This Silken Tofu Berry Smoothie is kid-friendly and perfect for breakfast, lunch or snack. The silken tofu adds protein without changing the flavor or texture!
Hi friends!
This Silken Tofu Berry Smoothie is the latest obsession at our house and I’m so excited to share it with you. Both of my boys love smoothies as a snack so I’m always looking for new variations that are both simple enough that I usually have the ingredients on hand, and filling enough to tide them over until their next meal (ie not made with just fruit).
It’s taken some tweaks and adjustments but we’ve finally landed on this winner. Let’s review what’s in it:
- Frozen berries- honestly you can use any frozen fruit you want. We usually do a mixed berry or berry mango blend but this summer we’ve been doing half peaches, half berry as well.
- Spinach – you can use fresh or frozen baby spinach. Whenever I grocery shop I buy a bag or two of baby spinach and pop them in the freezer immediately. Then just open and grab a couple handfuls of frozen leaves to add.
- Frozen zucchini – this is optional but it’s an easy way to add another veggie without changing the taste. I usually cut up and steam some summer zucchini and freeze just for adding to smoothies.
- Milk- we use cows milk but you can easily use a plant-based milk for a dairy-free version
- Orange juice- this is optional as well. You can just use milk for the liquid but I usually add a splash of orange juice just for flavor.
- Silken tofu- make sure it’s silken for smoothies. Just spoon in half the package. It has a similar consistency to greek yogurt!
Silken Tofu Berry Smoothie
Here’s the exact recipe:
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This Silken Tofu Berry Smoothie is kid-friendly and perfect for breakfast, lunch or snack. The silken tofu adds protein without changing the flavor or texture!
Ingredients
2 cups frozen mixed berries (or other fruit)
6 oz silken tofu
2 cups baby spinach (fresh or frozen)
1.5 –2 cups milk
optional: 1/2 cup frozen zucchini, splash of orange juice
Instructions
- Add berries and tofu to blender. Then add spinach, milk (and zucchini and orange juice if needed) and blend until smooth.
- Add additional liquid if needed to blend until smooth.
Notes
Smoothie can be made, frozen and reheated in the microwave.
Add 1-2 medjool dates for additional sweetness if needed.
Dairy or non-dairy milk will work.
So easy and so delicious. Also, if you don’t already have them, get some mason jars with lids. I make a big batch of smoothies, portion into 8oz glass jars and freeze. Then when my kids want them for snacks, I just remove the lid, microwave for 45 seconds and serve!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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ONE WORD VERY GOOD
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Thank you for the recipe. I have never thought of adding silken tofu, even though sometimes I add organic tempeh into my smoothie to reap the benefit of probiotic! And now I know another way to sneak in zucchini into my diet *LOL*
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