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20 Ways to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss (suitable for all special diets)

These 20 healthy ingredients can be added to your smoothies to turn them into meal replacement shakes. I also share my favorite homemade shake recipes that contain these filling ingredients. I lost 56 pounds in a few months by drinking these homemade weight loss shakes.  

20 Ways to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss (suitable for all special diets)

I am so excited about this post.  It’s something I’ve wanted to share for years as I’ve lost 56 pounds myself using homemade weight loss shakes which is what I’m about to share with you in this post. 

Don’t have time to read this post?  Download a handy print out to stick on your fridge so you know exactly what fillers to add to your smoothies to fill you up and help you lose weight.

If you are new to my website I’ll give you a bit of background.  The name, Green Thickie means a filling meal replacement smoothie which is a complete meal with optional greens to make it a Green Thickie.


** Please note that this post may contain affiliate links which means that I can receive a small payment if you make a purchase through my links.

When I first invented the Green Thickie, I started off adding oats to my smoothies to turn them into meal replacement shakes.  After a while I started experimenting with other ingredients to make the smoothies thick and filling.  Now I’ve experimenting with grain free diets so I’ve just found a whole load more ingredients that make perfect additions to make homemade meal replacement shakes.

I also use my Green Thickies as a great tool for weight loss.

If you drink one Green Thickie for breakfast and another for lunch and a home cooked healthy dinner, you should see results when it comes to health and weight loss. Get started with Green Thickies here.

Any of my Green Thickie recipes can be used as meal replacement shakes for weight loss.

Green Thickies are designed to be the perfect meal for busy people.  If you don’t have time to sit down and eat a proper meal, you’ll get everything you need for one meal from a Green Thickie.  Because they are so filling I don’t usually feel the need to snack in between meals and nor do I have time to snack.  So I don’t have too many snack recipes on this website.

So let me explain what makes a Green Thickie so powerful…. There are 6 ingredients in most green thickies.  The essential ingredients are:

1) Liquid such as water, juice or dairy free milk

2) Fruit/vegetables for nutrients. 

3) I also add something sweet to my smoothies such as dried fruit to make them taste gorgeous.  

4) I also add leafy greens as I believe eating leafy greens regularly takes your health to the next level.  

5) To make them into a complete meal there are 2 more elements.  The first one is a protein source such as nuts or seeds 

6) And finally, to make the green thickie filling, we need to add a healthy whole foods based filler. Keep reading to find out about fillers. I’m now going to explain the different choices of fillers you can add to your smoothie to make them into a complete meal.  And after I explain the fillers I’ll also give you a formula for making your own homemade meal replacement shakes for weight loss.

So now that I’ve explained the concept behind Green Thickies, I’m going to give you a list of ingredients which are my ‘fillers’ that you can use to turn any smoothie into a filling meal replacement shake.

Each of my recipes serves 2, so all these fillers need to be added to a batch of smoothie that is enough for 2 portions.

Further down I will explain the exact quantities of ingredients you need to make your own homemade meal replacement shake. 

How To Add Fillers To Smoothies To Create Weight Loss Shakes

To make your own meal replacement shakes, you can either:

  • Use one of my recipes and add your choice of filler to it from the list below, or
  • Create your own smoothie with the template at the bottom of this post.

20 Whole Food Fillers to turn any smoothie into Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes

If you don’t want to know how to make Green Thickies, but simply want to make your own smoothies more filling, you can just take a look at the image below. 

All of the fillers in this image serve just 1.  So take the ingredient listed and just add it to a single serve smoothie.  You’re done!  You’ve now made your smoothie more filling.

Please pin the image below or share it on your blog with a link back to this blog post.

20 Fillers to turn your smoothies into complete meals for weight loss

But if you want to make a complete meal, I suggest you keep reading. 

Simply adding a filling to an existing smoothie will make it more filling, but it won’t provide all of the nutrients needed in one meal such as enough protein or essential fatty acids.  

To get everything you need, I suggest you incorporate all 6 elements of a meal replacement shake (Green Thickie). 

As most Green Thickies recipes serve 2, I have doubled the quantity of fillers in the list below.

Fillers for Green Thickies

All of the following ingredients serve 2.  If you are making a smoothie for 1, use half of the amount listed below.

