9 Weight Loss Smoothies With Recipes




Want to get rid of your pot belly and thunder thighs? Or do you want to stay healthy and fit? Then, you must try out smoothies. Smoothies are palatable, take less time to prepare, look tempting, and are the best option to take a break from chewing healthy food. And believe me, they are not nauseating. In fact, you will be surprised how balanced and delectable they are. These 9 quick and healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss can help melt the fat, flush out toxins, and boost your metabolism. So, get ready with your blender and start shedding those pounds. Let’s begin!

9 Best Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

1. Sapodilla, Chia, And Almond Milk Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Sapodilla, Chia, And Almond Milk Smoothie


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Total Time: 5-8 minutes;   Prep Time: 3-4 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 medium sapodillas
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ⅔ cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon almond flakes
How To Prepare
  1. Wash the sapodillas. Peel, seed, and roughly chop them.
  2. Toss the chopped sapodillas into the blender and add almond milk.
  3. Blend into a smooth paste and pour it into two glasses.
  4. Add the chia seeds and stir well. Top it with almond flakes before drinking.
Tip
Use chilled almond milk to make it taste yum.

Benefits
  • Sapodillas are high in fiber (about 14 g fiber in 1 medium sapodilla), which helps to prevent fat absorption and keeps you full for a longer duration (1).
  • Chia seeds promote weight loss and can protect you from cardiovascular disease and diabetes (2).
  • Almond milk is loaded with nutrients and is the best substitute for dairy or soy milk. It aids weight loss, boosts muscle power, and improves bone, heart, skin, and eye health (3).
  • Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that help to reduce weight, regulate blood glucose levels, and protect from cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and oxidative stress (4).

2. Apple, Dried Figs, And Lemon Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Apple, Dried Figs, And Lemon Smoothie


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Total Time: 8 minutes;   Prep Time: 5 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 dried fig
  • ¼ lemon
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1.  Wash the apples, take the pith out, and roughly chop them.
  2. Chop the dried fig.
  3. Toss both the chopped apples and figs into a blender.
  4. Add lemon juice and give it a spin.
  5. Pour the smoothie out into two glasses.
  6. Add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and stir well.
Benefits
  • Apples are rich in phytonutrients that help to reduce the risk of asthma, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, prevent lipid oxidation, and lower bad cholesterol (5).
  • Figs are rich in dietary fiber and help to improve bowel movement (6).
  • Lemons have an alkalizing effect that helps to nullify the acidic environment inside the body. Lemon helps in liver detoxification, aids proper bowel movement, has antiparasitic activity, and helps fight cancer and diabetes-induced cataract (7).

3. Orange, Lemon, And Flax Seeds Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Orange, Lemon, And Flax Seeds Smoothie


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Total Time: 5 minutes;   Prep Time: 3 minutes;   Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 large oranges
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1. Peel the oranges, take out the seeds, and roughly chop them.
  2. Toss the chopped oranges into a blender and add lemon juice and ground the flax seeds.
  3. Blend it well and pour out the smoothie into a glass.
  4. Add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and stir well before drinking.
Benefits
  • Oranges are a great source of flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamin C that help to detoxify your body, protect you from heart disease, and fight cancer (8).
  • Flax seeds are rich alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that protects against myocardial infarction, reduces bad cholesterol, and prevents stroke (9).
  • Lemons are rich in vitamin C that helps to boost the immunity and flush out toxins. It also helps to reduce weight (10).

4. Celery, Pear, And ACV Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Celery, Pear, And ACV Smoothie


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Total Time: 8 minutes;   Prep Time: 5 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped pear
  • 1 teaspoon ACV
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1. Toss the chopped celery and pear into a blender and give it a spin.
  2. Add a teaspoon of ACV and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.
  3. Stir well before drinking.
Benefits
  • Celery has antioxidant and lipid-lowering properties. It also helps to control the blood sugar levels (11).
  • Pears help to metabolize alcohol, lower lipid levels, and prevent ulcers (12).
  • ACV helps in detoxification, aids weight loss, regulates blood sugar levels, and improves mood (13).

5. Carrot, Watermelon, And Cumin Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Carrot, Watermelon, And Cumin Smoothie


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Total Time: 10 minutes;   Prep Time: 7 minutes;   Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup seeded watermelon
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1. Blend the carrot and watermelon using a bender.
  2. Pour the smoothie into a glass.
  3. Add cumin powder and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.
  4. Stir well before drinking.
Benefits
  • Carrots improve cardiovascular health by increasing the total antioxidant levels in the body (14).
  • Watermelon consumption can improve cardiovascular health and protect you from macular degeneration, diabetes, and cancer (15).
  • Cumin seeds help improve digestion, prevent gastrointestinal disorders and bloating, have antispasmodic effects, and improve liver function (16).

6. Tomato, Grape, And Lime Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Tomato, Grape, And Lime Smoothie


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Total Time: 8 minutes;   Prep Time: 4 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • ½ cup green grapes
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1. Wash and chop the tomatoes and
  2. Toss them into a blender.
  3. Add the grapes to the blender and give it a spin.
  4. Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
  5. Add a tablespoon of lime juice to each glass.
  6. Add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and stir well.
Benefits
  • Tomatoes contain phytonutrients that help prevent cancer, lower lipid levels, and aid detoxification (17).
  • Grapes contain antioxidants that prevent cancer cell proliferation. They can also help lower bad cholesterol levels and suppress platelet aggregation (18).
  • Limes contain D-limonene, a terpene that helps protect against cancer, lowers bad cholesterol levels, and dissolves gallstones (19).

7. Grapefruit, Pineapple, And Black Pepper Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Grapefruit, Pineapple, And Black Pepper Smoothie


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Total Time: 10 minutes;   Prep Time: 8 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped grapefruit
  • 1 cup ripe pineapple
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of Himalayan pink salt
How To Prepare
  1. Toss the grapefruit and pineapple into a blender and give it a spin.
  2. Pour the smoothie out into two glasses.
  3. Add black pepper and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and stir well.
Benefits
  • Grapefruit helps in reducing body weight by lowering the lipid levels in the blood and regulating blood pressure (20).
  • Pineapple aids weight loss by reducing inflammation in the body (21).
  • Black pepper helps prevent gastrointestinal disease, inhibits cancer cell division, and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties (22).

8. Blueberry, Oats, And Chia Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Blueberry, Oats, And Chia Smoothie


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Total Time: 7 minutes;   Prep Time: 4 minutes;   Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
How To Prepare
  1. Blend the blueberries, oats, chia seeds, and the milk
  2. Pour the smoothie out into two glasses and enjoy!
Benefits
  • Blueberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants and also have anti-inflammatory properties (23).
  • Oats are a great source of dietary fiber that aids weight loss. It also improves digestion and prevents tumor growth (24).
  • Chia seeds promote weight loss and can protect you from cardiovascular disease and diabetes (25).
  • Low-fat milk helps control the amount of dairy fat consumed and helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (26).

9. Cucumber, Plum, And Cumin Smoothie


Weight Loss Smoothie - Cucumber, Plum, And Cumin Smoothie


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Total Time: 6 minutes;   Prep Time: 5 minutes;   Serves: 2

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