About Simple Green Smoothies

Welcome to Simple Green Smoothies, where I share my favorite plant-based recipes to help you feel your best. Whether you’re here for the smoothies or the meal plans, the 21-Day Cleanse or the cookies, I’m so glad you found your way here.

Hey There!

I’m Jen Hansard

A 42-year old mom of two teens, smoothie lover, plant-based foodie, and Air Force chaplain’s wife. What began as a green smoothie habit turned into a mission to help others eat more plants and fuel their passions. I live in Oklahoma with my family, where we’re all about outdoor adventures and making healthy living fun and doable.

My Story

What You’ll Find Here

I like to keep things simple, tasty, and realistic. I’m not one to spend hours in the kitchen—I’d rather be hiking, watching Breaking Bad, or checking out a new restaurant in Norman (we love eating out!). Still, I know my health is worth the effort, and making plant-based recipes is the best way to fuel up and grow younger.

New Recipes

Smoothies, snacks & meals

Each week, I share delicious, plant-based recipes that are easy, energizing, and mostly kid-approved in my newsletter.

See Recipes

Community Events

Challenges, cleanses & masterclasses

I host challenges and cooking classes to to help you stay motivated and have fun eating plant-based.

JOIN CHALLENGE

Weekly Meal PlaNS

Simplify your life

I create done-for-you plans—with grocery lists—so you spend less time stressing over “what’s for dinner?” and more time doing what you love.

Meal planner

This isn’t a vegan blog or a rigid health doctrine or a lose weight quick scheme. It’s a plant-based lifestyle—meaning we center meals around plants, but there’s room for flexibility, fun, and the occasional Taco Bell and Chic Fil A. No guilt. No rules. Just more plants, more energy, and more joy.

This blog isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling better, one smoothie at a time.

Meet the Team

Running a food blog isn’t a one-person job. Even though you only see me! It takes a village and I am honored to work with this super talented and incredibly fun women.

Jen

creator

Jen is the author + creative voice behind Simple Green Smoothies. She develops recipes, writes content for the blog and host of 21-Day Cleanse. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband Ryan, son Jackson, daughter, Clare, dog Barrett, and cat Allie.

Kimber

behind the scenes queen

Kimber is our photo editor and the reason Jen’s recipes get onto the blog, Pinterest and inside Rawk the Year: Meal Planner. She lives on a 5-acre farm in Brooksville, FL with her husband, daughter and dog

Laura

communications manager

Laura handles the day-to-day communication with readers and brands – on and off the blog. You can find her answering recipe questions on posts, helping readers with cleanse purchases and meal planner. Laura lives in D.C. with her husband and three kids.

Preethi

food photographer

Preethi takes Jen’s recipes and turns them into masterpieces with her food photography skills. She has a rich portfolio spanning national-level brands in the United States. Pree lives in Bengaluru with her husband and two young kids.