We all want to look good. There is no exception to this. Having a flat stomach is one of those beauty traits we all want to have, especially during the summer.
You have probably heard of one of those fad diets that include drinking smoothies and achieving a flat stomach.
Now, there are certainly benefits of drinking smoothies, one of those being weight loss, however, there is no guarantee or a magical smoothie that will magically melt your stomach fat.
There are smoothies that can help you with bloating, which can make your stomach flatter, however, as mentioned above, there are no magical smoothies that can provide you with the dream body.
Exercise and healthy eating is the key to achieving the perfect body.
However, we have put together a list of smoothies that are perfect to lose weight and are beneficial to your gut, which can help your stomach look flatter.
Can You Lose Weight By Just Drinking Smoothies?
Drinking only smoothies without watching your calories won’t really result in weight loss. Smoothies can contribute to your weight loss, but at the end of the day, it all comes down to how active you are and how much you eat.
How Do You Make a Flat Stomach Smoothie?
Here’s our list of flat stomach smoothies that we think you may like!
1. Smoothie With Nectarine And Grapefruit
Grapefruit is widely known and used for weight loss. And for a good reason!
According to EatThis, grapefruit is ideal if you are looking at burning abdominal fat.
So, here’s a low-calorie smoothie made with nectarine and grapefruit!
Smoothie With Nectarine
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 whole nectarine stoned
- 1/2 grapefruit peeled
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup/125ml of coconut water
Instructions
- Peel the grapefruit, and try to remove as much of the white surroundings as possible, as they are quite bitter.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and drink up!
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2. Carrot And Strawberry Smoothie
Carrots and strawberries. That’s right. Berries are often used for weight loss and belly fat burn.
This smoothie is filling, packed with nutrients, and low in calories!
Carrot Strawberry Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot steamed or boiled
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1/2 cup/75g of strawberries trimmed
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric
- 1/2 cup/125ml of dairy free milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and drink up!
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3. Peach And Apple Smoothie
Apples contain fiber just like many fruits, which his good for keeping you fuller for longer. Not to mention that apples do keep the doctor away.
So, why not lose some weight in the meantime whilst getting healthier overall?
Peach And Apple Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 small peach washed and diced
- 1 apple cut into chunks we used Gala apple
- 1 cup/250ml of coconut water or cold water
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the apple and peach and dice them. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and drink up.
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Nutrition
4. Cayenne Pepper Smoothie
Do you like a bit of heat? Or not? Well, this smoothie is something else. You don’t often see smoothies with…cayenne pepper?
But, hear me out! One of the biggest benefits of eating spicy food, in general, is that it boosts your metabolism. which helps your body burn more calories.
So, you may wanna give this cayenne pepper smoothie a go…
Cayenne Pepper Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana peeled
- 1/2 cup/125ml of dairy-free milk
- 1/3 tsp of cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp of peanut butter
- 1 small handful of spinach washed
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as described.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend everything until completely smooth.
- Serve & Enjoy!
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5. Iced Coffee Protein Drink
What better way to start your day than with 2-in-1, coffee, and protein!
We all know that protein consumption is a must if you are trying to lose weight. It keeps you filling fuller for longer, and not to mention that protein is an essential nutrient.
How To Make Iced Coffee With Premier Protein
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 tsp of instant coffee or 1 shot of espresso, or 200ml brewed coffee
- 200 ml of hot water
- 1 scoop of premier protein powder we used the vanilla one
- 1 tsp of sugar optional
- 1/4 tsp of cream optional
- 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Now, the first thing you need to do is make your coffee, and let it cool completely. We used instant coffee, but you can make coffee using any method you like.
- To make your coffee, mix the instant coffee with the sugar if using, then pour the hot water and mix.
- Once you have made your coffee let it cool.
- After the coffee has cooled, add it to a blender with 1 scoop of premier protein powder, and 1 ice cube. Blend for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the shake over a cup filled with ice. Drop some cream in if you like.
- Enjoy!
