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9 Slimming Smoothie Recipes

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Sip up and slim down. Quick and easy to prepare, these smoothie recipes are packed with refreshing fruits and MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids)—the Flat Belly Diet powerhouse ingredient that specifically targets belly fat. These 10 filling, creamy smoothies are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

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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.

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

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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

 

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 (MUFA)

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

 

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

 

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

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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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

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This article originally appeared on Prevention.com

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