Good-bye you old smoothie, you.

I was a little wary, but based on comments I'd read about adding tofu to breakfast smoothies, I went ahead and tried it this morning.

Using about the same mix as usual - frozen bananas, ice cubes, splash of orange juice and whey protein powder - this time I also added a handful of cubed, firm tofu.

I had my doubts about using the firm tofu, but it turned out good. It added thickness. I wasn't crazy about the flecks of tofu that didn't get blended, though. Next time I'll try the silky variety.

MANGO-BANANA TOFU SMOOTHIE

1/2 frozen banana

1/4 cup mango

5 ice cubes

1/2 cup silken tofu

1/4 cup orange juice

Scoop of whey protein powder

Honey (to taste)

Blend ice first, then add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.