Smoothies are an easy and convenient way to get a hefty dose of nutrition into your day. But not all smoothies are created equal… so, here are 5 of our favorite weight loss smoothies!
6 to 8ouncesliquid of choice, like almond, pea, soy, or cow's milk, or water
CHOCOLATE CHERRY SMOOTHIE
Heaping ½cupfrozen cherries
½banana, sliced and frozen
Scant ½cupfrozen cauliflower rice*
1scoopchocolate plant-based protein powder
1tablespoonunsweetened almond butter
1tablespoonunsweetened cocoa powder
HAPPY GUT SMOOTHIE
½cupfrozen pineapple chunks
½banana, sliced and frozen
1cupfresh baby spinach
½cupplain or low-added-sugar vanilla Greek yogurt
1tablespoonalmond butter
½tablespoonchia seeds
BANANA KALE SMOOTHIE
1small banana, sliced and frozen
1small medjool date, pitted
Handfulfresh kale
1scoopvanilla plant-based protein powder
1tablespooncashew butter
½tablespoonground flaxseed
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN SMOOTHIE
Heaping 1cupfrozen wild blueberries
Scant ½ cupfrozen cauliflower rice*
½cuplow-added-sugar vanilla Greek yogurt
¼cuprolled oats
1tablespoonpeanut butter
½tablespoonground flaxseed
Pinchcinnamon, optional
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
½cupfrozen mango chunks
½banana, sliced and frozen
½zucchini, sliced/chopped and frozen
¼avocado
1scoopvanilla plant-based protein powder
1tablespoonhemp seeds
Instructions
Pour the base liquid into the blender, then add the remaining ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Add milk, water, or ice as needed to thin or thicken the smoothie to your liking!
Notes
*Disclaimer: Most packaged frozen vegetables are not intended to be eaten without cooking them first because they may harbor bacteria (most notably, Listeria) that can cause foodborne illness and that are only killed when cooked. Although the risk of contamination is low and most healthy adults exposed to the bacteria rarely get seriously ill, there are certain populations—pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems—at greater risk of infection who should undoubtedly avoid consuming packaged frozen vegetables without cooking them first. For more information, please refer to the CDC website.