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5 Fit and Fruity Smoothies

Smoothies make for a light and refreshing meal—but some can cause you to overeat. Break out your blender and whip up one of these expert-approved recipes at home

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5 Fit and Fruity Smoothies // chocolate peanut butter smoothie c Mitch Mandel

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Chocolate PB Smoothie

You read that right—we said chocolate. This tasty recipe uses PB2, a powdered peanut butter that boasts 85% fewer calories from fat. The rich, roasted flavor helps mask the fiber-packed spinach, which can blend well into almost any smoothie without making it bitter, says Gidus. (Related: Belly-Flattening Chocolate Desserts)

Blend:
1 banana
2 tablespoons PB2 (Powdered peanut butter) or 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tablespoon Chia seeds
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1/2 cup ice
Optional: 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar

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