Raw Ingredients (Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Primal, Grain Free, Gluten Free, GAPs, SCD Diets)

1) 3 Medium Bananas/ 3 Cups of Banana Chunks (in addition to the bananas already in the recipe)*

2) 3 Small Mangos/ 3 Cups of Mango Chunks*

3) 1 Medium Avocado or 2 small avocados*

4) 4 Tablespoons Coconut Butter*  (low Carb)

5) 2/3 Cup of Coconut Milk from a Can* 

6) 4 Tablespoons of Coconut Cream* (low Carb)

7)  3/4 cup Coconut Flour 

8) 3/4 cup Dried Fruit such as Dates, Raisins or other plain dried fruit 

Nuts (Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Primal, Grain Free, Gluten Free, GAPs, SCD Diets)

9) 1/3 Cup Nuts

10) 3 Tablespoons Nut Butter* 

Seeds (Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Primal, Grain Free, Gluten Free, GAPs, SCD Diets)

11) 1/2 Cup Seeds  

12) 3 Tablespoons Seed Butter*

Grains

13) 1 Cup of Oats

14) 1 Cup of Quinoa

15) 1 Cup of Buckwheat

Other Carbs (Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free)

16) 1 Cup Sweet Potato or White Potato*

17) 1.5 Cups cooked, drained White Beans 

18) 1 Cup Tofu  *

19) 2 Cups of Soy Yogurt  *

The Healthiest Smoothie Powder you will ever find

20) Homemade Smoothie Mix: For those lazy days where you don’t want to prepare any of the other fillers – or you want to add something bursting with nutrients, I’ve got something pretty special for you…  My 2 Minute Homemade Hunger Buster Meal Replacement Powder  is exactly what you’re looking for.  *

It takes just minutes to make a big batch of.  And if you leave a scoop in your mix, you just add this meal replacement powder mix to your blender in seconds every time you make a smoothie.  Can’t get easier than that! Get this delicious filler powder recipe here.

All of these fillers have roughly the same number of calories.  Each smoothie serves 2 so you would consume half of these fillers per smoothie.  This might seem a lot to you but remember, this is a complete meal, not a snack!  Some of them are bulkier than others so although each shake will be roughly 18 oz/ 1 pint / (500ml) some may be smaller and some larger, but all should fill you up until your next meal.

*I have added a star next to the fillers that are easiest to blend without a high speed blender.  All of the ingredients can be blended with any blender but it is easier to blend if you soak hard ingredients overnight first.  Another option is to grind your grains, nuts and seeds using your blending or coffee grinding before adding them to your smoothie.

I have chosen these fillers as most of them have a fairly neutral taste, and you’d be surprised how much the sweet fruit can overpower the taste of both the fillers and any greens you add to your smoothie.

Here is a handy chart to help you see at a glance which ingredients are suitable for your special diet:

Please pin this chart for later:

20 Ways to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss

How to prepare the fillers for your meal replacement shakes

Most of the fillers can be added raw but to aid digestion, improve available nutrients and make the smoothies easier to blend it is advisable to prepare the fillers in the following ways:

  • Oats: Soak these in the smoothie liquid overnight and add straight to the blender 
  • Quinoa: Rinse then soak these in the smoothie liquid overnight and add straight to the blender.
  • Buckwheat: Rinse these and continue to rinse every couple of hours for 8 hours then add straight to the blender.  
  • Sweet Potato: Cook this first by steaming it for 10 minutes or baking it for 20 minutes
  • White Potato: Steam this for 12 minutes and bake it under tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Cooked beans: Rinse canned beans or follow packet instructions to soak and cook dried beans.
  • Seeds and nuts: Soak over night, rinse and add to the blender.   
  • * If using dates or other dried fruit, it’s also good to soak these overnight in the smoothie liquid and add it all to the blender.

 How to make Homemade Diet Shakes for Weight Loss

How to make the perfect Healthy SmoothieHere is a formula that you can you to make your own shakes for weight loss.  

To make 2 servings of smoothie add the following ingredients:

  1. 2 Cups of Liquid
  2. 2 Cups of Fruit or if you are avoiding fruit, 2 cups of salad vegetables
  3. 1/4 Cup of Dried fruit or 2 Tablespoons of liquid sweetener such as Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
  4. 1/4 Cup of Nuts or Seeds or 2 Tablespoons of Nut/Seed Butter or other protein source such beans
  5. 1-2 Cups of mild leafy greens
  6. One of the fillers above

Remember – for homemade meal replacement shakes for weight loss drink 1 serving which is half of the above recipe formula.

