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Bars

Bars made from soy protein sources are available in a variety of tastes geared to the Western palate.  Many soy bars are sold in popular health food venues and are marketed towards sports enthusiasts as well as natural-food aficionados. 

Drinks

Soy beverage mixes are generally either pre-made canned or bottled or easy-to-mix powders.  They are available in numerous fruit, coffee, and chocolate flavors.

Frozen Tofu Treat

Tofu's first successful leap into the Western diet was due to a delicious frozen "ice cream" invention: Tofutti

Here is a simple recipe for home-made tofu ice cream.

1 1/2 cups soft tofu

1 1/2 cups pureed stewed apricots (crushed sieved berries, use 1/4 cup more sugar)

3/4 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsweetened soy milk

Whirl in blender, and freeze in ice cream maker until firm.  Serves 6

Soy Shakes

Soy protein powders and tofu, as well as juices, chocolate and vanilla flavoring, comprise the basis of many delicious soy shakes.  Many premade shakes as well as mixes are available for ease of use.

Here are a few quick and easy recipes for delicious and healthy phytochemical and nutrient-packed shakes you can make at home!

Very Berry Strawberry Soy Smoothie

1 large carrot, washed

3 cups silken tofu

1 cup soy milk, vanilla is fine, calcium and vitamin D fortified

1 cup frozen strawberries (you can substitute other dark berries)

1 frozen banana

1 1/2 cups lemonade, orange juice, or apple juice

Mix in a very heavy duty blender like a Vitamix until smooth.  3 large servings.

Coffee and Chocolate Soy Protein Shake

1 cup ice chips (or cubes if your blender is strong)

1 frozen banana

1 Tbsp. instant coffee (freeze-dried)

1/4 cup isolated soy protein

2 cups vanilla soy milk with Vitamin D and Calcium

3 cubes of unsweetened chocolate or 3Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Mix in Vitamix or heavy-duty blender until smooth and chocolate is dispersed.  3 large servings.

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