When you are trying to lose weight, smoothies are a popular staple during breakfast, after a workout, or as a snack. However, it is important to maintain your protein intake. Usually, we get protein from meat and fish. Most smoothies include protein powder.
In this recipe, egg whites provide that much-needed protein boost for your smoothie. This means that this smoothie is protein powder-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients:
• Half a cup of kale
• Half a cup of berries
• Half a cup of pineapple
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of natural fiber powder
• 1 tsp of chia seeds
• 3 servings of egg whites
Instructions:
This recipe takes about 4 minutes to make. Serves 1.
Place all of the ingredients in a blender.
Blend for a minute or until mixture becomes smooth.
Ideas And Tips:
• In this recipe, strawberries were used. However, you can substitute with any berry you have on hand. It is even better if you put a mix of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries which give you a high amount of antioxidants.
• Kale is considered as one of the world’s superfoods. It is also known as leaf cabbage. Compared to regular cabbage, kale’s leaves do not form a head and are spread out. Kale is a rich source of vitamin A, C, folate, B6, and manganese. It is also high in iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. It is commonly added to soups, smoothies, and salads.
• Coconut oil is extracted from mature coconuts. It can last up to 6 months without spoiling due to its high saturated fat content and it is also slow to oxidize. Numerous studies reveal that coconut oil helps burn more fat. Coconut oil also has lauric acid which can kill harmful bacteria and yeast. It is often used for cooking, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
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