Mixed Berry Smoothie

If you cannot find mixed frozen berries at your grocery store, use the frozen berry of your choice. Tofu adds protein and texture to this smoothie.

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS

• 2 berry-flavored tea bags
• ¾ cup boiling water
• ¾ cup light cranberry juice (see Note)
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened mixed berries
• 1 pound silken tofu
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 to 2 packets sugar substitute

1. Place the tea bags in a heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water and let steep for 4–6 minutes. Press the liquid from the tea bags before removing from the bowl. Let cool.

2. In a blender, purée the tea, cranberry juice, berries, tofu, heavy cream, and sugar substitute until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.

PER SERVING

carbs: 13.5 grams; Net Carbs: 12.5 grams;
fiber: 1 gram; protein: 9 grams; fat: 14 grams; calories: 211

PHASES 3 AND 4

NOTE: Light cranberry juice is sweetened with Splenda^®.