You need to make this Strawberry Parsley Protein Smoothie to jump start your weight loss journey first thing in the morning. Strawberries and parsley are blended with apples, coconut water, and protein powder for delicious, all-morning energy.
Strawberry Parsley Protein Smoothie
Trying to lose weight this year? One of the best ways to lose weight is drinking smoothies for breakfast or lunch. Adding beneficial protein into the drinks makes you feel full longer, thus not over eating or snacking throughout the day. We love Raw Plant-Based Protein in our shakes with fresh herbs and fruit.
Parsley has a fresh smell and taste, and it’s really good for your body. It is extremely low in calories and high in nutrients, including vitamins A, C, B-9, K, and iron. Parsley is naturally high in fiber, containing 2 grams per 1-cup serving of chopped leaves. It helps flush out excess fluid from the body, so it supports kidney function.
Strawberry are also loaded with Vitamin C, 3 grams of fiber, and some calcium, magnesium, and potassium. They’re tasty on their own and they really boost up the flavor of smoothies. Strawberries are said to stimulate your metabolism and help suppress your appetite. Strawberries boost fiber and can also help you lose weight.
Protein intake is critical for weight loss. It saves on calories and fills you up. Adding protein into your smoothies slows down digestion making you feel more satisfied. Did you know that you are actually burning more calories to process protein than carbs?
Here are some other smoothie recipes you might want to try:
- This Blackberry and Banana Smoothie made with fresh fruit and yogurt is one of our favorites and it takes less than 5 minutes to make.
- These 3 deliciously fruity smoothies are high on our list of favorites and we think you’ll love them too!
- If you’re struggling to get enough fruits and vegetables into your daily diet, reduce your stress and boost your energy with this refreshingly delicious Green Juice Detox Drink recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 1 large handful flat parsley
- 1 scoop Natural Protein Powder
- 1 cup coconut water
- Handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in high speed blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
We all know drinking healthy beverages is very important for our health, but adding additional ingredients that both enhance the flavor of our drinks and add healthy nutrients to it is even better. If you love this Strawberry Parsley Protein Smoothie recipe, you can find more like it by visiting our Recipe Index. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so that you never miss a single healthy recipe. Just by entering your email address, you’ll receive a free recipe per day delivered right to your inbox. Enjoy!
Disclosure: The author of this article is not a trained medical professional, nor a dietician. All of the information in this post is based on research and personal experience.
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