If you are following a calorie-restrictive diet, and you want a smoothie and only have 50 calories left for your day, make this 50-calorie smoothie recipe!
Smoothies can be made to suit any goal, it all comes down to your ingredients.
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50 Calorie Smoothie Recipe
If you are following a calorie-restrictive diet, and you want a smoothie and only have 50 calories left for your day, make this 50 calorie smoothie recipe!
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
- 1 handful of spinach (washed)
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- To a blender, add the spinach and berries first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
- Pour into a glass cup filled with ice if you like and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0.7g
Why You Will Love This 50 Calorie Smoothie
One of the main benefits of this low calorie berry smoothie is its precise calorie count per serving.
When I am dieting and trying to lose weight, I do that by counting calories.
Sometimes I fancy a drink with my meal, but cannot have more than 50-100 calories.
That’s when I love to make this smoothie.
Other reasons include:
- Refreshing Taste: The natural sweetness and tartness of raspberries combined with the freshness of spinach make for a delightfully refreshing drink, perfect for hot days or as a palate cleanser.
- Perfect Diet Companion: With just 50 calories per serving, it’s an excellent choice for anyone monitoring their calorie intake or following a weight loss plan.
- Quick and Effortless Preparation: This smoothie requires minimal ingredients and prep time, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or a quick, no-fuss snack anytime during the day.
- Hydration Boost: Made with a base of water and ice, it’s an excellent way to stay hydrated, offering a more exciting alternative to plain water.
If you enjoy this smoothie, you should also try my 200 calorie protein shake and my peanut butter smoothie recipe under 200 calories!
Ingredient Substitutions & Recipe Notes
Here are some ways to customize this smoothie:
- Use any frozen berries you have instead of raspberries. I have tried both strawberries and blackberries.
- Use kale instead of spinach.
- You can add a touch of stevia or a liquid sweetener of your choice if you want to add more sweetness.
Recipe Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The smoothie is blended easily with any blender. I tried my 8 different blenders and each one of them worked.