RecipesLow-Fat Smoothie Recipes that Takes Away Weight Worries
Healthy smoothie recipes are not so hard to come by. We just have the notion that when we drink smoothies, we are taking in a lot of calories and sweets that are unnecessary for our body to function well. But when you really think about it, most smoothies are grounded on the fact that most of the ingredients used are usually fruits, vegetables, juices or dairy products like milk and yoghurt ð€“ which, in reality are actually quite healthy.
It might be good to remember that the recipes about to be mentioned wonð€™t be using sugar. Fruits (especially frozen fruits) have their own natural sweetness, so adding even artificial sweeteners arenð€™t really necessary. (Should a little more sweetness needs to be included though, honey will be used as a healthier substitute.)
Here are a couple of recipes you could try ð€“ tried and tested ones for a low-fat treat:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Blend one-half cup of fresh or frozen strawberries, one-fourth cup of peeled and sliced mango, half of an almost ripe banana, 1 small peeled and sliced kiwi, half a cup of milk (any milk would do), and a tablespoon of any kind of ground nuts. Best if served immediately.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Blend 1 banana, 1 large peeled orange, 4 oz. of plain/natural low-fat yoghurt, three-fourths cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of honey. (If your banana and orange has been frozen prior to blending, then you may opt not to use the honey anymore.)
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Blend half a cup of orange juice, 1 small fresh banana, 8 oz. of plain, non-fat yoghurt, and one-fourth cup of fresh strawberries. You can also add some whey protein powder which adds calories, but boosts the protein levels. A perfect smoothie before any strenuous activity.
-         Blend a cup of fresh raspberries or strawberries, half a cup of chilled silken tofu, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, half a cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of flaxseed powder. This is low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates and proteins which gives you more energy during the day. You wonð€™t even notice the tofu (if youð€™re not a fan of it).
Remember that smoothies are not just enjoyed by the young, but us not-so-very-young as well. Now we can take our sweets without the calories and the guilt. So letð€™s enjoy, drink and be merry!