This formula will make approximately 18 oz/ 2 pints/ 1 litre and to lose weight, drink 9 oz/ 1 pint/ 500ml as a meal replacement.  Do this for breakfast and for lunch and then have a sensible dinner that is suitable for the particular diet you are following.  This is a great formula for weight loss.  

For a complete meal plan – check out my 7 Day Detox to boost your weight loss even more.

A lot of people ask me what else to eat besides Green Thickies, so I developed my 7 Day Detox for Weight Loss and Improved Health which will give you a full calorie counted meal plan to help you lose weight which incorporates Green Thickies along with a whole foods vegan dinner and a healthy vegan lunch which is a choice of a salad or another Green Thickie if you are short on time.

Click here to have a look at Green Thickies 7 Day Detox.

If you want to know more about how to use healthy homemade meal replacement shakes to lose weight, check out my complete guide to meal replacement shakes which contains over 50 of my best meal replacement shakes. 

If you don’t want to make your own recipe, you can always use one of mine such as this Natural Protein Shake without Protein Powder.

Or if you’d like more to choose from, here are all my favorite homemade meal replacement shakes for weight loss recipes. 

Healthy Meal Replacement Shakes Recipes

Hawaiian Smoothie

Sometimes it’s just nice to keep it simple and go back to basics with good sweet, fresh ripe fruit and no sweeteners for this Hawaiian Smoothie.

Healthy Muesli Green Thickie Smoothie Recipe

This is a great healthy muesli recipe. It is a bowl of cereal in a glass with all your added extra ingredients for a healthy balanced meal.

Sun Dream Orange and Banana Smoothie

Take this orange and banana smoothie and lie back in the sun and taste the fruity, refreshing and zingy flavours of this summery sensation.

Thick Green Tropical Smoothie Recipe

This creamy tropical smoothie recipe will give you everything you need for a balanced meal and it also happens to taste amazing.

Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie

This strawberry smoothie recipe has a classic sweet smoothie taste so it appeals to adults and children alike. Needless to say, it’s one of my favourites and hard to believe there is so much goodness contained in one glass.

Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie: Cancer Preventing

This blueberry and broccoli smoothie is packed full of cancer preventing superfoods.

Perfect way to get your raw broccoli bursting full of nutrients.

Berry Smoothie Recipe: Reduce Inflammation

This antioxidant loaded berry smoothie recipe has a variety of fibre rich berries. It is full of antioxidants which protect your body from inflammation.

Almond Milk Smoothie: For Smoother Skin

Almonds make smoothies taste like marzipan on birthday cakes. Now you can have the taste without the guilt as this almond milk smoothie is so good for you.

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

We all love our desserts but we don’t love what they do to our waistlines and health. Unless you make a healthy thick dessert smoothie – A Thickie!

Gingerbread Smoothie

If you love gingerbread, you will adore this healthy gingerbread smoothie dessert version of this classic. Let your taste buds sparkle!

Strawberry Balsamic Salad Smoothie

This Strawberry Balsamic Salad Smoothie sounds like it wouldn't work but it really does. This fresh green smoothie is a taste you'll never want to forget.

Raw Vegan Creamy “Pistachio Ice Cream” Thickie Shake

When I saw the buzz surrounding this Pistachio Ice Cream smoothie, I had to convert it into a dessert thickie which made it even more creamy and luxurious.

Homemade Cookie Dough Smoothie

This homemade cookie dough green smoothie recipe is so filling, will fulfil your dessert cravings and is still extremely healthy as it contains greens.

Easy Black Forest Cake Smoothie

This Easy Black forest Cake Smoothie is my all time favourite and I'm sure it will be yours too once you try it.

Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie: Dessert Thickie

This indulgent yet extremely healthy carrot cake smoothie contains a whopping 4.5 cups of fruit and veg per serving. It tastes just like the real thing.

Fresh Summer Strawberry and Spinach Salad Smoothie

The great thing about this strawberry and spinach salad smoothie is it’s so simple, just blend a punnet of strawberries, water, oats, cashews and spinach.

