Indulge in the creaminess of this avocado smoothie for weight loss.
It’s a filling smoothie, made with berries and chia seeds for the ultimate fat burning effect!
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Avocado Smoothie For Weight Loss
Blend your way to thinness with this Avocado Smoothie for Weight Loss. A creamy, filling treat that’s low in calories and high in nutrients, perfect for your health goals.
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 dates (pitted)
- 1 cup almond milk (Unsweetened)
Instructions
- Slice the avocado, and save the other half for later if using a whole.
- Peel off the skin, and remove the pit of the avocado.
- Measure the other ingredients and set aside.
- Rinse your blender or a Nutribullet (yes it’s in your sink, I can see it!).
- To the blender add the frozen berries first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Drink immediately.
Notes
*For recipe notes, smoothie variations and more, scroll past the recipe!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothie
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 23.4g
- Fat: 15.3g
- Carbohydrates: 40.1g
- Fiber: 14.2g
- Protein: 5.1g
Why You Should Include Avocados In Your Weight Loss Diet
A lot of people avoid avocados when they are trying to lose weight because they are high in calories!
Whilst calories are an important factor when it comes to losing weight, the quality of food is just as important.
Avocados are a great addition to your weight loss diet, because they are very filling, and contain numerous nutrients.
A large avocado contains roughly 30g of fat. Fat is very filling, which is crucial when you are dieting.
If you feel full, you are less likely to overeat.
How My Avocado Smoothie Recipe Helps With Weight Loss:
When it comes to creating weight loss smoothies, one of the main things is the amount of calories per serving and of course quality of ingredients.
Next, the ingredient combination. You want a tasty smoothie, but also, a smoothie that contains nutritious ingredients that will aid weight loss.
Here are the ingredients I used in this avocado smoothie for belly fat loss:
- Avocado – the healthy fat in the avocados is wonderful for satiating you and keeping you feeling full for hours.
- Chia Seeds – chia seeds are high in fiber and protein, both of these nutrients are key to promoting fullness and satiety.
- Blueberries – blueberries have been linked to helping fat loss, especially in the belly area. But weight loss is just one of the few benefits they offer.
- Dates – thanks to the high amount of fiber present in dates, they can promote the feeling of fullness, and thanks to their sweetness, help curb sugar cravings too.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk – almond milk is a low-calorie liquid to add to your smoothies. Which is particularly useful in weight loss smoothies.
If you love avocado smoothies, you should also try my coconut water avocado smoothie, which is also good for weight loss, and my mango avocado smoothie!
Possible Ingredient Substitutions
In case you dislike some of the ingredients, or do not have them at hand, you can make the following substitutions:
- You don’t have to use blueberries, you can use any other berry of choice.
- Instead of almond milk, you can use dairy-free milk of choice, such as unsweetened coconut or oat milk.
- Instead of dates, you can use any other dried fruit you like, or alternatively, substitute the dates completely, and add a handful of fruit of choice.
Recipe Add-Ins:
Want to boost the nutritional power of this smoothie?
Add the following ingredients:
- Leafy Green Boost: Adding a handful of kale or spinach to your smoothie won’t add many extra calories, but will add many more nutrients to your drink!
- Chocolate Flavored: Chocolate and avocado work so well together. With only 12 extra calories, you can make this smoothie chocolate-flavored by adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Nutty Power: Adding a tablespoon of nut butter will increase the calories per serving, but the nuts will help promote satiety even more and also provide plant-based protein.
Recipe Notes
Below you will find some recipe notes regarding the smoothie, such as to which diet it’s suitable for and more!
#1. Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
#2 Dietary:
| Type Of Diet: | Suitable: |
|---|---|
| Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
| Dairy-Free | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ |
| Diabetic-Friendly | ✗ |
| Paleo-Friendly | ✓ |
| Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
| Raw Food-Friendly | ✗ |
#3. Storage:
| Storing In The Fridge: |
|---|
| Blend the smoothie as directed and then pour it into a tumbler, portable smoothie bottle, or glass container and place it in the fridge. The smoothie will stay fresh when stored this way. Make sure you consume the smoothie within 24 hours. |
| Storing In The Freezer: |
| Blend the smoothie as directed and then pour evenly into an ice cube tray and freeze. Once cubes are frozen, pop them out of the ice cube tray and place them into a freezer bag. Remember to label and date. When you are ready to drink it, add smoothie cubes in a blender with a bit of liquid and blend for 2-3 minutes! |