Welcome to another healthy high protein vegan smoothie recipe, enriched with the goodness of a very new and special ingredient: “Silken Tofu”. This vegan ingredient is enriched with amazing health benefits and an amazing nutritional profile, and is commonly used in preparation of vegan desserts. You can also use homemade tofu, but the prominent difference between both of them is the texture. Silken tofu is softer in texture when compared to tofu made from soya.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Helps in strengthening of bones.
Improves metabolic rate.
Aids in weight loss and management.
Eases digestion.
INGREDIENTS
Silken/ Soft Tofu
75-80gm
100% Pure Peanut Butter
2 tsp.
Cocoa Powder
1.5 tbsp.
Dates
2-3
Homemade Coconut Milk
200 ml
Vanilla Extract
Few drops.
60% Dark Chocolate powder
For Garnishing.
DIRECTIONS
Mash the silken tofu in a bowl with the help of a fork.
In a blender jar, add all the ingredients.
Add mashed silken tofu, peanut butter, de-seeded dates, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla extract and dark chocolate powder.
Blend them well.
Transfer to a glass jar, and serve fresh. Mash the silken tofu in a bowl with the help of a fork.
In a blender jar, add all the ingredients.
Add mashed silken tofu, peanut butter, de-seeded dates, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla extract and dark chocolate powder.
Blend them well.
Transfer to a glass jar, and serve fresh.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Silken tofu is an excellent source of many nutrients, including protein, calcium, iron and potassium. It also contains significant amounts of magnesium, folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, choline and selenium.
Peanut butter is jam-packed with the goodness of protein, heart healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamin E, B6, magnesium, manganese, and niacin.
Coconut milk is abundant in micronutrients especially manganese.
Dates are high in fiber and include a range of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium.
