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The best healthy green smoothies for weight loss. These easy weight loss smoothies are packed with greens (spinach or kale), fruit, and protein.

Two bright green smoothies topped with hemp seeds sit on a marble countertop with lemons in the background. Beautiful, healthy, green weight loss smoothies.

Some of our functional smoothie recipes have been getting lovely reviews lately (see these: Chocolate Maca Smoothie for hormone balance, and Green Detox Smoothie for liver support). As I know I’m not alone in gaining a few (10!) pounds during quarantine, I thought it a great time to share my favorite healthy green smoothie for weight loss. This one was inspired by a health focused smoothie created by an RD for Blenders. 

If you’re a green smoothie beginner, I’d recommend starting with this tropical Green and Glowing Smoothie or Peanut Butter Green smoothie. 

Fresh lemons, avocado, ginger, Zola coconut water, kale, hemp seeds, and a nectarine sit on a marble countertop.

INGREDIENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SMOOTHIES

  • Coconut water for hydration and natural electrolytes. 
  • A little avocado provides creaminess and healthy fats to keep you fuller longer. Learn How to Freeze Avocados. I also use them in this Chocolate Avocado Smoothie. 
  • Protein from a scoop of pea protein powder (my favorite linked in the recipe cared below) and hemp seeds (feel free to sub chia and flax). 
  • Ginger (or turmeric), like in our Ginger and Turmeric Shots recipes, is great for immune support. 
  • Greens like spinach or kale add loads of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 
  • Lemon and frozen peaches (I used a nectarine here as that’s what I had) for flavor and vitamin C. 

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The ingredients for a healthy weight loss smoothie sit in a Vitamix blender before blending.

HOW TO MAKE THESE SMOOTHIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

A high powered blender is best for green smoothies without any discernible pieces of greens. Start with a bit of coconut water in the bottom of the blender to help spin the blades. Then top with the remaining ingredients and I like lots of ice. Blend until smooth, adding more coconut water if needed to thin, and ice to thicken. 

Two glasses filled with healthy green smoothies for weight loss topped with hemp seeds.

Top with a little hemp seeds if you’d like for texture. Enjoy right away or freezer for later. If you’d like to see all of our smoothie recipes in one place click here. 

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PREP TIME 5 MINUTES
 
TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES

How to make healthy green smoothies for weight loss. These easy weight loss smoothies are packed with greens (spinach or kale), plant-based protein, a little healthy fat from avocado, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Weight loss green smoothies make a great breakfast or snack.

Two green smoothies on a marble counter.
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INGREDIENTS

  •  1/3 cup coconut water
  •  juice of 1/2 small lemon
  •  2 cups spinach or kale
  •  1/4 peeled avocado
  •  1 peach, pitted (or 1 cup frozen peaches)
  •  1/4" slice fresh peeled ginger
  •  1 teaspoon hemp, chia, or flax seeds
  •  1 scoop pea protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
  •  ice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour coconut water into the blender. Top with the lemon juice, greens, avocado, peaches, ginger, seeds, and protein powder. Add a big handful or two of ice cubes.
  2. Place the lid on the blender and blend, using a tamper to help, until smooth.
  3. Add more ice to thicken and chill, or more coconut water to thin. Serve in glasses topped with a pinch more seeds and enjoy right away.