These healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss are packed full of goodness and will keep you full and satisfied for the whole morning or between meals.
Smoothies aren’t always healthy, as kids, we would have milk, ice cream, and either chocolate, banana, or strawberry milkshake powder, whichever mom had.
They were the best, but as we all know, these aren’t the healthiest.
High sugar and often high fat, are a great way to get your kids hyped up but not good if you are trying to lose weight.
Smoothies can be a great way to aid in your weight loss.
They offer you an opportunity to get a lot of nutrients into your body without having to eat them.
Let’s face it, some of us, many of us in fact, myself included often neglect to eat enough fresh fruit or vegetables. Partly laziness and partly because veggies can be boring and sometimes tasteless. I say sometimes, it depends on who’s cooking.
You can add all sorts of fresh raw fruit and veg into your healthy smoothies and more often than not you won’t even be able to taste them.
But not only are you adding a heap of healthy vitamins and minerals you are also adding fiber.
The fiber in fruit and veg will help you feel nice and full. The benefit of this when trying to lose weight is that you can definitely have a healthy smoothie for breakfast or a snack to carry you through to your next meal. Meaning, less unnecessary snacking and overeating.
Which of course leads to weight gain.
What makes a smoothie, a healthy smoothie that’s good for weight loss?
To ensure your smoothies are healthy and good for weight loss you need to make sure that whatever you are adding is natural or as close to natural as it can be.
No Oreos or ice cream.
Liquids
Any smoothie needs a liquid base. here are a few great low-calorie healthy options for your smoothies.
- Nut milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk
- Grain milk such as rice or oat milk
- Water
- Ice (as it blends it will become watery)
- Brewed coffee
We have purposely left out fruit juice and cow’s milk because of their higher sugar and calorie content.
If you are making a veggie smoothie then apple juice or orange juice would be fine to increase the sweetness to hide some of the raw veg flavors.
Flavor
As for fruit and veg, you can have anything you like.
Fruit adds sweetness and vitamins and vegetables like kale, broccoli, and spinach add the goodness!
If we want to be super sugar-cautious then here are some fruits that are naturally low in sugar;
- Berries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries,
- Papaya
- Watermelon
- Lemon and limes
- Kiwi
- Grapefruit
How to make your smoothies creamy
Ice cream would normally help to add creaminess to your smoothie but we can’t do that right now so how can we make our healthy smoothies thick and creamy?
There are two popular options, one is to use bananas, frozen bananas are great, but of course, there’s the added sugar.
An alternative is to use avocado. You can’t taste it at all once it’s blended with other fruit and will help to increase the thickness of your smoothies.
Another way is to be careful of how much liquids you add.
Use frozen fruit when you can.
If you were to blend up a bunch of frozen fruit you would get an instant fruit sorbet, it’s amazing. Go and try it, it’s great.
Protein
This takes us to the next factor that we want to add to our healthy smoothies to enhance their weight loss effect. Protein.
Adding protein to your smoothies will help increase their thickness and sometimes add textures and flavors you can’t get with just fruit and veg alone.
Protein is good for weight loss because it helps to keep you feeling full for longer and helps to prevent the breakdown of muscle tissue when you are on a weight loss diet.
If you were unaware, the more muscle you have the higher your resting metabolic rate is. So it’s super important to keep hold of as much muscle as you can when on your quest to lose weight.
Here are some common healthy proteins you can add to your smoothies to increase its protein content;
- Greek Yogurt
- Coconut Yogurt
- Nuts and Seeds, including almonds, sunflower, chia, flax, etc.
- Nut Butter, including cashew nut butter, almond nut butter, peanut butter
- Protein Powder
You will also be getting some protein from oats and nut milk that you use but the amount is very small.
So in a nutshell a healthy smoothie that’s great for weight loss will have some liquid at its base, some flavor from fruit and veg, some protein to help you feel full, and maybe some avocado or banana if you want a creamy smoothie. You can also add more flavorings by adding herbs and spices such as cinnamon and turmeric.
how to use smoothies to aid weight loss
You can directly swap a meal for a low-calorie smoothie, breakfast is a common meal that would make sense.
The mornings can be a mad rush at times and a quick healthy breakfast smoothie would be a perfect solution.
You can also utilize your healthy smoothies to bridge the gap between meals. More often than not the reason people fail on a diet comes down to the unhealthy snacking between meals.
Using a healthy smoothie that’s filling but low in calories can help keep hunger at bay between meals.
Similarly, if you find that you eat your evening meals early or you have a big gap between your evening meal and when you go to sleep, and you have the munchies then it could be beneficial to you to have a smoothie then.
You know your eating habits, figure out when you find yourself feeling that low point during the day where you crave something sweet or unhealthy, and then add in a quick healthy smoothie there to accelerate your weight loss.
36 healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss
Now that you know how to make the perfect weight loss smoothie here are 36 healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss.
Healthy Smoothie Recipes To Lose Weight
Up your smoothie game with these healthy smoothie recipes that not only taste delicious but will help you on your weight loss journey. Try these smoothies as a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or post-workout.
Get your chocolate hit with this delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - made in under 5 minutes this is a great breakfast option.
