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Protein shakes and smoothies are some of the best foods to include in your meal plan to amp up the nutritional value of your diet and lose weight with ease. Packed with the major macronutrients needed to fuel your body throughout the day, starting off your morning with a smoothie or integrating it as a snack in between meals is a great way to consume valuable calories which can aid in boosting your metabolism. This will also help you to achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss that doesn’t hinge on depriving yourself.
Not every smoothie is implicitly healthy, however, so it’s important to keep track of the ingredients you’re including in your meal in order to ensure the maximum amount of nutrients are being consumed each day from your shake. If you’ve grown tired of your basic smoothie recipe and need a burst of inspiration to keep your menu fresh, we gathered together the most delicious recipes you need to try this month to keep you cool during the summer heat.
Fat Burning Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are great for your health because they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals to support your metabolism, immune system, and overall well being. This recipe is a great source of carbs, omega-3’s, antioxidants, and fiber, which help fight inflammation and keep your digestion regular as you work to lose weight. With ginger to soothe an upset stomach and banana for a boost of energy, this smoothie will become a staple in your morning routine in no time.
Ingredients: Baby spinach, banana, almond chunks, pineapple, ginger, chia seeds
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie
Oats are one of the best sources of carbohydrates to provide slow releasing energy, so adding them into your smoothie will automatically give your meal a healthy boost. Packed with protein from a powder supplement as well as peanut butter, this creamy and rich smoothie will taste just like dessert but without the excess of calories and much more nutritional value. Feeling hungry after dinner and craving something sweet? This smoothie is the perfect replacement for a bowl of ice cream.
Ingredients: Rolled oats, banana, almond milk, creamy peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, sea salt, liquid stevia
Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Missing cool fall weather and want a treat to help transport you to the holidays? This pumpkin pie protein smoothie is the perfect meal or snack to pretend you haven’t been sweating profusely all summer while nourishing your body for healthy weight loss. Gluten free, dairy free, and loaded with delicious pumpkin pie spices, this shake is a powerhouse for reaching your body goals without depriving yourself of sweet foods.
Ingredients: Canned pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, coconut milk, almond milk, vegan vanilla protein powder, flax meal, maple syrup, pecans
Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie
For a fruitier, summer smoothie, this low-carb recipe loaded with vitamins and minerals fits the bill with ease. Loaded with protein and perfectly tailored for a vegan diet, this cool and refreshing smoothie is a summer staple which can be easily added into your morning routine or enjoyed as a midday snack instead of digging through your pantry for high calorie chips. Also great for the keto diet, you can’t go wrong with the antioxidant rich recipe.
Ingredients: Protein powder, flaxseed, raspberries, coconut milk, ice, vanilla extract
