7 Veggie-Packed Vitamin Smoothie Recipes (2024)

Vegetable smoothies are a great way to get a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals in a delicious and easy-to-drink form. To make a vegetable smoothie, you can use a variety of vegetables such as baby spinach, cucumber, carrots, and cauliflower. Here are 7 of our favorite veggie-packed vitamin smoothie recipes!

Before I was a veggie lover, I eased into getting my daily recommended amount through smoothies and juices. I love chewing my veggies, too, but it can be hard to pack the recommended amount into your day, especially when you’re busy and have a million other things going on.

Veggie smoothies are a great way to add in more skin-loving vitamins, fiber, and nutrients. And hey, if you’re making a smoothie anyway, why not add in a serving or two?

How To Make a Vitamin Smoothie with Veggies Taste Good

Ease your way in: For great-tasting veggie smoothies, don’t go overboard at first. I find the easiest veggies to add are leafy greens, frozen cauliflower florets, and shredded carrots.

Add citrus: Some veggies can also be a little bitter. Lemon or lime juice will help cut the bitterness, as will pairing them with sweeter fruits.

Pair veggies with fruit: If you’re not a veggie lover and you’re looking to hide the taste of the veggies, go for stronger-tasting fruit, like bananas, pineapple, or berries to sweeten the taste.

Expect texture changes: Remember that veggies tend to have a lot of fiber in them, so the smoothies will have a little different texture than you’re used to. Not necessarily a bad thing.

Add protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or other smoothie protein option for an extra nutritional boost.

Blend correctly: If you don’t have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec, blend the veggies with the liquid first, then add the remaining ingredients. This should give you a smoother blend in the end.

1. Leafy Green Vitamin K Smoothie Recipe

Adding leafy greens like kale, chard, or spinach is a great way to get started with veggie smoothies! Leafy greens are the best natural source of vitamin K, along with giving your body a dose of vitamins C, E, and A.

Check out our foolproof green smoothie starter guide or start with this easy recipe:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1-2 cups leafy greens
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tablespoon chia seeds
• Drizzle of honey, if needed

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

2. Thirst Quencher Vitamin C Smoothie

This one is not for the faint of heart! It packs a HUGE flavor punch. The bell pepper can be a little bitter like the grapefruit, so the oranges help balance things out.

This one is loaded with Vitamin C—one cup of red bell pepper has a whopping 300% of the recommended daily value. That’s about the same as the oranges and grapefruit combined!

This recipe is not as thick as other smoothies. Add ice to make it extra cold.

• ½ of a large red bell pepper
• 1 extra-large ruby red grapefruit
• 2 oranges
• ½ cup water (if needed)
• Add ice to make it cold.

Puree in a blender. Makes about 4 cups; 2 servings.

3. Vitamin A Carrot Smoothie

This one is the sweetest veggie smoothie on the list. It is a definite favorite and a great way to get vitamin A-packed produce into your day.

It’s also loaded with healthy dietary fiber, vitamin C, bromelain (from the pineapple), B vitamins, and magnesium. Find more carrot smoothie recipes here.

• 2 medium carrots (sliced or shredded)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
• 1 cup fresh or frozen mango
• 2 cups water

Puree in a blender. Makes about 4 cups; 2 servings.

Note: High-speed blenders should have no problem with raw carrots. For regular blenders, chop the carrots first and puree with water, then add the fruit. Or use shredded raw carrots.

4. Sweet Pea Vitamin Packed Smoothie

Green peas have a good amount of fiber, iron, vitamins C, A, and B, potassium, and magnesium. One cup also has 8 grams of protein, which is equivalent to 1 cup of milk.

Bananas, apples, and strawberries add even more dietary fiber as well as potassium, vitamins C and B-6, and trace minerals. The yogurt or milk adds plenty of calcium, vitamin D, and another 8+ grams of protein.

• 1 cup of frozen petite peas
• 1 banana
• 1 small apple (cored)
• 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 cup of plain dairy or nondairy yogurt or milk

Puree in a blender. Makes about 4 cups; 2 servings.

5. Antioxidant + Fiber Broccoli Smoothie

Broccoli... in a smoothie? Yes! This cruciferous veggie is loaded with antioxidants like vitamins C, A, and E. It also contains dietary fiber and calcium.

The stronger flavor of broccoli is tamed by adding plenty of blueberries and fresh oranges, which add even more vitamin C, along with fiber and other antioxidants and nutrients. If you’re feeling bold, add an extra cup of broccoli. :)

This is a thick smoothie—don’t be afraid to add some ice to make it extra cold or water to thin it out.

• 1 cup of broccoli
• 2 heaping cups of fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 large oranges (peeled)
• 1 cup water

Puree in a blender. Makes about 4 cups; 2 servings.

6. Cleansing Cucumber Smoothie

These ingredients can be used to make up one of my favorite fresh juices, but this smoothie recipe adds in all the healthy fiber from the whole veggies. It has a refreshing, clean taste.

Use seedless or baby cucumbers, which will be less bitter. The cucumber is high in water content as well as fiber.

Kale adds in a ton of vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as chlorophyll, and moderate amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium. Any variety of kale can be used.

The apples are high in fiber and vitamin C. Lemons are excellent detoxifiers and add even more vitamin C.

• ½ of a seedless cucumber
• 2 apples
• 4 to 5 kale leaves, chopped (include stem if using a high-power blender)
• 1 large lemon (juiced)
• 1 cup of water
• Ice to make it cold

Makes about 4 cups; 2 servings.

Note: If you have a high-speed blender, leave the kale stems. Otherwise, remove the leaves from the stems and chop them first for a smoother blend.

7. Blue Mango Cauliflower Smoothie

Cauliflower is low-carb, full of nutrients—vitamins C, K, and B (folate, B6, B1, B3, pantothenic acid)—and high in fiber. Plus, frozen cauliflower makes smoothies super creamy, and you won't even be able to taste that it's there.

But the cauliflower florets have to be frozen. Fresh cauliflower just doesn't work the same, trust me!

So this recipe is perfect for making smoothies ahead of time. Find three more cauliflower smoothie recipe ideas here.

• 1-½ cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup frozen cauliflower florets
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• ½ cup fresh or frozen mango, cubed
• 10–12 ouncesmilk or juice

Blend until smooth, adding a little extra liquid if needed. Serve immediately or transfer to refrigerator.

These smoothie recipes are also dairy-free and naturally sweetened, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Give them a try and enjoy a tasty and healthy snack or meal!

This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow's medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.

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