Some smoothies can pack up to 400+ calories in a 20-ounce cup. Here’s 8 healthy low calorie smoothie recipes. under 250 calories.
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Smoothie Tips:
ADD ICE LAST: Adding ice first may cause you to overblend, leaving you with a watery drink.
IF YOU USE FROZEN FRUIT: You may not need as much ice. Frozen fruit is as nutrient-packed as fresh—just choose those with no added sugars.
NOT A FAN OF DAIRY? Most milk alternatives (soy, rice) have roughly the same calories as 1% milk—about 100 per cup.
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Berries and Beets
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup sliced, cooked beets
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon light agave nectar
219 CALORIES
Ginger, Berries & Oats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup prepared oatmeal
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup ice
179 CALORIES
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Peanut Butter Berry
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 medium ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
237 CALORIES
Watermelon with a Hint of Mint
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1/3 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
98 CALORIES
Peaches & Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches
- 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
- 1/2 medium banana
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
231 CALORIES
Pineapple Piña Colada
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup chilled pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
203 CALORIES
Creamy Mango, Avocado & Lime
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sliced avocado
- 1 cup sliced Champagne mango
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups crushed ice
191 CALORIES
Green Machine
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh honeydew
- 1/3 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
162 CALORIES
via Cooking Light
