Cherry Tofu Protein Smoothie

While delicious, we thought the original version of this Cherry Tofu Protein Smoothie  by the United Soybean Board was too high in the carbs to protein ratio. With a few simple modifications which didn’t detract from the wonderful summer flavor at all, we made this a much more healthful breakfast.

We added one scoop of our favorite protein boost UNJURY UNFLAVORED PROTEIN to this smoothie before blending.  Each serving is increased by 40 calories, but adds another 10 grams of protein per serving (one scoop of Unjury = 80 calories, 20 grams of protein, 0 carbs, 0 fat).  Unjury Unflavored adds no flavor, is pleasant and easy to digest. We recommend it highly.  You could use Unjury Chocolate for a “Chocolate Cherry” flavor, or Unjury Vanilla for a “Cherry Vanilla” flavor.

We also reduced the calories and sugar from the cherries and juice. We used fresh cherries and cherry juice, and, on one occasion we used plentiful orange zest and reduced sugar orange juice.  On another occasion we used Tropicana Sugar Free OrangeAde  in place of the orange juice. One 12 oz can has only 5 calories and no carbs, yet is made with real orange juice — not “flavoring.”  It has a sweet orange juice flavor and doesn’t taste like your typical “fake powder” mix at all — we recommend it highly for any recipe that calls for an orange juice flavor, without all those carbs.

Cherry Tofu Protein Smoothie

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Cherry, Tofu

Servings: 1 Servings

Calories: 249kcal

Courtesy Of: United Soybean Board

A vanilla, orange and cherry flavored Protein Smoothie -- a fruit punch treat rich in calcium and Vitamins A and C.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 cup silken tofu (or more to taste)
• ▢ 1/4 cup sugar free maraschino cherries (or use fresh cherries)
• ▢ 1/4 cup sugar free maraschino cherry juice (or use low sugar cherry juice)
• ▢ 1/2 cup reduced calorie orange ade
• ▢ cherries for garnish
• ▢ 1 scoop protein powder (optional, but choose vanilla or plain, unsweetened)

Instructions

• Combine tofu,1/4 cup maraschino cherries, cherry juice and orange juice in blender container.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a tall 16 ounce glass, for one, or divide the calorie count and serve in two 8-ounce glasses.
• Garnish each glass with two maraschino cherries.

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

We've made this adding unflavored sugar-free protein powder (try egg white powder, too) and using sugar free orangeade. We also used fresh cherries and cherry juice, rather than jarred. This made for a leaner, greener smoothie, but a few of us needed a bit of added sweetener substitute as a result of the missing "cherry syrup."

When adding the protein powder, expect much "pinker", creamier smoothie

Originally published in 2002; Updated in 2017 with a recipe link for Sugar Free Maraschino Cherries

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 249 kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 38 g (13%) | Protein: 18 g (36%) | Fat: 9 g (14%) | Sodium: 45 mg (2%) | Potassium: 27 mg (1%) | Fiber: 2.6 g (11%) | Sugar: 10 g (11%) | Vitamin A: 12400 IU (248%) | Vitamin C: 752.4 mg (912%) | Calcium: 680 mg (68%) | Iron: 3.1 mg (17%)