1. Tropical Smoothie
This delicious Tropical Smoothie made with orange, banana, pineapple, and coconut is loaded with energy and kick starts your day. Oranges, pineapple and spinach are nutrient dense and low in calories loaded with rich fiber. Bananas along with other ingredients boosts the metabolism and helps in reducing weight.The lauric acid in coconut milk raises HDL cholesterol and lowers the LDL cholesterol which helps the body to burn fat effectively.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk or coconut milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach (optional)
- ice cubes (optional)
How to prepare
Add all ingredients to a blender and process until well combined. Serve immediately. For a plain tropical smoothie, leave out the spinach. If you want to make it a green smoothie, add the spinach.
2. Low Calorie Green Smoothie
This green smoothie is full of high-fiber and is low in calories. It serves as a great breakfast drink. The rich antioxidants boosts metabolism and helps in burning fats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cucumber
- 1/4 head of celery
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1/4 bunch parsley
- 1/4 bunch of mint
- 1 carrot
- 1 apple
- 1/4 orange
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 pineapple
How to prepare:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add water required to get desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
3. Energy-Boosting Smoothie
This smoothie is very low in calories and is great in revitalizing your energy levels. It serves a perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- cinnamon powder
How to prepare:
Pour peanut butter, cocoa powder, yogurt and ice cubes into blender and mix at high speed. Add the sliced banana into mixture, and blend again. Pour into serving glasses and sprinkle a dash of cinnamon powder on the top for extra flavor.
4. Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie
Chia seeds are rich in fiber and known for its weight loss properties. The antioxidant rich blueberries and pomegranates and the low calorie highly nutritious spinach makes this smoothie a super fat burner.
Ingredients
- ½ cup low fat milk
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
How to prepare:
Add the milk, pomegranate juice, and spinach to a blender and process until smooth.
Add the blueberries and chia seeds to the mixture, and process again until completely smooth. Serve chilled.
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