Plant-Based Challenge

I was very impressed with the variety and quantity of healthy, delicious smoothie choices (or smoothie bowls!) that were presented in this challenge. It made it so easy to make a solidly healthy breakfast choice each day.

I found the smoothies easy to make, with normal ingredients (except for the persimmons but that was a fun new try), and surprisingly delicious! I learned they are an easy way to add more fruits and veggies into my diet and because they are so satisfying they remove the desire to snack. Win win!

The 7 day smoothie challenge was fantastic. There was a nice variety of smoothies to try. Some of the flavors were a bit unexpected but they were are all delicious. I definitely would participate again.

Enjoyed the variety and change from primarily making green smoothies. There were a couple familiar recipes and some new to me. I loved the diversity of flavors and the opportunity to experiment with some ingredients I’ve not tried before.

I really enjoyed making the seven different smoothies during the past week. It was a great opportunity to try new flavors as well as adding in some unfamiliar fruits such as persimmons. We drank the smoothies in place of breakfast. This is something we will do again from time to time.

I loved this week’s smoothie selections. I was so surprised by the Persimmon Smoothie. The color was vibrant. The texture was smooth and the taste was delicious! I loved it! The sweet potato definitely tasted like Thanksgiving pie. Smooth and creamy. The Chocolate Cherry Smoothie will always be a favorite and on rotation for me. I am team Cold Apple Pie Smoothie. I’m just not ready for the hot drinks quite yet. And, I have to agree with Jen: Pears do not get enough love. A nice, ripe pear is a wondrous treat. Pairing them with peaches in a smoothie? Genius. I didn’t get to make the Cinnamon Date Smoothie, and I am still sad about that. I will make it soon. Thanks Jen! You are the Smoothie Creator Queen!

I really enjoyed the 7-day smoothie challenge! Although I wasn’t able to make each smoothie on the exact day it was scheduled, I did make all seven by the end of the challenge, and I’m so glad I did.

My favorite was the Chocolate Cherry, but the one that surprised me the most was the Creamy Sweet Potato. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the idea of a warm smoothie, but both the Sweet Potato and Apple Pie were delicious!

One of the biggest things I’m taking away from the challenge is simply having more options. My breakfasts can get pretty boring, so I love that I now have several new ways to change things up. I also love having something healthy I can reach for when my sweet tooth kicks in.

If you’re on the fence about trying one of these challenges, just do it! Even if you can’t make every recipe on the scheduled day, don’t let that stop you. Step outside your comfort zone and give them a try. You might be surprised by what you end up loving!

Easy to get the ingredients except for persimmons. Easy & quick to prepare. I liked the ones that were thick, they seemed to satisfy me longer. I will keep these simple recipes & make again!

Before this Autumn Smoothie Challenge for breakfast it was usually a banana and crackers so got into this habit from having Intestinal problems so the banana & crackers were easy to digest and crackers help to bind. I kept trying to get back to smoothies and made 1 once in a while and oatmeal but well it became the usual is faster. With this challenge before my brain had a chance to think about it ; I just did it made the smoothies and then I actually was getting the growling signal to eat it felt like I was burning through every meal even the heavy ones and I got up once from sleeping because my stomach was growly where as before this challenge I didn’t feel hungry and rarely had a growl so This is a good to have your stomach burn through what I eat because it’s better than having it just sit in your stomach doing nothing at all and making you ill. So wonderfully cool and kale yeah! My favorite was the Apple pie smoothie . Oh I liked trying different fruits when they are available and I like the veggies in smoothies too.

This is probably the 4th or 5th smoothie challenge week I’ve done, (along with a soup and salad ones too!) I find these challenges a great way to try a few new things without major commitment. Even though I have been making smoothies for years, sometimes I get stuck in the habit of making the same one over and over, doing these helps break the cycle…I love getting new ideas and reading what other people try in their reviews. Jen does a great job at keeping things actually simple, and not using too many wild ingredients that are expensive or hard to obtain.

I made 6 of the 7 recipes during the challenge and have the ingredients for the other to make sometime this week. It got me back into making smoothies and I really enjoyed the variety of mostly new recipes. Each time, I made a double batch so my husband could have one, too. He loved them and felt like I was showing him extra love this week. So that’s another reason to make this more of a habit!

I enjoyed the challenge because it gave me new smoothie recipes. I typically have a smoothie for breakfast but tend to make the same one. This gave me options and new ideas. All of the smoothies were satisfying and on most of the days I did 2 (one day I actually did 3) exercise classes after having the smoothie and I had enough energy to complete them. I especially liked the cherry chocolate smoothie (I believe it was day two) and the cinnamon date smoothie (I believe that was day seven but I had it on day six since I was still looking for persimmons). I really enjoyed the sweet potato smoothie and believe it was probably the most filling. I believe I will make all of these again. I was not able to find persimmons neither grocery store I went to had them available so I substituted one cup of frozen mango. It was fun to try something different each morning to keep me focused on my health goals and not get bored with my breakfast.

