Green Adaptogenic Protein Smoothie for Weight Loss

Weight Loss Recipe – Green Adaptogenic Protein Smoothie

Green Adaptogenic Protein 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

Bananas – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Spinach – low-calorie, an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium
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
Coconut Oil – the MCTs in this fruit may promote feelings of fullness, calorie burning, and fat burning, all of which may support weight loss
Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day.
Ashwagandha Powder – full of antioxidants that are essential for weight loss and overall well-being. These antioxidants speed up your metabolism, decrease inflammation and thus help in burning the stored fat in your body.
Reishi Mushroom – The mushroom is a prebiotic supplement that decreases weight gain, inflammation, and insulin resistance in obesity. Tasteless when added to drinks
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
Collagen Peptides – helps with weight loss, reducing body fat, improving skin texture, reducing inflammation, and improving GI health


Green Adaptogenic Protein Smoothie – 210 Calories per Serving
thank you theroastedroot for the recipe base
Makes 2 Servings – 8oz ea

INGREDIENTS
1 ripe frozen Banana (106 calories)
1 handful baby Spinach (7 calories)
1 c unsweetened Almond milk (40 calories)
1 tbls Coconut Oil (117 calories)
1/2 c low-fat Greek Yogurt (60 calories)
1 tsp Ashwagandha powder (40 calories)
1 tsp Reishi Mushroom Powder (10 calories)
1 tsp ground Cinnamon (9 calories)
1 tbls Collagen Peptides (30 calories)

INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until creamy.

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