Simple, immediate and stress free. That’s what Zero Belly is designed to be: a plan that pays off for you quickly. And that’s why smoothies are such an important part of the Zero Belly plan: they’re packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats—and ready in just 90 seconds!
Bryan Wilson, a Zero Belly test panelist who lost 19 pounds and 6 inches off his waist in just 6 weeks, counts the drinks as one of the key components of his success: “I’m a sweets craver and can’t get enough ice cream, ever,” he says. “These were a far better alternative.”
And, because they’re plant-based, these smoothies will help ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need to shut off your fat genes—in particular fiber and resveratrol (both found in abundance in red fruits, nut butters and dark chocolate)—and reduce the inflammation that can turn them back on. In fact, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that dieters who drank 8 ounces of plant-based juices a day over 12 weeks lost, on average, 4 pounds more than dieters following the exact same plan, but without the drinks.
Fresh Blueberry
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
½ cup frozen blueberries
½ tbsp natural unsalted almond butter
water to blend (optional)
232 calories/6 g fat/16 g carbs/3 g fiber/28 g protein
Peanut Butter Cup
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ frozen banana
½ tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter
water to blend (optional)
258 calories/6 g fat/21 g carbs/5 g fiber/30 g protein
Vanilla Chai
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup chai tea (brewed from a teabag and chilled)
½ scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
½ frozen banana
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tbsp unsalted natural almond butter
water to blend (optional)
219 calories/9 g fat/20 g carbs/4 g fiber/17 g protein
Green Monster
¼ cup no-sugar-added apple juice
¼ cup water
½ scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
½ Bosc pear, chopped
½ cup baby spinach, loosely packed
½ frozen banana
¼ ripe avocado
271 calories/6 g fat/40 g carbs/8 g fiber/15 g protein
Grab your own copy of Zero Belly Smoothies and watch the pounds melt away, one sip at a time!
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