Smoothies are a great and an easy way to get a boost of nutrition.
If you are vegan and you are trying to lose weight, drinking weight loss smoothies is a great step you can take to losing that fat.
Apart from losing weight, drinking smoothies will also allow you to gain vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can aid your health as a whole.
Are Vegan Smoothies Good For Weight Loss?
Most vegan smoothies are good for weight loss, but not all are. Any smoothie recipe can be customized to suit your goals.
For example, if you are trying to lose weight, it’s important that you make the smoothies relatively low in calories and preferably quite filling.
If you want to bulk up and gain weight, then adding in more calories to your smoothies is a way of achieving that.
So, when you make smoothies at home, customize smoothies to suit your needs.
Are Store Bought Smoothies Good For Weight Loss?
Most store bought smoothies are not good for weight loss. They often contain a lot of added sugars and a lot of calories.
Some smoothie chains such as Smoothie King for example will allow you to customize your smoothies.
In that case, you may end up paying for a smoothie that can work within your weight loss diet.
The most important thing you will need to do when buying a pre-made smoothie is to look at the ingredient list and nutritional values.
Pick smoothies made with real fruit, and as little added sugars as possible. Watch the calories per serving too!
What Kind Of Smoothies Can Vegans Have?
Since most smoothies are made using fruit and vegetables, typically they are mostly vegan-friendly.
However, a lot of smoothies are made with dairy milk as part of the liquid smoothie base, which makes smoothies unsuitable for vegans.
Nevertheless, these types of smoothies are typically vegan-friendly:
- Green Smoothies
- Citrus Smoothies
- Avocado Smoothies
- Coconut Smoothies
To add to that list, any smoothie can be made vegan, just use vegan ingredients, especially plant milk and vegan protein powders if using.
My Best Vegan Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss
After testing and creating so many smoothies recipes, I have put together a list of my best smoothie recipes suitable for a vegan diet and for weight loss!
Along with making these weight loss smoothies and consuming them, try to exercise more during the day if you can as well, which can help with your fat loss.
#1. Raw Vegan Smoothie Bowl For Weight Loss
Raw Vegan Smoothie Bowl [Weight Loss]
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor we used this one.
Ingredients
- 1 cup/150g frozen banana slices
- 1/2 cup/75g frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon raw almond butter
- 1 handful of spinach washed
- 100 ml cold water
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients to a powerful blender or a food processor, starting with the frozen fruit
- Process until completely smooth, stopping and scraping the sides a few times for a consistent blend.
- Serve the creamy mixture onto your favorite smoothie bowls and add your desired toppings.
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Nutrition
Smoothie bowls are so indulgent and comforting. They are often high in calories, but this vegan smoothie bowl is made relatively low in calories, but it’s really filling.
Feeling full and having your cravings curbed are two important parts of losing weight successfully.
This smoothie bowl gives you both, which is why it’s on my number 1 list for vegan weight loss smoothies!
#2. Vegan Pineapple Spinach Smoothie For Weight Loss
Vegan Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup75g of fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 handful of spinach washed
- 1 Banana peeeled
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice
- 250 ml cold water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- About 3-4 minutes.
- Serve with ice if you like. And enjoy!
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This vegan weight loss green smoothie is packed with nutrients and it tastes so good!
This smoothie contains protein powder, making it a very filling smoothie that tastes so fresh.
#3. Vegan Cucumber And Pineapple Detox Smoothie
Vegan Cucumber And Pineapple Detox Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup75g of pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup/75g of cucumber
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp detox powder
- 1 cup/250ml coconut water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Another vegan green smoothie. But this one is great for detoxing too.
It contains pineapple, chia seeds detox powder and a couple of more ingredients. It really nourishes you and helps you lose weight!
#4. Apple Oats Smoothie For Weight Loss
Apple Oats Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 small apple cored and diced
- 1/2 meduim-sized banana peeled
- 2 tsp of oats we used rolled gluten free
- 1/2 cup/125ml of oat milk use gluten free if needed
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
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This smoothie is a breakfast in a cup. Its like eating your favorite oatmeal, but instead, it’s in a smoothie.
This smoothie is aromatic thanks to the cinnamon, and it’s so filling and healthy.
The oat smoothie is great for a meal replacement, ideally for breakfast.
#5. Fig Smoothie For Weight Loss
Fig Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 2-3 dried figs stems removed
- 1 cup/150g frozen banana chunks
- 2 tbsp oats
- 1 tbsp peanut butter unsweetened
- 200 ml almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- If the figs are too dry, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes, and drain them.
- Remove the stems from the figs.
- Add all your ingredients to into a high-speed blender.
- Blitz until smooth. For about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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If you love dried fruit, especially figs, you will love this smoothie recipe!
It’s sweet, but it’s all natural sugar, and it’s great for curbing sugar cravings, allowing you to still indulge in sweet drinks, but in a healthy way!
This vegan fig smoothie is a bit controversial, because a lot of vegans think figs are not vegan-friendly.
Nevertheless, if you are the type of vegan who eats figs, then a fig smoothie might just be for you!
