Eat More Veggies With This 7-Day Smoothie Challenge

Updated on 6/15/2016 at 6:00 AM

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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, 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

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:

Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with soy yogurt:

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:

Here's the nutritional info for one serving made with soy yogurt:

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

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

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

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

Source: Calorie Count