Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Serves 2
COST: $0.83
Per 1⁄2 of recipe or 16 oz.
Calories: 148
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 7g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 6mg
1⁄2 cup frozen strawberries
1⁄2 block silken tofu
1 banana
3⁄4 cup orange juice
3 or 4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon honey
Blend together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Protein Shakes
If you’re tempted by those rows of fancy-looking dairy- and egg-based protein powders sold at your gym, try a vegan version! Well-stocked natural-foods stores sell a variety of naturally vegan protein powders that you can add to a smoothie for all your muscle-building needs. Look for hemp protein powder or flax-meal blends, and don’t be afraid of the green proteins—some of them are quite tasty!