This quick and healthy Kale and Frozen Berry Smoothie has frozen wild blueberries, strawberries, red raspberries, and blackberries are combined with mango, fresh kale, chia seeds, and orange juice for a refreshing smoothie.
Kale Pineapple Smoothie is great to start your day! It’s delicious, super green and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Adding a slightly spicey effect this nutritious and hydrating green smoothie is packed with nutrients.
Vibrant and colorful this raw vegan smoothie is so fresh and is an easy way to eat your veggies.
This banana and chocolate smoothie has added protein to help keep you feeling full for longer and yes it is yummy.
With antioxidant-rich blueberries and blackberries, the bananas gives it extra sweetness as well as a healthy dose of potassium. This is a great healthy smoothie that’s also lower in calories.
Give your tastebuds a treat with this healthy raspberry smoothie.
The perfect drink for when you need a nutritional kick. This Blueberry Superfood Smoothie is filled with rich nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Our blueberry smoothie is loaded with added protein to make this a great high protein breakfast or post-workout option. Helping you to lose weight faster.
This keto smoothie is bursting with lime flavor and packed with healthy ingredients! This is a healthy smoothie that will leave you satisfied for hours helping you to keep losing weight.
This mango blueberry cherry banana smoothie recipe will give you a wonderful vegan and healthy start to the day and keep you going till lunchtime.
Start you day with this protein-packed Avocado Berry Smoothie. Gluten free and dairy free, it's made with mixed fruit, avocado, cauliflower, oats, and collagen. Super healthy and delicious.
Made with a cold brew or leftover coffee this vegan Banana Coffee Smoothie recipe with almond butter, and coconut milk is Delicious! It’s a healthy smoothie recipe you’ll come back to time and time again,.
Creamy and probiotic-rich Greek yogurt pairs with fresh or frozen strawberries for this healthy and delicious Greek Yogurt Strawberry Smoothie. This smoothie is refined sugar free and makes a perfect quick breakfast or snack!
Sweet, refreshing rejuvenating blueberry mint pineapple smoothie – a fun flavor combo to take your smoothie steaze up a notch and help with good digestion.
This keto blueberry avocado smoothie recipe is low-carb, dairy-free, and vegan. Enjoy it as a quick and easy breakfast meal or a refreshing low-calorie snack. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes and only has 5 ingredients!
Apple Ginger Beetroot Smoothie is a healthy smoothie recipe made with beets, carrots, ginger, apple, and leafy greens. It’s a delicious way to cleanse your body with NO added sugar and NO dairy. Nothing beats a beet smoothie for a healthy start to any day!
This peach smoothie tastes like an indulgent milkshake, but without the guilt. There’s NO added sugar. Just peaches, ice, and almond milk. Use frozen or fresh fruit for this creamy peach smoothie recipe.
Try this mocha protein smoothie for a healthy breakfast idea
The only kale smoothie recipe you’ll ever need: not only good for you, but also delicious! This detoxifying protein-packed green smoothie tastes amazingly refreshing and only takes 5 minutes to make!
Creamy, naturally sweet, and exploding with vitamin C and antioxidants. This Orange-Blueberry Smoothie is a perfect breakfast option. And if you need me to sell it to you further, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and it’s not even 200 calories.
Filled with nourishing fruits (and a bit of veg), plus nutrient-dense “power-ups”, you’ll be ready for whatever the day brings!
Need to use up the rest of that can of pumpkin from your fall baking session? No problem! This pumpkin pie smoothie is just the thing – it’s a healthy pumpkin treat that’s almost like eating pie for breakfast.
This yummy blueberry smoothie is blended with fresh ginger and probiotic-rich kefir or yogurt to boost your immune system. What better way to start your day?
A healthy recipe for acai in a bowl made with only 3 ingredients: acai pulp, coconut water, and honey. It has only 210 calories and is full of antioxidants.
This watermelon smoothie is nutritious and takes just one minute to make and doesn’t contain any added sugar
Smoothies are a great way to get your healthy fruits and veggies, but many are loaded with sugar! This easy, healthy Blueberry Lemon Smoothie is refreshing and delicious AND has a secret ingredient that can help keep you feeling full longer and control blood sugar.
Whether you are a newbie to Green Smoothies or a Green Smoothie lover, this one is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the goodness of greens with tropical flavors, you are sure to fall in love with this one.
There are times that I just need something sweet, chocolatey, and refreshing. Those are the days I fire up my blender and make a healthy chocolate banana smoothie.
Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie to start the day off right. Packed with protein to keep you full until your next meal
This low-carb green smoothie is a great source of protein and healthy fats! Almond butter and avocado make it super creamy while spinach adds a boost of nutrients.
Looking for a tasty vegan breakfast to energize your morning? This strawberry tofu smoothie is a great source of protein, packed with healthy fats, and so delicious!
This easy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with coconut milk is rich, creamy, and has a killer combination of healthy, delicious ingredients! It’s also low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan.
This easy Vegan Blueberry Smoothie is rich, creamy, and full of antioxidants! Enjoy it as a delicious breakfast, afternoon snack, or post-workout cool down.
Now, go and get creative and try your own healthy smoothie recipe based on what you’ve found here.
Remember to figure out the best time of day to have your healthy smoothie that will be most effective at helping you to lose weight.
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