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Low Fat Smoothie Recipes

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Smoothies are great nutrient-packed beverages to fuel your day with vitamins, proteins, and minerals. Most of these nutrients come from vegetables that people dread eating, but there is a sweeter way to warm up to them. Vegetables and herbs blend seamlessly and hide behind sweet fruits that enrich the smoothie with organic flavor and inviting colors. Served in a mason jar with your favorite garnish, you will look forward to healthy living! Green smoothies, protein shakes, detox, and vegan low-calorie smoothies are popular choices that stimulate healthy lifestyles. We have explored various blogs and gathered some trending low-fat smoothie recipes that are easy and delicious. 

Peach Melba Sunrise Smoothie by Wallflower Kitchen

Inspired by pink-auburn sunrises in Ireland, this healthy smoothie is suitable for vegan and paleo diets, with an exotic color that melts the early twilight into your glass.

Ingredients:

  • 75g or ¾ cup of frozen raspberries
  • 240ml or 1 cup of almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and an optional 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1 peeled and chopped peach
  • 240ml or 1 cup of orange juice

Preparation for 2 servings:

  • Blend the frozen raspberries, almond milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice till the required consistency. Add maple syrup for sweetness.
  • Pour the mixture into your glass.
  • Rinse the blender before adding the chopped peach and orange juice for a second mixture.
  • Pour this peach-orange concoction over the raspberry mixture in your glass, letting it spread in a marbled pattern.
  • Enjoy your melted sunrise smoothie in just 5 minutes!

Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie by The Spruce Eats

Revive the autumn season nostalgia with this low-fat, low-calorie pumpkin smoothie. It is a wholesome beverage to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without worrying about the calorie intake.

Ingredients and nutritional value:

  • ½ cup of pumpkin puree
  • ½ ripe banana
  • ¾ cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt (like Oikos 0% fat Greek vanilla yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of crushed ice
  • Per serving: 146 calories, 3g fat, 27g carbs, 5g protein

Preparation for 2 servings:

  • Blend all the ingredients into a smooth puree.
  • Enjoy the liquid pumpkin pie in 6 minutes!

Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie from Eating Well

This gluten-free, dairy-free smoothie combines riced cauliflower with bananas and berries into an organic mixture, without overpowering the cauliflower’s taste. The creamy blend increases immunity and bone health while helping you conquer your aversion to the vegetable.

Ingredients and nutritional value:

  • 1 cup of frozen riced cauliflower
  • ½ cup of frozen mixed berries
  • 1 cup of sliced frozen banana
  • 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons of maple syrup
  • Per serving: 149 calories, 3g fat, 5g fiber, 29g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 0 cholesterol, 47% daily calcium, 47% daily vitamin C

Preparation for 2 servings:

  • Blend the ingredients together until your desired texture. Enjoy the purple, appetizing smoothie within 10 minutes.

Green Smoothie by Food Network

This low-fat smoothie is an evergreen blend of fruits and vegetables with a delicious twist to add quality and motivation for healthy nutrition.

Ingredients and nutritional value:

  • 1 cup of chopped pineapple
  • 1 cup of chopped kale without stems
  • 1 cup of frozen green grapes
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed
  • Per serving: 240 calories, 2g fat, 58g carbohydrates, 5g protein

Preparation for 1 serving:

  • Add all the ingredients together and blend until smooth.
  • Incorporate 1-2 tablespoons of water for consistency.
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (Low Carb, Vegan, Gluten-Free) by Diabetes Strong

This is the perfect smoothie for all chocolate lovers, with a lower fat content than dairy smoothies. Chocolate and avocado make a decadent combination.

Ingredients and nutritional value:

  • ½ ripe avocado
  • 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup of water
  • 1 teaspoon of lime juice
  • A pinch of mineral salt
  • 6-7 drops of liquid Stevia as a natural sweetener
  • Fresh mint as garnish
  • Per serving: 79 calories, 6.6g fat, 2.3g protein

Preparation for 2 servings:

  • Freeze the avocado and liquid ingredients for a chilled smoothie retreat during summers.
  • Blend the ingredients to the desired consistency.
  • Adjust the creaminess by adding more avocado.