10 Proven Green Smoothie Recipes To Help One Lose Weight - 10-DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE: Proven Recipes To Lose Up To 15 Pounds (2016)

10-DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE: Proven Recipes To Lose Up To 15 Pounds (2016)

Chapter 4. 10 Proven Green Smoothie Recipes To Help One Lose Weight

The following green smoothie recipes are delicious, affordable, easy to make and most of all, effective in making one slimmer and healthier in 10 days.

Recipe # 1 - Avocado Power Smoothie

Ingredients:

· ½ medium-sized avocado

· 1 cup water

· ½ cup frozen or fresh blueberries

· ½ tablespoon coconut oil

· ½ tablespoon honey (optional). You can also replace this with maple syrup or stevia. Others use½ bananas to sweeten the taste.

· 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or chia seed gel can also be used)

· ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Blend the liquid first (water, coconut oil), followed by the base (banana, honey, chia seeds or gel, cinnamon). When there is creaminess already, add the fruits and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately. Place the excess smoothie in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness for the whole day.

Recipe # 2 - Triple Green Smoothie

This recipe uses three green things– spinach, green tea and avocado. How powerful can this get, right? Ingredients include:

· ½ medium avocado

· 1 cup green tea

· 1 cup spinach

· 1 cup ripe mango chunks

· ½ tablespoon coconut oil

· a little honey or maple syrup (depending on the preference of sweetness. Sometimes the mango is enough to make the smoothie taste sweet).

· a dash of sea salt

Again, mix and blend all the ingredients and serve cold. If the consistency is too thick, just add a little water. The mango chunks, if not available, can be replaced with grapes. The triple green smoothie is thrice yummy and thrice powerful.

Recipe # 3– Spinach-Pomegranate-Strawberry Green Smoothie

There will be two layers of this smoothie. The bottom layer is color pink while the upper layer is green. It looks attractive and tastes great.

For the bottom layer, here are the ingredients:

· 1 frozen small banana

· 1 cup strawberries

· ½ cup coconut water

Blend the ingredients together and pour in a tall glass.

For the upper layer, the ingredients include:

· 1 cup spinach

· 1 cup small banana

· ¼ cup pomegranate

· ¼ cup coconut water

After turning these ingredients into a smoothie, immediately pour it on top of the bottom layer. Chill and serve while cold. This is an antioxidant-rich powerhouse drink, perfect for those who are doing heavy workouts.

Recipe # 4 - Kale Green Smoothie Surprise

The ingredients include:

· 1 cups kale

· ½ cup coconut milk

· 1½ cups pineapple

· 1 ripe small banana

In place of the banana, an apple can be used. It will yield the same health benefits. At the same time, the taste will also be delightful.

Recipe # 5– Fat-Burning Green Tea Smoothie

Ingredients are:

· ¾ cup green tea

· 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice

· 2 teaspoons of agave nectar

· 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

· 1 small pear with the skin on

· 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt

· 6-8 ice cubes

Expect to lose weight faster with this smoothie. Green tea, the main ingredient, is known to boost metabolism hence increasing its fat-burning abilities.

Recipe # 6– Spinach Mango Combo Green Smoothie

Combine the following ingredients in a blender:

· 2 cup spinach leaves or baby spinach

· 1 cup fresh mango cubes

· 1 small banana

· ¾ cup coconut milk

· ½ cup orange juice

Optional ingredients include:

· 1 tablespoon coconut butter for protein and more delicious flavor

· 1 tablespoon flax seed– grounded for protein and omega 3 sources

A refreshing smoothie guaranteed to be enjoyable and at the same time, effective in shedding off the excess pounds.

Recipe # 7– Healthy and Yummy Green Smoothie Surprise

Ingredients:

· 1 cup milk– fat free

· ½ cup fat free yogurt

· 1 small banana

· 2 cups fresh spinach

· 1 tablespoon peanut butter

· ice cubes

This smoothie is best for people who need to consume spinach but hate the taste of it. The peanut butter would actually help remove the distinct taste of spinach. One can now enjoy his greens and be healthier in the process.

Recipe # 8 - Collard Greens Smoothie Delight

Ingredients include:

· 2 cups collard greens

· 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

· 1 cup green grapes

· ½ cup mango

Do not over blend the ingredients. In case collard greens are not available, spinach can be used. Add more water to make it less thick. Chill and serve cool.

Recipe # 9–Protein Power Green Smoothie

Ingredients include:

· ¼ cup frozen mango

· ½ cup red grapefruit juice

· 1 large apple (cored and chopped)

· 1 cup Kale

· 1 cup cucumber

· ½ cup celery

· 3 tablespoons hemp hearts

· 1/8 cup mint leaves (fresh)

Optional ingredients:

· ice cubes

· ½ tablespoon virgin coconut oil

Blend all ingredients until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little bit of water. Pour into a glass and enjoy. This is a great smoothie drink after a strenuous exercise.

Recipe # 10 Tropical Wonder Green Smoothie

This is a smoothie that can make one feel like he is on vacation in a tropical island. He loses pounds in the process too.

The ingredients are:

· 2 cups spinach

· 1 cup frozen mango

· 1 cup frozen pineapple

· 1 ripe banana

· 1 cup milk

· 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

· sweetener according to taste

· 1 cup of a favorite berry (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry). This is optional.

Blend. Pour in a tall glass. Add an umbrella décor. Sit or lie down and let the magic begin.

If these 10 recipes do not fit the taste buds of the dieter, do not lose heart. The next chapter is designed to help the specific dieter find what he is looking for in terms of results and flavors. Read on!