Peach Avocado Weight Loss Smoothie

This peach avocado weight loss smoothie is a delightful low calorie breakfast for any weight loss journey—packed with antioxidants and made in just 5 minutes from a handful of healthy ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• High in antioxidants
• Creamy and satisfying
• Low in calories

This peach avocado weight loss smoothie is the perfect drink to enhance fat loss efforts and stay satisfied between meals. It doesn’t require any complicated ingredients and leaves you feeling refreshed and energized. The flavours of peach and avocado go perfectly together, an underrated match!

This smoothie includes peaches, avocado and kale—all of which are rich sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants are extremely important for overall health as they lower oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is driven up by radical cells causing damage to other cells over time. Consuming fruits and greens high in antioxidants regularly is a great way to stay healthy with age.

Avocado and flaxseed are also high in omega-3 fats, which have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also highly satiating which means you feel full for longer after eating them. Omega-3 has also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Ingredients Needed

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

Frozen peaches: If freezing your own peaches remove the skins before chopping and placing in the freezer.

Avocado: Adds a creamy texture to the smoothie. Be sure to use a properly ripe avocado, the pit should be easy to remove.

Kale: Wash any dirt from the leaves and remove the stems before adding to the blender.

Flaxseed: Use ground flaxseed for easier blending.

Agave syrup: Adds sweetness.

Cold water: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly.

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 tropical

For more of a tropical flavour try adding 1 cup of frozen mango or pineapple to this smoothie. You can also use coconut water in place of plain water for extra electrolytes and an enhanced tropical taste.

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.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

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 peach avocado weight loss smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Use frozen greens

Dark leafy greens can boost your smoothies nutritional content easily. Greens don’t have to be fresh for blending. Frozen greens like kale and spinach are perfect for adding into smoothie recipes. Be aware that if you want your smoothie to be a certain colour, greens may alter it.

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 peaches instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh peaches can be used instead of frozen peaches. The smoothie will not be as cold or thick if using fresh peaches, but it will still taste delicious. If you prefer a thinner smoothie then try it with fresh peaches.

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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