28 Best Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss
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If you're sipping on a smoothie in the morning to lose weight, don't just throw a million healthy ingredients into the blender and hope for the best! It needs to follow this formula for weight loss. You can stray from the formula a little, but aim to keep it between 300 and 400 calories, and it should offer 13 to 20 grams of protein, at least six grams of fiber, 40 to 55 grams of carbs, 10 to 15 grams of healthy fats, and try to keep it under 36 grams of sugar. Sounds complicated? Just follow one of these recipes and it's easy (and delicious!).
Strawberry Milkshake Protein Smoothie
This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie is only made with six ingredients so it's easy to whip up and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.
Honeydew Protein Smoothie
This invigorating, dairy-free, honeydew smoothie offers over 36 grams of protein!
Almond Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie
This dairy-free smoothie is made with soy yogurt and unsweetened soy milk, so it offers tons of plant-based protein.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Sweet and creamy and such a gorgeous, vibrant color, this sweet smoothie will remind you of cheesecake drizzled with blueberries.
High-Protein Banana Milkshake Smoothie
Made with just four ingredients, this banana milkshake smoothie comes together in less than five minutes. Add a full tablespoon of flaxmeal instead of just a half to increase the healthy fats.
Vegan Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie
This vanilla milkshake smoothie is bursting with plant-powered protein. It could use a little extra fiber, though, so throw one tablespoon of flaxmeal into the blender for a total of 363 calories, 14.8 grams of fat, 42.8 grams of carbs, 6.3 grams of fiber, and 18.9 grams of protein.
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Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
Made with spinach, banana, tofu, and almond butter, this satisfying breakfast smoothie comes together in minutes.
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Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie
Grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie. Since it isn't high in carbs on its own, enjoy yours with one small banana for a total of 392 calories, 14.7 grams of fat, 48.5 grams of carbs, 8.7 grams of fiber, and 24.4 grams of protein.
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this creamy smoothie reminiscent of all the warm, spicy flavors of luscious, moist, and creamy carrot cake. Throw in an extra 10 raw almonds to bring the total to 359 calories, 13.4 grams of fat, 51.3 grams of carbs, 10.8 grams of fiber, and 21.7 grams of protein.
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Vegan Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
Think chocolate is off limits when you're trying to lose weight? Think again! This chocolate milkshake smoothie follows the perfect weight-loss formula.
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Flat-Belly Smoothie Featuring Pineapple and Kale
This filling flat-belly smoothie could use a little extra fiber so add a tablespoon of flaxmeal and an extra cup of kale or spinach.
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Banana Cream Overnight Oats Smoothie
This creamy smoothie recipe is like overnight oats and a smoothie all in one.
Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
This metabolism-boosting smoothie could use a little extra healthy fats so throw in six extra raw almonds.
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
The avocado makes this pineapple kale smoothie so creamy!
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Broccoli Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
This fiber-rich banana berry peanut butter smoothie could use a smidge more of healthy fats and protein, so go for a full tablespoon of peanut butter instead of just a half.
Nutty Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Made from chocolate soy milk, peanut butter, and soy yogurt, this nutty chocolate strawberry banana smoothie is full of protein, fiber, and a touch of sweetness from the banana and strawberries.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Sip on this chocolatey smoothie made with ingredients that can help reduce PMS symptoms.
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Papaya Ginger Mint Smoothie
If you're feeling bloated, sluggish, or otherwise low-energy, it's time to whip up this digestion-relieving smoothie. Increase the fiber and healthy fats by adding in half an avocado.
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Clear-Skin Smoothie
This spinach avocado smoothie is made with skin-brightening ingredients like strawberries, almond butter, and flaxseed help calm acne or inflammation issues on your face. It could use a little extra protein so add another tablespoon of almond butter.
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Pear Raspberry Smoothie
This tangy high-fiber pear raspberry weight-loss smoothie will keep hunger at bay for hours, which means fewer calories consumed throughout the day.
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Banana Cinnamon Smoothie
This quick banana cinnamon smoothie is meant for a pre-workout snack, so just double the recipe for breakfast. Throw in a quarter of an avocado to get some extra healthy fats in there.
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Mango Kiwi Smoothie
Made from hair-healthy ingredients like kale, blueberries, and kidney beans, this mango kiwi smoothie is also high in filling fiber.
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Strawberry-Watermelon Hydrating Smoothie
Double the recipe for this hydrating protein-packed smoothie and add half an avocado to increase the healthy fats and fiber.
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie
Cure chocolate cravings with this chocolate smoothie made with only four ingredients. Just double the recipe to make it filling enough for breakfast.
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Sweet Spinach Smoothie
Spinach is the star in this sweet smoothie from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak. Increase the healthy fats by adding in another tablespoon of avocado.
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Blackberry Breakfast Smoothie
Try out Karlie Kloss's favorite blackberry breakfast smoothie. Just be sure to add in half an avocado to increase the healthy fats to 14.5 grams, the fiber to 17.1 grams, and the calories to 366.
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Banana Bread Smoothie
Sip on this banana bread smoothie that offers a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and good fats.
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"Sweet Potato Pie" Smoothie
Naturally sweet and so, so creamy (thanks to the tofu), this smoothie tastes like sweet potato pie.
Calories: 342
Protein: 12.3 grams
Carbohydrate: 34.8 grams
Dietary Fiber: 10.1 grams
Total Sugars: 6.658 grams
Total Fat: 25.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.639 grams