Holiday desserts are arguably one of the best parts of the holiday season. As much as we'd love to gorge on all our favorite treats until New Year's, it's not exactly the best idea for your waistline.
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.
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
What you'll need:
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 large ripe banana
1 cup unsweetened soymilk or coconut milk beverage
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
5 ice cubes
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
1 frozen banana
1/2 apple (whatever type you want), cored, peeled and chopped
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
What to do: Add ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
Holiday desserts are arguably one of the best parts of the holiday season. As much as we'd love to gorge on all our favorite treats until New Year's, it's not exactly the best idea for your waistline.
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.
BY
ERICA SMITH, JESSICA AMARIS |
NOV 6, 2015 | SHARES