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Best Weight Loss Smoothies (+ Easy Recipe)

  • A reliable blender* - convenient if you're a make-a-smoothie-everyday kind of person
  • Drizzle a little of this oil* to add some good fats to your drink
  • Chia seeds*, a super easy way to add some extra fiber to your smoothie

Are smoothies a good way to lose weight?

Simple smoothies can be a way to lose weight, if you incorporate them into your diet correctly.

One common mistake that causes some people to not successfully lose weight is to not pay attention to portions or what ingredients they are putting in their smoothies.

By themselves, individual ingredients may be healthy, but when you combine together, the calories can easily add up if you are not aware of the amount you are including in your smoothie.

And because smoothies are drinks that are easy to down rather than meals you sit down and chew, it’s not hard to overlook the amount of food (and calories) that’s in your blended beverage.

If you do plan to lose weight with smoothies, as with any food or diet, you need to take in fewer calories than you are currently eating to shed those pounds. This is done by combining ingredients that are low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and leave you feeling fuller.

Homemade weight loss smoothies are the best way to control the quality of the ingredients that go into your blended beverage. And remember, never put your health at risk or leave you feeling starved.

As always, check with your health practitioner to make sure that you are embarking on a diet that is suitable for your situation.

What can I put in my smoothie to lose weight?

The best things to put in healthy weight loss smoothies are ingredients that provide high quality calories. This means healthy fats, proteins, complex carbs, and foods rich in vitamins and minerals.

Here are some specific weight loss smoothie ingredients that are good for you:
Almond butter*: energy booster with good fats and proteins

Avocado: healthy source of fats, fiber, and vitamins that helps counter belly fat

Berries: a high-fiber, high-antioxidant, low-glycemic fruit (making it suitable for low-carb diets like keto) that helps you burn fat

Celery: a negative calorie food, meaning it takes more energy for your body to digest than which it provides

Coconut oil*: healthy fat that is easy to digest and provides a quick source of energy

Ginger: boosts metabolism

Grapefruit: high-water content fruit that stimulate the hormone that helps the body break down fat

Green tea*: metabolism booster that gives you energy that can help you stay active and burn even more calories.

Leafy green vegetables: low-calorie foods abundant in vitamins, minerals, and fiber

Lemon: aids in digestion and weight loss

Nuts and seeds: contain healthy fats that help you feel satiated or suppress hunger, and can also be a good source of fiber.

Rolled oats* and other whole grains: A fiber-rich food that keep you full longer

Tofu: helps reduce fat storage in the body with substantial protein

Do detox smoothies help lose weight?

We actually have a dedicated post to making and getting the most from a detox smoothie.

Not only do we go into the benefits of detox smoothies (spoiler: it does help you lose weight quickly), but also how to succeed with detox plan and a round up of delicious recipes that will help you stick to your detox diet.

Green smoothie recipes

Excellent low calorie green weight loss smoothies to clean your digestive system.

Spinach

A blueberry smoothie with tofu. (via Minimalist Baker)

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Kale

This one’s got banana, apple, almond milk, almond butter, coconut oil, and cinnamon. (via Happy Healthy Mama)

SaveKale Smoothie RecipeHappy Healthy MamaKale banana Smoothie Recipe vegan, weight loss, delicious, stainless steel straw

Cucumber

A smoothie to reset your liver with celery, apple, cucumber, ginger, and apple juice. (via Living Sweet Moments)

SaveCucumber And Ginger Smoothie RecipeLiving Sweet MomentsCucumber And Ginger Smoothie Recipe - Living Sweet Moments

Avocado

Dr. Oz included this recipe in his 28-day Shrink Your Stomach Challenge. It’s got cacao powder, banana, and coconut milk. (via Dr. Oz)

SaveThe 28-Day Shrink Your Stomach Challenge Avocado Smoothieby JupiterimagesMake this breakfast smoothie recipe to help flatten your stomach.

Fruit smoothie recipes

Sweet weight loss smoothies from a wide range of fruits that are the star of your smoothie.

Papaya

A detox weight loss smoothie with banana, almond milk, turmeric, lemon, and honey. (via Cooking LSL)

SaveCreamy and Healthy Turmeric Papaya SmoothieCooking LSLTurmeric Papaya Smoothie

Watermelon

A fruity smoothie with strawberry, banana, chia, almond milk, and lime. (via Minimalist Baker)

SaveStrawberry Chia Watermelon SmoothieMinimalist BakerAMAZING Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie! Hydrating, refreshing, perfect for summer! #vegan #glutenfree #healthy #recipe #minimalistbaker

Blueberry

A creamy smoothie with banana, almond milk, basil, Greek yogurt, lemon, flaxseed, and almond butter. (via Eating Bird Food)

SaveBlueberry Basil Weight Loss SmoothieEating Bird FoodThis blueberry basil smoothie is bursting with nutritious ingredients that will help to banish bloat and keep you feeling your best! Vegan and gluten-free. #smoothie

Pineapple

A matcha weight loss smoothie with green tea powder, coconut milk, spinach, banana, and grapefruit. (via Sunkissed Kitchen)

SaveMetabolism Boosting SmoothieSunkissed KitchenMetabolism Boosting Smoothie / This grapefruit smoothie recipe is packed with whole food ingredients known to have a positive effect on a healthy metabolism. A creamy and sweet concoction that makes a great meal replacement for weight loss. | VITAMIN-SUNSHINE.COM | #metabolismboosting #smoothie #grapefruit #fatburn #fatburner #slimming #resistantstarch

Protein smoothie recipes

Smoothies for weight loss that pack extra protein to keep you fuller longer.

Banana

A weight loss smoothie that you can have at nighttime with cherry, banana, greek yogurt, milk, vanilla protein powder. (via Inside Bru Crew Life)

SaveSkinny Cherry Banana SmoothieInside BruCrew LifeSkinny Cherry Banana Smoothie - adding yogurt and protein powder to this healthy smoothie keeps you full longer. Great recipe to make for breakfast or lunch! #healthy #smoothie #proteinshake #healthyeating

Strawberry

A blended beverage with almond milk, banana, blackberries, pea protein. (via Nutrition Twins)

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Breakfast smoothie recipes

Perfect morning weight loss smoothies to start your day.

Coffee weight loss smoothie

A vegan weight losss smoothie with dates, cashew butter, spinach, and hemp hearts. (via Detoxinista)

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Oatmeal

A peanut butter weight loss smoothie with almond milk, banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. (via Well Plated)

SaveOatmeal Smoothie {With Peanut Butter and Banana!} - WellPlated.comWell Plated by ErinOatmeal Smoothie with Banana and Peanut Butter

RECIPE CARD

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Easy Smoothie for Weight Loss

yield: 1
 
prep time: 5 minutes
 
total time: 5 minutes

This mango weight loss smoothie with almond milk is sweet, refreshing, and good for your body. A quick weight loss smoothie to whip up in just 2 minutes!

4.5 Stars (34 Reviews)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 kiwi sliced
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • Handful of spinach
  • ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut fruits.
  2. Throw all ingredients into blender and combine.
  3. Enjoy!
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