STRAWBERRY CINNAMON SMOOTHIE FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Weight Loss Smoothie WITHOUT Protein Powder – 32g carbs 319 calories

Strawberry Cinnamon Smoothie for Weight Loss. Know exactly what’s in your weight loss drink by creating your own. This way you can rest assured they’re not filled with sugar and fatty ingredients, and you’re getting all the necessary nutrients and vitamins needed to shed some pounds.

And here’s where this weight loss smoothie comes in. Simply blend up all the ingredients listed in the recipe and you’ve got yourself one nutritious drink that will help keep you full and maintain your energy level until your next meal.

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Almond Butter – packed with protein, fiber and good fats, as well as vitamin E, magnesium and potassium. Has the same benefits to shed excess weight as raw almonds
Almond Milk – is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin D among others. All these nutrients are helpful in weight loss as they keep the metabolism fast, aid digestion and keep problems like bloating away
Banana’s – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Cinnamon – helps you lose visceral fat and supports weight loss. Antimicrobial, anti-parasitic properties of cinnamon make it one of the healthiest spices of all time. It helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol, boosts insulin function and metabolism as well
Dates – rich in iron, fluorine content, fiber and essential fatty acids that aid weight loss. They’re also super-helpful in shedding those extra pounds
Oranges – low in calories, full of nutrients, fiber and vitamin C, which helps burn belly fat. Helps satisfy your sweet tooth, making them healthier than sugar sweets
Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day

Strawberry Cinnamon Smoothie for Weight Loss – 32g carbs 319 calories
Makes two 8oz servings
thank you McCormicks for the recipe base

Ingredients
1 Banana, frozen and ripe
1 c Strawberries, frozen
1 Date, chopped (optional – will add 150 calories to your smoothie)
1 Orange/ juiced (should be 1/4 cup)
1 c Almond Milk
1 tsp Almond Butter
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder
Ice/optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in blender until smooth. Add Ice for your desired smoothie consistency

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