Traditional Green Smoothie
All recipes in this post can be found here in the printable 2013 Vedged Out Green Smoothie Challenge
If you missed the intro, read it here
Have you guys started yet!?! So many people are doing this. My intro post on Friday had the most traffic that I’ve seen on this site EVER. Looks like we all want to get healthy!
One thing I didn’t mention in the printable plan. If you want to track your weight, weigh yourself before you start. The best time to do that is in the morning, after you go to the bathroom (1&2) and before you shower, preferably unclothed. This is your resting body weight. You don’t need to weigh yourself everyday, but if you want to see how well you do, at least weigh yourself at the beginning and end of the challenge.
Breakfast of Champions!
Snackage for the day, 1/2 C. Hummus with raw vegetables. I forgot to add 1/4 C. lemon juice in the recipe on the printable plan. It’s updated now. If you don’t have a power blender, you may need to make this recipe in your food processor.
Vegan Ranch and Fire Roasted Salsa for my Salad today.
Fire roasted Salsa: (not in printable plan) 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 small can fire roasted diced green chilies, 1/2 small onion diced, 2 T. lemon juice, 1 t. sea salt, 1 t. sriracha, 1/2 C. chopped cilantro. Pulse until combined.
Black Bean Salad for Lunch
Black Bean Salad: 1/2 head chopped romaine lettuce (you can use a full head if you can eat it all!) 1 C. cooked or sprouted black beans, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, 1/4 C. vegan ranch and 1/4 C. fire roasted salsa.
Afternoon Meal: Razzleberry Lemonade, you may need more stevia for this one, it’s powerful.
You can make all your meals in the morning so you’re not blending all day.
Dinner tonight: Smoky Vegan Split Pea Soup
I have this simmering in the slow cooker right now, it’ll be ready tonight, I’ll update the photo to one without bread then so you don’t get tempted to cheat 
Don’t forget to fit in an hour of cardio at some point today. I’ll be running on the treadmill for 30 minutes and doing hill intervals for another 30 minutes since it’s 12°F and there’s over a foot of snow outside.
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Target:
Eaten:
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Calories under 1,400
1247
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Carbohydrate over 245 g
245 g 73%
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Protein under 60 g
57 g 17%
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Fat under 20 g
14 g 10%
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Water over 8 glasses
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Target:
Eaten:
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Dietary Fiber over 25 g
73 g
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Saturated Fat under 16 g
1 g
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Trans Fat under 2 g
0 g
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Cholesterol under 300 mg
0 mg
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Sodiumunder 1,500 mg |
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Target:
Eaten:
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Sugars under 100 g
83 g
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Vitamin A over 2,333 IU
3540 IU
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Vitamin C over 75 mg
467 mg
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Calcium over 1,000 mg
877 mg
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Iron over 18 mg
18 mg
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Did anyone else notice the 73 Grams of Dietary Fiber?!?
Don’t forget to drink plenty of lemon water and unsweetened herbal teas!
Look at all this amazing work you’ve done Somer! Well done! I enjoyed a lovely smoothie this morning with pineapple, apple for fiber and pectin, and I added ice and a handful each of parsley & wtercress – it was yummy! Thought of you
Shira! Thanks. I put my heart into it, but I really think things like this can be a jump start to help people learn to eat healthy and then change their lives! I’ve been getting some amazing emails and comments. Makes it so worthwhile! I love your smoothie! I haven’t put herbs except for mint in my smoothies, I need to get to it! xx
I totally agree with you on the jump start – it is an excellent gateway to feeling better and often just a few days can really turn things around and get people going – I am with you 100% on that!
In addition to smoothies, their is a French method called re-casting which involves drinking leek soup for 2 days. Both of these methods further affirm for me the idea of fasting as both could be considered ‘going without’ and I try to practice them as often as possible.
You are inspiring many with your energy, and I love your heart. XO
This is exactly the right train of thought. My grocery budget is through the roof with all the produce, but I’m definitely abstaining from many things and feel like I’m on a sort of fast/detox. It’s fantastic.
hi somer, I am in and excited. Not a vegan at all but rather quite the omnivore (just limit myself to healthy foods). But my favorites are always vegetables! So far so good. But, tell me, do you have to do 2 smoothies? I would be happier with just one in the morning. Also, only gained 2 lbs over the holidays but would like to loose 10 none the less. I’ll let you know how i do!
