Orange Strawberry Smoothies Recipe

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My family and friends were so surprised when I told them that this refreshing, healthy drink has a secret ingredient…tofu! My dad often requests it for dessert. –Jan Gilreath of Winnebago, Minnesota

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Orange Strawberry Smoothies Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups orange juice
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken reduced-fat firm tofu
3 cups halved frozen unsweetened strawberries
1-1/2 cups sliced ripe bananas

Directions

In a food processor, combine the orange juice, tofu, strawberries and bananas; cover and pulse until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 120 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Orange Strawberry Smoothies in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p17

Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.