Fat-Burning Smoothie
Servings: 1
This fat-burning smoothie blends sweet pineapple with fiber-rich kale and celery to satisfy your tastebuds, promote fullness and help boost your metabolism.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ grapefruit peeled and seeded
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- ½ cup green tea chilled
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- 1 serving whey protein isolate
Instructions
- Place kale, cucumber, chia seeds, grapefruit, celery and green tea into blender.
- Puree on high-speed until smooth.
- Add frozen pineapple to blender. Blend again on high-speed until everything is pureed.
- Add one serving protein powder and blend on low.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- On medication? Grapefruit interacts with some prescriptions — swap in orange or clementine
- Pith power: The pith and peel of the grapefruit are extremely bitter but are beneficial in small amounts. To lessen the bitterness of the grapefruit, remove the fruit from the inner membranes as well as peel before using.
- Vegan? Swap whey protein with homemade protein powder or preferred powder.
- Prep ahead: chop the kale, cucumber, and celery and freeze in a bag so this comes together even faster on busy mornings.
- Adjust the tartness: if grapefruit is too bitter for you even after removing the membrane, start with half a grapefruit and add more to taste.
- Serve it cold: this one's best straight after blending, over ice if you like it extra chilled — the texture gets watery if it sits too long.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 344kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 213mg, Potassium: 1067mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 4068IU, Vitamin C: 149mg, Calcium: 317mg, Iron: 3mg
