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Ingredients
Almond Smoothie with Yogurt
- Ingredients
- ½ Organic orange
- 1 heaping Tbsp chopped almonds
- ½ cup Soy milk
- ½ cup Yogurt (low-fat)
- 2 tsps Almond syrup
- Ice cubes
Rinse orange in hot water, wipe dry, cut off 1 slice and reserve. Squeeze juice from remaining orange and transfer 1 tablespoon to a small plate.
Place about 1/2 tablespoon chopped almonds on another plate. Dip the edge of a serving glass in the orange juice, then in the chopped almonds and set aside.
Combine the remaining orange juice and almonds with the soy milk, yogurt and almond syrup to taste in a blender and puree briefly. Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes, pour in the almond smoothie, garnish with the orange slice and serve immediately.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 206 cal. | (10 %) | ||
Protein | 10 g | (10 %) | ||
Fat | 11 g | (9 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 12 g | (8 %) | ||
Sugar added | 11 g | (44 %) | ||
Roughage | 3 g | (10 %) |
Healthy, because
This smoothie is great for weight loss as it is rich in protein, which helps keep you energized and full for a long time.
Even smarter
While almonds contain a lot of fat, studies have indicated hat those who eat almonds frequently seem to have less appetite and hunger overall. Almonds also benefit the heart, circulation, and nerves.