How can I make my smoothies more filling?

try using more yogurt onstead of OJ. OJ is FULL of sugar and pointless calories. Try more fat free milk or yogurt to add more protein. Or protein powder

2 cups fruit, whole container of yogurt, 6 oz juice, 2 handfuls of spinach

I sometimes add coconut oil or avocado to mine for fat. My usual is blueberries, spinach, coconut oil, protein powder and water.

I do one of 2 smoothies every morning. They both have 1 Tbs pb2, 1/4 cup oatmeal, one banana, 4 oz almond milk.
One variation is 1.5 cup frozen berries and 2 cups spinach. Number 2 is 1 Tbs cocoa powder 2 cups spinach and an extra Tbs pb2.
Sometimes I toss in some chia seed or flax meal or almond flour. Sometimes i put a couple tsp of coconut oil in.
full for 4 plus hours!
A bit higher in cals, but worth it to not be starving!

I recently found that by adding ground oats to your smoothie really helps it fill you up. It will add calories, but it's mostly fiber and I've noticed a big difference staying full longer. The trick is that you have to measure the dry oats and ground them in the blender prior to adding any liquid ingredients (or use a food processor). I've never tried it in a fruit smoothie like what you've described but here's my recipe and it is delicious:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk- 40 cal
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt- 33 cal
1 banana- 100 cal
1 cup spinach- 6 cal
1/4 cup rolled oats- 80 cal
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla extract- 0 cal
250 cal total and it will keep you full longer- still get you spinach and fruit (banana). This has almost a cinnamon roll taste which I love when it's cold!

I add protein powder but watch so it is low in sugar. I add protein powder or reset meal replacement [ 130 cal ] handfull of frozen fresh spinach, 1 tbs of sugar free pudding [ love cheesecake pudding] ice
and sugar free flavor syrup lots of flavors available. 1 1/2 cup water .makes a large glass plus for about 180-190 cal. I also add frozen fruit or fresh some time

Ooops, posted twice. Sorry

More protein and fibre! Try adding any of whey powder, cottage cheese, nut butter, greek yogurt, cauliflower, oats, pumpkin...

Smoothies aren't filling.

I add all kinds of things to mine and they can get pretty filling. I don't add all of these to every smoothie, just some ideas of things you can add that will up protein and fiber.

flax seeds
chia seeds
nuts - walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia, brazil, etc They each have different nutritional values

greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt
cottage cheese
tofu
protein powder
cream cheese

Obviously you'll need to track what you're putting in there because the calories can add up quickly, especially if you're using nuts. I weigh everything so I know exactly what I'm eating and can track accurately.

I love chia seeds in my smoothie.

How can I make my smoothies more filling?

saw dust...this is quite filing...not so tasty.

:noway: :laugh:

I put some frozen fruit, flax seed and oats in my blender the night before and store in my fridge. The moisture from the defrosting fruit helps soften the oats so they blend smoother when I add everything else in the morning.

I use oats.

I'd say take your recipe from this:

3 oz (1/3ish cup regular OJ)
handful spinach
1/2 cup or 1 cup of yogurt
ice

to something like this:
1/2 medium banana
1/2 cup full pulp OJ (not from concentrate)
1/4 cup cooked steel cut rolled oats
1 scoop unflavored/vanilla/chocolate protein isolate powder (usually 22 - 30g protein per scoop, protein keeps you fuller longer)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
either 1/2 cup or 1 cup of frozen fruit of your choice (removes the need for ice)

You can also had 1-2 tbsp of yogurt and a cup of milk if you really want to as it will help to thin it out, I used to have ones like this when I made smoothies for breakfast. I find that I feel fuller eating a cup of egg whites with 1/4 skim mozzarella and a slice of buttered ancient grain toast instead of a smoothie if that is do-able for you?

I don't like to use whey because its genetically created, but I've found hemp protein powder to work just as well. My normal smoothie doesn't include any fruit at all because I like to have fruit as snacks and if its in the smoothie too I end up with wayyyyy too many sugar calories.

My normal smoothies contain a cup of almond milk, spinach or kale, hemp protein, flax seed and cinnamon for flavor. Sometimes I add avocado to make it more creamy, that's really good! Another good recipe is vanilla hemp protein, almond milk, sweet potato, flax and pumpkin pie spice! Its like pumpkin pie in a cup, yum!