Dairy-free berry delight smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup silken tofu
• 2½ cups reduced fat soy milk or calcium fortified almond milk
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 roughly chopped frozen banana
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tsp honey
• ¼ tsp vanilla essence

Method

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into four tall glasses and serve.

Notes

• Silken tofu increases the protein content of this smoothie. Protein is important for muscle growth and repair and also assists in providing satiety.
• Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fat that is also found in deep sea fish such as salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease.
• Chia seeds also provide soluble fibre which can assist in lowering cholesterol and regulating digestion.