I feel like whenever I'm looking to cut down on a few pounds, I'm always taking my blender off the top shelf of my cabinet and putting it back on the counter. In my mind, something about smoothies and weight loss just seems to go hand in hand. The hard truth? What you put into your smoothie can be doing your weight loss efforts more harm than good. Yup, full-fat yogurts, high-calorie juices, those extra chocolate chips — all of these common smoothie ingredients could be driving the numbers on the scale up instead of down.
So what's a smoothie lover to do? Well, find some low-calorie, healthier options of course! Check out these 6 great slimming smoothies that'll help you lose inches and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe?
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6 Healthy Smoothie Recipes That'll Help You Trim Down
Mocha Banana Smoothie
I don't know about you guys, but I need my coffee in the morning. Get your daily dose of java and some added protein with this mocha banana smoothie.
Raspberry Ritual Vitality Smoothie
You'll be surprised at the extra ingredient in this raspberry ritual vitality smoothie: Avocado. The yummy addition adds in some monosaturated fat and slows the absorption of sugars into the blood. Plus, it's great for your skin!
Blueberry Smoothie
This simple blueberry smoothie from Food Network has under 200 calories and only four ingredients. Yes, please!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This pumpkin spice smoothie just screams fall! Including cinnamon, canned pumpkin, and almond milk — top off this drink with nutmeg for an extra tasty kick.
Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana
Another four ingredient recipe, yes please! I'm not personally one for green smoothies and juices, but this recipe is a much sweeter combination than the norm. The coconut milk, pineapple, and banana will help balance out the bitterness of the kale. Delish!
Strawberry Smoothie
Using palm sugar instead of regular white sugar, this strawberry smoothie has an energizing kick. The best part? There's a teensy bit of cacao powder in there. Go on, get down with your bad self.
