Recipe: Creamy Kiwi-Lime Smoothie

You would never guess this creamy, high-protein smoothie gets its texture from tofu and cashew butter. But all you’ll taste is zesty lime and sweet kiwi.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
3 1/2 ounces organic silken tofu, drained
2 kiwis, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons creamy raw cashew butter
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Juice of 1 lime

Optional: 1/2 teaspoon no‑alcohol, gluten-free pure vanilla extract or unsweetened vanilla powder

Directions

Place all the ingredients in the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.

Ingredient health benefits

Almonds: Every little shell is packed with perks, and not just for your taste buds! Almonds are full of inflammation-lowering antioxidants, like flavonoids and vitamin E. These popular nuts also support your bones and blood cells with calcium, vitamin K and manganese. Almonds can even help promote heart health with unsaturated fats and potassium. And as a low-calorie, nondairy alternative to cow’s milk, almond milk is especially high in vitamin E.
Tofu: OK, this probably isn’t the first ingredient that comes to mind. But with all the wonderful benefits tofu can bring to your smoothie cup, you won’t be disappointed! It’s a plant-based complete protein, meaning you’ll get all the amino acids your body needs and can’t make on its own. Tofu is also high in important nutrients like manganese, iron and vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). And your heart will benefit from the flavonoids, too!
Kiwis: These little tropical fruits are rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E, which support your immune system and skin health while lowering harmful inflammation and free radicals. Kiwis are also an excellent source of bone-building vitamin K, potassium for healthy blood pressure and prebiotics for a thriving GI tract.
Limes: A perfect way to add some tartness to your smoothie, limes are loaded with vitamin A, which supports your eyes and vision, and vitamin C, which boosts your immune cells and helps your body absorb more iron. These sour citruses promote good bone health with vitamin D, magnesium and calcium. They’re also a surprising source of potassium, and they have pectin (a soluble fiber) to support your gut health.
Hemp seeds: Despite their small size, hemp seeds come with a lot of nutrition. They’re full of zinc, phosphorus, iron, potassium. These important minerals help promote your immune system, healthy blood cells, strong bones and a happy heart. You can also get some other heart-helpful compounds like omega-3s, fiber and antioxidants that may help lower your blood pressure. But wait, there’s more! Like tofu, hemp seeds are also a vegetarian- and vegan-friendly complete protein.