Our Favorite Summer Shakes

We love shakes and smoothies in our household and what better time to enjoy them then on a hot, summer day.

We enjoy shakes with fresh fruit and for added protein we add tofu. Yes, you read correctly, tofu.

Now stop wrinkling your nose and give it a chance. My family made the same face you are making at this very moment and their minds were quickly changed once they tasted the delicious shakes I made. I also make popsicles with this same recipe and are wonderful for teething tots or young and old children on hot, humid days.

So, now that I have sparked your interest, I will share my recipe with you.

I will normally use strawberries, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, mangoes, pineapples and kiwi. We like to freeze the fruit to make wonderful and delicious cold smoothies. It is a great way to use over riped fruit too. We simply freeze all over ripen fruit and save for our shakes. I suggest peeling your bananas before freezing to make it easier than dealing with peeling a frozen banana with skin.

I use tofu as mentioned for the added protein. The type I use is the type found in cartons and keep well in your pantry. I use soft and sometimes firm. You will also need a blender, honey and your favorite juice or water.

Frozen Strawberry Banana Tofu Shake (our favorite)

1-2 pints of frozen strawberries

1-2 bananas

1 package of tofu (drained of liquid)

2 teaspoons of honey

8oz of water or fruit juice

Take all the fruits and tofu and place in a blender. Mix well adding water or juice to blend well. Add honey to taste.

Serve in cups and drink as is or pour into popsicle molds for delicious treats.

Try this wonderful treat with your family. One suggestion though, don’t tell them it contains tofu, until they are fully enjoying the shake. You will be amazed at their faces as I was with my family.

Enjoy.

Until next time,

Dr.  Mommy