Low-Calorie, Superfood Smoothies
While the smoothies identified below are nothing short of nutritious, feel free to tweak ingredients as desired, including sneaking in spinach and altering milk sources. Additionally, all smoothies are single servings, but feel free to double the ingredients if desiring to share (the recipient will be happy you did)!
1. PB & J
Transform that childhood favorite into a creamy, low-calorie smoothie!
220 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Half a banana, frozen
- ½ cup strawberries, frozen
- Handful of spinach
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until creamy, pour, and sip!
2. Strawberry Cheesecake
The flavor of cheesecake renovates itself into a rich, yet nutritional smoothie.
245 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt cream cheese
- ½ cup strawberries, frozen
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 square graham cracker, crushed
Directions:
Blend milk, cream cheese, strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into cup and garnish with crushed graham cracker!
3. Nutty Monkey
This low-calorie smoothie is something to go nuts over!
270 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 4-ounces unsweetened cashew milk
- ½ cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Top with sliced banana and chopped nuts if desired, but stay mindful of potential added calories.
4. Tropical Island
The tropical taste of the island is brought to your kitchen.
220 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces unsweetened coconut milk
- 4-ounces nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- ½ banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
Directions:
Blend milk, yogurt, pineapple chunks, and banana until creamy, pour into a cup, and garnish with shredded coconut.
5. Apple Pie
While it may not beat Grandma’s original recipe, this low-calorie smoothie does not fall too far from the apple tree!
240 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ banana, frozen
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions:
Blend milk, cottage cheese, banana, applesauce, and cinnamon until smooth for a creamy and sippable apple pie!
6. Coffee Mocha
Amplify your morning coffee into an energetic, on-the-go breakfast option!
210 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces coffee, frozen into ice cubes
- 8-ounces low-fat milk
- ½ banana, frozen
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
Blend coffee ice cubes, milk, banana, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and honey until smooth.
7. The Green Machine
Do not be put off by its green appearance, this superfood smoothie is nothing short of nutritious!
230 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 4-ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 4-ounces green tea, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 handful kale
- Half of a squeezed lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
Process all ingredients together in a blender, mixing into a green, smooth product.
8. Snickerdoodle Cookie
This low-calorie smoothie will keep your hands out of the cookie jar!
260 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces unsweetened cashew milk
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth, pour, and garnish with a dash of cinnamon!
9. Dark Chocolate Cherry
A rich dessert transformed into a guiltless, low-calorie smoothie!
220 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 8-ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 4-ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup dark sweet cherries, frozen
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
Directions:
Blend milk, yogurt, cherries, and cocoa powder until completely smooth. Pour into an on-the-go cup and enjoy!