#6. Weight Loss Chocolate Smoothie
Weight Loss Chocolate Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 cup/150g frozen banana slices or 1 large ripe fresh banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tbsp of cacao powder
- 1 tsp of chia seeds
- 1 cup/250ml of dairy free milk unsweetened - I used almond
Instructions
- If you don't have frozen bananas, you can use a large ripe fresh banana, but the smoothie won't come out as thick.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
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This vegan chocolate smoothie is for all chocolate lovers out there, who want to lose weight, but struggle to stop eating chocolate.
The smoothie is indulgent, craving curbing and very filling. It literally is a great smoothie to drink when you need something indulgent but without ruining your diet!
#7. Blueberry Weight Loss Smoothie
Blueberry Weight Loss Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 cup/150g of frozen blueberries
- 200 ml almond milk unsweetened
- 1 small-to-medium sized ripe banana peeled
- 1 tbsp almond butter unsweetened
- 1 handful of spinach washed
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder we used vegan
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Optional Substitutions:
There are some ingredients you can substitute in this recipe, here they are:- Instead of bananas, you can use mango.
- If you don't have almond butter, use peanut butter instead.
- You can use any protein powder of choice, it doesn't need to be vegan.
- Instead of spinach, use other leafy greens of your choice, such as kale.
Nutrition
I love blueberries. They are so nutrient-dense and are so easy to incorporate in your diet.
If you love berries, you should try this vegan weight loss blueberry smoothie. It’s thick, tasty and so good for you!
The smoothie is high in protein too, making it great for building muscle and losing fat, especially if you are hitting the gym!
#8. Papaya Smoothie For Weight Loss
Papaya Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup/75g frozen bananas pre frozen chunks
- 1 tbsp oats
- 1/2 cup/75g fresh papaya
- 1/2 large apple cored and diced
- 200 ml almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Substitutions:
We have some alternative ingredients for you, that you can use instead of the list we have above:- If you don't like bananas, use pineapple or avocado instead.
- If you struggle to digest oats or don't like them, you can substitute them for seeds, such as chia seeds.
- You can use any dairy-free milk you like, doesn't have to be almond milk. Just make sure it's unsweetened.
Nutrition
If you can get your hands on some papaya, I urge you to make a smoothie with it!
Papaya is very aromatic, and makes smoothies taste unique and special.
This papaya smoothie recipe is also suitable for people who are on a weight loss diet. So it’s a double win!
#9. Chia Seeds Smoothie For Weight Loss
Chia Seeds Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup/75g of frozen pineapple
- 1 medium-sized banana peeled
- 200 ml almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds in a cup, and add 3-4 tbsp of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Potential Substitutions:
Here are some optional variations of this recipe:- Instead of frozen pineapple, use frozen mango, or even berries are fine.
- If you don't like bananas, substitute them for mango, papaya, or avocado.
- Instead of almond milk, you can use coconut water, regular tap water, or other dairy-free milk of choice.
Nutrition
If you haven’t got a bag of chia seeds at home, you need to get some ASAP.
Chia seeds are incredibly healthy, and can easily be added to your diet. These little seeds are great for weight loss, because they are high in fiber and protein.
This chia seed smoothie is filling and so tasty. It only requires 4 ingredients to make too!
#11. Weight Loss Beetroot Smoothie
Weight Loss Beetroot Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1 cup/150g of steamed beetroot unflavored and unsweetened
- 3-4 slices of cucumber
- 1 tbsp of almond butter unsweetened
- 1/2 cup/75g of raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup/250ml of almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Not many people appreciate beetroots. They are so nutritious and contain many benefits.
If you love earthy smoothies, you will love this weight loss beet smoothie! It’s colourful, tasty and so good for you.
#12. Banana Flaxseed Smoothie For Weight Loss
Banana Flaxseed Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup/75g frozen bananas chunks
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter unsweetened
- 1/3 tsp cinnamon
- 250 ml almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Bananas and flaxseeds together aren’t just a great breakfast, it’s also a great smoothie idea!
Losing weight doesn’t have to mean eating bland food and not enjoying yourself. This smoothie is a great example of how you can still eat tasty food and lose weight.
The smoothie is sweet, creamy and so indulgent!
#13. Matcha Smoothie For Weight Loss
Matcha Smoothie For Weight Loss
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- 1 cup/150g frozen mango
- 1 handful of spinach washed
- 200 ml of almond milk unsweetened
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
This matcha smoothie is great for breakfast. Ideally as a meal replacement.
It contains caffeine from the matcha, and other superfoods that not only makes a weight loss smoothie, but also a very healthy smoothie overall.
Another good thing about this smoothie is how beautifully green it is.
#14. Weight Loss Broccoli Smoothie
Weight Loss Broccoli Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender We used this one
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 handful of spinach washed
- 1 banana peeled
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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If you want a salad in a smoothie, then this broccoli smoothie is perfect!
It’s very healthy, and great for weight loss. This broccoli smoothie is great for using leftover broccoli. I like to drink this smoothie for lunch.
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