Are smoothies healthy or just easy to overdrink?
They can be either. A smoothie with protein, fruit, vegetables, and measured fats can be a useful meal. A large smoothie with juice, nut butter, sweeteners, and no protein can quietly become a high-calorie drink.
Liquids are often less filling per calorie than solid foods, so smoothies deserve attention during fat loss. The fix is not to ban them. It is to build them deliberately.
Start with protein, use whole fruit instead of juice when possible, add fiber-rich ingredients, and measure calorie-dense additions.