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Looking for weight loss drinks you can make at home with real ingredients? Start here. These drinks cover warm teas, tangy tonics, fresh juices and filling shakes. No single drink does the work on its own, and none of these are magic. That said, they make easy swaps for sugary store-bought sips. If you’d rather not plan the week yourself, my free weight loss meal plan does it for you.
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Why You’ll Love These Weight Loss Drinks
Every drink here uses real ingredients you can name, and each card lists the details. Most take 15 minutes or less. Some use a little honey or maple syrup. Several shakes use whey protein isolate, and one uses Greek yogurt. That way, you can pick what fits how you eat.
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Start Here With One Day of Weight Loss Drinks
Not sure where to begin? Try one drink from each part of the day.
- Morning: Detox Tea takes 2 minutes and has 0.5 grams of sugar.
- Midday: Chocolate Protein Shake has 38 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber.
- Afternoon: Homemade V8 Juice has 7 grams of fiber and 13 grams of sugar.
- Evening: Turmeric Tea takes 7 minutes and has 6 grams of sugar.
21 Easy Weight Loss Drinks to Make at Home
Homemade drinks can taste just as satisfying as the café order. The trick is fresh produce and bold, simple flavors. Warm teas lean on ginger, lemon and cayenne, while the juices stay crisp with cucumber, kale and beets. The smoothies and shakes turn creamy with banana, blueberries and cauliflower. Start with whatever sounds good right now.
Detox Tea
Turmeric Tea
Ginger Lemon Metabolism Tea
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ginger Switchel
Detox Green Juice
Blender Green Juice
Homemade V8 Juice
Golden Pineapple Juice
Carrot Turmeric Juice
Apple Beet Juice
Chia Fresca Endurance Drink
Paloma Mocktail
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Orange Mango Smoothie
Chia Fruit Smoothie
Tangy Sauerkraut Juice Smoothie
Meal Replacement Smoothie
Fat-Burning Smoothie
Low-Calorie Protein Shake
Chocolate Protein Shake
Tips for Making Weight Loss Drinks
- Chop a big batch of fresh ginger and freeze single portions. That way, it’s ready whenever a recipe calls for it.
- Sip the vinegar drinks through a straw. They also go down easily ice cold or warmed like spiced cider.
- Turmeric stains easily, so use a cup you don’t mind coloring. Fresh roots have more flavor than ground, so choose fresh when you can.
- Keep the tonics in a wide-mouth quart jar, which suits the Switchel and vinegar drink.
- For the juices, try a Nama J2 cold-press juicer. No juicer? Blend everything, then strain it through a nut milk bag.
- For the smoothies and shakes, a Vitamix Ascent Series blender makes them silky.
Common Questions
The best ones use real ingredients and show their numbers. Every recipe here has its numbers on the card. Then pair them with regular meals, sleep and movement.
Some do. A few use honey or maple syrup, and the Turmeric Tea makes honey optional. For example, the Apple Cider Vinegar drink has 6 grams of sugar, and the Ginger Switchel has 13. Check each recipe card for the full sugar number.
Sure, as part of a balanced routine. Mix teas, juices and shakes for variety, and don’t rely on any single drink. If you sip the vinegar drinks, use a straw.
The Chocolate Protein Shake has 38 grams, and the Low-Calorie Protein Shake has 37. The Meal Replacement Smoothie has 34, the Fat-Burning Smoothie has 32, and the Orange Mango Smoothie has 29. All five use protein powder, so you can usually swap in your favorite.
Yes, several keep well. The Apple Cider Vinegar drink lasts 2 to 3 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. The Meal Replacement Smoothie keeps up to 24 hours. Also, the Ginger Switchel works as a concentrate you dilute later.
Several juice cards list a cold-press juicer. However, the Blender Green Juice needs only a blender. Also, the Golden Pineapple, Carrot Turmeric and Apple Beet notes suggest blending and straining.
I love this drink so much! It’s delicious!
I use my immersion blender to make it frothy and it works great. Thank you!
Hi Shonda,
YAY! We love the idea of blendin’ this up with your immersion blender for easy clean-up!
I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately and can’t wait to try this tonight. Thanks for sending this out.
Can’t wait to hear what you think! Enjoy :).
This drink is wonderful and works like a charm. What a lovely way to end the day.
Hi Yevette!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! It’s one of my favorites, too :).
Cheers!
Tried this today, but I’ve never been a fan of maple syrup so used honey in it’s place.
Absolutely delightful drink, I recently got told I couldn’t consume dairy or caffeine any more ( I’ve always been mildly lactose intolerant but it took a turn for the worse recently ).
I grabbed some Soya Milk and Almond Milk as I’ve never tried either, but decided I preferred Soya for “General Use”.
As a result, I thought I’d try to find some recipes to replace my daily teas and coffees, found this and it’s a wonderful drink ( although I mildly overdid it on the cinnamon, tastes wonderful but it didn’t fully dissolve ).
We’re so happy to help you find alternatives to your daily teas and coffees, Liam!
Sounds like a great option!
Since I’m using a Nutri-Bullet that is not for hot foods, will it work to blend first and then heat, or does it separate during the heating process.
Hi MaryJo,
Great question! Blending will create an extra frothy drink, but you’re right hot liquids + the NutriBullet don’t mix. I have a NutriBullet too and simply whisk the ingredients together on the stovetop instead of blending.
Hope this helps!
This is completely amazing! Thanks for the fabulous recipe. I made my own almond milk, which is so delicious! What a treat!
Hi Sian,
YAY! We have to agree it’s a great recipe, but it’s even better when you’re using homemade almond milk!