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8 Weight Loss Smoothies That Will Get You Ready For Summer

Let’s face it, we all want that toned summer bod. You’ve been going HAM in the gym for what feels like forever and seeing no results. You’ve tried cutting out meals, you’ve tried too many diets to name, but it’s no use.

Well look no further, with these weight loss smoothies, you’ll be toning up and sliming down faster than you ever believed possible. 

Weight loss smoothies are easy to make, and can help if you’re feeling bloated or just in need of a natural detox.

For all the recipes below simply:

  1. Add all ingredients to blender
  2. Blend until smooth
  3. Then enjoy.

Here are some weight loss smoothies to get you started on your weight loss journey. 

Glowing Green Detox Smoothie

A fresh and revitalising weight loss smoothie, perfect for a bloated stomach.

 94 Calories

  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 banana
  • ¼ a cup of pineapple
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 cups of spinach
  • 1 cup of water

Avocado Smoothie

It’s filling and tasty! And one of the best weight loss smoothies to act as a meal replacement.

101 Calories 

  • 1 1/2 cups of apple juice
  • 2 cups of spinach or kale (stemmed and chopped)
  • 1 apple (unpeeled, cored, and chopped)
  • 1/2 avocado (chopped)

Key Lime Pie Protein Shake

If you’re looking for weight loss smoothies, but you have a sweet tooth, look no further!

212 Calories

  • 1/2 cup of fat free cottage cheese
  • 1 Scoop of vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp of Lime juice (fresh or bottled – either is fine!)
  • 5-10 Ice cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
  • 1/2-1 cup  of water
  • 1 tsp sweetener of choice
  • a handful of spinach to make it green!

Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Smoothie

Weight loss smoothies act as great post-workout snacks! Try this one after your next workout.

296 calories 

  • 1 large banana, frozen (or fresh!)
  • 2–3 large ice cubes
  • 1 cup of non-dairy milk of choice (or dairy if you like!)
  • 1 scoop of Chocolate flavoured protein powder
  • 2 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract

Bonus tip: Top with homemade whipping cream, vegan whipped topping, or Greek yogurt

Coffee Banana Smoothie

Perfect weight loss smoothie to have in replacement of your morning coffee before work!

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126 calories 

  • 1 cup of chilled brewed coffee
  • 2 tsp of honey or agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 bananas, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp of ground flax seed
  • 1/4 tsp of grated nutmeg
  • 6 ice cubes

French Toast Smoothie

Weight loss smoothies for breakfast? Count me in! Make some for the whole family!

180 calories

  • 1/2 cup of fat free cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop of Vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp of Maple extract (or 2 tbs sugar free maple syrup)
  • 1/2 tsp of Cinnamon
  • A dash of Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2-1 cup of Water
  • 5-10 Ice Cubes

Sunset Smoothie

A lovely summer weight loss smoothie to enjoy after a run!

294 calories 

  • 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks (or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries or strawberries
  • 1 large carrot, sliced and cooked
  • 1/2 cup of coconut water or plain cold water
  • 1/2 cup of orange juice (fresh juice from one medium orange)
  • 2 tablespoons of hulled hemp seeds (optional)

Refreshing Watermelon and Pineapple Smoothie

An ideal weight loss smoothie to carry around throughout the day!

81 Calories

  • 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries (or berries of your choice!)
  • 3/4 cup of fresh diced seedless watermelon
  • 1/4 cup of Almond milk

Drink up and enjoy! Which weight loss smoothies are you going to try? Comment below!

Happy Health Journey!

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Juenelle Muge

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