50 Smoothies for Weight Gain 1 Update

50 Smoothies for Weight Gain For some of us gaining weight can be just as much of a struggle as it is for others to lose weight. And society doesn’t always particularly understand when it comes to living life as an underweight individual. But don’t despair; drinking smoothies can help! Smoothies are a healthy effective alternative to the other ways you may have been trying to gain weight. They are also delicious and satisfying when you have access to the right recipes. These 50 smoothie recipes are a great addition to your weight gain program or can even serve as the push you’ve been looking for to get started on your goal of adding some extra pounds. Forget about candy bars and soda. These foods are just empty calories with no nutritional value and can quite frankly harm your health. These smoothie recipes yield approximately 24-32 ounce servings and can easily be used to supplement the foods you are already eating or replace the junk food you’ve gotten used to. The smoothies shared here are higher in calories than other smoothies you might drink as well as being healthy sources of fat. These sweet concoctions are quite capable of satisfying the sweet tooth you may have developed while trying to gain weight in unhealthy ways. Calories are always a concern when it comes to gaining weight; however, counting calories as we all know is tedious, time consuming, and let’s face it, no fun! All 50 of these smoothies have a minimum of 500 calories and 9 grams of fat with the majority of smoothies having substantially more as you can see from the nutritional breakdown of some of the calorie-dense and high-fat foods used in the recipes. Nutritional Breakdown 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of: • • • • •

Golden flaxseed meal provides 150 calories and 12 grams of fat. Hemp seeds provide 160 calories and 12 grams of fat. Chia seeds provide 137 calories and 9 grams of fat. English walnuts provide almost 200 calories and 20 grams of fat. Cashews provide 163 calories and 12 grams of fat.

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1 avocado provides 240 calories and 22 grams of fat. Medjool dates provide 67 calories per date (with no fat).

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Nut butters average 100 calories per tablespoon and between 8-9 grams of fat depending upon the nut. Greek coconut milk yogurt provides 130 calories and 5 grams of fat for every 6 ounces.

Coconut Milk When using coconut milk in your smoothies choose the variety that comes in cans. This type of coconut milk provides 150 calories and 16 grams of fat per 1/3 cup serving. Coconut fat is also a medium chain fatty acid which means easier digestion and better absorption of the calories and nutrients you need to gain weight. The preparation method for all the smoothies is the same. It’s easy! 1. Combine these ingredients in your blender and blend until the consistency you desire is reached. 2. Serve in a tall frosty glass. 3. Enjoy! Let’s take a look at the variety of ways you can enjoy the benefits a healthy smoothie can provide by simply by using your blender and embracing a few good recipes! Smoothie Recipes 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream • • • • • • •

1 tablespoon sweetened natural cocoa powder 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter 1 frozen banana 6 ounces Greek vanilla coconut milk yogurt 3 ice cubes Dash of cinnamon 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal

2. Peachy Avocado • •

1 medium ripe peach ½ cup avocado

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4 frozen strawberries 6 ounces Greek coconut milk yogurt 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

3. Peary Avocado • • • • •

1 avocado 3/4 cup pear nectar 150 calories 1 cup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 3/4 cup ice

4. Coconutty Chia • • • • •

1 cup coconut milk 1 large red delicious apple, cored 1 large carrot, peeled 1/4 inch fresh ginger root, peeled, grated 2 tablespoons chia seeds, soaked in water (15 minutes)

5. Protein Punch • • • • • •

1 1/2 cups mixed frozen berries 3/4 cup silken tofu 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 6 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes) 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

6. Green Tea and Yogurt • • • • •

1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup green tea 6 ounces Greek coconut milk yogurt

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2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal Pure maple syrup to sweeten

7. Green Surprise • • • • • •

2 bananas 1 cup frozen broccoli 1 1/2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 1 cup baby kale 1 1/2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 10-12 ounces water

8. Nutty Goji Berry • • • • • • • •

1 1/2 tangerines, peeled, seeded 1/2 cup pre-soaked goji berries 2/3 cup tamarind flesh, peeled, seeded 1 1/2 large pears, cored 5 cups fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 large carrots 2 tablespoons chia seeds 10 -12 ounces coconut water

9. Banana Key Lime Pie • • • • • •

2 large half-frozen bananas 1 avocado 6 key limes or 3 regular limes, peeled, seeded 18 -24 ounces almond milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

