Thesmoothieis the stealth bomber of weight loss.
But aside from being stellar snacks and meal replacements, smoothies can be serious bloat busters.
Here are some of our favorite recipes.
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Vegan and gluten-free,bananas reduce bloatwhile the almond butter provides a dose of healthy fats and satiating protein.
Feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk of choice, or use refreshing coconut water.
Rinse blender and blend together remaining water and pineapple until smooth, pour over green layer.
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Optionally you could blend everything together at once instead of layering.
To boost its anti-bloating prowess, try slipping in a bit of peeled ginger.
Researchers say the knobby root works as a muscle relaxant and also an anti-inflammatory superstar.
Juice apple, pineapple, cucumber, and lime.
Add the juice to a blender with avocado and spiraling and blend until smooth.
For maximum enjoyment, add a couple of ice cubes or chill before drinking.
Recipe and photo byThe Fitchen
Mocha Breakfast Smoothie
Chocolate coconut milk?
Blend on high until everything is smooth and blended well, 1-2 minutes.
ensure the oats are finely ground.
Add additional coconut milk if needed.
Serve or chill in refrigerator to enjoy later.
Ginger stops bloat while hydrating coconut water provides a mellow flavor.
The smoothie gets natural sweetness from the fruits, so feel free to leave out the maple syrup.
Save the other half of the grapefruit for a weight-loss friendly fruit snack later in the day.
You might want to double this recipe and save a second bowl for dessert.
Cashew butter doles out heart-healthy fats and helps mix things up a bit.
This smoothie also spotlights chia seeds, which offer fiber andomega-3sas well as an energy lift.
Think a vegan smoothie can’t be creamy?
Thanks to bananas, avocados and dairy-free plain yogurt, this plant-based shake boasts a velvety texture.
Pour into a glass.
Slowly pour the green mixture overtop the cashew butter layer.
But even picky eaters will enjoy its fruity taste.
Top with walnuts or cashews for an added protein boost.
Top with your favorite toppings.
Kiwi Smoothie
All hail the mighty bloat-busting kiwi!
like mixed berries and banana.
Once you try it, you’ll totally get why Instagram is crazy forsmoothie bowls.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy, 1-2 minutes (will be thick).
Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons acai juice if needed.
Pour smoothie into bowl.
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Top with walnuts, hemp hearts and coconut.
Recipe and photo bySarah Bakes G Free.
Carrot Cake Smoothie
It’s hard to argue with carrot cake.
So we won’t.
(Turmeric is one of our picks for theHealthiest Spices on the Planet!)
Garnish with organic raisins and organic coconut flakes.
Recipe and photo byRun on Veg.
