Quick and easy to prepare, these smoothie recipes not only contain a variety of refreshing fruits, they pack MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) — the Flat Belly Diet powerhouse ingredient that specifically targets belly fat. These filling, creamy thirst-quenchers are perfect for breakfast or a Flat Belly snack.

Happy sipping!

Mango Surprise

Avocado lends this refreshing drink a silky smoothness. From the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook.

SERVINGS: 1

• ¼ cup mango cubes
• ¼ cup mashed ripe avocado (MUFA)
• ½ cup mango juice
• ¼ cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 6 ice cubes

Combine the mango, avocado, mango juice, yogurt, lime juice, sugar, and ice cubes in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry, if desired, and serve.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

268 calories, 5 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 4 g fiber

Blueberry Bliss Smoothie

A berry-licious breakfast or snack, perfect for the Flat Belly Diet jumpstart

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
• 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)

Place milk and frozen unsweetened blueberries in blender and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.

Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Natural peanut butter lends texture to this hearty breakfast drink from the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook

SERVINGS: 1

• ½ cup fat-free milk
• ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 2 Tbsp creamy natural unsalted peanut butter (MUFA)
• ¼ very ripe banana
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 4 ice cubes

Combine the milk, yogurt, peanut butter, banana, honey, and ice cubes in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

410 calories, 19 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

Vanilla Yogurt and Blueberry Smoothie

A berry sweet and satisfying Flat Belly Diet snack

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim or soy milk
• 6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed oil (MUFA)
• Handful of ice OR 1 cup frozen blueberries

Combine milk, yogurt, and fresh blueberries plus ice OR frozen blueberries in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

360 calories

Chocolate Delight Smoothie

Curb sweet cravings with this perfect MUFA-rich, Flat Belly Diet snack

SERVINGS: 1

• ½ cup skim or soy milk
• 6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (MUFA)
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• Handful of ice OR 1 cup frozen raspberries

Combine milk, yogurt, chocolate chips, and fresh raspberries plus ice OR frozen raspberries in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and eat with a spoon.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

387 calories

Sweet Peach Smoothie

A smoothie makes a delicious snack on the Flat Belly Diet jumpstart

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened peaches
• 2 tsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)

Place milk and frozen, unsweetened peaches in blender and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.

Citrus Infusion Smoothie

Lemon and orange blend for a tropical Flat Belly Diet drink

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim or soy milk
• 6oz (80-calorie) lemon yogurt
• 1 medium orange peeled, cleaned, and sliced into sections
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed oil (MUFA)
• Handful of ice

Combine milk, yogurt, orange, and ice in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

370 calories

Apple-a-Day Smoothie

Try this taste-bud pleasing drink from the Flat Belly Diet

SERVINGS: 1

• 1/2 cup skim or soy milk
• 6oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
• 1 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 medium apple peeled and chopped
• 2 Tbsp cashew butter (MUFA)
• Handful of ice

Combine milk, yogurt, apple pie spice, apple, cashew butter, and ice in blender. Blend for 1 minute, transfer to a glass, and eat with a spoon.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

388 calories

Pineapple Smoothie

A refreshing Flat Belly Diet jumpstart snack

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim milk
• 4 oz canned pineapple tidbits in juice
• 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)
• Handful of ice

Place milk, canned pineapple in blender, add of ice, and whip for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in flaxseed oil.

Strawberry Smoothie

Kick off the Flat Belly Diet 4-day jumpstart with this refreshing drink

SERVINGS: 1

• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries
• 2 tsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)

Combine skim milk and frozen, unsweetened strawberries in blender. Blend, transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil.

Source: Flat Belly Diet Smoothies Recipes that Shrink Your Middle