There isn’t a lot of things much easier to make than smoothies. A few ingredients mixed in a blender and viola, you have yourself a delicious drink in a matter of minutes.
In the last few years, smoothies have started to get a bad rep in the health industry due to the high abundance of sugar added to store bought ones. The added cost as well as the not-so-good-for-you ingredients can result in a smaller wallet and a thicker waistline. It doesn’t have to be this way. Below are awesome recipes for delicious smoothies that you can make quickly at home. With the right a healthy ingredients and a blender, you’ll be on the way to a healthier you.
Just remember the key to weight loss and a healthy diet is one where you can consistently adhere to. Smoothies can help you have a balanced diet that provides you with all the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs in order to function well. A lot of recipes can also be packaged into plastic bags and frozen so you can quickly pop it in your blender and make a quick smoothie when you’re on the go. Making a smoothie at home eliminates any question of preservatives, added sugar, or uneven substandard ingredients.
1. Weight-Loss Spinach and Avocado Smoothie:
How to: Add 1 pitted avocado, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1 large banana, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1 cup milk of choice and a handful of ice cubes into your blender. Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serves 2.
This smoothie helps you lose weight by filling you up with healthy fats from avocado and peanut butter.
2. Banana Cream Pie Smoothie:
How to: Add 1 large ripe frozen banana, 1 cup Greek yogurt (can also use low-fat), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/3 cup milk of choice (unsweetened) and a handful of ice cubes into your blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Serves 2.
Extra: For an extra treat sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs on top before serving.
By substituting this smoothie for desserts that are high in calories, you will ‘spend’ less calories on empty foods.
3. Mixed Berry Cobbler Smoothie:
How to: Add 1/2 cup almond, hemp seed, or coconut milk, 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen), 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), 1/2 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen) and 2-3 Medjool dates into your blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serves 1.
Lose weight with this smoothie by filling up on unprocessed sugars and antioxidants that come from berries.
4. Banana and Coconut Water Smoothie:
How to: Add 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen), 1/4 ripe pitted avocado, 1 small handful spinach, 1 handful frozen berries, 1 1/2 teaspoons shelled hemp seeds, 1/4 teaspoon wheatgrass powder, 1/4 chopped cucumber, 1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs and 1 cup coconut water into your blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
This smoothie helps you lose weight because you are able to sneak in spinach and other greens that contain valuable nutrients.
5. Mellow Yellow Protein Smoothie:
How to: Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup fresh or frozen mango, 1/4 cup raw hulled hemp seeds, 2 tablespoons raw almond butter, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon natural vanilla into your blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serves 2.
This smoothie, along with a balance diet, promotes weight loss by filling you up on protein instead of empty calories.
6. Melon Berry Smoothie
How to: Add 2 wedges fresh cantaloupe, 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk into your blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serves 1-2.
Many people love to satisfy their sweet tooth with the taste of berries and melons and avoid desserts for less caloric intake.
7. Refreshing Watermelon Smoothie
How to: Add 1 1/4 cup watermelon, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/3 cup beets and 1/4 cup coconut water into your blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extra: Add a little mint to garnish.
These smoothies are not only delicious but can be a part of a healthy diet in order to lose weight. You can also custom make each by adding your favorite fruits or nut butters. You can also add your favorite protein powder to each smoothie!
Smoothies are a great way to lose weight because they not only provide you with essential vitamins and nutrients, if made correctly they can be very low-calories while also being very filling, a formula great for weight loss. Since many of these smoothie recipes include fruits you can also satisfy your sweet tooth to stay on track of your diet. If you want more smoothies recipes, get more ideas here!
Enjoy drinking!
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