Butternut Squash, Apple Smoothie for Weight Loss

Smoothie for Weight Loss – Butternut Squash, Apple

Butternut Squash, Apple 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.

Butternut Squash – low calories, good source of fiber, potassium, and several other key nutrients.
Apple – good source of antioxidants, fiber, water, many nutrients,and low in calories
Banana – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Soy Milk – is cholesterol free, low on saturated fat, lowers LDL’s in the body, is a good source of low-fat and plant-based protein.
Greek Yogurt – rich in protein for an extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day
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
Curry Powder – supplies your body with potent antioxidants, imporoves your digestive system, improves gut health, helps burn off calories
Lime – is low in calories and high in minerals and vitamins. The high vitamin C content of limes boost the immune system, helps the body to break down fat during exercise, which promotes weight loss
Honey – is also known to have the power of suppressing t he appetite, helps increase body metabolism, and is only 64 calories per tablespoon
Cayenne Pepper – may curb your appetite, speed up your metabolism, and help you burn calories

Butternut Apple Smoothie for Weight Loss – 198 Calories per Serving
thank you foodfitnessfreshair for recipe base
Makes 2 Servings (8oz each)

Ingredients
1 c steamed and cubed Butternut Squash (63 calories)
1 Apple, diced (55 calories)
1 ripe frozen Banana (106 calories)
1/2 c Soy Milk (63 calories)
1/2 c low-fat Greek Yogurt (60 calories)
3/4 tsp. Cinnamon (9 calories)
1/8 tsp. Curry Powder (2 calories)
1/2 Lime, juiced (5 calories)
1 tsp Honey (32 calories)
Cayenne Pepper, dash (2 calories)
Ice cubes

Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Top with Cayenne pepper for a bit of a bite