Super Smoothies
👉 Nutrient dense smoothies you’ll 💚
When most people think of smoothies, they think of those tall, fruity concoctions.
When we choose them, we often feel we’re making “the healthy choice.” However, most include added sugar, syrups, sweetened frozen yogurt or even ice cream.
These additives aren’t “bad.” However, they DO add a lot of calories without a lot of nutrition. (Most sorely missed is protein, which helps regulate your appetite and keeps you feeling satisfied longer.)
The result? These smoothies contribute (sometimes generously) to your calorie intake and yet aren’t very effective at giving you nutrients or keeping hunger at bay.
If you’re looking for a more nutrient-balanced, satisfying option...
The Super Smoothie is a delicious meal (or snack or post-workout fuel) in liquid form.
It contains:
🥑 Whole fruits and vegetables
🏋 ♂️ Protein
😋 Fiber and healthy fats
Super Smoothies work well if you’re busy and want a quick meal option.
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Step 1: Pick a liquid.
If you’re trying to lose weight/belly fat, use water or other lower calorie liquid like unsweetened nut milk.
Step 2: Pick a protein powder.
Whey is the most common option and has the best tasting products. Casein, rice, pea, and hemp proteins can all work too.
Step 3: Pick a fruit.
🍌 Bananas, berries 🍓, pineapple, apples (core removed) 🍎, and dark cherries (pits removed) 🍒 are all great options. You can use fresh or frozen fruit.
Step 4: Pick a vegetable.
Spinach is usually the best vegetable to use as it doesn’t affect the taste at all. Other options are cooked or canned squash or pumpkin, beets (cooked), kale, swiss chard, cucumber, and celery.
Step 5: Pick a healthy fat.
🥑 Avocados work really well.
Let me know what you add to your smoothies.
Pam
P.S. Check out my quick & easy nutrient dense Super Smoothie recipe pack following a balanced meal approach (includes nutritional information).