Smoothies are delicious and can be a yummy fat burner if you know how to get all the right ingredients blended together, not forgetting the nutritional and fat-burning elements that are in them.
We also want the convenience of losing weight on the go and enjoying the taste is a good thing too.
Here are some smoothie recipes I absolutely love and lost a whole 22lbs in 7 days.
10 Natural Fat Burner Foods.
Here are some foods you can blend into a weightloss smoothie if you’re trying to boost your metabolism and burn fat:
- Nuts – whole, preferably raw and unblanched (almonds, walnuts, pecans); good fats and protein; almonds contain L-arginine (an amino acid) that when used pre-workout can help the body burn more fat
- Berries – low in sugar but still sweet, high in fiber, high in antioxidants; helps burn fat; can help to improve blood flow
- Grapefruit –high in phytochemicals that stimulate the production of the hormone adiponectin which helps the body break down fat
- Spinach + other leafy greens – chock full of vitamins and minerals and fiber
- Whole grains – like oats and brown rice; high fiber; slow-burning to keep you fuller, for longer and fuel the body
- Avocado – healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, particularly B6 which counteracts cortisol, a stress hormone that contributes to weight gain via belly fat stores
- Flaxseed – high in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Cinnamon – polyphenols (powerful antioxidants) boost the metabolism and help regulate blood sugar
- Pears and apples – high in fiber plus contains pectin; helps keep you fuller for longer and naturally sweet
- Celery – very high fiber, uses more energy to digest than it provides (i.e. negative calories)
Here are five delicious and nutritious fat burning smoothie recipe’s:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
NUTRITION: 300 calories, 19 g fat, 36 g carbs (12 g fiber, 16 g sugar), 15 g protein
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ll love this smoothie. This chocolaty recipe will easily cure your sweet tooth without packing on the pounds. It has all of the smooth and delicious flavors of a chocolate peanut butter cup, without all of the fat and sugar. This smoothie has 300 calories and 16 grams of sugar.
INGREDIENTS
8-10 oz unsweetened almond milk
¾ of a medium banana, very ripe
1 tablespoon peanut butter
¼ cup cubed soft tofu
1 heaping cup steamed and cooled cauliflower florets
½ tablespoon cocoa powder (use more if you want it to be super chocolatey)
1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
Small handful of ice cubes
Blend and enjoy…
Berry Almond Carb Burner
NUTRITION: 267 calories, 7 g fat 24 g carbs (9 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 29 g protein
This smoothie has made cutting carbs so much easier. It only contains 24 grams of carbs, with 9 grams of fiber from the berries. Its superfood combination of spinach and chia seeds with the plant-based protein powder boosts the muscle-regulating protein content of this drink to 29 grams. This is a delicious shake loaded with protein.
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup frozen berries
½ cup frozen spinach
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of turmeric
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
Blend and enjoy…
Pumpkin Powerhouse
NUTRITION: 49 calories, 3 g fibre
What gives pumpkins their gorgeous orange color is the antioxidant beta-carotene. This nutrient is helpful in slowing down aging in the body. Pumpkin is also a rich source of vitamin C.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 frozen banana (adds creaminess and sweetness without added sugar)
- handful of ice cubes
- dash of pumpkin pie spice (swap for cinnamon if you don’t have this)
Blend and enjoy….
Kale Banana Smoothie
Nutrition: 105 calories
This delicious Kale Banana smoothie is easy to make and is loaded with a ton of healthy nutrients.
Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is imperative to healthy kidneys and controlling blood pressure.
One medium-sized banana only contains 105 calories.
They’re also high in fiber. Eating foods that are high in fiber and low in calories like bananas has been shown to help with weight loss.
Kale Banana Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 banana, cut into chunks
- 2 cups chopped kale leaves, ribs and thick stems removed
- ½ cup almond milk
- 8 ice cubes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Blend and enjoy…
Orange Protein Blend
The high-protein, high-fiber profile of this creamy smoothie makes it an excellent choice when you’re trying to curb hunger while trying to burn fat. Both protein and fiber slow down digestion and promote satiety signals to be sent to the brain. Together, food will be off your mind for the next few hours—
Orange Protein Blend Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 medium frozen banana
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- 3-5 ice cubes
Blend and enjoy…
Now that you have the ingredients to all these delicious fat burning smoothie recipe’s,
Hope this was an informative and happy fat burn journey!
The Peplum 