Spiced Chai Tea Smoothie

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Cool off on a hot day with a refreshing smoothie — a delightfully creamy breakfast or snack. Try this delicious recipe today.

Spiced Chai Tea Smoothie (Phase 1)

Makes 1 serving

Description
Start the day right with this lightly spiced smoothie. The lean protein from the milk and tofu will help keep you satisfied all morning. Tip: Look for silken tofu in the refrigerated section of your market; if it's unavailable, substitute plain nonfat yogurt.

 

Ingredients
1⁄2 cup nonfat milk
1 chai tea bag
1⁄2 cup light silken tofu
1 tablespoon granular sugar substitute
1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6–8 ice cubes
Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions
 

1. Pour milk into glass measuring cup; warm in microwave for 1 minute. Add tea bag; let steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bag; refrigerate measuring cup for 5 minutes.
2. In blender or food processor, combine milk mixture and tofu. Add sugar substitute, both extracts, and ice; process until ice is crushed and mixture is frothy. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve immediately.

 

Nutritional Information
133 calories
5 g total fat (1 g sat)
2 mg cholesterol
11 g carbohydrate
13 g protein
0 g fiber
78 mg sodium

That sounds awesome and right up my alley

  It sounds good but I never had silken tofu.  What is tofu and what does it taste like?

umm Shannon...

 tofu in a smoothie??????????  naw im good lol

it would be like adding yogurt or cream cheese to a smoothy... you can't taste it at all...

hahha i wouldn't put cream cheese in one either lol