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Pecan Pie Smoothie
1/2 frozen banana
4 pitted dates
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or natural coconut water)
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
Source: Damy Health
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Eggnog Smoothie
2 cups milk (of your choice)
2 very ripe bananas
1 teaspoon grass-fed gelatin (optional)
2 raw yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Dash of salt
2 cups ice
What to do: Add milk and egg yolks in the blender. (If you use gelatin sprinkle this on top). Add remaining ingredients with ice on top and blend until smooth.
Source: Raia's Recipes
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pie Smoothie
1 large frozen banana
2-3 large ice cubes
1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
1 scoop whey chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Optional: 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
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Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
1 cup vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 frozen banana (or fresh, but add in 3-4 ice cubes)
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
Source: Family Fresh Meals
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Salted Caramel Smoothie
1 frozen banana (if not frozen, add 1 cup of ice to smoothie)
2 tablespoon Tate+Lyle Caramel Pure Cane Syrup
1 cup milk
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream and caramel sauce, for topping (optional)
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
Source: Family Fresh Meals
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Luckily, you can get your dessert fix in record time by turning your morning smoothie into a sweet treat. These delicious and healthy breakfast smoothies taste just like your favorite holiday desserts -- think pumpkin pie and eggnog -- but come with a fraction of the calories. Plus, they're loaded with good-for-you ingredients that will keep you full and fueled till lunchtime. These weight loss smoothies may taste like you're being naughty, but we promise you'll stay on the nice list.
