3. Blueberry Protein Weight Loss Breakfast Smoothie
When you’re on a time crunch, this blueberry protein weight loss breakfast smoothie comes in clutch. Nothing is more seamless than adding some healthy ingredients to the blender, grabbing your smoothie, and then heading out the door.
According to The Nutrition Twins, “This deliciously satisfying one has a high protein-to-calorie ratio, meaning it gives you a lot of satiety for a relatively small number of calories, thanks to vanilla protein powder and just the right amount of almond butter. Add that blueberries’ antioxidant C3G decreases hunger by increasing the hormone leptin, while also enhancing fat metabolism by increasing adiponectin. Lemons contain potent polyphenols that may help to suppress body fat accumulation and prevent obesity.”
To make this blueberry protein weight loss smoothie, you’ll need:
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ tablespoon almond butter
- 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Water to blend
4. Turkey Sausage and Salsa Burrito
Add some turkey sausage to a pan, and within mere minutes, you’ll have a tasty, “protein-packed” and “waistline-friendly” breakfast to enjoy, The Nutrition Twins say. “The key to making this meal ideal for weight loss is to use a whole grain wrap that is less than 150 calories and skip meatless sausage patties, which are typically loaded with highly processed ingredients and additives that lead to inflammation in the body that makes weight loss more difficult, as well as regular high-fat and antibiotic-treated sausage; antibiotics can negatively impact the gut microbiome and make weight loss harder,” they explain.
The Nutrition Twins suggest Applegate Naturals® Savory Turkey Breakfast Sausage. It’s a stellar source of protein, incredibly tasty, and doesn’t contain as many calories as regular sausage. Plus, the brand follows a strict “no antibiotics ever” policy.
Salsa is the perfect way to wrap up this breakfast burrito. The Nutrition Twins say, “Salsa packs in antioxidants to mop up free radicals and protect against inflammation that is associated with obesity.”