Top 5 Recipes of Green Smoothies for Weight Loss
Top 5 Recipes of Green Smoothies for Weight Loss 2018
Recipe #1: Yummy Chai
Ingredient List:
- 1 1/2 oz. of baby spinach
- 5 oz. of butternut squash
- 1 banana - peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon of chai spice
- 4 tablespoons of almonds
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of ice
Directions:
When ready, simply process all the ingredients together in your favorite blender. You can shake it up or stir it up, then serve and enjoy. Cube or chop vegetables to make them blitz easier before blending. I like to add any leafy vegetables in last, and then add a touch more water if I want the consistency smoother or silkier. Great garnishes include: lemon, celery, chia seeds, or a slice of tomato. Add ice on a hot day to make the drink cooler.
Helpful Tips: Keep it Cool or Not
Every smoothie recipe can be iced or left at room temperature if the weather isn’t warm enough to drink it cool. The best thing about smoothies is you have so many choices. With flavors, combinations and add-ons! It’s only limited by your imagination…
Recipe #2: Protein Green
Ingredient List:
- 1 1/2 oz. baby spinach
- 2 clementine’s
- 1 apple - chopped
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon of pea protein
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of ice
Directions:
When ready, simply process all the ingredients together in your favorite blender. You can shake it up or stir it up, then serve and enjoy. Cube or chop vegetables to make them blitz easier before blending. I like to add any leafy vegetables in last, and then add a touch more water if I want the consistency smoother or silkier. Great garnishes include: lemon, celery, chia seeds, or a slice of tomato. Add ice on a hot day to make the drink cooler.
Helpful Tips: Take a Sip and Add Organic Honey
Take a sip of your smoothie after it’s blitzed. Does it need more sweetness? You can add a tablespoon or two of organic honey to make it sing!
Amazing Facts: Pea Protein and Flaxseeds Accentuate You
With almost 50 percent of your daily vitamin C needs per serving, both your skin and your immune system will thank you for adding pea protein and flaxseeds. A dash of pea protein and the addition of flaxseeds will keep you glowing.
Recipe #3: Minty Green
Ingredient List:
- 1 1/2 oz. of baby spinach
- 4 oz. of pineapple
- 1 apple - chopped
- 1 handful of mint - stemmed
- 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons of coconut water
- a pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup of ice
Directions:
When ready, simply process all the ingredients together in your favorite blender. You can shake it up or stir it up, then serve and enjoy. Cube or chop vegetables to make them blitz easier before blending. I like to add any leafy vegetables in last, and then add a touch more water if I want the consistency smoother or silkier. Great garnishes include: lemon, celery, chia seeds, or a slice of tomato. Add ice on a hot day to make the drink cooler.
Helpful Tips: Take it to Work
Chill your premade smoothie overnight in the refrigerator. Have one for breakfast and grab another in a drink bottle to have with lunch. You can still be healthy even during the daily grind.
Amazing Facts: Organic Coconut Water is Bliss
Organic coconut water and natural sea salt. When blended with copious amounts of vitamins, your body will stay energized for longer. This low GI recipe is made as an energy booster.
Recipe #4: Punching-Berry Swiss
Ingredient List:
- 1 1/2 oz. of Swiss chard
- 1 persimmon - topped
- 5 oz. of cantaloupe
- 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds
- 1 cup of berries (amla or seasonal)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup of ice
Directions:
When ready, simply process all the ingredients together in your favorite blender. You can shake it up or stir it up, then serve and enjoy. Cube or chop vegetables to make them blitz easier before blending. I like to add any leafy vegetables in last, and then add a touch more water if I want the consistency smoother or silkier. Great garnishes include: lemon, celery, chia seeds, or a slice of tomato. Add ice on a hot day to make the drink cooler.
Helpful Tips: Chopping Berries is Good
I like to chop my berries into quarters. The blender can handle whole ones, but it helps the machine to not have to work as hard. We want to do this for a long time so helping the process is always great!
Amazing Facts: Amla Berries Are Crazy-Good
Native to China, amla berries have a long history in Ayurvedic medicine. Full of vitamin C and packed with antioxidants, amla berries have been well-connected to hair health and their ability to lower cholesterol.
Recipe #5: Coconut Spinach
Ingredient List:
- 1 1/2 oz. of baby spinach
- 1 banana - peeled
- 1 squash - chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 cup of ice
Directions:
When ready, simply process all the ingredients together in your favorite blender. You can shake it up or stir it up, then serve and enjoy. Cube or chop vegetables to make them blitz easier before blending. I like to add any leafy vegetables in last, and then add a touch more water if I want the consistency smoother or silkier. Great garnishes include: lemon, celery, chia seeds, or a slice of tomato. Add ice on a hot day to make the drink cooler.
Helpful Tips: Plan a Week Ahead
Plan your week of smoothies a week in advance; that way you can be organized when you go to the grocery store. It’s super-important to have everything you need to aid your success for the long-term.
Amazing Facts: Jam-Packed with Goodness
This tropical smoothie utilizes great ingredients that taste great and are great for you. With the alkaline ingredient (spinach), the anti-inflammatory ingredient (cinnamon), and the amazing banana; loaded with magnesium and potassium. You can’t go wrong with this one!
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