Your first thoughts? Easy peasy! Truth be told, it’s not as easy as you think. While weight loss speaks of cutting down on the carbs, weight gain doesn’t mean the exact opposite—gorging them up. What you’re working towards is gaining that extra energy and stamina to help your body get fitter and stronger in the long run. Rest assured, no junk foods are going to help you get there. What might, though, could be these delish smoothies. Try them out!
Peanut butter is loaded with fat that’s healthy for the heart. And cocoa powder, as opposed to chocolate, is great as it contains the phytonutrients without the saturated fat. So win win!
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
½ avocado
3 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until creamy.
Strawberry Banana Blueberry Smoothie
Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and potassium—you couldn’t deny an all-fruit concoction is always the best solution. This smoothie also makes for a great post-workout drink with all the healthy fat it contains.
Ingredients:
⅛ cup milk
½ cup yogurt
1 whole banana
½ cup strawberries
½ cup blueberries
Cinnamon
Instructions:
Blend the milk, banana and yogurt in a blender until smooth. Add the strawberries, blueberries and a pinch of cinnamon and blend again.
Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
One of the most nutrient-dense foods, with the vitamins and minerals they contain, avocados are one of the healthiest ways to gain weight. They’re also great for the skin, being rich in Vitamin A, D and C.
Ingredients:
¼ cup milk
¾ cup yogurt
1 whole banana
1½ cup strawberries
¼ avocado
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Blend the milk and yogurt in a blender. Add the banana and avocado and blend again. Lastly, add the strawberries and blend until smooth.
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