The 5 Least Obtrusive Veggies To Add To Your Smoothie

One of the easiest ways to infuse our mornings, or afternoons, with some extra nutrient-rich vegetables is adding them to a smoothie—but that doesn't mean we want our smoothies tasting abundantly of veggies.

"The best veggie to add to your smoothie, without even noticing it, is baby spinach," says Largeman-Roth. "Baby spinach is very tender and doesn't have a strong flavor, so it works very well in smoothies." While it might change the color of your mixture a bit, that doesn't mean the taste comes through.

"Frozen cauliflower may sound like an odd addition, but it's actually great," she explains. "Frozen cauliflower is a bit milder than fresh and blends easily into any type of smoothie, though you do want to have some naturally sweet fruit in the mix, like a banana, berries, or juice."

In a lot of ways, sweet potato and squash were Largeman-Roth's most surprising suggestions, though when you slow down to think about the flavor profiles and textures, it makes a whole lot more sense. "These naturally sweet and starchy veggies make a nice addition to smoothies," she says. "Start with just ½ cup cooked, or your smoothie may get too thick." They're also sources of beta-carotene, which helps support immunity.

One of our go-to snackable items (especially paired with hummus), carrots shouldn't be stuck in the savory snacking category. "Shredded carrots are a fun, sweet-earthy addition to smoothies," Largeman-Roth says.

Our favorite unexpected baking ingredient is also a great surprising smoothie addition. The biggest perk: "It has such a mild flavor that you likely won't even notice it's there," says Largeman-Roth. What's more, "because zucchini has a high water content, it adds additional moisture to your smoothie."

Even with its high water content, zucchini is still a good source of vitamin B6, along with vitamin A, vitamin C, and zeaxanthin. That's a whole lotta bang for something you'll hardly notice in your fruity blend.