Yes, this is low calorie and low fat, even when prepared with milk. Actually, this one doesn't even have much protein (only 2 g!) But check the ingredient list: fructose, gelatin, sugar, corn starch, xantham gum, sucralose, carrageenan (seaweed extract!), citric acid.
So this smoothie not only has sugar added, it also has sucralose, which is an artifical sweetener. Plus all those added thickeners, including seaweed extract! Fruit is naturally sweet and yogurt is naturally thick...why should you be eating all those extra ingredients to save time?
It is SO easy to make your own, natural smoothies if you have a blender or food processor! I have the Ninja Kitchen System (more posts coming on that later!) and it makes amazing smoothies in its own cup! Here is a recipe for an all-natural, high protein smoothie that takes me 5 minutes:
PB & J Smoothie:
- 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen- I like Trader Joe's Berry Medley)
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (use natural Greek Yogurt for added protein)
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter (I use Trader Joe's or Skippy Naturals)
- Splash of juice or water (orange, cranberry)
- 5 or so ice cubes, more if you like it "slushy"
Other add-ins for extra nutrients:
- handful of fresh spinach (you can't even taste it!)
- flaxseed for added protein and fiber
- 1 small banana
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