Vegan chocolate shake

A vegetarian and vegan protein shake or smoothie inspired by the flavors of Mexican chocolate! With the addition of tofu for protein and flax oil for those Omega-3s, this is the perfect chocolate shake for vegans. Yum!

Reprinted with permission from Luscious Chocolate Smoothies by Gabriel Constans.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces melted bittersweet dark chocolate
• 2 cups soy milk
• 1 banana
• 12 ounces silken style soft tofu
• 1/2 tablespoon flax seed oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Preparation:

Place ingredients in blender and mix things up for 1 minute on medium.

Pour into tall cups, serve and do the samba or tango with your love.

Reprinted from Luscious Chocolate Smoothies - An Irresistible Collection of Healthy Cocoa Delights (Libertary). A delicious collection of recipes that combines the rich, intoxicating taste and benefits of dark chocolate, with a tantalizing balance of fruits, nuts, tofu, cocoa, liquor, juices and other unique combinations to create cool, refreshing, mouth watering drinks for all ages.

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Vegan Chocolate Protein Shake

Look for a high-protein milkshake or a healthy vegan protein shake recipe? If you like chocolate milkshakes, try this protein-packed version with cashews, a banana and soymilk. This recipe is for one chocolate protein shake. All natural, and all-vegan!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 banana
• 1-2 tbsp sweetened cocoa
• 2 tbsp cashew nuts

Preparation:

Blend together all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Makes one vegan chocolate protein shake. w

Nutritional information:
Calories: 348; Calories from Fat: 120
% Recommended Daily Value:
Total Fat: 13.4g, 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.6g, 13%; Trans Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 130mg, 5%
Total Carbohydrates: 50.9g, 17%
Dietary Fiber: 6.7g, 27%
Sugars: 25.2g
Protein: 12.9g
Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 8%, Iron 21%

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