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The Dirty Monkey is a protein packed chocolate and peanut butter shake that is creamy enough to be a milkshake, and healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
This smoothie is dairy free but literally tastes like a chocolate milkshake! It is so good. And what is more, it is good for you. I have been fooling my picky eater with this “milkshake” for a week now, giving it to him at breakfast, and he is in heaven thinking he is being spoiled when really he is getting a protein packed, healthy start to the day.
I am so proud!
This is how he gets it, with a little chocolate sauce drizzled on top and some chopped up peanuts. But when I want to use it for dessert I give it a little more chocolate drizzle down the sides of the cup, like we are at a fancy shake shoppe (notice the extra “p” and “e” that is how I get fancy!)
But let’s talk about why this is so amazing for a minute, besides the flavor you have 3 sources of protein! Three! The soy milk, the peanut butter, and the tofu!
April is National Soyfoods Month, so I thought a soy based protein drink would be the perfect thing to share today! Did you know that soy has no cholesterol, has very little saturated fat, and contains high quality plant-based protein? The House Foods Tofu, and all it provides, is so key to why I love this smoothie.
According to the House Foods website, “Soy’s been proven more environmentally sustainable than other major protein sources in terms of use of water and other resources.” Why does protein matter? Protein acts as building blocks for bones, cartilage, skin, muscle, and blood.
Kids need it before school in the mornings to stimulate an active and healthy brain. It improves brain function. You may remember my picky eater has been struggling in school, and changing his diet has helped a ton!
In addition to all the health benefits, the tofu makes my smoothies so creamy and delicious. It makes what would have been an icy smoothie, into a creamy milkshake consistency. Ah-Maze-Ing! I am telling you. Lactose free, but you’d never know!
Let’s celebrate National Soyfoods Month together with House Foods Tofu and this “Dirty monkey” shake!
Dirty Monkey: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate soy milk or regular soy milk and 1-2 Tbs Chocolate syrup
- 1 large banana
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup Firm House Foods Tofu
- 1 Tbs chocolate sauce
- 1 Tbs Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth
Nutrition
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Lise says
Sounds delicious. Love the name too. I’ll try it. I’m taking a little break from desserts/bread and trying to get plenty of lean protein.
Marion Myers says
I’ve never tried tofu in my smoothies before. This one looks like a tasty way to try it!
Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight) says
I keep meaning to try tofu in my smoothie. These look good enough to have for dessert too
triedandtasty says
This just sent me all the way back to my honeymoon n the Dominican Republic! We LOVED Dirty Monkey’s!!! SO fun to see the name again, I’d love to go back.. but until then, this would be a fun alternative 🙂
Rachael says
My experience with a “Dirty Monkey” was in Belize, very similar to the DR.
maryellensrecipes says
What a fantastic idea and it looks amazing!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
This sounds like a delicious treat I would be happy to give my kids!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I would have never thought to put tofu in a smoothie to make it more like a milkshake! That is pretty much genius… and healthier too! Love this. 🙂
Rachael says
Thanks Carrie! It is so good.
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
What a great idea to use the tofu! So creative and delicious!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
What a fun name!!! 😀 I have never had tofu in a drink, but this sounds so tasty!!!
Rachael says
I have to be sneaky and get protein in my kid somehow! It is a great way to do it. I learned it on Biggest Loser!
marcie says
This is such a great post-workout shake or breakfast! I love these flavors! 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Dirty Monkey – love it! And tofu? I never would have thought to use it in a shake, but it’s perfect!
sandi says
This is great I love how you did it with a twist and he/she never knew. Great job.