Apricot Mango Spinach Smoothie

This mango spinach smoothie is very quick, it tastes very fresh and won’t take you any time at all.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

The combination of indulgent chocolate and the tart sweet fruitiness of the cherry is perfectly balanced in this chocolate cherry smoothie.

How To Make A Watermelon Smoothie

I will show you how to make a watermelon smoothie out of my favourite salad recipe so you can make a salad and a smoothie at the same time.

Dad’s Big Super Sweet and Sour Drink

I loved the fact that this sweet and sour drink contained broccoli and cauliflower which is another option if you run out of leafy greens.

4th of July Drink: Red, White and Blue, and Still Green?

This 4th of July Drink is a very posh green thickie for special occasions. This colourful layered smoothie has the wow factor but still has the same amount of healthy greens, oats, nuts and fruit.

Strawberry, Orange and Dandelion Smoothie

You will have to be brave with this dandelion smoothie but the health benefits will be worth it, and it actually tastes really sweet.

Peach and Orange Juice Smoothie

Adding an orange juice base to this orange juice smoothie takes it to another level of gorgeousness.

Vanilla and Blackcurrant Smoothie

This Vanilla and Blackcurrant Smoothie tastes just like Ribena! It is delicious, sweet and there's no taste quite like it. Options for green & meal replacement smoothies.

Loch Ness Monster Smoothie

Get all the goodness from the ocean in this Loch Ness Monster Smoothie and find out about the amazing health benefits of Spirulina.

Creamy Citrus Fat Burner Smoothie

This Creamy Citrus Fat Burner Smoothie will rev up your metabolism and melt away pounds. This weight loss smoothie is not only healthy but tastes amazing!

Warming Spicy Apple Halloween Smoothie

This spicy Apple Halloween Smoothie is guaranteed to warm you up during the cold months of winter. Your kids will eat less candy after this filling drink.

If you've never tried adding warming spice to your smoothies, you are in for a treat today. You are going to love this smoothie.

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Lemon Meringue Pie Smoothie

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Peach Yogurt Smoothie

Improve your digestion by including yoghurt in your breakfast every morning with this Yogurt Smoothie recipe.

Wet Summer Watermelon Smoothie

This watermelon smoothie will cheer you up in the rain or cool you down in the sun. It’s extremely sweet and surprisingly thick.

Pom’s Kiwi and Pomegranate Smoothie

This kiwi and pomegranate smoothie will take less time than you think and has a sweet taste with an interesting tang.

Cool Breeze Mint and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

This Cool Breeze Mint and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe is refreshing on a hot day. It’s light, simple and quick.

Prize Pineapple and Parsley Smoothie

Parsley works surprisingly well in this Pineapple and Parsley Smoothie. And find out how to save money on groceries (Cut your bill in half)

Peaches and Cream Smoothie

Start drinking this Peaches and Cream smoothie instead of your morning coffee and you'll soon see an end to your caffeine cravings.

Sweet Punch Romaine Lettuce Smoothie

If you’ve never had romaine lettuce in a smoothie before, this Sweet Punch Romaine Lettuce Smoothie is a great one to start with.

Merry Cherry Smoothie

This cherry smoothie is worth pitting cherries for. It’s a very simple recipe but one you’ll be making again and again.

Healthy Key Lime Pie Smoothie

I’ve only recently discovered this healthy key lime pie smoothie and I've already lost track of the number of times I've made it. An all time favourite.

Honeydew and Peach Quinoa Smoothie

If you’re looking for a filling healthy green smoothie, but can’t tolerate gluten, this quinoa smoothie is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. I also share how to prepare your quinoa to add to this delicious quinoa smoothie recipe.

Spicy Plum Smoothie

This sweet and spicy plum smoothie will warm you up on a cold day as it has a lovely kick to it. It also has hidden greens for even more nutrition. This sweet and spicy plum smoothie will warm you up on a cold day as it has a lovely kick to it. It also has hidden greens for even more nutrition.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie

It’s actually perfectly safe to eat raw rhubarb. Get all the health benefits of raw rhubarb in this gorgeous strawberry rhubarb pie smoothie.

Creamy Mango Shake

If you’re looking for a sweet, simple meal with only 4 ingredients, no bananas, or sweeteners then this creamy mango shake will suit you perfectly.

