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Serves 4
Note: check with your WLS nutritionist before having strawberries. Some centers discourage early post-ops from having berries that contain seeds. If you prefer, substitute frozen peaches or blueberries for the strawberries in this recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla soy milk
1 cup silken or soft tofu
1 banana peeled, sliced
1 cup frozen strawberries or frozen peaches
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup Splenda sweetener
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
Serve in tall chilled glasses.
Ingredients:
1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1 cup purchased salsa (no sugar added)
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or light Miracle Whip
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice (reduced fat is a good choice)
Directions:
In a medium bowl combine first three ingredients with a whisk blending until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese. Chill for at least one-hour or as long as one day prior to serving.
(About 65 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, 2 fat grams, 35 grams calcium.)
Variation: Salsa-Cheese Spread
For a thicker salsa spread substitute 1-package (8 ounce) Neufchatel 1/3 fat cheese for the yogurt and mix as above. (About 76 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, 6 fat grams, no calcium)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled (make sure it is unsweetened)
1 cup vanilla soy milk, chilled
1/3 cup silken or soft tofu
1 package artificial sweetener of your choice or 1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 ice cubes
Orange slices for garnish
Directions:
In a blender combine the orange juice, soy milk, tofu, sweetener or honey, orange zest, vanilla and ice cubes. Blend until smooth & frothy, about 30 seconds.
Serve in tall glasses garnished with an orange slice.
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla soy milk
½ cup silken or soft tofu
1 banana, peeled & sliced
3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon peanut butter
4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blend and process about one minute until smooth. Serve immediately or chill. May be frozen and enjoyed as a frozen chocolate treat.
