5 Healthy Meal Replacement Smoothies To Watch Your Weight

Can a smoothie replace a meal? Well, it really depends on what ingredients are in the meal and in the smoothie.

For a well-balanced diet, you should be aiming at adding vegetables, protein, and some fat.

With these three food groups, your body can absorb the minerals and nourishment it needs for you to stay healthy.

Whilst you’re not encouraged to replace your main meals on a regular basis, you can certainly enjoy a vitamin and mineral-packed smoothie to replace your usual breakfast when needed.

For a meal replacement smoothie, vegetables are abundant and you’ll be spoilt for choice with kale and spinach being popular.

Adding fruit is also a good source of vitamin C, but don’t overdo it if you’re on a low-sugar diet.

There are several products you can add to boost your protein intake.

For example, you can include chia organic seeds, flaxseed, organic superfoods like hemp seeds or hemp seeds protein powder, nuts, coconut yogurt or plain full-fat organic yogurt.

If you are aiming to replace a meal with a smoothie then always aim to add both protein and healthy fats as you need to ensure your energy levels are always maintained.

OK, ready to go?

Here are the 5 meal replacement smoothies for you to enjoy:

 

1. Very Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1½ cup of frozen blueberries
• ½ cup of frozen raspberries
• ½ cup of frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoon natural almond butter
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup natural almond milk

Directions:

1. Put everything into your blender and mix for few minutes until smooth.
2. Sprinkle with some rolled oats and serve.

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2. Healthy Kale Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of coconut milk, unsweetened
• 2 cups of frozen berries
• 1 cup fresh kale leaves
• 1 ripe banana
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Directions:

1. First, remove kale leaves from their center stalk.
2. Put the leaves and coconut milk into your blender and blend until smooth.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend once again until smooth.
4. Serve immediately.

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3. Pear Banana Kale Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup chopped kale leaves
• ½  pear
• 1 fresh banana
• 1 ½ cups cold soy milk
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. First, remove kale leaves from their center stalk.
2. Put them into your blender with spinach leaves and soy milk.
3. Blend for a few minutes until smooth.
4. Add pear, banana, honey and rolled oats.
5. Blend once again until smooth.

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4. Nutritious Snack Smoothie

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• ¼ cup water
• ½ avocado (pitted)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon hemp protein

Directions:

1. Put everything into your blender and mix for a few minutes until smooth.
2. If it is too thick, just add some more water.

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5. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon organic peanut butter
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 10 oz. skimmed or soy milk
• 1 teaspoon honey (topping)

Directions:

1. Mix everything in a blender for at least a minute until smooth.
2. Top with honey for a sweet garnish.
3. Serve immediately!

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