Smoothies are a great way to add nutrients and essential proteins in your system just like your meals do but in a fairly quicker way. Smoothies are the best replacements for meals because they are fulfilling and provide you all the nutrients you need which actually gets absorbed faster! Here are the top meal replacement smoothies you can try during a busy day:
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Things you need: To make this fulfilling meal smoothie, you need 1 medium sized banana and 1 small sized banana, 2 cups fat-free yogurt, ¼ cup rolled oats and fat free milk as per needed to adjust the consistency you desire. You can add honey to it too if you like.
Method: Take a blender and put sliced bananas/frozen bananas into it. Add yogurt and milk to the blender. Now take oats and add them to the blender for a bit of texture. Start your blender and let it work until you get a smooth mixture. You can add more milk if you like. Let it work for a couple of minutes and then add some honey for taste. Pour into frosted mugs and enjoy! BANANA MILK – NEW ALTERNATIVE TO MILK
PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE
Things you need: To make this fulfilling meal smoothie, you need 1 medium sized banana, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, broken oat cookies and low-fat milk as per needed to adjust consistency.
Method: Take a blender and add sliced banana/frozen banana, peanut butter and milk and blend it all together. Once well combined and achieved in your desired consistency, crumble oat cookies and put it in the smoothie. Blend it once again but lightly since you need some crunch in every sip.
TOMATO SMOOTHIE
Things you need: To make this fulfilling meal smoothie, you need 1 cup fresh tomato juice (avoid canned), ¼ cup carrot juice and 2-3 strawberries.
Method: Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You may add some ice to it and blend again for a chilled thick smoothie. Add some honey if you wish a sweet taste and serve chilled! More: Tomato smoothie recipe and benefits
TURMERIC SMOOTHIE
Things you need: To make this fulfilling meal smoothie, you need 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup papaya, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
Method: Blend everything together until smooth. You may also add almond milk, yogurt and little honey for variation, blend and consume chilled! SIMPLE AND HEALTHY TURMERIC TEA RECIPES
CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE
Things you need: To make this fulfilling meal smoothie, you need 1 medium banana, 2 tablespoons raw peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder and ½ cup fresh almond milk.
Method: Microwave raw honey for 5-10 seconds to thin it out if you want to add honey to it. Mix all the ingredients and blend together until smooth.