5 Delicious Weight Loss Smoothies to Help You Shed Pounds Quickly
Here's how to make a smoothie:
Add all your smoothie ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a glass.
Add toppings, and enjoy!
1. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 cup strawberries
1/2 banana
2 tablespoons sliced raw nuts (any nuts of your choice. Almonds, cashews, and walnuts are all excellent sources of good fats and protein)
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/4 cup granola (choose unsweetened one)
1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
2. Pineapple Kale Green Smoothie
2 cups raw kale leaves, stems removed
3/4 cup almond
1 banana, cut into chunks
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup raw pineapple pieces
2 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
1 to 3 tsp honey, to taste
Adjust liquid to create your preferred consistency.
3. Turmeric and Ginger Tropical Smoothie
1 cup almond milk
½ fresh or frozen banana
½ cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
½ Tsp. each ground turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom
1 tsp honey (unless your fruit is really ripe and naturally sweet)
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
dash of sea salt or pepper
a few ice cubes, if you find it is too thick?
Adjust liquid to create your preferred consistency.
4. Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie
1 banana (frozen)
1 cup raw spinach
1 cup almond milk
3 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
(optional: 1 Tbsp. honey, if needed to sweeten)
5. Blueberry Avocado Mango Smoothie
1 cup blueberries
1½ cups mango
½ avocado
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maca powder
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
1½ - 2 cups coconut water
Add more liquid to create your preferred consistency.
Source: https://www.fitwirr.com/health/tips/healthy-smoothie-recipes-weight-loss