If you’re looking for a way to add some extra nutrition to your diet, you can’t go wrong with blueberries. Find the healthy Blueberries Smoothie Recipe for weight loss below.
These little fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support your health in a variety of ways. And when you pair them with protein powder, you’ve got a powerhouse combo that can help you reach your fitness goals.
Healthy Blueberries Smoothie Recipe for Weight Loss
Did you know that blueberries release the same fat-burning hormone released during exercise? You can read the Japanese study below this article.
This blueberry smoothie may help your weight loss and fitness goals. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make!
In this smoothie recipe you can either use fresh or frozen berries.
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup mixed berries
• 2 Tbs. protein powder
• 1 Tbs. flax oil
• 1/2 cup ice (optional)
Directions:
Here’s the easy to follow direction on how to make your blueberries smoothie with protein powder…
1. In a blender, puree all the ingredients together until smooth.
2. Pour into your glass and serve immediately
3. Enjoy!
Tips:
• If you want your smoothie thin, add more almond milk, then blend again.
• To make the smoothie thicker, add more ice, then blend.
Optional:
Somedays I like a variety to my smoothie. I love to have some texture in my sip. I don’t blend the fresh blueberries together with the rest of ingredients. I just add the blueberries after I poured the blended mix to the glass. In other days, I just have my blueberries on the side and I eat them after every sip.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving(s): 1
Calories: 294
Total Fat: 18.2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 0m g
Sodium: 185 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
Total Sugars: 19.4 g
Protein: 2.7 g (This excludes the protein from the powder that you are using. Not all brands offer the same value. Refer the nutrition panel of the protein powder container that you are using.)
Vitamin D: 1 mcg
Calcium: 317 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Potassium: 548 mg
Japanese Study: Blueberries to Speed Up Weight Loss
In a Japanese study, women who ate 1/2 cup blueberries daily lost 33% more than those who didn’t get the fruit. So blueberries are going to keep your metabolism revved up all day to speed weight loss.
So don’t forget t to grab a pack or 2 of blueberries when you go for grocery shopping!
Excerpt Source: First for Women, p. 61, 6/6/16
