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Weight Loss Smoothies – Low-calorie weight loss recipes

Smoothies · June 7, 2024 · 9 min read · 10 min total

Weight Loss Smoothies – Low-calorie weight loss recipes is a smoothies recipe, about 10 minutes total, yielding 2 glasses, easy difficulty.

Fresh green slimming smoothie in a glass with fruit and spinach on a wooden table.

Would you like to save a few calories but don't want to miss out on delicious refreshment? With these weight loss smoothies you can easily make light drinks that will help you lose weight. They are rich in vitamins, pleasantly filling and ensure healthy enjoyment without a guilty conscience.

In this post I'll show you my favorite low-calorie smoothie recipes: quickly mixed, perfect for the start of the day or as a snack in between!

Selection of fresh spinach, cucumber, apple and avocado on a kitchen plate
Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables for the smoothie

Why smoothies help you lose weight

Fresh fruit, leafy vegetables and low-calorie liquids make smoothies the perfect choice if you want to lose weight healthily. The high fiber content means you stay fuller for longer, while your body is supplied with important vitamins and minerals. Plus, the drinks are prepared super quickly and can be varied to suit your taste!

All prepared ingredients and a mixer are ready
All ingredients are ready to mix

Tips for low-calorie smoothies

Rely on water-rich vegetables such as cucumber or celery, unsweetened drinks such as water or coconut water and sweet fruit in moderation. A small squeeze of lemon brings freshness, while chia seeds or flax seeds provide extra satiety. Watch out for added sugar – to keep the smoothie really light.

Green smoothie is poured from the blender into a glass with ice
Pour creamy green smoothie into the glass

My favorite recipe: Green weight loss smoothie

This green smoothie is a real classic for anyone who watches their body shape. Fresh spinach provides iron and vitamins, while cucumber and apple provide natural sweetness and freshness. Ginger also stimulates the metabolism - a perfect companion in everyday life!

Two green smoothies in glasses, garnished with chia seeds and surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables
Ready-made weight loss smoothie served with chia seeds

You can vary the ingredients depending on the season: try a smoothie with berries, some avocado, or a few frozen broccoli florets. Experiment and find your personal favorite mixture – the main thing is that it tastes light and delicious!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 50 g fresh spinach
  • 1 small cucumber (approx. 120 g)
  • 1 green apple (approx. 150 g)
  • 1/2 avocado
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 piece of ginger (approx. 1 cm, peeled)
  • 200 ml unsweetened coconut water
  • 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
  • Ice cubes as desired

Method

  1. Wash spinach, cucumber and apple thoroughly. Cut the cucumber roughly into pieces, core the apple and cut it into pieces as well.
  2. Halve the avocado, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
  3. Add spinach, cucumber, apple, avocado, lemon juice, ginger, coconut water and optional chia seeds to a blender.
  4. Blend everything on high until the smoothie is nice and creamy. Add a few ice cubes if you like and mix briefly again.
  5. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy it fresh!