10. Chocolaty Beets • • • •

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7 frozen strawberries 3/4 cup frozen dark sweet cherries 1/4 avocado 1 medium beet, peeled (steamed, if not using a high-powered blender) 1/4 teaspoon dulse flakes (optional) 4

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3/4 tablespoon raw cacao powder 2 cups fresh baby spinach 3/4 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal

11. Green Kiwi and Avocado • • • • • •

1/2 avocado 2 kiwis 1 frozen banana 2 cups fresh baby spinach 3 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 1/2–3/4 cup water

12. Juicy Coconut • • • •

3 cups carrot juice 1 cup apple juice 1 cup coconut meat 2 frozen bananas

13. Tropical Blend • • • • • • • •

1 frozen banana 3/4 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1/4 cup frozen pineapple 3/4 cup fresh - squeezed orange juice Flesh of 1 mango 3/4 cup frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal

14. Banana Avocado • • • •

1 large avocado 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 frozen banana 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal

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3/4 cup ice

15. Happy Hour Smoothie • • • • • • •

1/8 cup dark rum or hazelnut liqueur 2 medium frozen bananas 1/4 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup sweetened almond milk 4 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes) 1/2 cup ice 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (for topping)

16. The Everythings in There Tropical Smoothie 1 1/2 frozen bananas 6 ounces crushed pineapple 3/4 large mango, chopped 1 1/2 kiwis Juice of 1 large orange 3/4 cup coconut milk

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17. Sweet Banana Quinoa and Nut Smoothie •

3/4 frozen banana

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3/4 cup water

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1/2 cup cooked quinoa

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1 1/2 tablespoons English walnuts

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1 1/2 tsp. cold-pressed flaxseed oil

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2 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes)

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3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

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Dash allspice

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Additional walnuts and ground cinnamon for garnish

18. Apple Salad Smoothie •

1 1/2 cups water

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1 cup apple juice

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2 tablespoons English walnuts

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3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

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1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

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Dash of ground nutmeg

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3/4 cucumber

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2 cups spinach

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1 frozen apple

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1 frozen avocado

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3/4 cup ice

19. Sunbutter, Coconut, and Apple •

3/4 cup coconut milk

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3/4 frozen apple

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1 1/2 tablespoons natural sunbutter

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1 1/2 cups spinach

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2 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes)

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1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

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Pinch ground cinnamon

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Dash of salt

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2 ice cubes

20. Berry Cashew • • • •

1/2 cup cashews 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries 3/4 large banana 1 cup almond milk

21. Banana Split in a Glass • • • •

3/4 cup coconut milk 1 1/2 frozen bananas 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 5 frozen strawberries

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1/2 tablespoon sweetened natural cocoa powder (to taste) 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal Water if needed

22. Nutty Kale • • • • • • • • •

3/4 cup cashews 1 1/2 cups kale 2 1/2 frozen bananas 4 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes) 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 tsp. minced ginger Dash salt 3/4 cup water 2 cups ice

23. Cashew, Cucumber, Avocado Smoothie • • • • • • •

1 1/2 heads green lettuce 1 cup cucumber, peeled 1/4 cup fresh parsley Fresh squeezed lime juice (1 lime) ½ cup cashews 3/4 avocado 1 -2 cups coconut water

24. Chopped Salad • • • • • •

1 cup pomegranate juice 2 apples, peeled, cored 1/2 cup English walnuts 6 cups kale 2 cups lettuce 1/2 cup water

25. Orange Julius Smoothie •

1 orange

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1 large banana 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup canned pineapple 1/4 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 1 cup ice

26. Peachy Coconut • • • • • • •

1 1/2 cups canned natural peaches (in own juice) 1/2 cup coconut milk 3/4 frozen banana 1/2 cup canned natural pineapple (in own juice) 3/4 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons English walnuts 1 cup ice

27. Creamy Cashew Cherry Smash • • • • • •

1/2 cup cashews 2 cups water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries 1 frozen banana

28. Nutty Cacao Mint • • • • • •

2 cups water 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 3 bananas 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

29. Pecan Maple Pie

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3/4 cup pecans 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 frozen bananas 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal Dash of salt

30. Almond Cranberry Party • • • • • • • •

3/4 cup almonds 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup cranberries 3/4 avocado 1/2 cup ice 5 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger, peeled Pinch of ground cinnamon

