My Favorite Fab 4 Smoothies and Why

The “Fab 4” was created by Kelly LeVeque and is a part of her scientific approach to eating a well-balanced diet focused on stabilizing your blood pressure, losing and keeping weight off, and feeling your best. I discovered her book during quarantine, and I really loved learning all about her method to nutrition.

She talks about the Fab 4 a lot and how eating it all at all meals is the key to balanced blood-sugar, and ultimately getting to your ideal weight and achieving your health goals. (The Fab 4 = Protein, Fat, Fiber and Greens) One of her go-to methods for getting the Fab 4 in a quick and easy way is in a smoothie. I’ve tried a few of them, and definitely have my favorites.

Here are my favorite Fab 4 Smoothies that are my go-tos when I am in the mood for a nutritious one-glass meal.

1. Cookies & Cream Smoothie

The name of this smoothie may sound like a joke, but I am not kidding you when I say that it literally tastes like cookies and cream. It’s probably a combination of the flax meal, blueberries and chocolate protein powder that does it, but either way, it’s one that I crave often.

2. Strawberry Green Be Well Smoothie

This one is definitely my number two go-to. I always love a smoothie with strawberries and keep frozen ones on hand at all time to make this one. I also love the energy boost of MCT oil in this recipe.

3. Almond Bliss Fab Four Smoothie

This one is from Kelly’s book, Body Love Everyday. When I’m not craving a fruity smoothie, I love the sweetness from the almond butter and the crunch from cacao nibs with a hint of coconut that this one gives. Add chia seeds, vanilla protein powder and a handful of spinach and your all set!

4. Turmeric Almond Bliss Smoothie

I really wanted to experiment with turmeric because of all its great health benefits, and when I came across this one on Kelly’s site I had to give it a try. It’s so easy to make and the turmeric, although may sound really weird in a smoothie, was such a pleasant and flavorful surprise.

5. Chocolate Almond Butter Crunch Fab Four Smoothie

Another chocolate craving fix from Kelly’s book. Super easy combination of chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, spinach, almond butter and cacao nibs for crunch make this smoothie a go to when I am craving chocolate. Add a little bit of chilled coffee to this one, too, and it makes for a tasty morning boost.