing time)
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 banana
1/2 cup silken tofu
1/2 cup soymilk
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp honey
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, 8g Fat (1g Sat, 1g Mono), 0mg Cholesterol,
60g Carbs, 17g Protein, 10g Fiber, 121mg Sodium, 749mg Potassium
Nutrition bonus: Magnesium (29% daily value), Potassium (21% dv),
Iron (20% dv), Vitamin A & Vitamin C (15% dv)
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate,
1 medium fat me