Almond Milk Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss
Weight Loss Recipe – Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
Almond Milk Banana 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.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
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
Almond Butter – packed with protein, fibre and good fats, as well as vitamin E, magnesium and potassium. Has the same benefits to shed excess weight as raw almonds
Chia Seeds – rich in protein which helps in reducing appetite and food intake. The protein content in these healthy seeds promotes growth and development, building muscle mass, and thereby reducing your body fat in many ways
Collagen Peptides – helps with weight loss, reducing body fat, improving skin texture, reducing inflammation, and improving GI health
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
Maca Powder – boosts energy levels, helps muscles burn through calories more efficiently, can help reduce belly fat from higher cortisol levels
Cacao Powder – rich in fiber which is good for removing waste from the body, also contains antioxidants like flavonoids, which is great for detoxification of the body.
Blueberries – may influence genes which regulate fat-burning and storage, helping reduce abdominal fat and lower cholesterol
Spinach – low-calorie, an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium
Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
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INGREDIENTS
1 large ripe frozen Banana
3/4 c Almond milk
1 tbls Almond butter
1 tbls Chia seeds
1 scoop Collagen peptides
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Ground Cinnamon
Maca Powder
Cacao Powder
Blueberries
Spinach
INSTRUCTIONS
Put it all in a blender and blend until smooth.