Who says fruit always needs to be at the forefront of your smoothie selection? In partnership with Green Giant, we compiled this rainbow of unconventional veggie smoothie recipes — a brilliant way to eat (and drink) better. Pick from a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors.
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Pea Perfection
This pea, strawberry, pineapple and banana smoothie contains just 190 calories and 1/2g of fat per serving.
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Super Strawberry
This flavorful, energy-boosting drink combines broccoli, avocado, strawberries and yogurt for 250 calories per serving.
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Broccoli Power Punch
Mango and pineapple add a tropical flavor to this refreshing breakfast or any-time snack.
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Obviously Orange
At just 140 calories per serving and 1/2g of fat, it’s crazy how delicious these mango, carrot juice and broccoli smoothies taste!
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Luscious Lemon Drop
These taste like lemon drops in a glass, thanks to lemon sherbet that adds the perfect amount of sweet and tart flavor.
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Spa Refreshers
Take your taste buds to the spa with this light and refreshing drink, made with cucumber and lime yogurt for only 100 calories per serving.
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Sweet Sensation Spinach
If you keep frozen fruits and vegetables on hand, you'll always be prepared to make this refreshing drink, which packs amazing flavor with peaches, spinach, pineapples and lime. Ready in just 8 minutes!
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Beginner Green Spinach
Sweetened with strawberries and orange juice, this green smoothie is a great way to start your day, with 170 calories per serving.
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Super Athlete Spinach
After a run or a workout, this hearty smoothie will refresh and restore, with its combination of spinach, Greek yogurt, avocado and berries.
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Triple Treat Antioxidant
Three berry flavors combine with broccoli to make these delicious bright pink smoothies at 150 calories a pop!
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Know of any genius veggie smoothie twists we missed? Share your recipes and other creative ways you've incorporated veggies into your diet with Live Better America readers below!
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All fruits in a juice worries me from a glycemic standpoint. It seems one's body sugar could really jump from this, even with lower glycemic index fruits. I am not diabetic, but I do worry about spiking my insulin levels too much. Any thoughts on this?
I do really like the idea of vegetables juiced, but add just a bit of fruit for taste. Is that more or less ok?
I'm planning on juicing far more here shortly, but I'd like to do it as healthy as possible. I still have much to learn, but the way in which you eat (or drink if you will) just seems like it makes alot of sense.
I want to lose a little fat and put on more muscle, sure, but the primary reason I want to juice regularly is that I just want more energy. Not bursts, but sustained energy.
I am disheartened that most of the recipes shown tout very low fat content. Our bodies absolutely need healthy fats to function properly. Fats are anti-inflammatory, immune boosting. energy enhancing and brain nourishing. Why delete these from your diet?