Green Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss
1. Mint Mojito Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large handful fresh mint
- 3/4 cup coconut water (or regular water)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 teaspoons hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 frozen or freshly chopped banana
- Ice cubes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Directions:
Blend the spinach, mint, and coconut water (or regular water) until smooth. Add the hemp seeds, lime juice, and banana. If desired, include honey and ice cubes. Blend again until smooth. Garnish with mint and lime before serving.
2. Love Your Body Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 handful kale
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 5 frozen strawberries
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
- 3 teaspoons hemp seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
Directions:
Blend the spinach, kale, parsley, and almond milk until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until creamy.
3. Avocado Grapefruit Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 medium frozen banana, chopped
- ½ medium peeled grapefruit, chopped
- ¼ medium peeled avocado
- 1 large handful kale and spinach
- 1-inch piece of ginger root
- 1 teaspoon wheatgrass powder (or preferred superfood powder)
- ½ cup filtered water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Kale Aide Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 whole lemon
- 5 mini apples, cored
- 1 large chunk peeled ginger
- 3 teaspoons hemp seeds
- 1 stalk celery
- ¼ cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 4 stalks de-stemmed kale
- 1 cup water
Directions:
Blend kale, parsley, and water until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until fully combined.
5. Apple Kale Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ apple
- 1 cup de-stemmed kale
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ fresh-squeezed lemon (or 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 cup water
- 1 serving Vega One French Vanilla protein powder
- Ice (optional)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Restorative Detox Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ grapefruit
- 1 cup coconut water
- 8 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy immediately for a refreshing detox boost.
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7. Holiday Detox Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 large peeled and quartered oranges
- 1 large quartered and cored apple
- 1 (16 oz) bottle of Kombucha (or apple juice)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Directions:
Blend apples, oranges, and kombucha (or apple juice) on low speed until smooth. Add spinach and blend on high speed until creamy.
Incorporating green smoothies into your diet is a fantastic way to support weight loss while fueling your body with essential nutrients. Try these easy recipes and discover your favorites! Let us know which smoothie you love the most, and check out our website for more healthy recipes and wellness tips.
