Pumpkin Pie and Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Smoothie for Weight Loss – Pumpkin and Bananas

Pumpkin Pie and Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss. Creating homemade smoothies is a great way to know exactly what’s in your weight loss drinks – 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.

Greek Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day.
Pumpkin – low in sodium, fats, cholesterol and calories. Also a good source of fiber which slows digestion and helps keep you feeling fuller longer
Pumpkin Pie Spice – is a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves – all of which have properties to help you lose weight, regulate blood sugar, increase metabolism and burn fat
Banana – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
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

Pumpkin Pie and Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss – 133 calories per Serving
Makes 2 Servings (8oz each)

Ingredients
6 oz plain low-fat Greek yogurt (90 calories)
1/3 c Pumpkin Puree (28 calories)
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (3 calories)
1 Banana (106 calories)
1/4 c unsweetened Almond Milk (40 calories)

Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth