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What’s the secret to losing weight? Regular physical activity, healthy eating, and probably most importantly, consuming ingredients that fuel your necessary activity. Which is why it’s important to fuel your body efficiently, even on the days when you’re too busy to prepare a 3 course meal. I’ve collected the top 17 healthy weight loss smoothie recipes. They’re made of healthier ingredients, meaning you can enjoy them even if you’re trying to lose weight!
So back to the secret behind weight loss. I know what I shared is not revolutionary. Most people pretty much know this fact. But then why is it so darn hard to actually follow through? Why can’t we pick ourselves up (from the couch while watching Netflix) and slam a good workout in? Why can’t we start picking up the right food (instead of thinking about the right food while chowing down on Chinese takeout again)? And why can’t we just burn more and eat less?
Well number one it’s because we’re human beings with a lot on our plates (figuratively and literally) and doing the right things does not equal the easiest thing to do usually. And number two is how old habits die hard. We end up doing something so often that it ends up just becoming a routine to us that we stop noticing how it might be affecting our health, good or bad.
The best way to achieve any type of success is to be THE best in all aspects of your life. Do something consistently and grow continuously in that experience. So, in order to be successful in dropping those last few pounds what should we do exactly? We have to adopt healthier habits and then stick to them!
Some healthier habits include
1) Physical activity – 30 mins 5x’s per day is ideal plus walking 6000+ steps/day.
2) Replacing unhealthier calories – Replace unhealthy calories (from chocolate, fried food, white bread etc) with healthy calories found in vegetables and fruits.
3) Losing weight – At a rate of 5-10% of total body weight is considered to be modest weight loss.
4) Flossing – regularly doing this will ensure proper dental and oral health leading to optimal digestion.
What is considered to be healthy weight loss?
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that healthy weight loss is when you lose anywhere between 1-2 pounds per week. The reason for this is because research shows that you are more successful at keeping the weight off and not gaining it all back when doing it this way.
So it’s better to aim for this. Listed below are 17 healthy weight loss smoothie recipes that I’d like to share. They are perfect for anyone looking to lose weight as their ingredients all individually aid in weight loss. So when put together, form powerful combinations of anti-inflammatory properties that further aid weight loss.
Before we get to recipes, I’ve made a list of food AND a list of fluids that are good to have even on their own as they help you lose weight due their individual properties.
Foods That Help You Lose Weight
3. Green Tea
4. Grapefruit
6. Carrots
7/ Oranges
8. Lemons
9. Kiwi
10. Strawberries
11. Apples
12. Celery
Drinks that help you lose weight
According to the CDC:
b) Carbonated Water
c) Apple Cider Vinegar
d) Green Tea
The chief dietitian and director of nutrition and behavioral research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes Center says the best type of smoothies to drink in order to lose weight are ones that “have a fixed number of calories, usually 160 to 290 calories per shake, and contain key nutrients found in a healthy meal or snack” .
And we all can agree that smoothies are quick, easy, and convenient in terms of thought, preparation, and time management. Plus you drink on the go! The amount of thought and preparation that goes into making a meal is cut down in half (if not more) when you have a smoothie instead.
The best combination of ingredients in an ideal smoothie are the following: 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat, 1 cup of fruit, a handful or two of greens and 1 cup of protein.
It’s important to note that drinking smoothies to lose weight works really well in the short term. You can easily use smoothies to replace up to 2 meals per day and lose 50% more than those who don’t do this!
However, this is not a good solution (or something reasonable) for those who would like to lose weight and keep it off in the long run too.
Although smoothies are great for calorie control and providing the essential nutrients that the body needs – it is extremely difficult to continue drinking smoothies for the rest of your life. Yes, in the short term it works well. Research has shown this very thing over and over again.
So let’s take a look at some healthy recipes for the best smoothies that are ideal for weight loss. Ideally when combined with a healthier lifestyle of course.
Make sure to consult with your doctor on whether this is right for you as well!
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TOP 17 DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS SMOOTHIE RECIPES:
1. Peach Green Tea Smoothie via Recipe Runner
Green tea helps people loose weight when consumed on a regular basis, research has proven this. Combining it with peaches, a frozen banana, and Greek yogurt makes it feel more like a healthy decadent meal/snack and that much more enticing. Note that this recipe is for 2 serving.
2. Coconut + Berry Smoothie via My Fussy Eater
Coconut milk contains medium chain triglycerides and researchers have linked these to weight loss. Enough said. This smoothie is filling (280 calories), tasty, and will help you along in your journey to drop that weight.
3. Collagen Protein Smoothie Pack via Cotter Crunch
The best part of this smoothie recipe is that it can be made in advance, frozen, and then taken out and blended together for the perfect smoothie. It contains all the right ingredients to aid in digestion and help you to loose weight. The best part is that it contains 20g of collagen protein and probiotics as well!
4. Almond Butter Chia Smoothie via The Roasted Root
The smoothie only takes 5 mins to make and has only 5 ingredients. I do think that if you are using this as a meal replacement, that you should add some of the optional ingredients listed as well. Cinnamon, maca powder, and the spinach should be added for sure because they add extra vital nutrients and will help speed up your metabolism as well. This one’s a great healthy weight loss smoothie recipes!
