Cherry Soy Yogurt Smoothie
Given the chilly weather here, I should probably be writing about hot drinks, but instead, I'm thinking of breakfasts. A non-vegetarian friend of mine recently asked me what E. has for breakfast on school days. It seems my friend's daughter has the same problem that E. does—she's not hungry for breakfast at 6:00 in the morning, but if she doesn't eat, she's not at her best for the rest of the morning. I'm not sure that I was much help. The list of foods
that E. will tolerate in the early morning is short: soy yogurt, fresh fruit (Asian pears are her current fave), leftover pasta, and on very rare occasions oatmeal.
One thing she does like is the Silk Live Soy Smoothie drinks, but even on sale, they're pretty expensive—and full of sugar. So I've been making a version of them at home, using a little soy yogurt for that cultured taste (and the benefits of live cultures) blended with different types of frozen fruit. So far, we've mostly had these at night as dessert, but I'm going to start making them for breakfast more often.
This cherry-banana blend is particularly good. The banana gives it added creaminess so that I don't have to use as much soy yogurt, but it doesn't impart a lot of banana flavor.
Cherry Soy Yogurt Smoothie
1/2 cup plain soy yogurt
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
1 banana
sweetener to taste (optional)
1 cup frozen sweet black cherries
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Put the yogurt, soy milk, banana, and sweetener (if using) into the blender, and process until liquified. Add the cherries and the lemon juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes one large or 2 regular sized servings. (Pictured is one large serving.)
Do you have kids with little appetite in the morning? How do you entice them to eat?
that E. will tolerate in the early morning is short: soy yogurt, fresh fruit (Asian pears are her current fave), leftover pasta, and on very rare occasions oatmeal.One thing she does like is the Silk Live Soy Smoothie drinks, but even on sale, they're pretty expensive—and full of sugar. So I've been making a version of them at home, using a little soy yogurt for that cultured taste (and the benefits of live cultures) blended with different types of frozen fruit. So far, we've mostly had these at night as dessert, but I'm going to start making them for breakfast more often.
This cherry-banana blend is particularly good. The banana gives it added creaminess so that I don't have to use as much soy yogurt, but it doesn't impart a lot of banana flavor.
Cherry Soy Yogurt Smoothie
1/2 cup plain soy yogurt
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
1 banana
sweetener to taste (optional)
1 cup frozen sweet black cherries
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Put the yogurt, soy milk, banana, and sweetener (if using) into the blender, and process until liquified. Add the cherries and the lemon juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes one large or 2 regular sized servings. (Pictured is one large serving.)
Do you have kids with little appetite in the morning? How do you entice them to eat?
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posted by SusanV at 2:56 PM
11 Comments:
Looks so delicious! I could eat this for dessert every day.
here in portland, oregon, there is a really good, totally unsweetened yogurt called wildwood. (they also make great tofu and other yummy mayo-like spreads that are all vegan.)
i mix some of it with the "just fruit" type of jam we have for PB&J. she likes it a lot. i like it, too! i put granola in mine, but since my little gal is not quite 2 yet, she can't really crunch the granola. i figure the breakfast has fruit and protein, 2 good things to start the day.
I don't have ANY appetite in the morning. I just pack myself snacks b/c by 10 I'm hungry. I'm currently loving sliced appleds dipped in peanut butter. Sounds odd but very tastey
teddy
I don't ever feel like eating a large amount of food for breakfast, so I eat one of those sealed 4-oz packs of applesauce for breakfast every single morning -- Whole Foods makes them in four flavors and plain.
Oh that sounds amazing! I hvae to make that for my dad who love his whole milk, dairy yogurt smoothie.
I love the commerical soy yogurts and soy smoothies. But yes, they are too pricey to indulge in on a daily basis. Your new and healthier version is perfect for my college wallet. And the whole soy cherry is my favorite soy yogurt flavor. I've got frozen cherries hanging out in my freezer right now, so I must go and make some pronto. I'm glad that you've found things that E will eat for breakfast, as it really is a very important meal.
-Teresa
I love smoothies, and black cherries are one of my favorite fruits. I'll have to pick some up now that this smoothie has inspired me.
We have the same problem of neither of us being hungry in the morning. Britty needs to eat before her classes though, so I had to do something. I make smoothies, breakfast ice cream, or a rice protein shake on the days she just does not want food. Other days, I cut up all kinds of fruit and give her a fruit salad. She always says she's not hungry, until she sees the fruit all cut up and a fondue stick to eat it with. It's too fun to pass up! :)
I love smoothies - just had one this morning with hemp powder. You're right - it is a great thing for people to have early in the morning. That's what I started with when I couldn't keep food down in the morning (too early!).
-Crystal
What a great idea. This should keep me away from ice cream a bit. You are very right about the prepared ones having so much sugar. I think Wildwood yogurt is the best soy yogurt and I stay away from Silk for ethical and political issues.
Once you're in the habit, making (soy)yogurt at home is very easy and economical, since the culture can keep propagating for many months off one starter. You post some very nice recipes here. I eat my main meal at breakfast everyday, hungry or not, to keep my metabolism on track. That would make a nice supper with some starch on the side though.
Must try it, sounds great. The season for cherries is just starting here.
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