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Satisfying Shape-Up Smoothies
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From Strength Coach Mike MahlerIf you want to keep it simple, this is as easy as it gets: Just three ingredients for optimal recovery.
2 cups frozen blueberries2 scoops vanilla rice protein powder10 oz water
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
Calories: 398, Fat: 2g, Protein: 49g, Carbs: 46gSEE ALSO: Plank Your Way to Flat Abs
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Rich in essential nutrients like folic acid, fiber, and potassium, beets are a powerhouse vegetable. Bonus: They also can help boost blood flow to muscles, which is ideal for training.
1 beet, washed and juiced½ green apple, peeled, cored, and diced½ cucumber1 cup coconut water 1 cup iceJuice of 1 lime½ cup basil2 cm ginger, peeled1 tbsp hemp seeds
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Calories: 188, Fat: 8g, Protein: 9g, Carbs: 14gSEE ALSO: Super-Fast Slimdown Plan
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Thickened by high-fiber avocadoes and protein-rich chia seeds, this smoothie provides ample healthy fats and filling Greek yogurt to keep you feeling satisfied for hours, but it has just 12 grams of sugar.
½ cup water6oz plain nonfat Greek yogurt½ cup frozen strawberries½ cup frozen spinach (or 2 cups fresh)1 tbsp chia seeds2 tbsp chopped avocado½ tsp vanilla extract Stevia (optional)½½-1 cup ice
1 tbsp psyllium husk1 serving protein powder of your choice1⁄4 tbsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp almonds
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Calories: 191, Fat: 6g, Protein: 19g, Carbs: 19gSEE ALSO: 10 Summer Fruits Your Body Craves
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The added protein in Buff Bake’s almond butter plus hydrating coconut water make this a truly hunger-curbing smoothie.
6 oz coconut water1 cup frozen banana¼ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp vanilla1 tbsp Buff Bake Snickerdoodle Protein Almond Spread1 serving of Vanilla Kura protein powder (kura nutrition.com), or your favorite vanilla powder½-1 cup ice
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Calories: 404, Fat: 9.5g, Protein: 21g, Carbs: 64gSEE ALSO: The Best Way to Slash More Pounds
From Strength Coach Mike Mahler
If you want to keep it simple, this is as easy as it gets: Just three ingredients for optimal recovery.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
Calories: 398, Fat: 2g, Protein: 49g, Carbs: 46g
SEE ALSO: Plank Your Way to Flat Abs
Rich in essential nutrients like folic acid, fiber, and potassium, beets are a powerhouse vegetable. Bonus: They also can help boost blood flow to muscles, which is ideal for training.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Calories: 188, Fat: 8g, Protein: 9g, Carbs: 14g
SEE ALSO: Super-Fast Slimdown Plan
Thickened by high-fiber avocadoes and protein-rich chia seeds, this smoothie provides ample healthy fats and filling Greek yogurt to keep you feeling satisfied for hours, but it has just 12 grams of sugar.
1 tbsp psyllium husk
1 serving protein powder of your choice
1⁄4 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp almonds
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Calories: 191, Fat: 6g, Protein: 19g, Carbs: 19g
SEE ALSO: 10 Summer Fruits Your Body Craves
The added protein in Buff Bake’s almond butter plus hydrating coconut water make this a truly hunger-curbing smoothie.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Calories: 404, Fat: 9.5g, Protein: 21g, Carbs: 64g
SEE ALSO: The Best Way to Slash More Pounds

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