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Smoothies For
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Smoothies seem to be the in thing nowadays and who says weight-watchers shouldn't drink them because they are sweet? If you know what to put into your smoothies, you can enjoy your smoothies as much as you want, guilt-free! I would like to share with you some of my favorite power smoothies that taste heavenly. These smoothie recipes either have low-calories or they help increase your metabolism to burn that extra fats. You simply have to try them! |
The more you drink of these weight-watcher smoothies (or juices for weight-loss), the more you will start losing your cravings for other unhealthy foods. These recipes are wholesome, and packed with the essential quality nutrients that your body so need.
Remember also to read about the healthy ingredients that you should also add into your smoothies for the extra boost.
The measurement given below makes one big glass of smoothie for one person. These can be rather filling and can be taken as meal replacements. Some recipes may even keep you full for a few hours. Always consume them on empty stomach. Feel free to modify the recipes to suit your taste. Enjoy!
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Smoothie Recipes for Weight Watchers |
Chocolate De-lite
This is a wonderful alternative when you
have that craving for chocolate shake. This delightful smoothie is
thick and creamy, yet low in fat and rich in protein and complex
carbohydrates. Blend all these together in your blender.
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Raspberries |
Strawberries |
1 cup of fresh/frozen
raspberries or strawberries
1/2 cup of chilled silken tofu
1/2 cup
milk of choice
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon flaxseed powder
Berry Good Morning
A berry good way to start the day with a
berries smoothie that is very low in calories. Not only are they
highly nutritious but also very packed with awesome healing properties.
Keep these berries frozen in the freezer, handy for a Berry Good Morning
any day.
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Cranberries |
Raspberries |
Strawberries |
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1/2 cup of
fresh/frozen berries of choice |
Sweet Surrender
Include cooked brown or unpolished rice to
balance out the sweet taste of these fruits. This recipe makes a
very fibrous and filling smoothie. Blend all ingredients together.
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 Mango |
1/4 cup fresh pineapple
chunks
1/4 cup mango slices
1/4 cup cooked brown or unpolished rice
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 tablespoon of
any kind of ground nuts (optional)
Spicy De-lite
Grapes and apples are low in calories and are excellent stimulators of your body metabolism in helping to burn excess food and waste. Add some ginger for that extra spice and some lemon and lime juice to perk up the taste of your smoothie. Serve chilled.
 Apple |
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Ginger |
 Lemon/Lime |
1 apple, cored and
sliced
A handful of grapes (remove seeds or get the seedless variety)
1/2 inch of fresh young ginger (scrape off skin)
1/2 cup of frozen plain non-fat yogurt
Squeeze in juice of 1/4 lemon and 1/2 lime
Color Me Colorful
This is one of my favorite recipes.
It's simply delicious and is very low in calories. One full big
glass of this smoothie is really filling and can last you a few hours,
while keeping you away from other unhealthy cravings.
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Strawberries |
Mango |
Kiwi Fruit |
1/2 cup of fresh/frozen
strawberries
1/4 cup of mango slices
Half a banana that is just almost ripe (less calories)
1 small kiwi fruit peeled and sliced
1/2 cup
milk of choice
1 tablespoon of
any kind of ground nuts (optional)
