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This Sweet Sunday Veggies Smoothie is the perfect companion to enjoy for breakfast or as a mid-day smoothie-snack. It’s a little bit sweet and a little bit bitter at the same time, has a nice creamy texture and comes packed with plenty of those “good-for-you” nutrients.

One big serving of Sweet Sunday Veggies Smoothie and leftover fruits and veggies around

One healthy and delicious smoothie

Made with avocado, spinach, carrots, cucumber, fennel, leeks, beetroot, apples, grapefruit or extra virgin coconut oil … This smoothie is definitely one that stands out from the crowd. It can be a great way to start your day or the perfect excuse to enjoy a delicious and super healthy smoothie-snack.

Vitamins, minerals, raw enzymes, phytonutrients or healthy fiber, all of these are just one blend away. You’ll also get plenty of healthy fats from avocado and coconut oil, while keeping the sugar level quite low by using only a few fruits and no added sweetener. After all, this is one of those low-carb high-veggie smoothies.

Here are a few more reasons why I enjoyed this smoothie. It was:

Creamy
Sweet and Bitter
Refreshing
Packed with nutrients
Fun to make
& Healthy
Delicious
Interesting

This recipe may be a bit low on protein so, in you want to upgrade it with more protein, you can simply use one or more of the following options: chia or hemp seeds, hemp or pea protein, flax seeds, broccoli or a nut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter.

Close-up with beetroot, avocado and berries near a big jar filled with freshly made smoothie

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5 from 1 vote

Sweet Sunday Veggies Smoothie

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Blend Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 big smoothie jars
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This creamy smoothie is the perfect companion to enjoy for breakfast or as a smoothie-snack. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit bitter at the same time, and comes packed with all sorts of healthy nutrients that make it a winner in my book. Blend and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados (skin and seed removed)
  • 200 g frozen spinach
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 5 cm leeks (sliced)
  • 1 big red apple (chopped big)
  • 2 slices fennel (chopped small)
  • 1/2 cucumber fabio (sliced)
  • 1 red beet (peeled, chopped big)
  • 1 slice grapefruit
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1 slice lemon (cut in 4, organic)
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp fenugreek powder
  • 600 ml water

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients into your blender. Add just enough water to cover them, making sure you don’t use too much water overall.
  • Blend on medium to high speed until smooth and creamy. In case you feel it takes too long to blend, use the pulse function a few times.
  • That’s it! Serve fresh or store in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Notes

When adding salt, make sure to add a small tsp or use 1/2 tsp instead.
For extra protein use one of the following sources of quality protein: chia or hemp seeds, hemp or pea protein, flax seeds, broccoli or a nut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter.

  • Taste: a little bit sweet, a little bit bitter, a little bit apple like
  • Color: dark red to brown
  • Texture: thick, creamy and easy to drink
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Raw Food, Vegan
Keywords: red smoothie, vegetable smoothie, vegetables
Author: Marcel Corbeanu
Marcel Corbeanu

Hi, I'm Marcel! I'm a health coach, I write about health and wellness and I love cooking healthy food with fresh and simple ingredients.

One Comment

  • Mia says:

    5 stars
    This smoothie was easy to make, and turned out ok-ish for me and great for hubby.
    All in all it was nice to drink this smoothie!

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