Powerful Smoothies for Weight Loss

For many people, losing weight is an important step towards living a healthier, more active life. Unfortunately, many diet plans and weight loss recipes are dull, boring, and leave you hungry.

We believe that losing weight should be delicious! Try these healthy – and tasty – smoothies to best support your weight loss journey.  

The Morning Blend: A Smoothie to Start Your Day Right

Healthy habits start in the morning, so let’s kick start our weight loss journey with a morning blend! This smoothie not only fills you up but starts your day with a rush of healthy nutrients.

• 1 cup organic frozen mixed berries
• 1 frozen banana, underripe
• 1 orange, peeled and segmented
• 4 - 6oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Nutty Buddy: A Smoothie that Fights Cravings

Nuts are packed with protein, healthy fats, and help to fight cravings for hours. If you’re on a weight loss journey but find yourself snacking all day long, this smoothie will help you feel full and satisfied while still enjoying a delicious peanut butter treat.

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ frozen banana, underripe
• ½ tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• water to blend (as needed)

Lean Green Machine: A Smoothie that Burns Fat

Burning fat is essential for losing weight, and we can use smart snacking strategies to actually improve our body’s ability to burn fat! How? By eating foods that boost metabolism, improve digestion, and encourage healthy weight loss. And this delicious smoothie is full of them!

• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 TBS fresh mint leaves
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• ½ cup brewed matcha tea, chilled (can substitute green tea)
• ½ large grapefruit, peeled and seeded
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
• ¼ large avocado
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• Pinch of ground cayenne pepper

Coco Clarity: A Smoothie that Beats the Bloat

• ½ cup coconut water
• 1 banana, underripe
• 1 large cucumber, sliced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• Squeeze of lime juice
• handful of ice

Blushing Beet: A Smoothie that Flushes Away Toxins

• ½ cup raw coconut water or filtered water
• ½ medium green apple, skin on, cored and diced
• 1 small raw red beet, peeled grated
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
• ½ cup frozen pineapple
• ½ small avocado, pitted and peeled
• ½ cup baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Carrot Cake in a Glass: A Smoothie that Tastes Like Dessert

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 4-5 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ½ TBS honey
• ½ TSP cinnamon
• 1/8 TSP ground ginger
• ¼ TSP nutmeg
• ¼ - ½ cup ice (optional)

No matter where you are in your weight loss journey, there’s a smoothie for you! Follow @solo.wellness on Instagram for healthy tips, recipes, and inspiration!