Need to shed a few kilo’s after the holidays? Try these delicious smoothie recipes to kick start your healthy eating plan. Not only are they easy to make but they’re also packed with goodness and are ideal to have as a breakfast or lunch filler.
Mango Smoothie
Ingredients:
¼ c mango cubes
¼ c mashed ripe avocado (MUFA)
½ c mango juice
¼ c fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Tbsp sugar
6 ice cubes
COMBINE all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry, if desired, and serve.
Tip: For extra protein, try adding 2 scoops of your preferred protein powder
NUTRITION (per serving) 298 cal, 5 g pro, 55 g carb, 5 g fiber, 47 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 54 mg sodium
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup fat-free milk
½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 Tbsp creamy natural unsalted peanut butter
¼ very ripe banana
1 Tbsp honey
4 ice cubes
COMBINE ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve.
NUTRITION (per serving) 366 cal, 18 g pro, 40 g carb, 3 g fiber, 32 g sugar, 16.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 151 mg sodium
Berry and Oats Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup fat-free milk (more as needed)
½ cup frozen berries
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
⅓ cup fat-free plain yogurt
4 ice cubes
COMBINE Add all ingredients to a blender. Cover tightly and pulse until ice is broken up, then puree until smooth. Taste and add a bit more milk if it is too thick. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION (per serving) 280 calories, 4.9 g fat (2.3 g sat fat), 3.3 g fiber, 35.9 g sugar, 10.6 g protein
