10-Day Smoothie Reset

I liked the coolness of each smoothie since temperatures in my area have been in the high 90s along with humid conditions. I lost 4 lbs. so that’s a win! I really loved each smoothie, but the date shake reminded me of visiting my daughter in Southern California when we go to the date farm and sip on these shakes!

I liked the Orange Julius recipe. It was easy to make and was filling with a yummy flavor .

This challenge was a great way to get my healthy boost for the day and carry me through lunch. I have my kiddos so getting swell balanced meal can be a challenge. My favorite smoothie was the avocado spinach. I will be adding these to my smoothie arsenal!!

As always, the challenge from SGS was a WIN! I love trying new smoothie recipes and these recipes don’t disappoint! My favorite was the Tropical Smoothie Bowl, as it is just so darn refreshing (it made my taste buds sing out loud), but many others will be added to my regular rotation. My win is that the smoothies don’t have to be just for breakfast–the watermelon smoothie was a perfect warm afternoon treat!

I enjoyed this; gave us some good smoothie recipes to work into our morning rotations! Thanks!!

One win I had, I know I gave my digestive tract a rest. I was feeling sluggish and I had headaches. After finishing this challenge, I feel refreshed and lighter. I think I will continue to have one smoothie everyday from now on. Omg, I liked all the recipes! If I have to choose one, I would choose the Strawberry Smoothie. I choose this smoothie because I love cherries, strawberries and cashews. It was sooo good and creamy. It hit the spot so good I had two in one day.

I make smoothies all the time but the recipes from the Smoothie Challenge were superb! Combinations that I hadn’t thought of. Since we all need our greens I loved the Blueberry spinach Smoothie (substituted kale when I ran out of spinach).. . so refreshing and always filling. Making these smoothies for my visiting grandchildren and they love them too!

When I reviewed the cinnamon date smoothie, I said that I liked it but that it was not my favorite. Then I had some of the leftover the following day. The oats made it even thicker and it grew in me. Now, I think I will rate this as my favorite recipe! I have made green smoothies, some similar to the ones here and some different. The cinnamon date one is unlike any that I have ever made and for its uniqueness I will rate it my favorite!

Saved the favorite for last ! This chocolate banana protein drink is the best! Smooth and creamy! I loved the variety in this challenge new smoothie drinks, popsicles, and smoothie bowl too! I recommend this challenge and all Jen’s challenges!

Strawberry Smoothie 1 cup strawberries ½ cup cherries (frozen) 1 cup cashew milk 2 tablespoon raw cashews-soaked in hot coconut water for 30 minutes Truly is utterly delicious! Always thought cashews was delicious but not heart healthy. So never incorporated in a smoothie salad or meal. Furthermore didn’t realize cashews was a plant-based protein a heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids along with vitamins E K and B6 and Manganese Magnesium Copper as well as Phosphorous and Zinc. Thank you for introducing me to this delicious strawberry smoothie and all the nutrition value in eating 2-tablespoons of cashews.

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie: what a great combination of ingredients! I felt so healthy drinking it. Perfect for a summer treat or anytime for that matter. But it was so much fun trying all of the recipes. They stretched my idea of what a smoothie can be. Thanks a bunch!

My favourite smoothie was the pineapple mint, I loved the tropical taste. A win for me was learning new smoothie recipes..

I think I would have to say Day 1 for the win, the Avocado Banana Smoothie. If I hadn’t enjoyed this first smoothie, I probably would have quit the challenge. I never would have entertained the thought of putting spinach along with an avocado into a fruit smoothie, but it was delicious and got me excited for day 2, and then to the final day 10 with the Chocolate Protein Shake. This challenge has got me eating my fruits and vegetables daily, which I really had a hard time doing. And another added benefit, is using the Smoothie Protein Powder! So thank you for these delicious recipes, and I can’t wait to decide what smoothie I’ll be making tomorrow to start my day off right.

My favorite smoothie was on Day 1 – the avocado-banana smoothie. It showed me how luscious a green smoothie can be! Several of the recipes were eye-opening to me: I’ve already made the oat-date smoothie twice, in order to customize it (coffee and chocolate protein powder, and less cinnamon). I’ll make several of these again. The pineapple-mint smoothie, the watermelon smoothie…so good!

The highlight for me personally during this smoothie challenge was the ability to reconnect to living a healthier lifestyle and making better food options a priority once again. Since working remotely during the pandemic I haven’t made good food choices and became complacent. This challenge restored my desire for fresh fruits/vegetables and taking the time to make healthier choices while working remotely. During this challenge I became active again fueled my passion and can see the path ahead much clearer to a healthier lifestyle change. My favorite recipe was the “Orange Julius Green Smoothie”. I truly and honestly love this green smoothie. Yummy!!! When you think of a green smoothie you typically think it is going to be tasteless and healthy. However this smoothie is amazing! It was creamy satisfying husband approved and the taste clearly surpassed by expectations. I really was disappointed when I finished the smoothie on day 9. I wanted more but was reserved. I truly have a different approach and appreciation for green smoothies. Thanks again for providing an amazing experience with this smoothie challenge. You are true “rawk” stars in my book.