Best Ninja Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

Are you overweight and concerned about your weight? Smoothies can help, as long as you keep an eye on the calories.

A smoothie made with vegetables, fruit and protein can replace a higher-calorie breakfast or snack and keep you full. Smoothies don't change your genes or melt fat; they work by helping you eat fewer calories overall.

All you need is a blender. A "Ninja Smoothie" is simply a smoothie made in a Ninja blender, though any good blender works.

Studies show that structured meal replacements can help with weight loss. Homemade smoothies can play a similar role if you build them with protein and fiber and keep the portions in check.

Fruit, juice, nut butter and oils add calories quickly. Watch those ingredients if weight loss is your goal.

In this article, I'm sharing several healthy Ninja Smoothie recipes. They're easy to make and taste good. Let's start with the first one.

Detox Green Smoothie

Our first Ninja Smoothie is a green smoothie loaded with vegetables and fruit. It tastes fresh and is simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups spinach
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 Apple, cored and quartered
• 1 Banana, peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 Tbsp fresh mint
• 1 Tbsp parsley
• 1/4-inch slice ginger root, peeled
• pinch of turmeric

Instructions:

Place spinach and coconut water in the blender and blend until liquefied. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Mango Ninja Smoothie Recipe

This smoothie gets its pink and yellow color from strawberries and mangoes. It tastes like a beach vacation.

It is fairly high in natural sugar from the juice and honey, so keep it to one glass, or swap half the pineapple juice for water.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup of strawberries
• 1 cup of mango, chunks
• 1 Tablespoon of honey

Instructions:

Add all the ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. ENJOY!

Fat Burner Ninja Smoothie

This fruity smoothie has fiber from chia seeds and fruit. Despite the name, no smoothie burns fat; it simply makes a filling, nutrient-rich breakfast.

Ingredients:

1. 1 1/2 cups of almond milk
2. 1/2 cup of pineapple juice
3. 1 cup of peaches, chopped
4. 1 cup of mangoes, chopped
5. 1 Banana
6. 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
7. 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

Banana Turmeric Ninja Smoothie

This simple, sweet smoothie is low in calories and has fiber from the banana.

Ingredients:

1. 1 medium banana, peeled and roughly chopped
2. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3. 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
4. 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

PowerHouse berry Ninja Smoothie

This powerhouse smoothie includes ingredients often listed as metabolism boosters, such as matcha, along with berries, nut butter and seeds. Any metabolic effect is small, so count the calories from the MCT oil and nut butter.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of unsweetened cashew or almond milk
2. 1 tsp. organic matcha powder
3. 1 tbsp. organic MCT oil or coconut oil
4. 1 tbsp. of cashew/almond butter
5. 1 tbsp. hemp seeds or powder
6. 1 Scoop Amazing Grass Green Superfood Powder
7. 1 cup frozen organic wild blueberries or mixed berries
8. 5 Drops Omicra liquid vanilla stevia (optional)
9. 1/2 banana (optional, for extra creaminess)
10. A handful of ice cubes

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

Ninja Vegie Juice:

You can make this juice by blending the following ingredients:

• Celery piece (3 inch)
• Peeled carrot cut in quarters (1/3)
• Beet piece (1 inch)
• Peeled and sliced green apple (1/4)
• Cucumber piece (2 inch)
• Tomato cut in 8 parts (1)
• Chopped red onion (1 tbsp)
• Jalapeno pepper without seeds (1/2 inch)
• Kosher salt (1/4 tsp)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Ice (1/2 cup)

Pomegranate Strawberry Blast:

You can cut calories without giving up flavor. Try this smoothie by blending the ingredients below:

• Peeled beet (1/8)
• Cantaloupe chunks (1/3 cup)
• An orange, halved, with the pith removed (1)
• Pomegranate juice (2/3 cup)
• Frozen strawberries (2/3 cup)

Green Detox Blend:

The term detoxification properly refers to medical treatment for substance withdrawal. Smoothies don't remove toxins; your liver and kidneys handle that.

