These weight loss smoothies are quick and easy to prepare. But most importantly these are loaded with MUFA’s or monounsaturated fatty acids and refreshing fruits. These healthy weight loss smoothies are perfect for breakfast, lunch or even snack.
1. Apple Smoothie
Ingredients:
6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
2 Tablespoon cashew butter (MUFA)
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 medium apple, chopped and peeled
½ cup soy or skim milk
Ice
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend for a minute.
3. Put in a glass.
NUTRITION (per serving) 482 cal, 19 g pro, 71 g carb, 5 g fiber, 57 g sugar, 16.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 300 mg sodium
2. Orange-Lemon Citrus Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup soy or skim milk
6 oz lemon yogurt
1 medium orange peeled, cleaned, and sliced into sections
Handful of ice
1 Tbsp flaxseed oil (MUFA)
Directions:
1. Mix yogurt, milk, orange and ice in a blender.
2. Blend for one minute.
3. Put in a glass.
4. Stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 420 cal, 18 g pro, 57 g carb, 3 g fiber, 54 g sugar, 14 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 219 mg sodium
3. Peach Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 teaspoon cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
1 cup skim milk
1 cup frozen and unsweetened peaches
Directions:
1. Put milk and peaches in blender,
2. Blend for one minute.
3. Place in a glass.
4. Stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 213 cal, 9 g pro, 26 g carb, 2 g fiber, 22 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 103 mg sodium
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