Metabolism Boosting Smoothies

Weightloss metabolism boosting meals can be whipped together in less than 5 minutes when you have a blender and the perfect ingredients. The smoothies below provide all the carbs protein and fat you need to sustain you for 3-4 hours. The protein boosts metabolism, the fat keeps you satisfied, and the carbs provide energy. If you need to cut back on carbs or sugar simply use sugar free products instead and 1/2 the fruit portions. Nutrition Info will vary based on what products you use but should be under 300 calories. It's a faster, less expensive, and healthier version of what you'll find at the mall.

Banana Blueberry Blast
4 oz. sugar free or no sugar added juice (cranberry, pomegranite, or apple work great)
4 oz. lowfat milk, soy milk, or rice milk
2 heaping tablespoons lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 scoop vanilla or strawberry whey or soy protein (on whey all natural below is the best!!)
1/2 c blueberries, 1 ripe banana, 1 tbsp. flaxseed oil or olive oil
crushed ice optional

Peanut Butter n Jelly Swirl
4 oz. lowfat milk, soy milk, or rice milk
4 oz. lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tbsp. all natural peanut butter
1/2 c strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
1 scoop vanilla whey or soy protein
1 tbsp. raw oatmeal or flaxmeal
splash no sugar added white grape juice optional

Chocolate Mocha Whip
4 oz. lowfat milk, soy milk, or rice milk
2-4 oz. cold coffee
2 tbsp. lowfat chocolate mint yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
1 tbsp. almond butter
1 scoop chocolate mint whey or soy protein powder
crushed ice optional

On Whey is the best and most affordable protein for shakes.


Barleans Flaxseed Oil is a must in any homemade smoothie that doesn't already have good fats like almond or peanut butter. You can hardly taste it but it satisfies and helps your body burn fat!!