The past 7 days got me back into the smoothies groove – that alone is fantastic. Then the GIANT added bonus of easy ways to add veggies and proteins in the smoothie is also fantastic for me. I NEED to get more of both into me! My favorite was all of them – but if I must pick maybe it would beI think the Choc.Cherry Smoothie.

This challenge taught me how quick and easy it really is to make something fresh, healthy and most importantly, tasty! I plan to make smoothies part of my morning routine going forward. I actually made one this morning, so I think it’s working.

The cinnamon roll was my favorite. I was surprised at how sweet it was just from adding the dates. I’ll be making this one regularly.

The one with sweet potato was also really good. I would’ve never thought to put a sweet potato in a smoothie, but now I’m a fan!

What an absolutely delicious week it’s been! It started with the sweet potato smoothie that I was convinced would be my favorite thick, smooth, creamy, sweet and oh so yummy!! Perfect way to start Autumn.

But then it just got more delicious! The chocolate cherry smoothie tasted exactly like a chocolate covered cherry only more cherry flavor and less sugary syrup flavor!! So delicious. I’m thinking this would be delightful served hot, like a chocolate covered cherry cocoa!

The pear smoothie quite honestly was the biggest surprise. I thought the flavor would be flat, instead I felt I was biting into a sweet, ripe, juicy pear with every sip! I loved it.

The chia berry smoothie gets a two thumbs up. I added blue spirulina which I think enhanced the berry flavor. Wow! Just wow!

I had never tasted persimmons before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I don’t think I was expecting it to be so creamy or sweet. From the way the persimmons looked I expected the smoothie to be tart.

This might just have been my new favorite until… this morning when I made the cinnamon date smoothie that tastes just like a freshly baked cinnamon roll!! I feel like I can binge on this one completely guilt free!!

I made the apple pie smoothie tonight using pink lady apples. BEST apple pie in a glass EVER!!

I also saw the recipe for your vanilla fig smoothie on your site and I want you to know I made this smoothie twice this week. So tasty!!

What a great week packed full of surprises, motivation and a ton of inspiration!! Thank you.

Just when I think I have tasted and tried every kind of smoothie, Jen Hansard surprises me. Over the past seven days, I have blended things in my smoothies that I would have NEVER thought of putting in a smoothie. Not one smoothie was undrinkable. Every smoothie has been added to my rotation list. This list is getting longer each time I do one of these challenges. Every smoothie is balanced, tastes amazing, and is easy enough for someone to manipulate the ingredients to their needs. I added powdered protein to some of the smoothies when extra heavy on spinach, or added additional seasonings if I felt like it. I prepped each smoothie the weekend before we started, and it was so easy pulling out my baggie and blending. Just what I need, quick and easy. Each smoothie is so full of nutrition and minerals I struggle to get. I love how Jen Hansard plans smoothies and meals through the season. I’m eating foods that are in their prime and best for nutrition and gut health. By drinking these smoothies and following her meal plan, I have noticed so many changes in my physical and mental health that I am cutting out the expense of some vitamins/supplements that I no longer need because I am getting more than enough of these nutrients through whole foods. I can’t say enough about her programs. Start with her smoothies, and you will thank yourself.

The smoothie challenge is always fun! Jen introduced new ingredients to the smoothies and made them interesting and tasty. I like to have a smoothie in the morning, it makes me feel I’m nourishing my body with simple and healthy ingredients and as a result my days are bright and happy!

I did the spring cleanse and loved it! It was exactly what I needed to lose this last few pounds, but more than that I felt amazing, in control and a part of a community. I can’t wait to do it again and be a part of the group. It makes a big difference from trying to do it on your own.

I had tons of fun blending new recipes and trying ones I wouldn’t have otherwise. YUM

My favorite was Cinnamon date smoothie

The Swap that worked Persimmon smoothie (didn’t have persimmon so used the mango)

One I was surprised by Green pear smoothie

Thanks for the challenge. I really enjoyed it and look forward to more in the future!

I had a great time doing this challenged. I don’t have a lot of time to eat right and I often rely on store bought protein shakes and convenience foods. I’ve learned so much about different things to put in smoothies and I found out that with a properly stocked pantry, they were quick and easy! Now, instead of grabbing something processed, I just dump a few things in the blender and make a smoothie! I’m eating fresh foods, more fiber, and I’ve upped my protein game. I feel great!