Pina Colada Smoothie for Weight Loss

Weight Loss Smoothie – Pina Colada

Pina Colada 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’s – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Pineapple – contains an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme is found in the juice of pineapple and helps in metabolizing protein, which in turn helps burn away the excess belly fat
Cantaloupe – high in fiber, low in calories, have a high water content, is a filling food that helps to control hunger
Coconut – 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.
Vanilla Extract – rich in antioxidants and help repair your body at the molecular level

Pina Colada Smoothie for Weight Loss – 141 calories per Serving
thank you sallysbakingaddiction for the recipe base
Makes 2 Servings (8 oz each)

Ingredients
1 frozen ripe Banana (106 calories)
3/4 c Pineapple chunks (60 calories)
1/2 c chopped Cantaloupe (30 calories)
1/2 c unsweetened Coconut Milk (23 calories)
1/2 c plain low-fat Greek Yogurt (60 calories)
1/4 tsp pure Vanilla extract (3 calories)
1 c ice

Instructions
Blend all of the ingredients until thick, creamy, and smooth