Delicious, Fat-Melting Smoothies – in Just Six Easy Steps?

informal taste test of HHSHH students’ most popular fruit and veggie smoothies revealed 1 ‘stand-out’ recipe among dozens. 

In most cases, the recipes Students suggested followed a similar recipe but ingredients varied depending on individual taste preferences.   The following 6 steps are provided as a Do-It-Yourself Smoothie Recipe with multiple options for add-ins.  Below the 6 step recipe is the Smoothie recipe students selected most for its great taste and heart healthy ingredients.

Do-it-Yourself Smoothie

1 – Choose a low calorie liquid such as: water, green tea, almond milk or coconut water

2 – Add 1 Scoop of Protein Powder to boost your metabolism and diminish hungersmoothmovehercules

3 – Add 1 cup of anti-oxidant rich fruit such as; Blackberries, Blueberries, Papaya, or Pineapple

4 – Add 1 cup of nutrient rich brightly colored vegetables like Zuccini, Spinach, Kale, or Yellow Squash

5 – Add 1 Tbsp. of Chia Seeds, peanut-butter or Avocado to burn fat and increase nutrient absorption 

6 – Sweeten with Stevia or Yacon Syrup and top with a fat-burning spice like Cinnamon, or Tumeric

 

HHSHH Student’s Pick – Chocolate and Chia Tummy Taming Smoothie

1 – In a blender, pour 1.5 cups of coconut water

2 – Add 1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder

3 – Add 1 cup of blackberries

4 – Add 1 cup of Zuccini

5 – Add 1 Tbsp each of Chia seeds, Cocoa Powder and Cinnamon

6 – Sweeten with Stevia, mix to desired consistency, top with a mint leaf and Enjoy!