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Smoothies · 14 October 2023

10 healthy Indian smoothie recipes for weight loss

By Sushmita Nayak · Episode seven

हिन्दी: वजन घटाने में मददगार दस भारतीय स्मूदी। शहद वैकल्पिक है।
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଓଜନ କମାଇବାରେ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରୁଥିବା ଦଶଟି ଭାରତୀୟ ସ୍ମୁଦି। ମହୁ ଇଚ୍ଛାଧୀନ।

Smoothies can support a weight-loss routine because they are filling and nutrient-dense. Blend until smooth unless a recipe says otherwise. Honey is optional in every glass.

1. Green apple and spinach

1 green apple, 1 cup spinach, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cucumber, ½ cup water, 1 tsp honey.

2. Spinach and mango

1 cup spinach, 1 cup diced mango, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, 1 tsp honey.

3. Papaya and ginger

1 cup diced papaya, ½ inch fresh ginger, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, 1 tsp honey.

4. Banana and oatmeal

1 ripe banana, ½ cup rolled oats, 1 cup low-fat or almond milk, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp honey.

5. Cucumber and mint

1 cucumber (peeled), ¼ cup mint, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, juice of ½ lime.

6. Kiwi and kale

2 kiwis, 1 cup kale, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, 1 tsp honey.

7. Pomegranate and beetroot

½ cup pomegranate seeds, 1 small beetroot, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, 1 tsp honey.

8. Orange and carrot

2 oranges, 1 sliced carrot, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water.

9. Chia seed and coconut

2 tbsp chia seeds soaked overnight in ½ cup coconut milk, then blend with ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup water and honey.

10. Mint and coriander detox

½ cup mint, ½ cup coriander, ½ cup low-fat yogurt, ½ cup water, juice of ½ lime, ½ green chilli optional.

Pair these with a balanced diet and movement. Adjust sweetness to taste, and check with a clinician if you have dietary restrictions.