15 Green Smoothie Recipes To Trim Your Waist And Keep You Energized

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

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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
  • 1 bananas

Instructions:

  1. Blend spinach and water until smooth.
  2. 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:

  1. Blend ÂĽ cup of coconut water with the spinach.
  2. Add ½ frozen banana and blend until smooth.
  3. Stir in the pomegranate and layer the mixture into a cup, filling it halfway.
  4. Rinse out the blender.
  5. Add the remaining banana, coconut water, and strawberries.
  6. 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:

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  1. Blend spinach and yogurt until smooth.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse at a high speed for 1 minute.
  3. 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:

  1. Pulse almond milk and kale until combined.
  2. Blend all of the remaining ingredients until smooth.
  3. Divide the smoothie into two bowls.
  4. 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!

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