Easy Strawberry Weight Loss Smoothie (No Banana)

This strawberry weight loss smoothie has no banana and is light, refreshing and blood sugar regulating—only 4 simple ingredients needed and a few minutes to make at home. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Low in calories
• Regulates blood sugar levels
• High in antioxidants

This strawberry weight loss smoothie is sweet, delicious and makes a perfect weight loss drink. It’s low calorie and packed with vitamins and nutrients. Strawberries have been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, which is a must when trying to lose weight. If you have protein powder that you aren’t sure what to blend with, you could use it in this smoothie. Chocolate, vanilla or plain protein powder are all great options.

Strawberries are high in antioxidants and have powerful anti-inflammatory compounds called anthocyanins. Consuming strawberries regularly can help manage inflammatory diseases and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases develop over time due to oxidative stress overwhelming the body. Fruits high in antioxidants, like strawberries and pomegranate, help lower oxidative stress and protect against radical cell damage.

Another healthful ingredient of this yummy smoothie are the pomegranate seeds. Pomegranate seeds are known to help protect the health of your heart, kidneys and even gut microbiome! They have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect that can benefit the entire body.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this strawberry weight loss smoothie.

Frozen strawberries & pomegranate seeds: Makes up the base of the smoothie and creates a nice texture.

Agave syrup: Adds sweetness to balance everything out.

Oat milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

Hydrating

Staying properly hydrated is a basic requirement for optimal health. By incorporating daily smoothies you can maintain your ideal hydration level more easily. Start each morning with a smoothie for easy hydration!

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Variations

Make it thicker

Be sure to use only frozen strawberries and pomegranate seeds when making this smoothie. The end result will be too warm and thin if you use fresh fruit. To make the smoothie even thicker try adding 2-3 tbsp of plain or vanilla vegan greek yogurt. Do not add ice, it will just make the smoothie watery and thin.

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses oat milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond or cashew. You can also make your own plant milk from scratch in a blender.

Adding protein powder

If you choose to add vegan protein powder to this smoothie start by adding 2 tbsp or roughly 1 large scoop. Flavours that work best with this recipe are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and plain.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your strawberry weight loss smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Freeze fruit ahead

Cut up your favourite and smoothie essential fruits to freeze and have on hand. By keeping frozen fruit available, a quick smoothie is only ever 5 minutes away! You can make smoothies without frozen fruit and just use fresh fruit if you prefer. But the cool, thick and creamy consistency of most recipes comes from a base of frozen fruit like banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, etc.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your glass

By placing your smoothie glass in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie stay cool for longer. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie!

FAQ’s

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen?

No, make sure to use frozen strawberries for a cold and refreshing result when blending is complete. Using fresh strawberries will make a warm and thin smoothie. To use fresh strawberries you may have on hand simply wash and dry them, and place in the freezer on a baking sheet to prevent clumping as they freeze. Use the strawberries once they are completely frozen through.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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