Breakfast in a Glass (Banana Smoothie)

Recipe by Muhammad Tahir

Bananas are high in potassium, have fiber and protein, but are high in fructose. They are however a natural fruit and a "food" so eaten in moderation, especially for breakfast when you have a busy morning ahead of you is okay. If not, leave out the banana and go for a berry smoothie instead!

Try squeezing your own fruit juices.

Ingredients 

• 1 1/4 cups natural orange juice
• 1/2 ripe small banana, peeled and sliced (12 g of sugar per 100 g and 23 g of carbs, but 2.6 g in dietary fiber)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen berries such as blueberries or raspberries
• 1/2 cup silken tofu (optional - it has 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g and 1.9 g of carbs)
• a few ice cubes, crushed

• PREP
  5 mins
• COOK
  0 mins
• READY IN
  15 mins

Directions

1. Mix orange juice, banana, berries, tofu & crushed ice until smooth and frothy. 
2. Very tasty – brimming with soy protein, fibre and a host of other nutrients.
3. Give this smoothie the party look by decorating with an umbrella, straw and slice of fruit.

• Tip

• Try squeezing your own fruit juices.