Tofu Smoothie Bowl

Did you know you could use tofu to make a rich and creamy smoothie bowl?

If you're a tofu lover, you've got to try this! As a vegetarian and mostly plant based eater, I use Tofu almost on a weekly basis! It's made from condensed soy milk and has a plethora of health benefits!

Health Benefits Include:

1. High in protein with all essential amino acids

2. 3.5 ounce has 8 gm of protein and only 70 calories

3. Contains isoflavones (20.2- 24.7 mg per 3.5 oz) which function as phytoestrogens (activate estrogen receptors)

4. Unlike what some believe phytoestrogens are not the same as estrogen

5. Soy / phytoestrogens do not cause breast cancer

6. Soy helps to reduce cholesterol, heart disease, menopausal symptoms, and protects bone health! (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2010.05.007, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1349-7006.2009.01376.x)

7. Forms of soy include: Edamame, Soy milk (unsweetened), Tempeh, Tofu, Miso

8. Sprouted organic Tofu is my favorite!

9. It can be used to make savory and sweet recipes

10. Tofu improves skin elasticity (40 mg per day) improved wrinkles and elasticity in 8-12 week (https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnsv/53/1/53_1_57/_article)

Ingredients:

• 1 oz tofu

• 1/2 frozen banana

• 1 teaspoon of cardamom / cinnamon

• A few cherries / strawberries/ raspberries

• Milk of your choice (I use almond / flax/ cashew/ hemp/ oat)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients together and pour it into a bowl

2. Top it with nut butter, fruit, granola, or whatever your Haert desires!