7 Vegetable Smoothie Recipes You've Gotta Try

Because Vegetable Smoothies Are Better

On average, Americans eat less than two servings of veg a day, according to the CDC. Blending your veggies (in easy recipes like these vegetable smoothies) makes it way easier to hit your produce goal.

Shake up your usual morning drink routine by relegating fruit to the background and bumping vegetables into the starring role. Hints of sweetness and a creamy texture make them extra indulgent—but still wicked good for you.

"They add natural sweetness and tons of vitamins and minerals without skyrocketing your blood sugar the way fruit-only options do," says Shaun Acosta, the executive chef of the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, who developed some of these insanely healthy vegetable smoothies—along with some creative bloggers. Give one (or all) a whirl.

Green Vegetable Smoothie

This vegetable smoothie is chock-full of cucumber, carrot, celery, spinach, and avocado. Make it your own by mixing in melon, berries, cocoa powder, protein powder, and/or pineapple.

Get the recipe: Green Vegetable Smoothie

Berry Beet Ginger Smoothie

The gorgeous color of this vegetable smoothie comes from a blend of vibrant ruby-red fruits (sweet berries) and veggies (earthy beets). Amp up the fiber content by adding chia and hemp seeds.

Get the recipe: Berry Beet Ginger Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie

With its savory blend of spinach and cucumber along with jalapeño, cilantro, and mint, this vegetable smoothie is like a meal in a glass. Coconut water makes this sip even more hydrating.

Get the recipe: Spinach Smoothie

Green Monster Vegetable Smoothie

Marjorie of A Pinch of Healthy (and the blogger behind this vegetable smoothie recipe) says her young kids request this almost every day—so you know it has to be good. When you try this blend of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, you'll see why.

Get the recipe: Green Monster Smoothie

Spicy Vegetable Smoothie

The cayenne pepper added to this vegetable smoothie has just the right amount of kick to get your morning started. Packed with tomatoes, carrots, avocado, and cucumber, it almost tastes like a virgin bloody mary! (

Get the recipe: Spicy Vegetable Smoothie

Zucchini Bread Smoothie

It may look—and taste—decadent, but there's an entire zucchini hidden in this vegetable smoothie. Maple syrup, almond milk, and walnuts make this creamy concoction perfect for dessert or whenever your sweetness cravings hit.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Bread Smoothie