32. Green Dream • • • • • • • •

3 cups fresh spinach 3/4 cup water 3/4 avocado Fresh-squeezed juice from 1 red grapefruit 3/4 cucumber, peeled 1 1/2 cups ice 1/2 cup coconut milk 4 Medjool dates, soaked in water (30 minutes)

33. Green Vegetable Smoothie • • • •

2 large tomato 4 cups kale 1 cucumber, peeled 1 avocado

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2 limes, peeled 1 cup ice 2 cups water 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts 1/2 cup coconut milk 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp. salt

34. Red and Green Smoothie • • • • • • • • • • •

3 Roma tomatoes 2/3 cup flat parsley 1 cup water 2/3 avocado 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. red onion, minced 1 tsp. minced garlic 2/3 tsp. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup cashews 1 1/2 cups ice

35. Figgy Coconut Pudding • • • • • • •

20 figs (black) 1 1/2 cups vanilla Greek coconut milk yogurt 1 cup vanilla coconut milk 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup ice

36. Cranberry Cashew Blast • • • •

1/4 cup dried cranberries 15 frozen dark sweet cherries 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 3/4 avocado

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1 1/2 frozen bananas 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 1 1/2 cups vanilla Greek coconut milk yogurt 3 basil leaves 1 tablespoon chia seeds 3 tablespoons shredded coconut flakes 8 cashews Dash of ground cinnamon 3/4 cup coconut milk

37. Island Retreat • • • • • • •

2 cups coconut milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup frozen honeydew 1 cup frozen mango 1 frozen banana 2 cups fresh spinach 2 tablespoons chia seeds

38. Coconutty Persimmon • • • • • • • •

3 persimmons, peeled, seeded 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup ice 3 inches of fresh ginger, peeled 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal

39. Sweet Vanilla Cardamom • • • •

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1/2 cups coconut milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 frozen bananas 1/2 avocados

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2 tsp. cardamom powder 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seed 2 cups fresh spinach

40. Berry Chocolate Dream • • • • • • • • • • •

Three handfuls fresh spinach 3/4 cucumber, peeled 2 stalks of celery 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons raw cacao 1 cup coconut milk Water as needed

41. Mandarin Orangesicle • • • • • • •

4 small mandarin oranges, peeled 2 big handfuls fresh spinach 2 kale leaves 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon goji berries, soaked in water (10 minutes) 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk

42. Seed and Nut Smoothie • • • • • • • •

2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal 1 tablespoon English walnuts 1 cup coconut milk Water as needed

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43. Green Banana Surprise • • • • •

1/2 cup spinach 1/2 cup kale 4 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 bananas 1 cup water

44. Banana Almond Avocado Smoothie • • • • • •

1 cup almond milk 1 cup coconut milk 2 cups spinach 2 cups kale 2 frozen bananas 1 avocado

45. Peachy Lemon Freeze • • • • • • • • •

2 cups kale 1 cucumber 1 stalk of celery 2 cups frozen peaches 1 frozen banana 1 avocado 1 lemon 1 cup water 1 cup ice

46. Green Power • • • • • • • •

1 cup dandelion greens 2 sprigs of mint 2 sprigs of parsley 1 cup fresh spinach 1 large avocado 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 cup Greek coconut milk yogurt 1 cup frozen mixed berries

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Water as needed

47. Bok Choy Smoothie • • • • •

4 baby bok choys 4 cups kale 4 plums 2 large bananas 1 avocado

48. Berry Avocado • • • •

4 baby bok choys 2 large bananas 4 cups whole strawberries 1 avocado

49. Green Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie • • • • • •

3 cups kale 1/2 cup parsley 4 cups fresh pineapple 2 cups fresh strawberries 2 bananas 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

50. Raspberry Peanut Butter Smoothie • • • • • •

1 1/2 cups raspberries 3 frozen bananas 4 cups fresh spinach 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 2 cups water

Whew! That was a lot of smoothies to take in. Hopefully you found a special few which will be your favorites; but be sure to try them all!

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Whether you choose to supplement a meal or add in an extra afternoon snack, remember, drinking a nutritious smoothie will help you replace empty calories with nutrient-dense ones and can lead to added weight gain as well as renewed health. Good luck and drink up!

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