Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Super-Filling Ingredient You Should Add to Your Smoothies

The Super-Filling Ingredient You Should Add to Your Smoothies

It's loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep your stomach satisfied.

You've probably nibbled on pecans in baked goods and ice cream—but you can enjoy the nuts in a much healthier way by bringing that crunchy, rich texture to your smoothies. Each ounce of pecans contains 2.6 grams of protein, 2.7 grams of fiber, and 11.6 grams of good-for-you monounsaturated fatty acids. Here are some ideas for how to incorporate the satiating ingredient into your smoothies ASAP:


Who could say "no" to a pecan pie-esque smoothie of toasted pecans, dates, almond milk, coconut water, ice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt.
 


How lovely is this pecan, butternut squash, banana, maca powder, cinnamon, chia seed pudding, and goji berry smoothie?!
 


On Halloween, you'll find us drinking this pecan, cinnamon, pumpkin, date, almond milk, and banana smoothie!
 


Don't let the can in the background throw you off—this smoothie is all pecan! Well, that and pumpkin (clearly), banana, date, cold-brew coffee, raw cacao, spinach, coconut water, cinnamon, goji berries, and blueberries.
 


This mason jar is overflowing with pecan, banana, oat bran, cinnamon, cacao, and rice milk goodness.
 


Stock up on pecasn, coconut flakes, coconut water, spinach, strawberries, banana, and mango to make this refreshing drink.
 


When you combine pecan milk, cinnamon, kiwi, cherry powder, and cacao nibs, magic deliciousness happens.

We want to see your smoothies! Next week, we'll be sharing smoothies made with #fennel on our site. Tag @WomensHealthMag in your #FennelSmoothie photos on Instagram for the chance to be featured. Just remember to include the entire recipe in your caption so our readers know how to recreate your yummy concoction.

More from Women's Health:
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6 Healthy Ways to Add Tons of Flavor

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