Blackberry Smoothie with Basil

This fresh, sweet and aromatic blackberry smoothie has a twist. Basil is a match made in heaven with the blackberries in this Green Smoothie.

Raw Spiced Butternut Squash Smoothie

This spiced butternut squash smoothie is actually raw, very healthy and extremely filling. This is a perfect meal replacement smoothie full of antioxidants.

Fresh Fig Smoothie with Ginger

This fresh fig smoothie isn’t overly sweet but it depends on how ripe your figs are. The added ginger gives it a lovely edge.

Anti-inflammatory Cranberry Smoothie

This Cranberry Smoothie is great for reducing inflammation and has all it's antioxidants present, unlike commercial cranberry juice drinks.

Orange Juice and Pumpkin Smoothie

This orange juice and pumpkin smoothie is a refreshing break from all the stodgy autumnal recipes. You can use either cooked or raw pumpkin in this drink.

Pineapple and Frozen Orange Juice Smoothie (4 Way Smoothie)

This Pineapple and Frozen Orange Juice Smoothie has 4 options (4 Way Smoothie). You can make a fruit smoothie, green smoothie, thickie or green thickie.

Rippled Raspberry Smoothie

This pretty rippled raspberry smoothie doesn’t require any chopping if you use frozen fruit.

Banana and Sweet Potato Smoothie Dessert

If the thought of a sweet potato smoothie sounds a bit strange, have no fear, this smoothie tastes just like a sweet pie.

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Pina Colada Meal Replacement Green Smoothie For Weight Loss

This delicious breakfast pina colada meal replacement green smoothie for weight loss will totally satisfy your sweet cravings and fill you up until lunch time.

Would you like a printout of this post so you can stick it on your fridge and use it while you are making your smoothies? 

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Comments

  1. Nancy A. says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I definitely need to make some of these after yesterday’s food fest. Which would be good to start with? I ate too much and feel bloated and fat! Why I ate like, I don’t know. Even desserts, which I never do. Well, I may not eat the rest of the year.

    Reply
  2. Lyani says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Can you use cooked white rice/brown rice as a filled? If so, how many cups? Thanks

    Reply
    • Katherine Natalia @ Green Thickies says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I didn’t have much success with rice. It made my smoothie grainy but I know other’s have had success with rice. I would use one cup of rice. If you try it will you let me know if it worked for you?

      Reply
    • Clint says

      April 25, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      If you like rice, try the quinoa. It is similar to rice, but is a healthier option.

      Reply
  3. Nancy E says

    January 18, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I was wondering why yogurt and kefir are not included in the list. They make great smoothies.

    Reply
    • Katherine Natalia @ Green Thickies says

      January 26, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Yes good options but they aren’t high enough in calories to make a meal replacement smoothie.

      Reply
  4. Nicki says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Hi Just to get it clear in my head – I need to add nuts and/or seed and a filler – the nuts/seeds are not a filler?

    Reply
  5. Andrea says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Hello,
    Just out of curiosity.. why are there no berries used in these recipes? It seems to be the same, 3 or 4 fruits used in all of the recipes. I was hoping to see some actual vegetables incorporated into the smoothies, like zucchini, cucumber and ginger. Is there a reason why you omitted a variety of fruits and veggies in your 7 day plan?

    Reply
  6. Tomas says

    May 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I love the chart with all the different ingredients! It’s very helpful and easy to use, so thank you very much!

    Reply
  7. Gabriela says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:43 am

    I made my smoothie with greens, fruits, orange juice, pecans and oatmeal. How do I know how many calories I consumed?

    Reply
  8. Hannah says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Hi, I actually need to gain weight in order to be healthy. I am having problems meeting my calorie and macronutrient daily goals (2000 to 2500 calories a day) due to not having access to lots of good foods, not having a lot of different food options, not having enough time to eat, or not being home to eat. Would it be okay to use these meal replacement shakes in another way, which would be to supplement my other meals so I can get closer to my daily calorie and macronutrient requirements and have something to give me nutrients and energy when I’m not home and don’t have enough food for the day? Can I drink these in addition to my other regular meals/snacks, because what I’m currently eating isn’t enough to meet my daily requirements? Thanks in advance for any advice!

