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Bright green smoothie recipes for weight loss served in a tall glass featuring soaked chia seeds for added texture.

Creamy Green Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

Rebecca Blumer
This creamy green smoothie recipe for weight loss is a low-calorie snack that keeps you full. With a secret chia trick, it creates a thick, satisfying texture that is never watery.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Soaking time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium Banana
  • 1 medium Lemon, juiced (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 cup Strawberries, whole
  • 1/2 cup Mixed Berries (e.g. blackberries or blueberries)
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 2 leaves Fresh mint, to taste
  • 1 cup Cold water or ice

Instructions
 

Soak the chia for creaminess

  • Stir 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Wait until it forms a glossy, spoonable gel with no dry seeds visible.

Prep your produce

  • Rinse the baby spinach and all berries thoroughly, shaking off excess water to avoid adding grit to the drink.
  • Peel the banana and juice the lemon carefully, ensuring no seeds slip in to prevent bitterness.

Blend until velvety

  • Add the banana, lemon juice, strawberries, mixed berries, baby spinach, and mint to your blender. Layer the greens between the fruit to help the blades catch everything smoothly.
  • Pour in the remaining cold water or ice, then scrape in the soaked chia gel to thicken the mixture evenly.
  • Blend on high until the smoothie becomes bright green and silky. The texture should pour like a thin custard without any leafy flecks on the sides.

Serve right away

  • Pour into glasses and drink immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and peak vitamin content. The aroma should be lemony and mint-kissed.

Notes

Chia Seed Trick: Although not in the base list, using 1 tablespoon of soaked chia seeds acts as a thickener, preventing the smoothie from becoming watery.
Ingredient Choice: Baby spinach is preferred over mature spinach for a milder, sweeter taste that keeps the drink fresh rather than salad-like.
Temperature Control: Using frozen fruit can provide a milkshake-like consistency without the need for ice, which can water down the flavor.
Oxidation: The lemon juice helps slow down browning, keeping the green color lively and the flavor clean.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Blender recipes, Detox drink, green smoothie, Low calorie snacks, weight loss
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