You could do one, but you wouldn’t get all the nutritional benefit unless you break it down and have the greens raw and the fruit separately. This will totally help you on the way to your 10 lb weight loss.
yeahhhh!! thats a nice shot for blendtec;)
this challenge looks so amazgin with all your work. the calculations and everything. super mom and super awesomeness.. keep on going!
Thanks Richa! What I love is all of the non-vegans who are on board, this may be a little kick-start for them, eh?
I heart my blendtec!!!
that is even more awesome:) i am out of adjectives;) rock on!
Absolutely!
Oh my gosh Somer – what a feast!!!
The perfect plan!! I hope you turn it into a book
Ha, maybe one day, right now, it’s a free link! I want everyone to be able to do this! You are an angel! xx
Mouth watering!
Haha! Thanks Holly, maybe you’ll turn into a green smoothie convert after all
Can I just say “I love you!” I have it printed out. I just started my fitness challenge today. I poured over your recipes and they are “my kind of thing”, looks sane and healthy and good tasting. I can’t wait to just feel good. Even if weight loss is not a huge success I still know it’s good food going in.
Love you right back! I needed this bad right now. I do this type of cleanse quarterly. It always helps me get right back on track. Everything is tasty! I promise! Thanks so much for your comments Birgit
You did a lot of work on the documentation and creativity coming up with it and a lot of research I am sure. I am very grateful! It looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it out today. I already made my own smoothie this morning and a vegetable soup for lunch but I am going to try one of the dinner suggestions, probably black bean salad.
It’s been a process for sure, but I couldn’t “not” share it! I get such awesome results with this. Plus you never starve which is fantastic. xx You’ll love the salad!
I want to mention your post about the green smoothie in my next blog entry since it’s part of my fitness plan the next couple of weeks. Is that okay?
Please share it! That’s what it’s there for! xx Thanks!
Thank you! Yes, I think I would do it and then return to it again every few months to just reset things. I don’t eat really poorly on an average day anyway. I love good foods. But before a beach vacation or before a big event, I’d do it again for a week or so.
p.s. I may continue this challenge for a few weeks I won’t keep documenting it, but I really need the cleanse after Christmas!
I missed this post earlier but way to go! This is a well planned out cleanse and I am sure you will feel awesome doing it!!
I know I will! Thanks Megan!
Didn’t think about making that delicious salsa! A great way to break up the hummus days. We just finished a big bowl of the black bean soup alongside raw veggies and hummus; looking forward to our afternoon green smoothies (post-workout) and a gigundo salad for dinner! Have a wee bit of a detox headache happening – tho’ that may be from the inversion smog…
I usually get the detox headache. It’s weird having grain withdrawal! It could very likely be from the inversion as well though. So gross. I can’t stand store bought salsa now, so of course, the oliveless version had to appear here
How’d you like the black bean soup? I think it’s going on my menu tomorrow…
It’s super! I only had a 1/2 cup of nootch. How did that happen?! I’m waiting for the grain withdrawal…we eat grains every morning, bread w/ lunch, sometimes bread w/ dinner. Kel and I have been talking about going grainless to see how our bodies reacted – this is a great way to do it.
Yeah, the only grain is in the quinoa minestrone, but it’s a small amount and it’s a gluten free grain. Plus you don’t even have to do that soup.
I heart grains, I don’t think I ever want to give them up for reals…..
Girl, you need nooch. Get thee to Whole Foods!
Somer, I am having technicals with printing the recipes. Is it me?
No, it’s not just you. I get a message saying there is a driver error. Is that your experience?
Sorry, that should say ‘server error’.
Oh sorry girls, you’re the first two to mention anything. Try and open the document up then save it to Word, then see if you can print it from there…
Yes it is. Whew!
Did you get it to work?
Yes! It was a browser issue.
I was using the WordPress app on my phone- I kept getting the server error msg. I exited the app, and tried opening the link with safari and google- and it works!
