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 Pub date
2007-12-05

Wake-Up Smoothie

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Wake-Up Smoothie
Wake-Up Smoothie

1. Ingredients

  1. 1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
  2. 1 banana
  3. 1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
  4. 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
  5. 1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional)

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 231 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Sugars: 47 g

2. Cooking Directions

  1. Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.

Yield: 3 servings

3. Still Hungry?

With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.


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