The best weight loss shakes to help you shed unwanted belly fat and lose weight.
1. Mango Smoothie Surprise
SERVINGS: 1
¼ c mango cubes
¼ c mashed ripe avocado (MUFA)
½ c mango juice
¼ c fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Tbsp sugar
6 ice cubes
COMBINE all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry, if desired, and serve.
Tip: For extra protein, try adding 2 scoops of protein powder
NUTRITION (per serving) 298 cal, 5 g pro, 55 g carb, 5 g fiber, 47 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 54 mg sodium
2. Blueberry Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim milk
1 c frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
COMBINE milk and blueberries in blender, and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 273 cal, 9 g pro, 29 g carb, 4 g fiber, 24 g sugar, 14.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 103 mg sodium
3. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
½ c fat-free milk
½ c fat-free plain yogurt
2 Tbsp creamy natural unsalted peanut butter
¼ very ripe banana
1 Tbsp honey
4 ice cubes
COMBINE ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve.
NUTRITION (per serving) 366 cal, 18 g pro, 40 g carb, 3 g fiber, 32 g sugar, 16.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 151 mg sodium
4. Vanilla Yogurt and Blueberry Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim or soy milk
6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
1 c fresh blueberries
Handful of ice OR 1 cup frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp flaxseed oil (MUFA)
COMBINE milk, yogurt, and fresh blueberries plus ice (or frozen blueberries) in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 443 cal, 18 g pro, 63 g carb, 4 g fiber, 57 g sugar, 14.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 221 mg sodium
5. Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
½ c skim or soy milk
6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
¼ c chocolate chips (MUFA)
1 c fresh raspberries
Handful of ice OR 1 cup frozen raspberries
COMBINE ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and eat with a spoon.
NUTRITION (per serving) 462 cal, 16 g pro, 77 g carb, 10 g fiber, 64 g sugar, 13.5 g fat, 7.5 g sat fat, 174 mg sodium
6. Peach Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim milk
1 c frozen unsweetened peaches
2 tsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
PLACE milk and frozen, unsweetened peaches in blender and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 213 cal, 9 g pro, 26 g carb, 2 g fiber, 22 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 103 mg sodium
7. Lemon-Orange Citrus Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim or soy milk
6 oz (80-calorie) lemon yogurt
1 med orange peeled, cleaned, and sliced into sections
Handful of ice
1 Tbsp flaxseed oil (MUFA)
COMBINE milk, yogurt, orange, and ice in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 420 cal, 18 g pro, 57 g carb, 3 g fiber, 54 g sugar, 14 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 219 mg sodium
8. Apple Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
½ c skim or soy milk
6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 med apple peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp cashew butter (MUFA)
Handful of ice
COMBINE ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and eat with a spoon.
NUTRITION (per serving) 482 cal, 19 g pro, 71 g carb, 5 g fiber, 57 g sugar, 16.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 300 mg sodium
9. Pineapple Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim milk
4 oz canned pineapple tidbits in juice
Handful of ice
1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
PLACE milk, canned pineapple in blender, add of ice, and whip for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 271 cal, 9 g pro, 30 g carb, 1 g fiber, 29 g sugar, 14 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 104 mg sodium
10. Strawberry Smoothie
SERVINGS: 1
1 c skim milk
1 c frozen, unsweetened strawberries
2 tsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
COMBINE skim milk and strawberries in blender. Blend, transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.
NUTRITION (per serving) 216 cal, 9 g pro, 26 g carb, 3 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 9.5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 106 mg sodium