5 High Calorie Smoothies That can Help you to Gain Weight

High calorie Smoothies are the best way to add high calorie to your diet if you are trying to intake more calories or even if you are trying to gain some weight. Smoothies made with healthy ingredients not only gives you high calories but also nutrients and healthy fats that your body requires.

High Calories can be needed by:

People trying to gain weight

Mothers who don't have time to take meals on time due to busy routine.

Elders who can't eat fruits or vegies due to tooth decay or other reasons.

Athletes that have extra energy expenditure

Adding smoothies to your diet doesn't make you spend extra money on your grocery shopping. Smoothies can be made by common ingredients used in our daily life. For example:

Full fat milk

Full fat yoghurt

Nut butter (peanut, almond etc.)

Fruits (Banana, Avocado, Berries, Mango, Apple, Pineapple, Peach, Melon etc.)

Vegetables (carrot, Cucumber, Spinach, Pumpkin, Cauliflower etc.)

Honey

Coconut oil etc.

Making smoothies at home is very beneficial because:

Its more hygienic

you can be more creative

It needs a little time to prepare

more pocket friendly

Here are some Smoothies ideas that can give you high calories, healthy fats, nutrients and makes you gain some weight.

1. Banana Avocado Smoothie:

Take one whole avocado, one cup coconut milk, 2 bananas 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup and some nuts for garnishing.

Add avocado, banana, milk and honey or maple syrup into a blender. Give it a mix until smooth and creamy texture is achieved.

Pour it into a glass garnish with nuts or fruits,

77% of avocado calories comes from healthy avocado fats. it gives body healthy fats and nutrients that are needed by body, also improves gut health, although it doesn't contribute in weight gain. But use of coconut milk makes weight gain because it is carbohydrates rich and helps to gain weight. Use of banana also helps in weight gain because it is also carbohydrates and calorie rich.

Servings: 2

Calorie: 512

2.Oat milk Smoothie:

Add 1 large banana, 100 g of oat, 100ml milk, 1 cup of water, 30 g of kernel, 30 g of almonds and 2 tbsp. of Peanut butter. Give it a shake. Blend it until smooth and creamy texture.

Transfer it into a glass and garnish with fruits or nuts or dry fruits.

There are many benefits using oat milk in a smoothie

It is dairy free. A lactose intolerant person can intake oat milk.

It is gluten free (if not processed). A gluten intolerant person can enjoy oat milk and recipes made up oat milk, for example Oat Milk Smoothie.

Oat Milk is twice richer in fiber as compared to cow's milk. It mean it keeps you gut healthy and maintains digestive system. Helps in digestion.

Oat milk is high in vitamins like folate, thiamin, supports breakdown of carbs for energy. Also helps in normal functioning of red blood cells.

It replaces Saturated fats with unsaturated fats.

It has zero cholesterol. It lowers LDL (low density lipoprotein), which lead to atherosclerosis and heart diseases. Replacing whole milk with oat milk reduces risk of heart problems.

Regulate body sugar levels. Best for Diabetic patients who are trying to regulate their sugar levels.

Oat milk is rich in minerals like potassium, zinc and magnesium. All three minerals helps in strengthening bones.

Use of peanut butter makes this smoothie a calorie rich drink. Which helps in weight gain.

Serving: 2

Calories: 401 kcal (per serving)

3. Carrot and Almond milk Smoothie:

Take one cup of almond milk, 1/2 Greek Yoghurt, 1/3 cup of walnuts, 1 banana, 1 cup chopped carrot, 1/4 tsp. grated ginger, 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. of nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract into a blender. Blend it until thick and smooth. Pour it into a glass. Garnish with shredded carrot and coconut.

Yoghurt and carrot gives smoothie a great thick texture. M0reover, there are other benefits of these ingredients:

Carrot are rich in beta carotene which prevents cancer.

Beta carotene present in carrots converts to vitamin A which aids in improving vision.

Carrots helps in lowering LDL.

Greek yoghurt being calorie rich aids in weight gain.

Greek yoghurt rich in protein and sugars

Almond milk is rich in nutrients

Spices in smoothie gives it carrot cake flavor.

Serving: 1

Calories: 522 kcal

4. Pineapple Banana Smoothie:

Pineapple has a bright flavor. We add white beans to this smoothie to this a Texture and silky appearance.

We need 1 large banana, 1 1/2 cup chopped, 1/2 rolled oats, 1/4 cup of white beans, 1 cup whole milk.

Blend these ingredients until it gives a silky texture and smooth texture. pour it into a glass and garnish with fruits and rolled oats on the top.

This smoothie is rich in vitamin.

pineapple is rich in vitamin c which helps in recovery of injuries.

banana is a good source of potassium.

Banana and pineapple both are rich in fiber, which helps in regulating digestive system.

Pineapple has anti inflammatory properties, reduces abnormal coagulation of blood.

Pineapple boosts immunity, prevent cancer, nourishes hair, skin, teeth and nail.

These ingredients improves heart health.

Serving: 1

Calories: 630 kcal.

5. Chocolate avocado Smoothie:

Pour 1 cup whole milk in blender. Add 1 banana, 1/2 Avocado, 1 cup of spinach, 2 tbsp. of cocoa powder, 1 tbsp. of honey, 1 tsp. cinnamon powder and a pinch of nutmeg. Blend it until smooth and creamy.

This smoothie helps in regulation of digestive system helping digestion.

A greater to intake fiber without the discomfort of gas or bloating.

Avocados are rich in vitamin c which gives skin a glowing appearance.

This smoothie is not only delicious but also helps in weight gain.

Cocoa power has almost 10 to 20 % fat of it total nutrients thus aids in weight gain in combination with avocado.

All these ingredients are not evident in helping to gain weight but they collectively act to weight gain.

Serving: 1

Calories: 589 kcal.

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5 High Calorie Smoothies That can Help you to Gain Weight