
Banana and chocolate in a smoothie, with a delicious blast of coffee and all in one tasty glass, mmm! What could be better? Well how about all the super nutrients found in the ingredients of this delicious metabolism-boosting smoothie from Dr Caroline Apovian, Professor of Medicine at Boston University. And it will help you lose weight when used to replace a meal, to boot!
Dr Apovian points out that …
Fast food blended coffee drinks are often loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. Instead of heading to your favorite coffee chain in the morning, try this flavorful, slimming smoothie.
Recipe: Metabolism-Boosting Coffee Smoothie
Serves
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
1?2 cup Water
1 1?2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 serving Science-Smart SuperCharged Smoothie Mix or 1 serving other recommended Protein Powder, OR 20g of any Protein, e.g. 1 cup Cottage Cheese (220 cals), OR 1 cup Greek Yogurt (120 cals), OR 1 cup Oats (17g protein; 375 cals)
2 tablespoons unsweetened Cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Espresso powder or 2 tablespoons brewed strong black coffee, cooled
1 Banana, peeled
1?2 cup fresh or frozen sliced Peaches
1?4 cup peeled, roughly chopped fresh or frozen Carrots
1?2 cup frozen chopped Mustard Greens
Blend and enjoy.
Source: Dr Apovian
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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