A Strawberry Smoothie Recipe To Stay Lean And Guilt Free!

Smoothies have their own little groupies. There are people who swear by them.

Although I don’t think that smoothies are the best thing besides indoor plumbing, a good strawberry smoothie recipe can be a good addition to any calorie restricted diet.

[There is nothing more refreshing than fresh fruit on a hot summer day! Fruit can provide your body with lots of filling fiber and natural sugar.]

Read more to learn how to make delicious strawberry smoothie recipes for your diet…

Now I know that a plain old strawberry smoothie probably doesn’t get your mouth watering but I’m about to open up a whole other smoothie world for you that you may not have been aware of.

Smoothies are so versatile. They are portable, drinkable, and quick to prepare. All you need is a good blender and you are set!

Before I tell you about all the tasty things you can add to your strawberry smoothie recipe, I want to tell you first of all, why you should be interested in making a smoothie in the first place.

Why Smoothies Can Help you Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals

Whenever I make a smoothie my eyes are bigger than  my stomach. I take a tall glass and fill it to the brim with sweet smoothieness and everytime I’m drinking and about half way down the glass I get full.

Why?

Well, fruit is a naturally filling food. Depending on which you choose to blend together, you can have soluble and insoluble fiber that will make you feel full quicker and keep you feeling full for quite some time.

Also, once you really get good at smoothing (is that what you call it?) you can experiment with all sorts of good flavors, including nuts, extracts, and vegetables.

Smoothies provide a good amount of water for your hydration levels. Another important point about why smoothies are good for your diet is that they provide you with plenty of natural vitamins and minerals. These three together guarantee you a full tank of energy for the day, which is why I like to have a smoothie for breakfast but it is a good choice for any time of day.

Smoothies, when done right, can be a low calorie meal that will help you control cravings and reduce your appetite through the fiber and sugars that you are giving your body.

In Thailand, smoothies are available at marketplaces and street corners. Doesn't this look delicious?

Great Additions to Your Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

So let’s take that plain old boring strawberry smoothie and give it pizzazz.

The Creamy

To make your smoothie creamy you can add low fat yogurt, skim milk, or even an ounce of neufchatel cheese. Be careful with your servings here, you want to keep the calories to a minimum.

Good Choices of Fruit

Strawberries, of course, are a great choice, as well as other berries because they have a high amount of pectin and antioxidants.

Bananas can also make your smoothie less acidic and are a great source of potassium.

Kiwi, mango, guava, and other exotic fruits add a good flavor and keep things interesting.

Grapes, apples, and oranges are good sources of juice and sweeten up your smoothie nicely.

Additional Nutrients

If you can think outside the box and try new mixtures, there is no limit to what you can get out of your smoothie.

For my strawberrie smoothie recipe I like to add ground flaxseed ( for healthy fats), oatmeal, and peppermint.

You can add vitamin dense green spinach, carrots, squash, avocado, ginger, protein powder, and natural almond butter.

For no additional calories, you can add vanilla, cinnamon, green tea, rosewater, and any dessert spice like nutmeg.

You can also use the fruit and vegetable juice mixtures to add veggies if you have a hard time finding out how to blend them.

Smoothies are pretty convenient overall. This strawberry smoothie recipe shouldn’t replace your diet but it can be a great addition to it.

Use them on days that you don’t have much time to cook or need to bring something with you. They are definitely a better choice than the rest of the convenience foods available.

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