Tofu Smoothie with Fruit
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A tofu smoothie might sound a little strange, but adding silken tofu is the best way to make smoothies creamy and extra delicious.
A tofu smoothie might not sound a bit odd at first, but once you try one, it’s hard not to fall in love.
Even though I don’t eat tofu all that often, adding it to a smoothie does something kind of magical. It makes the smoothie incredibly creamy in a way that fruit alone just can’t. The flavor disappears, the texture improves, and suddenly you’ve got a smoothie that feels rich and satisfying.
It’s surprisingly delicious, and after one glass, plain old fruit smoothies start to feel a little… underwhelming.
A few FAQs
What type of tofu is best for smoothies? You’ll want to use either silken tofu or dessert tofu in your smoothie. Both are very soft and have a neutral taste. Dessert tofu is often sweetened, so keep that in mind if you’re limiting added sugar. Avoid using medium, firm, or extra-firm tofu in your smoothies. They all have a much stronger flavor that cannot be hidden by fruit.
Does a tofu smoothie taste like tofu? A tofu smoothie DOES NOT taste like tofu! Phew! As we use mild-flavored silken tofu, you can’t taste it at all once it’s blended with the fruit. A tofu smoothie will taste like the fruit you use. But what makes it special is its creaminess. Adding tofu to smoothies makes them extra rich and creamy, a little like soft-serve ice cream.
What kind of fruit can I use? You can add any frozen fruit or berries to your smoothie. I like to make my smoothies with half berries (raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries are favorites). Some fruits that go well in smoothies are: mango, pineapple, kiwi, orange, cherries, and peaches.
Can I keep a tofu smoothie in my fridge for a few days? Smoothies taste best when they’re freshly made. But if you can’t finish yours and need to store it in your fridge, it will be safe to eat for at least 4 days. The color will darken a little, and you may want to blend it again if it starts to separate.
Tofu Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen fruit (we love using raspberries and mangoes)
- 1 fresh banana (see notes)
- 8 ounces silken tofu
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until smooth.2 cups frozen fruit, 1 fresh banana, 8 ounces silken tofu, ¼ cup water
- If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add a little extra water.
Notes
Nutrition
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Excellent. Used organic silken tofu, organic banana, organic frozen wild blueberries, added organic chia seeds & ground organic flaxseed plus organic unsweetened almond milk.
Yummy!!!
Will be in my regularly rotation & excited to try with other fruits.
I am looking for smoothies and sauces made with silken tofu. This recipe looks delicious and I plan on trying it.
I actually like adding firm or extra firm tofu for a pre or post workout smoothie. To that I usually add frozen banana cocoa powder, peanut butter, and milk. I use soy. The firm tofu blends up nicely and makes it extra creamy. There is some tofu flavor but I don’t mind it. I’ve tried other fruits, but I like to add peanut butter for fat and peanut butter doesn’t really go w other fruit. 😉
I’ve never tried tofu in a smoothie before today and it was delicious. I love this color!
I never would’ve thought to add tofu to a smoothie, but it makes so much sense! Definitely need to make this again, maybe for breakfast one day next week. Thanks for the recipe!
Such a unique use of tofu! thanks for sharing. Will make the recipe again!