Oh sorry girls, you’re the first two to mention anything. Try and open the document up then save it to Word, then see if you can print it from there…
When I click on the link I receive an error.
this is the error message I receive: The webpage at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tiOXDgupfnjgwA_qy88dFqIOA4SlTSa0eMjDdQV0Xrg/edit# might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
Somer, I decided to “ease in” to the challenge over the weekend, not following it completely, but smoothies for breakfast and soup for supper. Your Smokey Split-Pea Soup is Amazing, BTW! (As is the Vegan Ranch Dressing)
Imagine my surprise when I weighed in this morning and was DOWN 2.5 pounds!!! I am under 250 pounds for the first time in years!
Starting today I am completely following the plan, and feeling great! I can’t wait, pun intended, to see what the scale says next Monday!
Stop it, you’re going to make me cry! You go girl!!! xx
I have the smoky split pea soup in my slow cooker too. Great minds, lol!
Aimee! That’s so awesome! It’s making my house smell so good!
Way to promo one of the best blenders, Blendtec!
It’s the best!!!!
GREAT POST!!! And all looks super delish!!!
Thanks! I’m really enjoying it!
Wow Somer! Thank you for all the work. So many beautiful photos. It’s very inspiring. I woke up this morning with a cold, so cardio might be out today, but I everything else is going well. Thank you!!!
Ya, you might have to ditch cardio, but the rest of this stuff should help you kick your cold to the curb!
Your pictures are amazing. Makes me want to get out there and get the high power blender I keep procrastinating about
Do you have any regrets on your Blendtec? I need one that fits under counters…
Blendtec is the ONE. I can fit it in the cupboard easily, but leave it on the counter top with the base on. I’ve had it for 11 months and my counter said 904 this morning (tells you how much I love and use it!) Absolutely no regrets!
Do you have a Costco membership? It’s WAY cheaper there! If you don’t have a membership and if you live in the US I would help you order it through their site with my membership:
http://www.costco.com/Blendtec%C2%AE-Total-Blender-.product.100022388.html?catalogId=10701&keyword=blendtec&langId=-1&storeId=10301
Thanks for the tip! I didn’t know I could shop online with my Costco membership…might just get it soon.
No worries! Do it!
Holy cow! Two things. 1- I didn’t know you could order online. The owner of the coffee shop I work at makes occasional trips there. The last tie she went, she got soy milk I fell in LOVE with. 2- That is really sweet, and amazing of you to offer to let her by it through you! I don’t know either one of you, but I just wanted to say that.
Oh man, the Costco Kirkland brand soymilk is delish! Thanks for your sweet comment my dear!
73 grams of fiber? Lol……eek!
What you think happens doesn’t
But 73 grams of fiber is a freaking awesome way to pull all that artery clogging cholesterol out of the body!
Love it! Green smoothies have become a staple in my everyday diet. I even had them over the holiday’s even though I ate a bunch of disgusting/delicious food during Christmas. This morning I used dandelion greens and it was great. A little bitter, but agave or any other sweetener can suffice.
I love them! They are so cleansing! Dandelion Greens sound like a great addition!
Now that I have a food processor, I have no idea why I buy salsa. I’m going to try out your recipe – you make it seem easier than buying it pre-made!
Oh goodness! I can’t even buy store bought anymore. The home made version is so quick and delicious that is almost easier than pre-made!
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Have you checked out the awesome Smoothie guide that Somer at Vedgeout.com has for us? I’ started my smoothie challenge a little early because of my work schedule and it’s going great….Somer has done all the work for us and has tons of info on how to make the pounds fall off. Thanks so much Somer !! Check it out and get blending today……..
That’s because you’re freaking awesome! Love your guts Angela!
I wish I could find a challenge like this for people who want to gain weight in a healthy manner! I am trying to pack on some pounds rather than shed them. Looks like a great program, though!
Heather! You just need to increase your calories! You could still eat this clean plan, plus add whole grains and sweet potatoes to meals. Add almond butter, tahini or peanut butter to the smoothies. My favorite”treat” smoothie consists of bananas, almond butter, cacao powder, hemp seeds and soy milk.
So awesome, Somer! This all looks fabulous and super healthy!! I need to try that fire roasted salsa. It’s right up my alley for sure. I can’t wait to hear what kind of results you and everyone else has after a week!
Thanks so much Cadry! You’ll love the salsa my dear! People are having so much success with this. INCREDIBLE
wow this is awesome ! i cant wait to try these i been on suchh a green smoothie kick even though its cold out i feel so refreshed after drinking them !
