Chocolate Blackberry Breakfast Smoothie

Based on a recipe from John La Puma, M.D.’s book, ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine. Frozen blackberries give this quick shake a thick texture and gorgeous purple color. You may substitute organic chocolate milk, such as Horizon brand, for the soy chocolate milk. Organic soft tofu may replace the silken tofu. Add the optional agave nectar or dark honey for additional sweetness.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  organic soy chocolate milk (such as Organic Valley or Trader Joe's brand)
• 1  cup  organic silken tofu, drained (such as Mori Nu brand)
• 2  cups  frozen organic blackberries (such as Cascadian Farm brand)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 -2  teaspoon  agave nectar (optional) or 1 -2  teaspoon  dark honey (optional)

Directions

1. Add chocolate milk and tofu to blender. Cover and blend until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds.
2. Add the blackberries and cloves; cover and blend 30 seconds to 1 minute or until thickened.