Berry Vanilla Smoothie For Weight Loss
Lose Weight with this Healthy, Low Fat Smoothie Recipe
Nov 14, 2009
Smoothies are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This Berry Vanilla Smoothie is a meal replacement that will leave the stomach full and the taste buds satisfied, making weight loss easy and delicious.
Low Calorie and Easy Weight Loss
The combination of vanilla-flavored Carnation Instant Breakfast, Yoplait Low Fat Mixed Berry Yogurt, a handful of real berries, and nonfat milk equals a quick, easy recipe for weight loss. The amount of fat is minimal, but it is just enough to satisfy hunger. A splash of vanilla creamer adds flavor without sabotaging this low fat, low calorie smoothie. For people who have already reached their ideal weight, the Berry Vanilla Smoothie is still perfect for helping to maintain a great figure.
A Healthy and Delicious Smoothie
This Berry Vanilla Smoothie packs an impressive amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals, plus a few necessary carbohydrates for energy. Feel free to add an extra yogurt on days when hunger is especially strong. Try combining a Yoplait Low Fat Blueberry yogurt with a Yoplait Low Fat Raspberry Yogurt. Another option is adding two packets of Vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast instead of one. At just over 100 calories, these additions are a healthy way to soothe hunger pangs without seeking extra food.
An important thing to consider: a drink that contains ice cream or frozen yogurt is not a smoothie – it’s a shake. When done right, however, a smoothie can be every bit as mouth-watering, and without the guilt!
Substitute With Splenda
Many of the following ingredients can be substituted for sugarless versions. In that case, use several packets of a sugar substitute, such as Splenda, to maintain sweetness. Ingredients that offer sugarless versions are marked with an asterisk.
Berry Vanilla Smoothie Recipe
- 1 Cup of Mixed Berries
- 1 Low Fat Berry Yogurt* (6 oz.)
- 1 Packet Vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast*
- ½ Cup Nonfat Milk
- Splash of Vanilla Creamer*
- ½ Cup crushed Ice (optional)
- 2 Tbs Fat-Free Whipped Cream* (optional)
Serves one. Double the ingredients for two servings. Calories per serving: 350
How To Make A Berry Vanilla Smoothie
- In a blender, combine yogurt, Instant Breakfast, milk, creamer, and crushed ice on high speed.
- Pause blender to scrape ingredients from the sides, then resume high speed until consistency of mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with fat-free whipped cream if desired.
- Enjoy!
This recipe was created by the author, Britt Warner, and tested successfully on some of the pickiest eaters. To find more delicious smoothie recipes for weight loss, visit her profile page.
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