This weight loss smoothie will crush your sweet tooth with only 309 calories and keep you feeling satisfied thanks to the protein and fiber. Naturally sweet antioxidant-packed fruit, creamy Greek yogurt and zesty, inflammation-fighting ginger keep your taste buds excited, while the pistachios are the secret ingredient since they contain the satisfying trio of fiber, plant-protein and better-for-you unsaturated fats so you feel full and don’t end up overeating at the vending machine soon after. Plus, although people don’t think of nuts for antioxidants, the green in the pistachios let’s you know there are antioxidants inside, making it a surprise superfood!
In this smoothie, we’ve got 3 special loves 😉 :
Pistachios:
They contain the trio of fiber, plant-protein and better-for-you unsaturated fats that can help keep you feeling fuller longer. Pistachios are among the snack nuts highest in protein, but lowest in calories and fat. We used the Wonderful No Shells Pistachios in this smoothie since they made it super easy to add! As an added bonus, the green and purple hues from pistachios signify that there are antioxidants inside.
Ginger:
As you know, we’re ginger-obsessed, and Lyssie finds a way to work it into most of her meals. 😉 It adds a zesty kick to keep your taste buds satisfied so that they’re not craving more excitement. Ginger soothes the stomach and intestinal tract and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties to protect your body from free radicals and helps to keep your body in better working order. A calm intestinal tract= less bloat and a flatter tummy!
Spinach:
Greens, specifically, are the number one food you can eat regularly to improve your health–and to aid in weight loss because they’re super low in calories but packed with fiber to fill you up and with nutrients. Spinach is one the mildest of the greens and is like a barely detectable (like a chameleon!) in a smoothie, so it’s the perfect addition to a weight loss smoothie. (In this smoothie, we started with 1 packed cup of spinach, which is similar to two fistfuls)
Green Warrior Weight Loss Antioxidant Smoothie
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
• ¾ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• ½ cup green grapes
• 1 cup pineapple pieces
• 1 cup packed spinach (or 4 Kale and Spinach Cubes)
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/8 cup Wonderful No Shells Pistachios, lightly salted (roughly 25 kernels)
• 4 ice cubes
Directions:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts per Serving (makes 2 servings): 170 Calories, 5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 22 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 13 g protein
- • ¾ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- • ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- • ½ cup green grapes
- • 1 cup pineapple pieces
- • 1 cup packed spinach
- • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- • ⅛ cup Wonderful No Shells Pistachios, lightly salted (roughly 25 kernels)
- • 4 ice cubes
- In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Photo credit: POM Wonderful