Sometimes all you need is one little change in your day to get you on the healthy path, and this Smoothie Challenge could be it. Since the number one thing you should be doing to lose weight is eating more veggies [1], here are seven healthy, veggie-packed smoothie recipes to enjoy every day of the week. All you need to do is replace one meal with them (breakfast is usually the easiest), and you'll be on your way to a healthier day.
Directions for all smoothies: Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 frozen banana
2 cups spinach
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Vega Performance Protein)
1/8 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of ground nutmeg
Dash of ground cloves
3 ice cubes
Source: Calorie Count [2]
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 cups kale
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
3 ounces plain Greek yogurt or soy yogurt
1/4 avocado
1 cup water
Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with Greek yogurt:
Source: Calorie Count [3]
Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with soy yogurt:
Source: Calorie Count [4]
Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
6 strawberries
4 raw broccoli florets
6 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt or soy yogurt
1/2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup cold water
3 ice cubes
Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with Greek yogurt:
Source: Calorie Count [5]
Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with soy yogurt:
Source: Calorie Count [6]
Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cooked sweet potato, peeled (if you have a high-powered blender, leave the skin on)
1/2 frozen banana
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
7 pecans
3 ounces soft tofu
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3 ice cubes
Source: Calorie Count [7]
Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup watermelon
1/4 cup strawberries
1 cucumber
1/2 serving vanilla plant-based protein powder (I used Vega Performance Protein)
2 tablespoons raw cashews
1/2 cup pure, unsweetened coconut water
4 ice cubes
Source: Calorie Count [8]
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 cups spinach
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup strawberries
1/5 container soft tofu
1/2 tablespoon almond butter
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup coconut water
3 ice cubes
Source: Calorie Count [9]
Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 cups baby spinach or kale
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 kiwi, peeled
3 tablespoons kidney or cannellini beans
1/8 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon flaxmeal
1 cup cold water
3 ice cubes
