Ready to please your delicate palate with the best smoothies for weight loss? I’ll share four of my favorite drinks that have helped me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
I remember when I had no appetite at all and my body just wouldn’t cooperate with me. The only thing that seemed to work was drinking some fresh smoothies, which brought back the energy quickly!
It’s been a lot of fun for me, too! I lost weight fast and it was easy.
I’m on a mission to lose weight and smoothies are my favorite way of achieving that goal.
I love how this drink not only satisfies me, but also gives me an energy boost when I need it most!
1. Leafy Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are nutrient-rich blends of fruits and vegetables. They’ve become a popular way for people to meet their recommended daily intake of vitamins, minerals, fiber – all from whole food sources! Unlike juices which contain little or no nutritional value because they typically remove the good parts like skins and seeds along with stems (but not cores!).
This article will show you how easy it can be make delicious Smoothies bowls in just seconds using whatever ingredients we have lying around our house 🙂
Green smoothies are a great way to get your greens, and they don’t even have to be flavors! The most basic green smoothie combines leafy greens like spinach or kale with other ingredients that you can add however for taste preference. If those aren’t satisfying enough there’s tons more combinations out there including avocado-spinach (delicious!), citrus juice + peanut butter banana bread Smoothie blender approved!)
For those who are trying to avoid the sugar and fat of traditional ice cream, blending in some leafy greens can be a fun addition. While these ingredients do have less calories than many other foods out there on their own (leaves pack antioxidants for example!), adding too much spice could make your drink unbalanced if it’s not something you’re used with regularly beforehand.
Adding more vegetables or fruit when making smoothies will add variety while still delivering all that great taste from fruit!
Nutrition facts per serving: 270 calories, 10g fat (5 saturated) 5 grams of carbs and 33 g protein. This meal is perfect if you’re trying to maintain your weight or gain muscle! But be aware that the sugar content may increase depending on what ingredients are swapped out for in addition to this shake recipe – so keep reading below as well as how much quantity we recommend.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of spinach or any other green leaf
- 4 small bananas (frozen)
- 1.5 Cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 Cups ice cubes
Optional:
- 4 scoops of protein powder (optional)
- 4 scoops of protein powder (optional)
Some fruits and vegetables may cause allergies in some people so its best to know what you’re gonna mix with before hand!
Place all ingredients into blender container in order listed above then add more liquid as necessary until everything has been incorporated.
If you have a nut allergy, just substitute the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and use an alternative liquid such as regular milk or soy milk.
2. Blue Medley Smoothie
Blue Medley Smoothies are an easy and delicious way to start your day! They’re perfect for the person who wants something healthy but doesn’t have time in their busy schedule.
Health benefits of Blue Medley Smoothie:
- High in Antioxidants
- Help Fight Cancer
- Amp Up Weight Loss
- Boost Brain Health
- Alleviate Inflammation
- Support Digestion
- Promote Heart Health
This recipe is portioned into two servings, but truth be told it often becomes just one. I can easily drink the whole smoothie by myself-and my favorite part? You don’t need any breakfast cereal or granola!
I like to refer people who want a quick and easy way of getting their fruit in without all that fussing around with bowls.
I’ve been giving these smoothies a try for the past few weeks and they really have helped me wake up in an energized state. I think it’s because of all the vitamins that go into them, plus their natural sweetness makes my morning taste better too.
I would advise caution though- you might find yourself addicted to starting off every day with this healthy drink.
Nutrition facts per serving: 260 calories, 13g fat (6 g saturated), 31 carbs and 8 grams of fiber. 15g are from sugar and 8g of protein.
That’s a lot to take in so don’t forget about those other nutrients when you’re adding something else like protein powder or swapping ingredients for more variety (this could change how many servings there really are on an nutrition label)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of packed spinach
- 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup of frozen banana
- 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tbsp of almond butter
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Optional:
- 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
Place all ingredients into blender container in order listed above then add more liquid as necessary until everything has been incorporated.
3. Immunity Boost Smoothie
This Immunity Boost Smoothie is the perfect way to keep colds and flu at bay. It’s sweet-tart flavor will help you feel better while also providing your body with healthy antioxidants, vitamins, minerals…and more!
This fruit smoothie is perfect for the cold months. It’s healthy, refreshing and tastes great! Drink this immunity boosting drink every day to keep your family safe from sicknesses during flu season or any other time of year you want them in top condition.
This healthy smoothie is not just any old drink. It’s an immunity boosting elixir designed to give you the vitamins and minerals your body needs so that every day can be as good for fighting off illness, injury or infection.
The ingredients in this recipe have been carefully chosen because they each offer unique benefits when it comes to strengthening our immune.
Nutrition facts per serving: 230 calories, 5g fat (3 grams saturated), 43g carbs, 6g fiber, 34g sugar and 5g protein.
Note that if you add some eggs or swap out ingredients to make this low-carb then the nutritionals will be altered significantly!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of peeled orange
- 1/2 cup of carrots
- 1/2 cup of frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tbsp of hemp seeds
- 1/2 inch of turmeric root
- 1/2 inch of ginger root
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Optional:
- 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
- Add water if needed
Place all ingredients into blender container in order listed above then add more liquid as necessary until everything has been incorporated.
4. Cacao Recovery Smoothie
Have you ever drank a smoothie after an intense workout or when your night was rough? I had the perfect solution for myself. A delicious mixture of bananas, cacao powder (which is like chocolate but without all those sugar calories), this drink will coat any soreness in our muscles with nutritious nutrition while boosting hydration at the same time!
This will probably be the best smoothie you have ever made. With potassium to hydrate and carbohydrates for regeneration, it’ll help recover from a tough workout or day at work! Plus this drink is also great if your hungover ;). Recover drinks are important after exercising because they reduce fatigue and prolonged muscle soreness- just make sure not go overboard by enjoying one right when ending up on an exercise bike though 😉
Nutrition facts per serving: 390 calories, 16g fat (6 saturated), 41 carbs with 7 grams of fiber, 15 grams in total sugar and 27g of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp of cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp of unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 scoop protein powder
Place all ingredients into blender container in order listed above then add more liquid as necessary until everything has been incorporated.
A sprinkle of cayenne pepper will give you that extra flavor boost in your smoothie!
I am sure these recipes will help you lose weight quickly. I lost 15 pounds in two weeks when my mom tried them out and they worked just as well for me.
