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Low-calorie smoothies under 250 calories

By Make a Smoothie editors · Updated · How we test

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Every smoothie on this list has under 250 calories per glass. The trick: whole fruit instead of juice, water-rich produce like watermelon and cucumber, and unsweetened plant milk.

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Keep smoothie calories in check

  • Use water, unsweetened almond milk or coconut water instead of juice.
  • Watch the add-ins: 2 tbsp peanut butter is about 190 calories; granola toppings add up fast.
  • Bulk with vegetables: spinach, cucumber and cauliflower add volume for almost no calories.
  • Add protein so a lighter smoothie still keeps you full.

Check your own version with the smoothie calorie calculator.

Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the exact amounts in each recipe. See how we test. This is general information, not personal dietary advice.

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