Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Recipe: Tofu Shakes

Mocha Tofu Shake
It's warming up here in the desert--in fact, we're looking forward to triple-digit temperatures this weekend. In preparation for the hot summer weather, my kids and I have been experimenting with tofu-based "milk"shakes. They're refreshing, low-carb, and high-protein, so we usually enjoy them for a snack. However, they're so delish you could easily serve them as a dessert: Just serve your shakes in pretty glasses with fancy straws. 

I definitely recommend Mori-Nu tofu for these recipes--other tofus have a stronger flavor. If you experiment with another brand, make sure you use a silken tofu.



Key Lime Pie Tofu Shakes

If you enjoyed the Tofu Key Lime Pie in my online cooking class "Luscious," you'll love this shake! It's the same sweet-tart flavor, but in a smooth-and-creamy shake.

Ingredients:

2 (12-ounce) packages Mori-Nu tofu
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons fresh lime zest
4 - 6 cups crushed ice
4 graham crackers, finely crushed

Directions:

Combine tofu, lime juice, nectar, and zest in blender until very smooth. Add ice, 2 cups at a time, and blend until mixture reaches the consistency of a milkshake. Add graham crackers and mix briefly. Serve immediately.

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If you're in the mood for something more grown-up, here's a more mature take on tofu shakes:

Mocha Tofu Shake

Ingredients:

2 (12-ounce) packages Mori-Nu tofu
4 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2/3 cup agave nectar
4 - 6 cups crushed ice

Directions:

Combine tofu, cocoa powder, coffee granules, and agave in blender until very smooth. Add ice and combine until mixture is the consistency of a milkshake. Serve immediately.

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Here's one last tofu shake idea. Although sugar-free drink mixes contain sweeteners, don't omit the agave nectar: It lowers the freezing point of the shake, so the final product is smooth and creamy, instead of icy. You can use any flavor that appeals to you; we like cherry with a few tablespoons of cocoa powder for a cherry-chocolate shake, or limeade with crushed graham crackers.

Favorite Flavor Tofu Shake

Ingredients:

2 (12-ounce) packages Mori-Nu tofu
1 packet (makes 2 quarts beverage) sugar-free drink mix
1/4 cup agave nectar
4-6 cups crushed ice

Directions:

Combine tofu, drink mix, and agave in blender until very smooth. Add ice and blend until mixture is the consistency of a milkshake. Serve immediately.

If you give any these recipes a try, please come back and let us know what you tried, and how it was. I love hearing from you!

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