Got Smoothie?
Interested in boosting weight loss with meal replacement shakes, but not so hip on the chemicals, additives and mystery ingredients hiding in the commercially manufactured products? Making your own healthy meal replacement smoothie at home is fantastically simple and delicious! Two to try:
From TODAY show nutrition expert, Joy Bauer:
"My homemade Power Protein Smoothie works perfectly as a stand-alone breakfast or lunch. It has plenty of filling protein to curb your appetite, plus lots of colorful frozen berries for fiber, vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness. To make it, simply blend together ¾ cup milk (skim, soy, or almond), ½ banana, 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, and 3 to 5 ice cubes until smooth and frothy. One generous, 2-cup serving provides 305 calories and 31 grams protein."
Energy Boosting Smoothie via Dr. Oz:
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
2 tbsp 100% pure cocoa powder
2 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter
1 medium ripe banana
8 oz non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
4-6 ice cubes
Dash of cinnamon
Directions
Pour peanut butter, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt and ice cubes into blender and mix at high speed. Slice banana, add into mixture, and re-blend. Pour smoothie into two cups and serve. Sprinkle dash of cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
245 calories per serving
16 g protein
TIP: To give your smoothie an extra energy kick, try adding concentrated green tea or 1/2 cup brewed coffee before blending (brew up your own tea and coffee the night before and store in the refrigerator for the next day's smoothies.) Pin It
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