6 Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose some weight, you are probably dreading an unending diet of celery and carrot sticks. Try out some of these healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss to get some tasty alternatives.
Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss – Fruity Blends
Who doesn’t like a fruit smoothie? These fruit smoothies are a great source of flavor and fiber to help you in your weight loss quest.
Green Paradise Smoothie
Now, I love mangoes, but throw in a banana and pineapple, and you’ve really got my attention. Spinach will make this smoothie stand out with a nice green color that also adds to the taste and nutrient value here.
1 Mango
1 Banana
1 Cup of pineapple bits
2 Cup of spinach
1 Cup of water
This should make enough for 2 people to enjoy this smoothie, but if you’re anything like me, you might find yourself going back for seconds and leaving your friend out to dry 
Green Berry Blend
This tasty drink will give you a nice boost of vitamin C, fiber, and of course, flavor.
1 Avocado (pitted, of course)
1/2 Cup whole raspberries
3/4 Cup raspberry juice
3/4 Cup orange juice
Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss – Protein Power
Peanut Butter Passion
If you’ve read some of the other articles on this site, you know I advocate weight lifting for weight loss. I don’t really have the space to explain it here, but feeding protein to your muscles is a great way to burn some calories and fat. These tasty drinks will help fuel your exercise program.
This one is pretty tasty and great for peanut butter lovers, like myself.
2 Cups of strawberries
4 Spoons of peanut butter (Sometimes I sneak in a fifth spoonful)
1 12 oz. can of diet sprite (or equivalent soda)
Some ice to add texture
Protein Endurance
This one is a great way to get some extra protein to help you with your exercising and give you some added endurance to help you squeeze in a few more reps or an extra set.
2 Spoonfuls of peanut butter
1/2 Cup of pineapple bits
1 Banana
1/2 Cup of orange juice
1 Cup of vanilla yogurt (aim to get the low-fat types)
Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss – Drinks for Dieters
These are some great healthy drinks for you if you’re trying to lose some pounds from dieting.
Blueberry Bliss
1 Cup blueberries
1 Cup of milk (go for the fat-free milk if you’re serious about your diet)
1 Cup yogurt (again, think low fat)
4 tablespoons honey
Thai Tonic Smoothie
This drink is one of my favorites. Whenever I taste this one, it reminds me of relaxing on one of the pristine beaches you see on those postcards. Enjoy!
1/2 Cup of mangoes
1/2 banana
1/2 Cup coconut milk
1 Cup of strawberries
Splash of lime juice (optional, but recommended)
These are some of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss. This only proves that shedding some pounds can be a tasty experience. So fire up the blender and try some of these out.