12. Berry Cherry Green Smoothie
If you’re a big fan of cherry pie, this smoothie will get your sweet tooth going. Cherries contain anthocyanins, which boost fat-fighting enzymes that help oxidize fat in the body. The fruit also promotes muscle recovery after exercise, supporting your body throughout your weight loss efforts (3).
Ingredients:
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1Â bananas
Instructions:
- Blend spinach and water until smooth.
- Next, add the remaining fruits and blend again.
13. Strawberry Pomegranate Green Smoothie
This smoothie utilizes pomegranate, a sweet fruit that fights high blood pressure, inflammation, and cancer. It also promotes weight loss and wound recovery (4). What’s not to like about that?
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 3/4 cup coconut water
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions:
- Blend ÂĽ cup of coconut water with the spinach.
- Add ½ frozen banana and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the pomegranate and layer the mixture into a cup, filling it halfway.
- Rinse out the blender.
- Add the remaining banana, coconut water, and strawberries.
- Blend until smooth and pour over the green layer, filling the glass.
14. Blueberry & Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
This smoothie is like a perfectly creamy frozen yogurt–only more nutritious. Best of all, the recipe contains greek yogurt and peanut butter, which are both high in protein and low in carbs and sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Honey, to taste
Instructions:
- Blend spinach and yogurt until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse at a high speed for 1 minute.
- Enjoy!
15. Mango Green Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful smoothie bowl will make you feel spoiled every morning. With this recipe, you won’t even feel like you’re on a diet.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 3 large handfuls baby kale
- 1 handful of micro-greens or sprouts
- 1 mango, peeled + cubed
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ½ cup homemade almond milk
Instructions:
- Pulse almond milk and kale until combined.
- Blend all of the remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Divide the smoothie into two bowls.
- Top with additional garnishes, like toasted nuts, coconut flakes, honey, and fresh berries.
These 15 green smoothie recipes are just the start: feel free to explore homemade fruit and vegetable juices and all-fruit smoothies. The possibilities are endless and they’ll make your weight loss feel effortless!