The delicious and fun 10 Day Smoothie Challenge is back! Another great lineup of healthy and vibrant smoothies. Enjoy, have fun and let me know which one is your favourite!
Last year’s 10 Day Smoothie Challenge was such a hit that I wanted to do it again… and make it an annual event! I’m SO happy you all love smoothies as much as I do that I also decided to collaborate with Genuine Health [1] to give away the ENTIRE line-up of vegan and Greek yogurt fermented protein powders to one lucky winner (giveaway now closed)! Now, I want to be clear, this isn’t a cleanse or a detox (I’m not big fans of either in most cases, but I totally subscribe to filling your body with good food to help support your bodies natural ability to perform those functions). This is meant to help give you some new ideas to mix up your routine and fill yourself with all the good stuff to get your day started right!
I am a big believer in having a protein-rich breakfast to help keep you satisfied for longer and to help build and maintain muscle tissue, so I added a full scoop of protein powder to each recipe bit it is totally optional!
Here are the ‘Rules’ of the Road:
- Each smoothie serves one person: multiply as needed!
- The only direction is to place everything in the blender and blend until smooth! I use my trusty Vitamix [2].
- Milk: use whichever type of milk you like (unsweetened) such as cow’s milk, almond, soy or some other type of plant-based milk beverage. Just keep in mind that the only plant-based milk beverage that contains any significant protein is soy milk, and be sure to choose one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
- Protein Powder: use optionally in these recipes!
- Yogurt: I used 2% Greek yogurt in most cases for the extra protein, but regular yogurt will work fine too. For anybody who is avoiding milk-based yogurt, replace it with coconut yogurt.
Enjoy, have FUN and let me know which one is your favourite! xo
10 Day Smoothie Challenge
Day 1: Strawberries & Cream Smoothie
Strawberries & Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 2: Wake-Up Smoothie
Wake Up Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 3: Cherry Amaretto Smoothie
Cherry Amaretto Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 4: Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 orange, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 5: Carrot Cake Smoothie
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup cooked carrots (cut into 1/2" chunks)
- 2 tablespoons quick oats
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash of cloves
- dash of nuteg
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 6: Heavenly Cleanse Smoothie
Heavenly Cleanse Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 orange, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- juice of 1/4 lemon (approx. 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 7: Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 8: Coconut Cream Smoothie
Coconut Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 9: Raspberry Beet Smoothie
Raspberry Beet Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup beets, peeled & cut into 1/2" chunks
- 1/2 cup raspberry yogurt
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup berry pomegranate juice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Day 10: Eat Your Greens Smoothie
Eat Your Greens Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale leaves, loosely packed (ribs removed)
- 1 cup spinach, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and serve!
Giveaway now closed!
Congrats Carmen J.