Below are some attractive plant-based smoothie recipes that help with weight loss, shared by nutrition expert Susmita N at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals.
1. Berry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berries (including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Method:
Mix the berries, banana, flaxseed, and almond milk in a blender until smooth and enjoy.
2. Tropical Mango Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 mango
- 1/2 pineapple
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Method:
Mix the mango, pineapple, banana, coconut water, and hemp seeds in a blender until smooth and enjoy.
3. Avocado and Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy.
4. Banana and Cocoa Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
Method:
Mix the banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, almond milk, and flaxseed together until smooth and enjoy.
5. Pineapple and Mint Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pineapple
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut water
Method:
Mix the pineapple, cucumber, mint, chia seeds, and coconut water in a blender until smooth and enjoy.
6. Apple and Cinnamon Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 apple
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method:
Mix the apple, banana, cinnamon, almond butter, almond milk, and chia seeds in a blender until smooth and enjoy.