A smoothie is a multi purpose diet solution that is both tasty and healthy. Smoothies are entirely customizable, which is why they can be personalized to suit your health goals.

When it comes to smoothies the two most common purpose they are drinking are weight loss and detox. Here are a few quick healthy and yet tasty recipes to the perfect slurry of health.

Weight Loss Smoothies

Peach and Cream Oatmeal Smoothie

This smoothie is rich in proteins and cholesterol lowering oatmeal.

• Peach slices – 1 cup
• Greek yogurt – 1 cup
• Oatmeal – ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract – ¼ teaspoon
• Almond milk – 1 cup
• Coconut And Mango Smoothie

Chia shake

This shake is a great breakfast option. The Chia seeds are a good source of protein. Prepare the Chia seeds before by allowing it soak and expand in water overnight. This smoothie amounts up to only 235 calories and as low as 29 carbohydrates.

The ingredients you need to blend are:

• 2 tablespoons of Chia seed
• 1 cup of Coconut milk
• half a teaspoon of vanilla extract
• half cup organic mango
• half a teaspoon of flaked coconut

You can make the same smoothie with almond milk as well if you prefer it over coconut milk. Flaked coconuts are an optional ingredient in this recipe and you can skip if you wish to.

Chocolate, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie

This is a protein packed smoothie that tastes great. A serving would add not more than 151 calories and 24 carbohydrates to your breakfast. All this, without disappointing your taste buds.

Ingredients you need to blend together are:

• Unsweetened almond milk – 1 cup
• Banana – 1 fruit
• Fat-free chocolate syrup – 1 tablespoon (preferably home-made)
• Almond butter – 1 tablespoon
• Add a handful of ice to this smoothie, since it tastes best when chilled.

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

A tasty and wholesome breakfast worthy smoothie. It is rich in proteins that come from yogurt and milk. Fiber content from oats and banana health enhance heart health. This smoothie sums up for 279 calories and 49 carbohydrates, and a good way to kick start your day with energy.

Ingredients you need to blend are:

• 1/4 cup of oats
• 1/2 cup of fat-free or low-fat yogurt
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of grounded cinnamon

Drop in a few chunks of strawberries or pineapples to enhance the taste. You could also add a teaspoon full of honey to make it sweet and healthier.

Detox smoothies

Detox smoothies are all about flushing out toxins from the body and accelerate weight loss and better health. These smoothies usually are made from fresh veggies and fruits. Moreover, they include vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and other key nutrients that detoxify the body and boost the metabolism.

Kale Smoothie

Kale is a highly nutritious superfood, rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Kale although not a very tasty food, could be combined with the right ingredients to create a healthy green detox. While preparing kale, get rid of the stem and only use the leaves. Doing this would eliminate the bitterness.

Diet smoothie recipe:

• ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¾ cup ice
• 1 ½ cups kale
• 1 stalk celery
• ½ red or green apple
• 1 tbsp ground flax seed

You can add a teaspoon of honey to enhance the taste if you inclined to sweet. Blending this kind of mixture usually cuts the leafy taste of kale and make quite delicious to drink.

Kale Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Diet smoothie recipe:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 cup coconut water
• 2 cups kale

This is a good morning smoothie since it contains fruits and coconut water. These energize the body to kick start the day.

Kale Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Diet smoothie recipe:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup yogurt (opt for plain low fat)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup Kale (chopped)
• 1 cup ice

Avocado Smoothie

Avocado is a widely known ‘superfood’ due to its power packed nutrient content. It is rich in vitamin B, C, K, folates, potassium and much more.

Recipe for Avocado Detox Smoothie:

• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 2 cups spinach or kale (chop the leaves before use)
• 1 apple (chopped and cored)
• 1/2 avocado

Smoothies are definitely are a good addition to a healthy diet plan, but it should still only be a complementary aspect. Your diet plan should not be all smoothies and not replace your meals. Smoothies should be used as a balancing addition to your diet to achieve your health goals faster and better. Diet smoothies recipes are best for weight loss breakfasts and detox plans.