Nothing brings cultures together quite like food. To celebrate the black men and women who are using food and flavors to connect cultures and communities, we’re sharing some of our favorite recipes from professional chefs, at-home cooks and foodies who know that great flavors can bring us all together. LaForce Baker is a Chicago-based chef and founder of Moon Meals, and here he shares one of his healthy recipes for a vegan berry smoothie that’s perfect for summer.

 

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

84 grams firm tofu
1.6 oz organic frozen strawberries
1.6 oz organic frozen blueberries
1.6 oz organic frozen raspberries
1 cup organic frozen pineapple chunks
1.6 oz organic kale
1.6 oz organic spinach
1 small banana
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup coconut water

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Add in coconut water as the base of the smoothie. Then, add your non-frozen
ingredients and blend until it’s smooth. Finally, add your frozen ingredients and blend
until you reach your desired consistency.