I have a general anti-shake policy (especially the super-sugary/caffeinated ones), but this shake is a lovely exception. It's yummy. And healthy. And filling. And proteinacious. Mmmm, how's that for an appetizing descriptor? I know it doesn't look like the most appealing thing in the world, but you have to trust me on this one.
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Vanilla-Almond Breakfast Shake
(Adapted from the South Beach Diet Cookbook)
Makes 2 Servings
1 cup low-fat, low-sugar plain soymilk*
3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
6 ounces silken tofu (we just take the standard 16-oz block from the grocery store, use half of it, and save the other half for another day)
1/4 cup dry-roasted (unsalted) almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon artificial sweetener (optional)
*Feel free to use vanilla-flavored soymilk and leave out the vanilla extract.
Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. (Make sure you really blend it for a full minute, otherwise you'll still have almond chunks, which are not so nice.) Serve cold.
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I've made it the night before and it keeps pretty well. It thickens a bit, and some liquid separates out at the bottom, but it's much better than not eating anything on those early-morning-no-time-for-breakfast days.
I had this for breakfast this morning, and I am already looking forward to having it again tomorrow... it's that good! (either that or I need to get a life, but who's keeping track, anyway?) ;)
Enjoy!
8 comments:
That actually look pretty darn good! I love the SB Cookbooks, whether or not you follow the plan, they always have some tasty things in there to make and you can feel good eating them! Ms. Mer, after being inspired by so many great blogs(yours included!)I started blogging a few weeks ago and I would love it if you would check it out!
http://gingergirl4242.blogspot.com/
Now, I need to add almonds to my grocery list. I think this would also work with my light chocolate soy, don't you think??
Ooo, thanks for the great recipe. I'll have to try this soon. I love your South Beach Diet tips!!
I am going to try this recipe tomorrow! Looks like it has lots of protein. Most women don't consume enough, and it really helps to stabilize blood sugar and build lean muscle.
I hates eating in the morning, so something like this is perfect. Thanks Ms.Mer!!
Ooh, that looks delish but I am so way. too. lazy. to get up to smoothie making business in the morning. I make cereal in my mouth.
I hope you ladies like the recipe!
Pamela: I haven't tried chocolate soy, but give it a go and let me know how it turns out! :) Checked out your blog, and it's really fun, thanks for sharing it!
DaniBP: it does have lots of protein, and a nice amount of calcium, I think. As far as a protein source, I much prefer it to choking on a skinless chicken breast. But that's just me. :)
PFP: The shake only takes about five minutes, and sometimes I dump everything in the blender while only half-awake. Agree that making cereal in the mouth (LOL!) is much much easier. I just hope you remember to add milk? ;)
Sounds good! So, do you use 8 ounces of tofu instead of 6, or do you cut off 1/4 of the block before you start?
Hi Anon,
Sorry if that wasn't clear -- I use 8 ounces.
This shake is just what I needed tonight!
We (my "stronger" half and myself) went to the Giants game with two of his coworkers. After a really big (humiliating) lost game vs Rockies in Colorado (it was a big deal), Giants won this time on their territory. It was great but testosterone levels were too much for me 8(
I bought a special 15 year edition of In Style magazine and made your shake at home after the game- just what I needed. I did use 8 ounces of tofu for just 1 serving for myself (wasn't it easier to just say "8 ounces" instead of "half of 16 ounce package"? LOL)
Anyway, thanks for sharing that! I'll try to make a nice quick snack from my book of healthy recipes (we all have one, don't we? hehe) and I'll post it here if I find something quick and yummy.
Have a great weekend and please don't let me have a tofu overdose again, haha :p
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