7 Skinny Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

Last updated on December 5th, 2024 at 02:59 pm

There is no shortage of people who want to lose weight. In fact, according to the CDC, more than one-third of Americans are obese. And while no single diet works for everyone, research shows that drinking a healthy smoothie daily can help you lose weight. One reason smoothies can help you lose weight is that they’re high in fiber. This type of food is filling, so it keeps you full longer after you eat it. Fiber also helps your body release acids that can help your body burn calories more efficiently. If you want to lose weight, adding a glass of plain Greek yogurt to your breakfast each morning is a great way to start the day. Another reason why smoothies can help you lose weight is that they’re filled with healthy ingredients like fruits and vegetables.

These ingredients provide essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly. It’s also important to ensure that the smoothies you drink are low in calories. By choosing low-calorie smoothies from the store instead of homemade ones, you can save yourself a lot of calories without sacrificing taste or quality.

Here we list 7 skinny smoothie recipes for weight loss; these smoothies are the best solution for losing weight. Because these are delicious, easy to prepare, and boost metabolism, giving you a sense of fullness.

1. Banana Chocolaty Smoothie

Banana makes this smoothie really like a milkshake because the walnut consists of Omega 3, which keeps your muscle lean and your mind sharp.

Ingredients

• Water (optional)
• 1/3 cup chocolate plant-based protein powder
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon dark chocolate morsels (dairy-free)
• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1/2 banana
• 1/8 cup walnuts (chopped)

2. Chocolate avocado smoothie for weight loss

The Black Beans in this skinny smoothie recipe undeniably reduce bloating and constipation. The fiber in black Bean helps to keep you full for longer. Furthermore, black beans also lower bad cholesterol. Furthermore, avocado is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and potassium. With this in mind, I hope you will understand why I have added this skinny smoothie recipe to the list.

Ingredients

• 6 ice cubes
• 1/4 cup chocolate plant-based protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup black beans (precooked)
• 1/4 ripe avocado (quartered, peeled, and pitted)
• Water (optional)
• 1/2 banana

3. Chocolate Bean Smoothie

One study suggests that people who eat 3/4 cup of beans daily eventually have 6.6 pounds less than those who don't. In addition, even the Black Beans eater consumed more calories than those who did not eat. Similarly, use precooked beans in this smoothie for rich fiber and earthy protein.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plant-based chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup black beans
• Water (optional)
• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened )
• 1/2 banana (frozen)

4. Mighty Peach Smoothie

Undoubtedly, blending peach and banana in this skinny smoothie recipe is like announcing them as husband and wife because they fulfill each other in this smoothie. The banana gives you fiber, while the peach gives you many antioxidants straightaway. Also, peach is very few in calories.

Ingredients

• Water for the smoother blend(optional)
• 1/3 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened )
• 1/2 banana
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

5. Skinny cherry smoothie

Also, this super metabolism-boosting skinny smoothie recipe has a soft texture due to the Cherries.

Ingredients

• Water for a smoother blend ( Completely optional)
• 3 ice cubes
• 1/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1 scoop plant-based plain protein powder
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 banana (frozen)
• 1/2 cup cherries
• 1/4 lime

6. Sweet Potato Smoothie

Bananas and potatoes have starch, but that's why cinnamon is added to this skinny smoothie recipe.
According to a printed study in the American Journal of clinical nutrition. Therefore, adding cinnamon to starchy foods helps stabilize blood sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop plain plant-based protein powder
• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1/2 banana (frozen)
• 1/2 sweet potato (with skin off, cooked, and cooled)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

7. Cashew Protein Smoothie

Cashew significantly consists of healthy monosaturated fats like palmitoleic acids and oleic acid. In addition, these acids are important for lessening unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels and adding healthy HDL cholesterol levels. Besides the coconut has antioxidant properties and is a good source of hydration.

Ingredients

• 2-3 ice cubes
• 1 scoop of Espresso Dynamic Greens
• 2 scoops dairy-free PaleoMeal protein powder
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon of cashew butter
• 1/2 banana

Rick Kaselj

Rick Kaselj MS, is a leading kinesiologist and injury specialist as well as co-creator of the best-selling Unlock Your Hip Flexors program. Rick creates exercise programs that help people heal injuries and eliminate pain, so they can go back to living a full, active, healthy life.