Red Cabbage Smoothie for Weight Loss

This red cabbage smoothie for weight loss is low in calories and keeps you full for hours—perfect to drink on a weight loss journey. Easy to make in 5 minutes with just a handful of healthy ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Keeps hunger away
• Reduces bloating
• High in antioxidants

This red cabbage smoothie for weight loss is an easy to make drink that helps keep hunger away while providing a plethora of nutrients. Don’t worry, it doesn’t just taste like cabbage! The flavour is slightly sweet, berry and refreshing. It’s perfect for those on a weight loss journey and is best consumed first thing in the morning before heavier foods. However, it can be enjoyed any time of the day when a healthy snack is needed.

Red cabbage is loaded with fibre while being very low in calories. Consuming high fibre smoothies is a great way to support weight loss efforts because fibre is highly satiating. That means it keeps you feeling full for longer after eating it. Red cabbage is also very low in fat and is full of minerals like calcium, magnesium and manganese which preserve bone density. It’s even healthier than green cabbage due to the antioxidants in contains.

This smoothie also has chia seeds which are great for reducing bloating and removing built up toxins from the body. Consume this smoothie daily while losing weight for best results.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this red cabbage smoothie for weight loss.

Lime: This recipe uses the juice of a fresh lime.

Red cabbage: The star ingredient that gives the smoothie it’s bright red colour.

Chia seeds: Can be added dry or soaked.

Dates: Make sure to remove the pits before adding them to the blender.

Frozen blackberries & blueberries: Creates the cold, thick base of the smoothie.

Coconut 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

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothies rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

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 sweeter

For more sweetness a frozen banana or cup of frozen mango can be added to the blender. Make sure the fruit is properly ripe or it won’t add much sweetness. Bananas and mango are also great fruits for reducing bloating as they are high in fibre and potassium.

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.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like bananas then try something else as the base! Mango usually substitutes banana well. If you’re allergic to or simply dislike a suggested ingredient then try to find something with a similar texture that you enjoy the flavour of. There is no wrong way to make a smoothie, and you can always omit any ingredients you don’t have on hand.

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 red cabbage smoothie for weight loss.

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

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

Does this smoothie taste like cabbage?

This smoothie has a pleasant and refreshing taste in which the cabbage does come through. It isn’t overwhelming, but it does have a healthy taste. Give it a try, you might like it! Fruits like bananas or mango can always be added for a milder taste if it’s too strong.

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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