10-Day Smoothie Reset

I joined to “force myself” to try different smoothie recipes (I typically rotate between only two smoothie recipes – Dr. Fuhrman’s “Peachy Green” and a “Beet Detox” I found on the internet). I loved all the recipes in this challenge except the Perfect Lemon one but that could easily be remedied for me by reducing the lemon content. I didn’t expect to feel any different because I already eat very clean but I actually do feel adding the smoothies boosted my energy. I literally feel healthier after this challenge which motivates me to continue to include daily smoothies with an increased variety of healthy ingredients. I really appreciated the healthiness of the recipes in this challenge! I’m proud of myself for making every single recipe as written except for substituting kale for spinach in the Best Green smoothie and for dutifully posting something every day (I rarely post on social media even private forums). The possibility of winning the Vitamix supply of Rewind green powders and Rawk the Year membership really helped to motivate me to post! I also enjoyed reading other people’s posts and looking at their photos. If I changed anything it would be my smoothie photos – they could certainly use some improvement and creativity!

I had gotten out of the habit of a daily smoothie and this challenge helped get me back on track! I love it when I feel good about what I’m eating and feeding my family!

I tried this 2 ways and enjoyed both of them. First one I followed the instructions. The second one I used fresh strawberries and frozen banana and cauliflower. I liked them both but favored the fresh strawberries over frozen. The drink had a deeper color and more of a strawberry taste. Doing the frozen is certainly less expensive and fruits and vegees keep longer. BOTH WERE GOOD!

Creamy and healthy lunch. Substituted a little avocado for all of the banana.

This was a great way to get back into blending a daily smoothie. I loved the variety, and added greens to a few of the non-green smoothies too. I even blended a few new combos, which this veteran smoothie drinker loves! Thank you so much for all the time and effort the SGS team put into this free challenge, and for the fun!

I have an aversion to pulp, seeds, strings and “things” in fruits, but I love the flavors. I bought my Vitamix and this smoothie challenge was exactly what I needed to try some new things. My freezer is now full of ALL the fruits and I’m now purchasing spinach and kale in bulk (also I may have never eaten a date before)! ;/ My favorite recipe was the strawberry smoothie! I’m just proud of myself because to know me is to know that I DON’T do strawberries (seeds, ick!). But I’m a new person now, and strawberries are my (literal) jam! I don’t know what other craziness may come from this, but it’s going to be great! The smoothie challenge and my Vitamix blender helped get me on my WAY!!

I did not get to make it yet, but, being I am a Chocoholic, Day 10 must be my favorite!! I cannot wait to make it. But, my new favorites are Day 8 (Strawberry) and Day 9 (Orange Julius). Strawberries must be my favorite fruit, next to oranges. And I used to get Orange Julius’s, “back in the day”, at the shopping mall!! And that was when they were not so healthy!! This one is the bomb, I am sure! I say that because I have not been able to make it, either, because I am out of oranges. I have not been to the store in several days, because of this heat wave we are “enjoying” haha! My “Win” is that I have been faithful to have one smoothie each day!! And, this challenge, coupled with the 21-day cleanse I participated in, and of course with the Lord’s help, I have lost 10 pounds!!!! Yes, that is slow weight loss; just the way it should be!

I loved the smoothie bowl. It was refreshing and filling. I like textures in my food, so the toppings made this one for me. I will definitely try more than one of these smoothies again. Thanks!

This smoothie challenge was a great Jumpstart. It gave me plenty of new ideas to kick up my morning smoothies and remind me to add greens to my normal smoothie routine. So glad I did it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge! There were a few combinations that I didn’t think would work, but they were all tasty. My favorite as a refreshing drink was actually the Agua Fresca popsicles in their non-frozen form. My favorite indulgent beverage was the chocolate protein shake. The almond butter on top gave it a slightly salty note that just made everything pop. My favorite warming drink was the cinnamon date smoothie. It was great in summer time, but would also be delicious all year as it was reminiscent of chai tea. Making all ten smoothies over the past week and a half has reignited my love of my blender and I’ll definitely continue to get more and more creative with flavor combinations. 🙂

Amazing recipes. I believe I have loved them all. Cinnamon Date smoothie and classic Strawberry smoothie I’ve been adding spinach avocados oats to my smoothies for a while. I have never added oranges or dates. I found them refreshing and will definitely add to my list of go to’s and share them with my friends.

I love starting my day with a delicious, nutritious smoothie, and these recipes added to my repertoire. My favourite was the orange Julius smoothie as it was a refreshing and different addition.

Love the new strawberry smoothie!

I really liked the Tropical Smoothie Bowl. Refreshing and perfect for summer. This is my second challenge and with each one I learn to mix up ingredients I may have not tried together before. I love seeing what other participants create too.

I’ve probably eaten more fruit these past ten days than usual, and my picky eater definitely has! My favorite was probably the orange Julius- so delicious and full of Vitamin C, iron and protein. Will definitely make again. I’m especially thrilled my son is getting daily fruits and veggies- and loving it!