Boost your weight loss with these fat burning smoothies. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten, dairy & lactose free – they are perfect meal substitute at any time of the day and during any season. This smoothie recipe is packed with vitamins, minerals and important nutrients and it’s a perfect kick start for your day.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds, which are native to Central America, have long been touted as a super food. They can be made into pudding, blended into smoothies or oatmeal, and even baked into bread! Not only are they versatile, but they’re chock full of health. In addition to providing healthful fat, plant protein, and fiber, a one ounce portion of chia seeds packs nearly 20% of the daily target for calcium.
Lemons
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. In fact, one squeezed lemon provides around 21% of a person’s daily value. Like other citrus fruits — including oranges, grapefruit, and limes — lemons are rich in flavonoids. These are compounds that help boost health and fight disease.
Here are few health benefits of lemons:
- Hydration
- Vitamin C
- Hearth health
- Improved skin quality
- Weight loss
Berries
Berries come in many shapes and sizes, but they are all healthy sources of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are low in fat and calories, and contain compounds that might protect you from certain health conditions. Here are some very good reasons to consume berries every day:
- High on fiber
- Vitamins and minerals
- Antioxidants
- Cancer prevention
- Fight inflammation
- Help lower cholesterol
“Drink smoothie every day, be healthy every way!”
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Chia, Lemon and Berry Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 50 g Gluten free oats
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 100 ml Coconut milk
- 1 Banana
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 50 g Blueberries
- 50 g Strawberries
- 3 drops Vegan food colouring (optional)
- 2-3 cubes Ice
Instructions
- Mix 30 g coconut milk and 2 tbsp chia seeds in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour or until they become very gelatinous in its texture.
- Add 3 tbsp lemon juice,1 drop of yellow food colouring and mix well. Pour into smoothie jars/glasses.
- Blend the rest of the ingredients together until smooth. Divide into 2 bowls and add 1 drop of desired food colouring in each bowl.
- Pour into the jars/glasses until you achieve the desired layers. Garnish with fruits.
- Enjoy!