7 Detox Smoothies

Antioxidant Smoothie Don't have a juicer? No problem! You can still make these healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies for the Challenge with these simple blender-friendly recipes. 2 cups mixed frozen berries (9 ounces) 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice Combine berries, juice, and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until smooth. Serves 2. Per serving: 130 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 1 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbs; 19 mg sodium; 1.5 g protein; 4 g fiber.

Carrot, Mango, and Herb Smoothie 2 cups frozen mango chunks 1 cup fresh carrot juice 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, tarragon, or basil Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Serves 2. Per serving: 225 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 56 g carbs; 36 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber.

Green Smoothie 1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 ounces) 1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water. Serves 2. Per serving: 105 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbs; 32 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber.

Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie 2 cups ripe mango chunks (from 1 to 2 mangoes) 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 cups unsweetened coconut water Pinch of cayenne powder Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Orange-Berry Smoothie 2 navel oranges, peel and pith removed, cut into chunks 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen raspberries Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Beet and Carrot Smoothie 1 small red beet (equivalent to 1/2 cup), peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium-size carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, coarsely chopped 1 ripe pear, such as red Bartlett or red D'Anjou, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1. Steam beets and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. 2. Combine beets, carrot, apple, pear, juice, ginger, and 2 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth.

Cucumber, Honeydew, and Mint Smoothie 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and chopped (2 cups) 1 cup pear juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.