Thursday 7 May 2015

Top 5 SMOOTHIE Recipes for weight loss

1.GREEN GINGER-PEACH SMOOTHIE

 

Smoothies blend faster if you add the fruit and the liquid or yogurt at the same time. Add ice
cubes to the mixture until the consistency is to your liking.
INGREDIENTS
1½ cups frozen peaches
¼ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1½ cups spinach leaves
6 whole raw almonds, coarsely chopped 1½ tablespoons (about ½ scoop) unflavored
protein powder Ice cubes (optional)
In a blender or food processor, blend the peaches, raspberries, ginger, yogurt, spinach,
almonds, and protein powder until smooth. Add the ice cubes, if desired, and blend once
more.
NUTRITION INFO: 315 calories, 25 grams protein, 37 grams carbs, 8 grams fiber, 9
grams fat

2.BLUEBERRY-POMEGRANATE SLUSHIE

 here are many types and brands of protein powder. My favorite is Source Organic Whey.
Floating pomegranate seeds add texture and crunch to this frosty concoction.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen ¼ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen ½ cup nonfat milk
¼ cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons (about 1 scoop) unflavored protein powder Ice cubes (optional)
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds for garnish
In a blender or food processor, blend the blueberries, raspberries, milk, pomegranate juice,
lime juice, and protein powder until smooth. Add the ice, if desired, and blend again.
Garnish the drink with the pomegranate seeds.
NUTRITION INFO: 322 calories, 22 grams protein, 57 grams carbs, 8 grams fiber, 3
grams fat

3. TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

Banana and avocado make a thick, fluffy drink. Add ice (or cold water) to thin it if you
prefer.
INGREDIENTS
½ frozen banana, chopped
½ Hass avocado, peeled and chopped ½ cup mango slices, fresh or frozen 1 cup nonfat
    milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1½ tablespoons (about ½ scoop) unflavored protein powder Ice cubes (optional)
In a blender or food processor, blend the banana, avocado, mango, milk, lime juice, and
protein powder until smooth. Add the ice cubes, if desired, and blend to the desired
consistency.
NUTRITION INFO: 350 calories, 20 grams protein, 51 grams carbs, 8 grams fiber, 12
grams fat

4. PB AND GRAPE SMOOTHIE


 This riff on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will make you feel like a kid again. Substitute
skim milk for almond milk if you prefer, and/or almond butter for peanut butter. Follow the
portion size guidelines on the protein powder container.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup unsweetened almond milk ½ small frozen banana, cut into chunks ½ cup green or
red seedless grapes 1 cup chopped, cored, unpeeled apple
1 serving unsweetened protein powder
1½ teaspoons peanut butter
Ice cubes (optional)
In a blender or food processor, combine the almond milk, banana, grapes, apple, protein
powder, and peanut butter. Add ice, if desired. Blend until the mixture reaches your desired
consistency, thinning with a little water if necessary.
NUTRITION INFO: 336 calories, 28 grams protein, 45 grams carbs, 10 grams fiber, 6
grams fat

5. APPLE, PEACH, AND SPINACH SMOOTHIE

Including a vegetable in your morning smoothie is a great way to boost your intake of
fibrous carbs. If you like, swap kale, bok choy, or any other leafy green for the spinach;
pineapple for the peach; and almonds for the macadamias.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water (or more, depending on preferred texture) 1 cup chopped, cored, and unpeeled
apple
3 cups chopped spinach
¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 medium peach, unpeeled and sliced 1 serving
unsweetened protein powder
1 tablespoon macadamia nuts
Juice of 1 lemon (optional) Ice cubes (optional)
Place the water, apple, spinach, ginger, peach, protein powder, nuts, and the lemon juice
and ice cubes in a blender or food processor. Blend until the desired consistency is
reached, adding more water to thin it out if necessary.
NUTRITION INFO: 290 calories, 27 grams protein, 44 grams carbs, 8 grams fiber, 5
grams fat

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