Quick and easy to prepare, these weight loss smoothies 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 weight loss shakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
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.
Tip: For extra protein, try adding 2 scoops of protein powder, such as Source Organic Whey Protein.
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
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
- 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
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
Apple Smoothie
Servings: 1
- ½ c skim or soy milk
- 6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 med apple peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp cashew butter (MUFA)
- Handful of ice
Combine: ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and eat with a spoon.
Nutrition: (per serving) 482 cal, 19 g pro, 71 g carb, 5 g fiber, 57 g sugar, 16.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 300 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