Notes
The calories do not include the added sugar or cream.
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6. Strawberry And Matcha Smoothie
Some studies have reasons to suggest that matcha is effective in fat burn and weight loss.
It apparently speeds up your metabolism, not to mention it also slows down aging!
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup/150 of washed and trimmed strawberries
- 1 cup/250ml of coconut water
- 1/2 tsp of matcha powder
- 1 small handful of spinach
Instructions
- The method is simple; combine all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
7. Pear Smoothie For Weight Loss
Pear Smoothie For Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe pear cored and diced
- 1/2 meduim-sized apple cored and diced
- 1 cup/250ml of dairy-free milk We used almond
- 1/2 freshly sqeezed lime juice optional
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
Instructions
- The method couldn't be easier, the pear is washed and cored. Then all the ingredients are added to a high-speed blender and blitzed.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Well, the name says it all. This is a pear smoothie that will help you lose those extra inches on your belly.
Pear Smoothie For Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe pear cored and diced
- 1/2 meduim-sized apple cored and diced
- 1 cup/250ml of dairy-free milk We used almond
- 1/2 freshly sqeezed lime juice optional
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
Instructions
- The method couldn't be easier, the pear is washed and cored. Then all the ingredients are added to a high-speed blender and blitzed.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
8. Lemon Grapefruit Smoothie
As we mentioned above, grapefruit is great for melting that belly fat. However, combined with lemon, you end up with a very strong drink to lose those extra pounds.
Lemon is good for detoxing as well as helping you boost your metabolism and burn more calories.
3-Ingredients Lemon Grapefruit Smoothie
Ingredients
- 200 g or one large grapefruit peeled and diced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup/110ml of coconut water
Instructions
- Peel the grapefruit, and try to remove as much of the white surroundings as possible, as they are quite bitter. Then, add the lemon juice, grapefruit flesh, and lemon juice to a blender, and blitz!
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
9. Ginger And Cucumber Smoothie Shot
If you don’t fancy a whole smoothie, then this ginger and cucumber shot recipe is for you!
it’s a 1 sip, job-done kinda thing. It contains all the goodness you need; ginger, lemon, and cucumber!
Ginger And Cucumber Smoothie Shot
Ingredients
- 1/2 large cucumber washed and diced
- 1 tbsp of freshly minced ginger root
- 1/2 juice of lemon
- 1/2 cup/110ml of cold water
Instructions
- The ginger is minced, cucumber is diced and lemon is squeezed. After that, all the ingredients are added to a blender and blitzed until smooth.
- Pour into your smoothie shot glasses and drink up!
Notes
Nutrition
10. Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple is known for helping with weight loss and belly fat. So, what better way to have pineapple than in a smoothie?
3-Ingredients Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup /150g of pineapple trimmed, peeled and chopped
- 1 small banana peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup/60ml of cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple as suggested above. Same for the banana.
- Blitz the pineapple in a blender with the banana, and cold water until smooth.
- Fill a tall glass with ice, if you like, pour the smoothie and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
FAQs:
1. What food should I avoid to lose belly fat?
Greasy & sugary foods. Fast food and sugar-filled food should be reduced to a minimum. Try to eat as clean and as many fresh fruit and vegetables as possible.
The more junk you cut out of your diet, the better for your health and waistline.
2. What Can I Blend For a Flat Tummy?
You can pretty much blend anything. But here are our top picks of what to blend if you want a flat tummy:
- Spinach
- Matcha Powder
- Pineapple
- Berries
- Cucumbers
- Grapefruit
- Lemon Juice
- Apples
And the list goes on.
3. How Much Weight Can You Lose On a 3-Day Smoothie Cleanse?
It all depends on how many calories you consume during these 3 days and how active you are.
However, if done correctly, you can lose anywhere between 5 to 10 pounds.
Summary: Let’s Burn Some Fat!
So, these are our 10 best smoothies to lose belly fat fast. But remember, it’s important that you watch your total calorie intake during the day, and make sure you are active for the best results!
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