Carrot Cake Smoothie For Weight Loss
Weight Loss Smoothie – Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake Smoothie For Weight Loss. Creating homemade smoothies is a great way to know exactly what you’re putting into your weight loss drink – knowing they’re not filled with sugar and fatty ingredients, and that you’re getting all the necessary nutrients and vitamins needed to shed some pounds.
Here’s where this weight loss smoothie comes in. Simply blend up all the ingredients listed in the recipe and you’ve got yourself one nutritious drink that will help keep you full and maintain your energy level until your next meal.
Carrots – Low in calories, full of fiber to keep you full till your next meal, carrots are the superfood for weight loss. Juiced carrots helps in bile secretion which helps to burn fat
Greek Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day
Almond Milk – is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin D among others. All these nutrients are helpful in weight loss as they keep the metabolism fast, aid digestion and keep problems like bloating away
Almonds – a bit dense in calories, but are not associated with weight gain because they’re full of healthy fat, fiber and protein — all 3 making you feel full
Honey – is also known to have the power of suppressing the appetite, helps increase body metabolism, and is only 64 calories per tablespoon
Cinnamon – helps you lose visceral fat and supports weight loss. Antimicrobial, antiparasitic properties of cinnamon make it one of the healthiest spices of all time. It helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol, boosts insulin function and metabolism as well
Ginger – thanks to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger is a great aid to losing weight
Nutmeg – excellent source of fiber to help you feel fuller, which is a good source to lose weight.
Carrot Cake Smoothie For Weight Loss – 153 Calories per Serving
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Makes 2 Servings (8 oz glass each serving)
INGREDIENTS
1 c Carrots, chopped (52 calories)
1/2 c low-fat Greek Yogurt (60 calories)
1-1/2 c unsweetened Almond milk (60 calories)
10 Almonds, chopped (69 calories)
1 tsp Honey (32 calories)
1 tbls Reishi Mushroom Powder (20 calories)
1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon (4 calories)
1/4 tsp ground Ginger (2 calories)
1/4 tsp ground Nutmeg (5 calories)
1/2 c ice (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in blender until smooth.