Wow! This is fantastic. The plan is excellent. You put so much work into it. Thank you very much for sharing all of this awesome information. I’m looking forward to trying it out!
Everything sounds super delicious and satisyfing.
Thanks Courtney! It’s super rewarding to see people make dietary changes that better their lives! xx
You’re so lovely, Somer, I love the way you inspire us all! I might even try a green smoothie this week in your honor.
Tee hee! Thanks Emmy. You eat so many greens that green smoothies may not be necessary in your home
Yum!! I have a cruddy blender, but the plan someday is to get a Vitamix (we’re coffee addicts as well, we have the fancy machine, but my husband prefers blended drinks, and my blender is good for the occasional smoothie, but not much more than that!)
Definitely going to have to bookmark some of these recipes . This whole post makes me hungry! haha
Even the cruddy blenders can do most of this. You just need to use lukewarm water in the smoothies to defrost the frozen fruit a bit and omit the ice. I promise the smoothies will still be cold! But a Blendtec or Vitamix is definitely a worthy kitchen investment.
Hi Somer! I’m in Melbourne, Australia and I stumbled upon your blog just the other day and found this post-Christmas eating plan… I’m super psyched to add gluten-free to my vegan. I plan to do it for a couple of weeks. Thanks so much for the time and effort you’ve clearly put into this, especially the printable version. I’ll probably mix up the soups with similar options (just so the plan has a bit more longevity!) I also found this which is a handy resource for those wanting to jump on the green smoothie bandwagon! http://www.oatmealinmybowl.com/the-kitchen/30-delicious-green-smoothie-recipes/
Thanks again, with love from Oz! Lizzie x
Yay! I lived in Oz for a couple of years and went to MacQuarie Uni in Sydney in the late 90′s. Met and married my husband there too! So glad you’ve found this. I’ve made all the new recipes through the week gluten free as well. I’ll be doing it perhaps for the whole month of January. Let me know how you go with it!
Somer, you’re a gun! Look how many people have commented about this and you respond to ALL of us! Amaze-o! It’s so awesome to hear about people who have lost so much weight on this challenge! I’m doing it just to feel good really, but I want to commend you on how enthusiastic you’ve made so many people around the world to give this a go. I spent yesterday prepping all the food (as far as literally chopping up pineapple and freezing in smoothie-sized portions) so that I’m not stressed through the week. All my spinach and kale is washed and prepped… and three of the hot meals have been cooked and frozen in portions so I can grab one straight out of the freezer and defrost when I get home from the gym after work. I’m so excited! It’s all ready to go and so am I as of when I wake up tomorrow
BANG! And you’re doing all of this in winter where you are! Freezing, snowing winter! Well I’ve nothing to complain about have I?! I’m on it!!! Thanks again Somer – you truly have done an incredible job.
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I would love to give this a shot but have a major problem with bananas as any hint of their flavor induces gagging! Would you suggest any alternative (banana-free) smoothie recipes?
You could leave the banana out and sub with a creamy type fruit like mango or peach, but in most smoothies you can’t taste it, although I absolutely adore bananas, so you might not have the same experience.
Literally just talked about starting back on green smoothies now that spring has arrived. Putting the root veggies to rest for the summer.
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Just found your site yesterday, browsed recipes and found THIS! Not only am I starting tomorrow, but have two friends and my sister doing it with me! I posted this in a couple of vegan groups I belong to on Facebook:
“I’ve done so many cleanses/fasts in my life, I was burned out and a week ago would have not entertained one for one second, but I found this searching for recipes yesterday and this one is fantastic. My green smoothies are so blah and always the same, so her delicious green smoothie flavors first caught my attention.
You are not just drinking smoothies—it’s one smoothie, one salad, one soup, and unlimited hummus and raw or cooked veggies! Recipes for free! Because you’re getting so much fiber and tons of nutrients, you don’t feel deprived, you actually feel better. But its under 1400 calories a day and moderate in fat, so people lose from 3-5 lbs in the 7 days. One guy lost 13 lbs!
They did it in January, but my sister, my employee and my friend are all starting tomorrow. I thought I’d throw it out at the group because it’s always more fun and motivating in a group!
PS You have to exercise every day, too :/ ”
THANK YOU for the inspiration and recipes! You rock!