5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

When you are looking for quick and easy breakfast recipes, smoothie can be your go to choice. It may sounds so tempting to pick a few ready-to-drink smoothies but it is actually easier and cheaper to prepare a healthy and delicious smoothie right at home. You can actually  make your smoothies more healthy by swapping out all the unnecessary sweeteners with sources of fiber and protein. Especially when you are looking for weight loss, you will want to make sure your smoothies contain plenty of antioxidants and nutritions. Adding some extra green leaves into your smoothie is a great way to pack in antioxidants. By increasing your antioxidant intake , you can help your body burn fat more effectively and cool off inflammation. All of these healthy smoothies will make you fee energised and ready to handle the day ahead.

• Summer Berry Smoothie

This summer berry smoothie which can be made throughout the year with frozen berries, helps to reduce stubborn belly fat and promote weight loss due to its high level of antioxidants and proteins. The presence of Greek yogurt in this smoothie provides a dairy boost that has been shown to accelerate fat loss.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 cup organic frozen berries
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grounded chia seeds
• 1/2 cup ice

Instructions

• In a blender combine all the ingredients together and blend them for 1 minute, until it reached to a desired consistency
• Serve and enjoy!

• Crio Bru Smoothie

Instead of your usual hot cup of Crio, try this smoothie. It is a game changer for you in all seasons, it is quick easy and yummy! Cacao is filled with nutrients, like flavanoids to boost your immune system and magnesium to support brain, bone, and heart health, as well as accelerate fat loss.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brewed and chilled Crio Bru
• 1 cup sliced bananas
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 3/4 cup ice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

• Add all of the above ingredients in to a high powered blender
• Blend on high for 1 ½ – 2 minutes, until very smooth
• Add more Crio Bru or milk if needed to help it blend
• Pour off and enjoy !

• Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Make this creamy and yummy smoothie with fresh turmeric and frozen mango and pineapple pieces, for a healthy smoothie that tastes like a tropical vacation. Most of the smoothies that I like have yogurt in them that makes them more creamy and yummy. I really enjoy a creamy smoothie over a juice based smoothie. Turmeric in this smoothie works excellent as a perfect source of antioxidants which may improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp of turmeric
• 1/2 ice

Instructions

• In a blender combine all the ingredients together and blend them for at least 1 minute
• When reached to a thick consistency, pour and serve!

• Sunshine Orange Smoothie

Boost up your morning and immune system with this super delicious orange smoothie loaded with nutrients and vitamins. This is a perfect recipe to start your day in winters. All the life saver ingredients present in this recipe can be easily found in the market.

Ingredients

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1/2 cup original almond milk
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp berries
• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 cup ice

Instructions

• Blend all the ingredients together for 1 minute
• Adjust the consistency as per your liking
• Pour and enjoy the yummiest and healthiest smoothie

• Kiwi Cucumber Smoothie

Starting your day with a green smoothie is a perfect way to start your day while you are constantly trying to stay healthy and smart. Not everyone likes green smoothies but this one is going to be your favourite, because it does not include kale and spinach at all. Just like all the other smoothies you need your ingredients and a blender.

Ingredients

• 2 Kiwis
• 1 cucumber
• 1 small banana
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed apple seeds
• 1/2 cup smashed peer
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 cup plain yogurt

Instructions

• Blend all the ingredients together for 1 minute to the desired consistency
• Enjoy your healthy yummy smoothie