SOY FOR THE REST OF US

An Everyday Soy “Meal Solution”

ONE OF OUR ULTIMATE “MEAL SOLUTIONS*” IS A SOY FRUIT SMOOTHIE.
Two minutes and 250 calories later you have a quick breakfast (that is road ready), a light lunch or a 4 p.m. healthy snack. For many people, convenience is a major priority when it comes to food choices. A soy smoothie combines convenient and “good” carbohydrates (fruit) with a convenient protein (soy). In addition, homemade smoothies do not contain the added sugar, preservatives and chemicals you find in ready-to-eat selections. Okay, you will have to shop ahead and buy soymilk, orange juice, bananas and frozen cut fruit. Or you can freeze one-inch chunks of overripe bananas and fresh fruit bought in season. Whatever your preference, vary the variety of the fruit and make extra to share with loved ones.

* See our Featured Menu article for another delicious “Meal Solution” option.

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FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Serves 1

1 cup vanilla soymilk
½ large banana (about ½ cup)
2 tablespoons orange juice or other fresh fruit juice
¼ – ½ cup frozen raspberries or strawberries

1. Place all ingredients in blender and purée until smooth. Add ½ cup crushed ice. Blend for 20 seconds. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Variations:
Try other fruits such as pineapples, blueberries, peaches, melons, mango, and papaya for different taste combinations. Cut fruit into small pieces before blending.

On a hot day, add ½ cup crushed ice with the fruit and blend for a chilled smoothie.

© 2003 by Claudia Pillow and Annalise Roberts

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