23 Low-Cal Smoothie Recipes That Will Supercharge Your Morning
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019All are under 150 calories.
Low-Cal Cranberry Ginger Smoothie
The cranberries in this low-calorie smoothie are a good source of vitamin C to help boost your immune system — especially during cold and flu season. Plus, the coconut water helps you stay hydrated.
Calories per serving: 102
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Ginger Peach Low-Calorie Smoothie
Peaches have such a delicious flavour; it feels almost decadent to eat them, yet a small one has just 50 calories. We’ve blended up peaches with the smooth taste of rice drink and the zest of disease-fighting ginger.
Calories per serving: 97
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Citrus Energy-Boosting Smoothie
Who needs caffeine when you have the energy-boosting power of natural sugars plus the iron in spinach and folate in citrus fruits? The almond milk is a great protein source, too.
Calories per serving: 143
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Shape-Shifter Green Smoothie
This antioxidant-rich smoothie is packed with the goodness of greens.
Calories per serving: 97
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Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie
Though each serving is packed with an incredible full cup of spinach, the sweetness of fresh strawberries and banana is front and centre in this deliciously drinkable treat.
Calories per serving: 120
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Classic Mango Lassi Smoothie
A lassi is a yogurt-based drink from India that is served either salty or sweet. Mango is a standard sweet-lassi ingredient — and it’s a delicious one.
Calories per serving: 113
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Watermelon Bliss Smoothie
Watermelon is a refreshing treat that’s also an excellent hydrator. Blended with low-fat plain yogurt and fresh or frozen strawberries, this smoothie is a delicious way to load up on antioxidants. And with 149 calories per serving it just makes the cut for our roundup of low-calories smoothies under 150 calories. Lucky us!
Calories per serving: 149 calories
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Peach Avocado Smoothie
A medium peach has almost 10 percent of your recommended daily fibre (leave the skin on for the most benefit), and the stone fruit is also a great source of vitamin C. Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fat.
Calories per serving: 93
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Apple Cucumber Refresher
Adults who consume apples, apple juice and applesauce are 27 percent less likely to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We paired the goodness of apples with cucumbers and basil in this refreshing drink.
Calories per serving: 86
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Immunity-Boosting Smoothie
Boost your immunity during the winter months with antioxidant-packed blueberries and cranberries and vitamin C-rich strawberries and apples.
Calories per serving: 113
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Spicy Banana Smoothie
Stuck in the banana-smoothie doldrums? We spiced things up by adding three aromatic (and antioxidant-packed) spices: cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. They give this creamy smoothie a dessert-like appeal.
Calories per serving: 133
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Blueberry and Celery Smoothie
Take advantage of those wild blueberries you froze this past summer — or pick up a fresh pint — and blend them with celery for a nutritious snack. Celery makes for a filling yet low-calorie smoothie ingredient, and is a very good source of fibre and vitamins A, C and K.
Calories per serving: 117
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Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie
This low-calorie smoothie is a healthy, fruit-filled way to start your day.
Calories per serving: 108
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Beet and Strawberry Smoothie
Want a little push to get you through your next workout? Beets, which have lots of nitrates, can help to keep you moving. According to one study, nitrates improved oxygen use and helped study subjects exercise for up to 16 percent longer.
Calories per serving: 147
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Rhubarb Lassi
Mango is a standard sweet-lassi ingredient, but we’ve come up with a version that takes advantage of all the seasonal rhubarb. (If you find it too tart, up the honey.) It’s pretty enough to serve for dessert, and also makes for a perfect snack or breakfast smoothie.
Calories per serving: 92
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Tropical Strawberry and Pineapple Smoothie
Sipping on this healthy strawberry and pineapple smoothie will help you feel like you’re relaxing on a wonderful beach getaway.
Calories per serving: 135
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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This smoothie encompasses all the flavours of fall, without the extra calories.
Calories per serving: 120
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Refreshing Orange Smoothie
Regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels and improve your heart health with this irresistible zesty smoothie recipe.
Calories per serving: 148
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Berry Beet Detox Smoothie
Beets, which are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant phytochemicals, can’t be beat when it comes to fighting off achy muscles.
Calories per serving: 140
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Raspberry Mocha Smoothie
This well-rounded, yet low-calorie smoothie offers a little bit of everything: fruit, protein and even chocolate (for the antioxidants, of course).
Calories per serving: 118
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Immunity-Boosting Cantaloupe Smoothie
The vitamin C found in oranges will bolster your immune system and energy levels in this cool and refreshing cantaloupe smoothie.
Calories per serving: 125
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Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie
Rhubarb and strawberries are both good sources of vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron and acts as an antioxidant. One serving of this smoothie has 90 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. Nice!
Calories per serving: 100
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Triple Melon Smoothie
This smoothie has cantaloupe (a great source of vitamins A and C plus potassium), watermelon and honeydew. It’s sweetened with agave nectar. (Or use honey if desired.)
Calories per serving: 69
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