When it comes to maximizing nutrition while supporting fat loss, smoothies are the ultimate healthy fast food to use for yourself or for clients.   
 
 But not your typical green smoothie that you see on every coach’s website.  We are talking about “Weight Loss Approved” green smoothies that meet a specific criteria of blood sugar balancing aka protein, fiber and fat + specific amounts + weight loss superfoods + tastes delicious.  Not to mention how to coach it like a boss with clients…we teach you ALL of this at FIT CHICKS Academy!
 
Today , we are excited to share with you this delicious “Weight Loss Approved” green smoothie to add to your healthy recipe vault courtesy of Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach  Grad Monique Guffens. who created this recipe during her certification for her clients to get to their goals while maximizing their health & taste buds.
 
Take it away Monique!

“I’m Mo, Monique Guffens.  I worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. I am from Holland and now live in Toronto. I was looking to get out the grind of working 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, and I saw an ad for the Fitness & Nutrition Expert Program. I started looking at what other courses FIT CHICKS Academy offered and came across the HWLC course and really like that idea of taking my life in a new direction.

Before taking the program, I was working different restaurant jobs and now I have my own personal health company! I signed 5 paying clients for nutrition and fitness within days of graduating. It was super fast but I just went for it and I really enjoy it.

I didn’t think that I would have that many clients that quickly because I didn’t’ have any health or weight loss business experience. I never coached online or in any gym either.  I just followed what I learned in the course and the bonus business program with it and just started!! I think people can see how passionate I am about fitness and nutrition so they want me to help them.

If you are thinking about taking the Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach, just do it!! It’s not about just weight loss or  telling you or your clients a one-size fits all approach, it’s guiding you through all the factors that come into play. You get guidance throughout the program, guidance to the different habits and all their effects: hormones, sleep, stress and so much more. You learn it’s not just what’s on your plate, it’s how to create better lifestyle choices for yourself and for your clients without having to be perfect.

There’s a great community of support: FB group, live coaching calls, and quick email replies, you send an email and in no time you have a response!

This whole process has been amazing and happened in such a short time.

If you are on the fence, just take the course, you will make your money back! Just do it! “

 

Vegan – High Fiber – Pea Protein Green Smoothie

This green smoothie is a great evening snack or meal replacer during the day, depending on your goals and macros.

This smoothie has fiber, heathy fats, carbohydrates and a vegan protein powder, you can drink it has a meal, breakfast or lunch replacer. Or if you need more protein and fiber in your daily diet, this is a great pre-bed time shake.

Pea protein is slow in digestion, it is clean, no added ingredients that your body does not want or need. The protein breaks down and digest overnight, this will keep your metabolism roaring along at the same time that your muscles build. And all you have to do is sleep! The turmeric works as an inflammatory and blood sugar stabilizer for your body. While the kale and spinach are a great way, you will not taste them, to add extra fiber and nutrition in your daily diet. The frozen fruit, berries, will make your smoothie cold and tick, adding extra fiber and gives, just enough, sweetness for you to enjoy this smoothie, while your blood sugar level stays under control.

Servings: 1

Nutrient Breakdown

Total calories: 365

Total carbohydrates: 31g

Fiber: 12g

Protein: 35g

Fats: 14g

 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup silk, almond & coconut plant-based milk substitute
  • 1 cup (baby) spinach
  • 1 cup (baby) kale
  • 1tbs ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tbs hemp seeds
  • 1 cup frozen (mixed) berries
  • 1 scoop pea protein
  • 1 pinch of (organic) turmeric
  • (filtered) water, if needed for your preferred thickness of your green smoothie

Tools Required: 

  • Blender, preferred a high speed one, to really break down the greens and berries

How to make your GREEN smoothie:

  1. Pour your unsweetened coconut milk into the blender.
  2. Add one cup of spinach
  3. Add 1/4 avocado
  4. Add one medium pear, chopped
  5. Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
  6. Add 1 tbsp of grated fresh ginger
  7. Add ice
  8. Blend altogether until smooth and pour into your favourite smoothie cup and enjoy!! 😊

Tips & Alternatives

  • Use your favorite milk substitute
  • Mix up your greens
  • Mix up your fruit
  • Drink quick after you make this or remove the chia seeds
  • If you do not have a high speeds blender, make sure you use baby greens they are easier for your blender to break down. The berry seeds are not harmful for your body, but you will taste them.

Thank you so much for sharing, Mo!

You can find Mo on FB and IG @feelingfiercelyfabulous 

PS Do you want get CERTIFIED as a Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach?  Download our program brochure here and learn how you start to create your dream life, health & career!