Berry Almond Smoothie For Weight Loss

Weight Loss Smoothie – Berries and Almond

Berry Almond 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.

Banana – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Blueberries – may influence genes which regulate fat-burning and storage, helping reduce abdominal fat and lower cholesterol
Reishi Mushroom – the mushroom is a prebiotic supplement that decreases weight gain, inflammation, and insulin resistance in obesity. Is tasteless when added to drinks and dishes
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
Dates – rich in iron, fluorine content, fiber and essential fatty acids that aid weight loss. They’re also super-helpful in shedding those extra pounds

Berry Almond Smoothie for Weight Loss – 213 Calories per Serving
thank you loveandoliveoil for the recipe base
Makes 2 Servings (8oz each)

Ingredients
1 banana, peeled (106 calories)
1 c frozen Blueberries (83 calories)
1 tbls Coconut Oil (117 calories)
1/2 c plain low-fat Greek Yogurt ( 60 calories)
3/4 c unsweetened Almond milk (40 calories)
1 tbls Reishi Mushroom Powder (20 calories)
1 c ice (optional)

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender; purée on high speed until smooth. Add ice for a thicker smoothie