Category: smoothie

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Cherry Almond Oatmeal Smoothie

Ingredients Deselect All 3 tablespoons 1-minute oats 1 1/2 cups frozen pitted sweet cherries 1/3 cup 0-percent Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons honey 1/8 teaspoon almond extract Kosher salt Directions In a small bowl, stir together the oats and 1/4 cup hot water, and rest for 5 minutes. In the pitcher of a blender, add the […]

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Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie

Ingredients Deselect All 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 small banana, peeled and broken into 4 pieces 1 1/2 cups plain unsweetened coconut milk beverage Juice of 1/2 small lemon (about 1 tablespoon) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Kosher salt 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened mango cubes 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened pineapple cubes Fresh pineapple wedges, […]

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Banana strawberry soy smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup regular or nondairy milk 5 oz. silken tofu 1 banana 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 tsp. honey Blend together until smooth. If you’re looking for a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes before blending. If you’re trying to eat less sugar, omit the honey. How many pounds have you lost this […]

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Blueberry antioxidant smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup blueberries 1 handful of spinach 1/2 cup plain regular or nondairy yogurt 1 cup regular or nondairy milk 1/2 banana Blend together until smooth. If you’re looking for a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes before blending. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose […]

Banana colada smoothie

Ingredients 2 bananas 1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup plain Greek or nondairy yogurt 1 cup pineapple chunks (if from a can, drain and rinse before blending) 3 cups crushed ice Blend together until smooth. If desired, sprinkle raw coconut flakes on top after blending for garnish. How many pounds have you lost this month? […]

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Tropical raspberry avocado smoothie

Ingredients 1 avocado (peeled and pitted) 3/4 cup coconut water 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup regular or nondairy yogurt Blend together until smooth. If you’re looking for a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes before blending. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first […]

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Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients Deselect All 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch-long pieces, then cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes) 2 tablespoons olive oil […]

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Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients Deselect All 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk 1 cup plain low-fat (2 percent) Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (preferably grade B), plus 4 teaspoons for serving 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Kosher salt 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 pint strawberries, hulled and chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Directions In a […]

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Mixed Berries and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients Deselect All Smoothie: 1 cup frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 frozen ripe banana 1 teaspoon honey, optional Toppings for a Smoothie Bowl: 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 2 dollops low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 to 3 tablespoons granola 1 teaspoon chia seeds Directions Food […]

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Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients 4 cups water 2 cups white rice ⅔ cup soy sauce ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1 head broccoli, broken into florets 1 onion, cut […]