This Healthy Breakfast Smoothie For Weight Loss is the perfect way to start your day. The flavors are delicious and it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients. You have heard this time and time again. If you are looking for weight loss, the best place to start is by eat a healthy breakfast. But if you don’t have the time in the morning due to your heavy workload, it would be hard to keep up with your schedule. I have found that breakfast smoothies for weight loss are the perfect solution for busy professionals as they can be made faster than any other kinds of meals and you can store it in a portable container if you’re on-the-go.
Is it Healthy to Have a Smoothie for Breakfast?
Smoothies can make a very healthy breakfast—it’s all about the ingredients and keeping reasonable portions. When following these parameters, it is okay to have a smoothie for breakfast every day.
Super healthy breakfast smoothies are quick and easy to make, and of course, they are delicious too!
When looking for a healthy breakfast smoothie, try to find one that’s low in sugar and high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats so you stay full for longer.
What Do You Put in a Breakfast Smoothie?
There are so many options for what you can put in a breakfast smoothie. Each category of ingredients provides different positive benefits. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for what you should put in your morning smoothie:
- Healthy Fats. Your favorite nut butter, coconut milk, or chia seeds. This makes the smoothie more satisfying and keeps you full between meals. Keep portions in mind; I usually add about 1 tablespoon.
- Protein and Fiber Additions. Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder are easy ways to make breakfast protein smoothies. A tablespoon of oatmeal adds fiber.
- Fruit. Breakfast fruit smoothies are always a crowd-pleasing choice. Strawberries and blueberries are my go-tos. Bananas make smoothies naturally sweet. Mango and pineapple can hide the taste of greens. Unexpected fruits like apples or watermelon can be scrumptious too.
- Vegetables. Spinach, kale, avocado, carrots, and even beets can all be added to smoothies.
- Flavor Additions. Vanilla, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, and dates are all excellent ways to give your smoothie more flavor.
- Liquid. Unsweetened almond milk is my favorite for smoothies. You can also use juice (be sure to do this in moderation, since juice is high in sugar but low in fiber), a different kind of milk, coconut water, or even plain water.
Are breakfast smoothies good for weight loss?
A plant based breakfast smoothie, when made the right way, can help the body burn fat as well as build muscle. Most ‘breakfast foods’ in grocery stores today (I’m looking at you, colorful cereal aisle), contain complex, or refined carbs. And no, you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these! I’m technically a plant powered foodie. I eat mostly plants, yet won’t say no to a slice of NY style pizza or homemade ice cream.
Refined carbs found in most cereals typically lead to:
- A quick surge of energy, then a sugar crash
- Serious health conditions such as Type II Diabetes and heart disease
- Multiple, unknown ingredients that are overly processed
- Unhealthy increases in weight
Thankfully, there’s a better way to breakfast.
CREATING A HEALTHY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
A breakfast protein smoothie can provide sustainable energy without the crash through simple, whole food carbs. They also contain necessary fiber to break down those carbs, along with healthy fats.
These natural fats help the body feel full, minimizing cravings throughout the day. Breakfast smoothies for weight loss are super easy to create, taste incredible, and are for real healthy. Kale yeah!
The 4 recipes highlighted below are delicious, yet don’t be afraid to create your own breakfast smoothies too! Here are a few tips to becoming a smoothie creating machine.
- Follow the 1.5-1-1 rule: this means 1.5 cups of fruit, 1 cup leafy greens, 1 cup liquid
- To stay full longer + have sustainable energy boost that smoothie with a healthy fat + protein
- Use seasonal fruits as well as veggies to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to nutrients
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
Here’re my top 4 fav breakfast smoothie recipes that instantly take my morning from drab to fab at first sip. I’ve formulated them with ingredients that maximize both the weight loss benefits, as well as a clean boost of energy.
Fat Burning Smoothie
This vegan breakfast smoothie is tailor-made to speed up the metabolism and burn fat (hello weight loss!). Drink this smoothie, then get in a morning workout. This will maximize the benefits of the grapefruit, avocado, and celery.
Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
Who said chocolate is only for dessert?! This insanely delicious breakfast protein smoothie is the perfect workout recovery drink, as well as a way to kick that weight loss into gear. Not only does it satisfy my sweet tooth, it’s packed with vegan protein (20+ grams!) that helps my muscles recover faster from hard exercise.
Meal Replacement Smoothie
Bringing up the rear in this breakfast smoothie recipes lineup, is a berry smoothie that leaves me full and ready to conquer the day. I use whatever berries are in season to get the best taste, as well as the most antioxidant benefits. Berries are super sweet + low sugar, which is a great combo for health and satisfaction.
Avocado Banana Smoothie
Blending this creamy breakfast smoothie will give the body the healthy fat it craves to create natural energy without the crash. This smoothie is also loaded with ingredients that help my skin glow – bonus!
Do any of these breakfast smoothies for weight loss have you running for the kitchen? I’d love for you to comment below with which one you’re going to blend today, then leave a tip or two from your healthy breakfast routine!
Psst…before we get blending, wanna know a secret? You can increase the protein in the recipe below from 8.6 g to a whopping 18.6 g – and it’s super easy! My plant based Protein Smoothie Boost is a great way to do that without adding extra sugar or artificial ingredients. Normally you’re supposed to keep a secret to yourself, but you totally have my permission to tell your friends about this one.