Still, this green blend is a tasty way to get more vegetables:

• Ice cubes (4-5)
• Spinach or kale (2 cups)
• Parsley (1/2 cup)
• Roughly chopped beet (1)
• Roughly cut red apples (1 and a half)
• Fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
• Fresh ginger (1/2 inch)
• Water (2 cups)

Fat Burning Smoothie:

You can have this smoothie to start your day. Green tea contains caffeine and antioxidants, but the effect on fat burning is small. You can make it with these ingredients:

• Fresh spinach (2 cups)
• Cut celery stalks (2)
• Fresh mint leaves (1/2 cup)
• Brewed and cooled white or green tea (1 cup)
• Fresh or frozen (not canned) pineapple chunks (2 cups)
• Peeled grapefruit without seeds (1)
• Avocado (1/2)

If you take medications, check with your pharmacist before having grapefruit, which interacts with some drugs.

Cocoa Banana Smoothie:

This smoothie can satisfy a sweet craving while you work toward your weight loss goal. You will need:

• Almonds (10)
• Banana (1)
• Almond milk (1 cup)
• Plain Greek Yogurt (1 cup)
• Cocoa Powder (1 tbsp)
• Cinnamon (A pinch)

Other Excellent Smoothies

Morning Smoothie

All you need to make this smoothie is listed below:

• Spinach (2 cups)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 cup of white or green tea
• 2 cups fresh or frozen (not canned) pineapple chunks
• 1 peeled and seeded grapefruit
• 1/2 avocado
• Cayenne pepper, 1/8 teaspoon (optional).

Just blend them all and enjoy the taste.

Protein Smoothie Using Banana

You need only five ingredients for this smoothie, and most of them are already in your pantry. For this smoothie, you'll need:

• One banana
• One cup of unsweetened milk
• 1/2 cup of oats
• 1 teaspoon peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Combine all of these ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Smoothie of Parsley

To make this smoothie, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (including stems)
• 1/2 cup fresh watercress
• 1 1/2 cups frozen fruit of your choice
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 cube of frozen chai tea
• 1 scoop plant-based protein powder
• Water for blending (optional).

Blue Barry Smoothie

For this fruity smoothie, the only ingredients you need are:

• 1 Banana
• 1/2 avocado
• A handful of blueberries
• A half cup of water

Blend until smooth, add a pinch of salt if you like, and pour over crushed ice. Avocado makes it creamy and filling; add yogurt or protein powder if you want more protein.

Apple Smoothie

Here is another tasty smoothie you can make in a jiffy. Below are the ingredients:

• 1 green apple
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1 banana
• 1 carrot
• 1/4 cup mint

A few coriander (cilantro) leaves add extra freshness. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. Your green smoothie is ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

Smoothies can help weight loss when they replace higher-calorie meals or snacks and keep you full with fiber and protein.

Can you create a milk-free smoothie?

Yes! Use rice, almond, oat or coconut milk and plant-based yogurt instead. Many fruit smoothies don't need yogurt or milk at all.

Does it work well with all Ninja blenders?

These recipes work in any Ninja blender, or any good blender. Try several to find the ones you like best.

What do I do to make a perfect Ninja Smoothie?

You need a good blender, fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, and a source of protein if the smoothie is replacing a meal.

What kind of food should I avoid while taking Ninja Smoothies?

Limit fruit juice, sweetened yogurt and added sugar. Canned fruit packed in syrup adds sugar too. Chop large fruits and vegetables before blending.

Conclusion

No smoothie will pull your body out of obesity overnight. Weight loss comes from a steady calorie deficit, and smoothies are one tool that can help.

A good morning smoothie pairs fiber-rich fruit and vegetables, such as mixed berries, with a solid protein source like Greek yogurt.

Enjoy these Ninja smoothie recipes in different flavors, and adjust the ingredients to fit your taste and calorie goals.

Sources

• "Detoxes" and "Cleanses": What You Need To Know, NCCIH (NIH)
• Steps for Losing Weight, CDC