Green Adaptogenic Weight Loss Smoothie
Weight Loss Recipe – Green Adaptogenic Protein Smoothie
Green Adaptogenic Weight Loss Smoothie. 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
Coconut Milk – contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which has been linked with weight loss; also helps to work to reduce body weight and waist size
Coconut Oil – the MCTs in this fruit may promote feelings of fullness, calorie burning, boosting your metabolism, and fat burning; MCT oil has been shown to be effective at reducing belly fat, taking aim at abdominal fat and visceral fat which lodges in the abdominal cavity and around your organs
Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day.
Maca Powder – boosts energy levels, helps muscles burn through calories more efficiently, can help reduce belly fat from higher cortisol levels
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
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INGREDIENTS
1 ripe frozen Banana
1 handful baby Spinach
1 1/2 c Coconut Milk
1 tbls Coconut Oil or MCT Oil
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1/2 tsp Maca powder
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tbls Collagen Peptides
Ice/optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until creamy. If desired, add ice.