5. Kale + Pineapple Smoothie via Well Plated
At 187 calories, you can not go wrong when having this smoothie. Plus it’s filling and contains ingredients that will keep you fuller for longer and satisfied at the same time. The taste of kale is offset with the addition of pineapple (contains Vit C and magnesium) and banana (contains fiber and antioxidants) perfectly, plus if you are vegan (or would like a vegan option), switch out the honey for maple syrup and you’re good to go!
6. Carrot Cake Smoothie via Gimme Some Oven
This smoothie is an easy way to get some extra veggies in for the day. It uses 2 medium sized carrots and sounds delicious with the addition of banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt and some maple syrup. I think you can get away with using coconut milk instead of almond milk for some added benefit, as well, 2 stalks of celery. The taste of celery is minimized with the addition of spices like nutmeg, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
7. Mulberry, Lavender + Kale Energizing Smoothie via The Daily Meal
Mulberries and lavender aren’t your usual suspects when it comes to smoothie ingredients, I totally get it. But this recipe makes a wonderful case for why they should be. Mulberries contain anti-oxidants, vitamins, and nutrients that boost your immune system and promote digestive healing and lavender adds a touch of calmness to balance this recipe out!
8. Mango Chia Seed Smoothie via Beaming Baker
This vegan and gluten free smoothie recipe yields enough for you to have it twice or share one if you desire. It only has 4 ingredients and takes 10 mins to make, what’s not to love? Plus it looks tasty!
9. Pear Ginger Smoothie via Recipe Runner
292 calories and it yields 2? Sign me up more! Pears are an excellent fruit and are generally not utilized to their maximam potential in smoothie except for in this recipe. They are chalk full of nutrients and vitamins plus there are a lot of other flavors coming from the almond butter, honey, and of course ginger that make this smoothie a nutritious substitute.
10. Chia Berry Smoothie via Popsugar
This smoothie is high in fiber and vitamin C with the wonderful addition of powerful anti-oxidants from the chia seeds and berries making it a homerun. Give it a try and see if it satisfies as well.
11. Sunshine Smoothie via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Orange, mango, banana, and pineapple are the fruits in play for this recipe (which yields enough for 2). I would recommend using less mango and more pineapple (to decrease the amount of sugar) and using one grapefruit and one orange (instead of 2 oranges). Feel free to add your choice of greens (I think spinach would work well in this recipe).
12. 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie via Caits Plate
The 4 main ingredients are spinach, strawberries, banana and almond milk. It would make it more satisfying with the addition of some hemp/chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and/or your choice of nut butter (my personal favorite is almond butter).
13. Pumpkin + Fig Smoothie via Leanne Ray Nutrition
This one only takes 10 mins to put together and contains so many good, healthy ingredients that makes it satisfying enough to have as a meal instead. Hemp hearts can be replaced with chia seeds if you prefer and the canned pumpkins should be used and not the pumpkin pie mix!
14. Superfood Power Smoothie via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Make sure when making this recipe to add in flax for added benefit and substitute kale for spinach if desired. Plus you can add hemp or chia seeds for some extra fiber and nutrients as well!
15. Super Duper Smoothie via Shrinking Kitchen
The base of this smoothie is berries and bananas. But the nutritional power comes from the addition of kefir (use Greek yogurt if you prefer), psyllium husks, and vitamin c crystals! Both the husks and crystals can be found at any health food store in North America.
16. Detox Smoothie via Sally’s Baking Addiction
This detox smoothie contains many different ingredients but the beauty about this recipe is that you can easily interchange a lot of the ingredients for other ones that you may prefer. For example, feel free to add protein powder into the mix or add some ginger and/or lemon juice to taste. Add in some cucumbers and celery as well because they will increase the fiber content, both have zero to none calories and provide you with a dose of veggies for the day as well.
17. Banana Almond Flax Smoothie via Fast Weight Loss Tips
This smoothie feels like a dessert which means that it’s perfect to consume during anytime of the day. Its jam packed with vitamins, nutrients, and fiber which means that it will feel more like a meal and less like a snack. To make it even more nutritious feel free to add your choice of greens (ie. spinach, kale, etc.) or a vegetable like cucumbers or celery to get in some veggies as well.
And always remember, the best way to lose weight is to look at it as a journey and not as a final destination. Your goal may be large but living your best life should be simple. Go try out some (hopefully all!) of these healthy weight loss smoothie recipes to see what you think of them and decide whether they can become a part of your journey as well!
PS. If you feel like you get slightly bloated after drinking a smoothie (which is normal for some, especially if you’re having a smoothie with a lot of calories), I suggest having it in a bowl and eating it with a spoon instead. A smoothie bowl actually cuts down the symptom of bloating because you are forced to take your time while eating it; promoting chewing vs drinking which aids in proper digestion!
Thank you for checking out our top 17 picks for healthy weight loss applicable smoothie recipes! Please check out 17 DETOX WATER RECIPES if you’re interested in wanting to consume more water as well.
Stay happy, stay healthy.
