{"id":277873,"date":"2022-12-16T17:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noom.com\/smoothie-recipes-weight-loss\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T11:30:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:30:39","slug":"smoothie-recipes-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noom.com\/au\/blog\/smoothie-recipes-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"40 healthy and delicious weight loss smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Smoothies are a tasty way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, but they\u2019re not always good for losing weight. Many are calorie dense and loaded with sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, smoothies that are packed with nutrients\u2014not sugar\u2014can <\/em>be part of a healthy diet and help with weight loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To that end, we\u2019ve collected 40 of our favorite weight loss smoothie recipes, all with around 300 calories (or less). But before getting to the recipes, let\u2019s talk about how smoothies fit into the weight loss picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What smoothies are good for weight loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Noom, we don\u2019t usually recommend drinking your calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoothies, shakes, and juices are often full of sugar and calories and can be less satisfying than whole fruit and vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because the blending process pulverizes the satiating fiber<\/a> in fruit and veggies, so you\u2019re likely to feel hungry sooner after drinking a smoothie than you would after eating a whole piece of fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But not all smoothies are the same. The best smoothies for weight loss are full of satiating nutrients like fiber, protein, and healthy fats, while having a relatively low-caloric density<\/a>. (Meaning the smoothie has a moderate amount of calories, given its weight and volume.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade smoothies are ideal because you control what goes into them. And along with nutritious fruit and vegetables, ingredients like yogurt, leafy greens, seeds, and protein powder can make them more filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercially made smoothies are an option if you\u2019re running short on time, but be sure to check what\u2019s in them. The caloric content of pre-made smoothies can range from around 100 calories to more than 1,000 (yep, really). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, pay attention to serving sizes. Even healthy smoothies without additives can pack a surprising amount of calories because there\u2019s usually more than one serving of fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a whole banana has about 100 calories, but a small banana smoothie can pack more than 300 calories (or 600 for a large). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make low-calorie smoothies for weight loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All you need to make a healthy weight loss smoothie is a blender or food processor and a few of your favorite ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the building blocks for a delicious smoothie:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit and\/or veggies.<\/strong> Most smoothies are based on fruit or vegetables (or both). If you have fresh produce in your kitchen, great. If not, frozen works, too\u2014in fact, using frozen fruit can help bulk up your smoothie and eliminate the need to add ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquid.<\/strong> Smoothies usually need some sort of liquid to help blend the fruit and veggies into something drinkable, like water, juice, or milk (low fat, soy, almond, coconut, or whatever kind you prefer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additions.<\/strong> Make your smoothie more satisfying with ingredients that make it more flavorful and filling. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n