    Reply
  9. Denise Stephenson says

    June 14, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Has anybody used the Kitchen Aid blender before to make their Green Thickies and smoothies? I have been reading through the site and keep seeing a different order of ingredients. Liquid and dry first then greens, filler , etc. i also read another part of the site says liquid then greens, then fillers, and fruit. Confusing. I just need to know before I waste ingredients and money trying to blend a smoothie. I tried something like this a few years agoo and never liked anything mixed together. All to the consistency of applesauce.

    Reply
    • Editor says

      June 25, 2016 at 10:01 am

      I think it does depend on your blender and the recipe, I’d recommend making each Green Thickie as described in the recipe.

      Reply
  10. Dionne says

    July 15, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    Please give chia a try. Soak 1-2 tbs in smoothie liquid for 15 minutes to overnight. Blend thoroughly into smoothie. Very good protein, essential fatty acids, fiber and a great thickener.

    Reply
  11. Diana says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:21 am

    How long can I store my shakes in the fridge before they go bad?

    Reply
    • Editor says

      August 23, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Hi Diana, it is best to eat them within 24 hours but they can usually be kept up to 3 days in a fridge. x

      Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    How many scoops of protein powder should you use for a filler, also keeping in mind that your recipes have 2 servings? I want enough calories but not too much…

    Reply
  13. eille @ best blender says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:50 am

    wow! This Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes looks is really awesome. I think it is very effective for make the Smoothie for weight loss…! thanks for share…

    Reply
  14. Dhira says

    March 30, 2017 at 2:19 am

    Hi, I really need to try this after days of not being able to sit properly during meal time with two kids in tow. Ingredients are possible to find at my local market. I have few concerns:
    1) Can i have it for dinner instead of lunch? It’s dinner that i usually don’t have time for.
    2) I’m confused with the filler. Let’s say I make a big batch for 30 days and how much do i put in for 1 serving of smoothie? 1/4 cup of filler for each green thickies’ smoothie recipe and it makes 2 servings? And then ‘1/2 cup for the whole batch’?
    I’d like to prepare fillers for the whole month & make 1 serving of smoothie at a time.

    Thank you so much :)

    Reply
    • Katherine Natalia @ Green Thickies says

      August 18, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Hi there 1) Yes you can have it for any meal you choose 2) if you made a big batch for 30 days, if you drank 1 serving per day you would need to make 15 batches as each batch serves 2. Yes that’s right.

      Reply
  15. SammyD says

    April 26, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    Hello. I have a vary bad snacking problem and it doesn’t help that I work late and we sell candy only at my work,so when I get hungry you know. I have dried doing smoothies before and it went pretty well but I am just not sure on what to put in mine. I have a big sweet tooth but I like veggies :). Are there any tips that any one can give me for making a not so bitter shake? Thank you

    Reply
    • Katherine Natalia @ Green Thickies says

      August 18, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Yes there are loads of gorgeous Green Thickies recipes in this post. Try taking one to work and drink that instead of snacking and see how you feel?

      Reply
  16. Marco Maldonado says

    July 11, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Yummy!! I really enjoyed your green thickie recipes,I personally like everything green!! I personally feel better every time I drink or eat something green lol.
    Another smoothie I really enjoy making often is mixing banana,avocado,chia seeds,spinach,and pure almond milk.It comes out soooooo gooooood should give it a try

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    • Katherine Natalia @ Green Thickies says

      August 18, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Yes greens really do wonders for your health. Me too! Thank you so much for the nice comment.

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  17. 180 Nutrition says

    February 18, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    Ever since I loved meal replacement shakes because of its advantages and good for weight loss. And through these ways on making a homemade meal replacement shakes, I’ve learned different recipes which are suitable for all types of diets. And the good thing is they are all tastes good. Thanks for this.

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    August 12, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Thankyou for the great article on meal replacement shakes. You are an inspiration to us all. Here’s a great way I found to lose weight. I hope it helps some others.
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  19. Vmar Planes says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:04 am

    So cute all of contents you have!!! Probably I am gonna show all of this to her!!! thank you so much.

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  20. Nick says

    September 27, 2019 at 4:37 am

    Whoa! This is an insane list. Orange juice and pumpkin sounds out of this world. Thanks for sharing these Katherine!

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