Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to increase your daily vegetable intake? Try sneaking veggies into your daily smoothie! By adding veggies like carrots, beets, cauliflower, kale or spinach to your smoothies, you can get your vegetable serving count up to the recommended 4-5 servings a day (which can be hard to do) and boost your nutrient intake.
The best part about adding veggies to smoothies is how you can disguise the flavor. This makes it a great option for kids or picky eaters who may not be incredibly keen on eating their veggies in their whole form.
The Best Vegetables for Smoothies:
- Spinach: Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamin K. It has a mild flavor that blends well with sweet ingredients like fruits, making it an excellent addition to smoothies. If you buy frozen spinach then you can have some always available for smoothies.
- Kale: Like spinach, kale is a leafy green that's packed with nutrients. It has a slightly bitter flavor that can be masked with sweet ingredients like berries or mango.
- Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that has a mild flavor and a creamy texture. When blended, it gives smoothies a creamy texture and adds a boost of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This is my favourite veggie to add to smoothies!
- Carrots: Carrots when blended add natural sweetness and a smooth texture to smoothies. They're a great source of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
- Zucchini: Zucchini is a summer squash that's high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and B6. It has a mild flavor that blends well with sweet ingredients like fruits and spices.
- Beets: Don't forget beets! Beets add an earthy yet sweet flavor to smoothies. And an incredible pinky red colour that makes smoothies so beautiful. They are rich in iron and vitamin C!
And yes avocados aren't technically vegetables but I included them in this round up as well because honestly I think they deserve to be a vegetable!
More Recipes with Sneaky Veggies:
Smoothies with Sneaky Veggies
Avocado Berry Smoothie
Avocado Berry Smoothie (hidden avocado and cauliflower)
This protein-packed Avocado Berry Smoothie is a great way to start your day, made with mixed fruit, avocado, oats, and collagen.
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Matcha Protein Smoothie
Matcha Protein Smoothie (hidden spinach)
This Matcha Protein Shake recipe is thick and creamy, providing lots of protein and an abundance of nutrients to keep you full and satisfied.
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Morning Glory Smoothie
Morning Glory Smoothie (hidden carrot)
An apple, carrot, coconut, walnut and cinnamon smoothie reminiscent of my favorite morning glory muffins.
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Banana Beet Smoothie
Banana Beet Smoothie (hidden beet)
Looking for a delicious and nutritious smoothie? This Banana Beet Smoothie is it! It’s quick to make and so creamy and delicious!
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Green Goddess Smoothie
Green Goddess Smoothie (hidden spinach and avocado)
This Green Goddess Smoothie is my go-to vegan tropical breakfast smoothie. It is packed with spinach, pineapple, mango, bananas, avocado, flax seed meal, and dairy free milk.
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Broccoli Smoothie with Pineapple
Broccoli Smoothie with Pineapple (hidden broccoli and carrot)
This delicious Broccoli Smoothie is a great way to get those 5-a-day in one glass. Loaded with lemon, ginger and pineapple you won’t taste the broccoli!
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Cucumber Tropical Smoothie
Cucumber Tropical Smoothie (hidden cucumber and spinach)
This Cucumber Tropical Smoothie packs in fruits and leafy green veggies, getting you fueled for your day (without the taste of a typical green smoothie).
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Orange Carrot Smoothie
Orange Carrot Oat Milk Smoothie (hidden carrot)
This healthy and refreshing oat milk smoothie is a kid-favorite! All you need are a few simple ingredients and six minutes!
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Beet & Pomegranate Smoothie
Beet & Pomegranate Glow Smoothie (hidden beets)
A ruby-hued powerhouse beet smoothie packed full of nutrients and antioxidants. Bonus? It’s deliciously fresh and tasty.
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Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie (hidden cucumber and spinach)
Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this creamy pineapple cucumber smoothie is the perfect way to get in a serving of fruits and veggies before you head out for the day.
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Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry Smoothie (hidden cauliflower)
If you’re looking for ways to add more vegetables to your diet try this strawberry cauliflower smoothie recipe. Hidden veggies that taste like dessert? Yes!
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Apple Kiwi Kale Smoothie
Apple Kiwi Kale Smoothie (hidden kale)
This apple kiwi kale smoothie is a delicious way to pack in some nutrients! Its super refreshing and is ready in 5 minutes!
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Blueberry Spinach Smoothies
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie (hidden spinach)
This refreshing vegan smoothie is made with some of my favorite ingredients! It’s the perfect balance of fresh vegetables and sweet fruit.
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Cinnamon Berry & Beetroot Smoothie Bowl
Cinnamon Berry & Beetroot Smoothie Bowl (hidden beet and avocado)
This Cinnamon Berry & Beetroot Smoothie Bowl is exploding with flavour and goodness! It’s a delicious detoxifier, is antioxidant-rich, vegan and quick
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Avocado & Moringa Green Smoothie
Avocado & Moringa Green Smoothie (hidden avocado and greens)
This Avocado and Moringa Green Smoothie is a simple and delicious way to kick start the day! It’s filled with fibre, antioxidants, good fats and many
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Cherry Berry Beet Smoothie
Cherry-Berry Beet Smoothie (hidden beets)
A vibrant beet and cherry (or berry) smoothie, with Florida Orange Juice.
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Zucchini Smoothie
Zucchini Smoothie (hidden zucchini and spinach)
This simple zucchini smoothie with apple, pear and spinach is a delicious healthy drink or breakfast and takes just minutes to make.
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Arugula Pineapple Smoothie
Arugula Pineapple Smoothie (hidden arugula)
This arugula smoothie is refreshing, naturally sweet, and full of immune-boosting ingredients! Apple, pineapple, and citrus add a bright taste
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Peanut Butter Cauliflower Smoothie
Peanut Butter Cauliflower Smoothie (hidden cauliflower)
You only need six ingredients for this delicious and easy Peanut Butter Cauliflower Smoothie that is vegan and dairy-free. Serve this creamy veggie smoothie breakfast or as a satisfying snack.
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Meg says
You’ve really caught my attention with all the beet recipes! The lonely pc frozen beets in my freezer thanks you. lol