How to Make Broccoli Smoothie and Why You Should Make It

You must have frowned when you read the title! Hahaha, don’t get me wrong, broccoli is an acquired taste. It is one of those vegetables that many people dislike. This may be because the vegetables were often forced on us by our parents, or we dislike its taste and texture.

However, if there is one thing that will convince you to eat broccoli, it’s the health benefit. Fortunately, you can always blend it and make a broccoli smoothie mixed with any ingredients you want. You now have a drink that tastes fruity but has all the nutrients and vitamins broccoli has 🙂

In this article, I will discuss why you should add broccoli to your smoothies and make a delicious one.

Broccoli Nutrition Facts and Benefits

To save you from reading a boring nutrition information guide, I have compiled broccoli’s health benefits.

First, this vegetable is an excellent digestive supplement. If you are suffering from loose or constipated bowel movements, a regular serving of broccoli may be better than synthetic supplements.

Second, broccoli is brain food. It is rich in Vitamin K and choline. The former is proven to be beneficial in brain growth and cognitive development.

Third, it packs anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, meaning it protects your cells from aging. Your tissues, due to wear-and-tear over time, get weaker as you grow old. So, it may be time to start eating a healthy breakfast with broccoli.

Finally, this cruciferous vegetable also keeps your hair healthy, makes metabolism faster, removes toxins from your body, and many more. Also, a cup of fresh broccoli only has 0.04 grams of saturated fat.

How to Include Broccoli in Your Green Smoothie

Chia seeds, oatmeal, and yogurt are examples of ingredients that you can add to your smoothie without significantly affecting its taste. The same goes for broccoli.

In fact, when you use fruits in your smoothie, the broccoli taste is covered by the fruits due to its neutral flavor. Therefore, you can add more broccoli to your drink than what you usually eat and still enjoy your drink. This is what a high broccoli-to-drink ratio means.

Let us say you suddenly crave a banana kale smoothie but want to use all the leftover broccoli in your pantry. Your first move should be to run it through water before steaming or blanching it, which makes it tender.

Unless you are using a high-powered blender, you should get first steam or blanch the broccoli or, if necessary, remove the stems when you add it to your drink since it can add a chalky texture.

Also, since it is blended and not juiced, all broccoli is included in your smoothie. When you juice a vegetable, the fiber-rich pulp gets discarded. All the nutrients will be absorbed faster by your body due to its now liquid form.

Broccoli Green Smoothie Recipes

A healthy green smoothie is a mix of vegetables, fruits, and other organic ingredients. Be it kale or spinach; you can make all vegetables in your nearby market into a power drink.

Here are three broccoli smoothie recipes that I use to make at home. The recipes use other vegetables like kale leaves, which belongs to the cabbage family like broccoli.

Super Fresh Broccoli Smoothie Recipe

Start your day feeling energized with this green smoothie recipe. This smoothie will be your perfect companion in the morning.

Ingredients:

• 1 regular size apple
• 1 cup of steamed broccoli
• ½cup blueberry
• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ cup greek yogurt
• 1 cup ice

Just blend all the ingredients thoroughly. Make sure you add the ice before the other ingredients so your blender can crush it once you start it.

I sometimes add a couple of fresh mint leaves if I want to add a feeling of freshness.

Pineapple Kale Smoothie with Broccoli

If you are feeling under the weather or have a constipated gut, this drink is for you. This broccoli-pineapple-kale smoothie recipe will make you feel cleansed. Taste the kale in a moderate amount, and you’ll also have proper digestion for the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• ½ cup chopped pineapple
• 1 ½ cups chopped kale leaves
• ½ cup almond milk
• ½ cup ice

That is all. After all, the best kale smoothie recipe is the simplest one.

Broccoli Smoothie Bowl Recipe

There are nights where you suddenly crave a hearty bowl of ice cream. A smoothie bowl has the same texture with a unique taste. Why not replace the ice cream? Eat with no guilt with this smoothie recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1 cup apple
• 1 cup kiwis
• ½ cup mango
• ¼ cup greek yogurt
• ¼ cup pre-soaked chia seeds
• 1 cup mixed fruits and nuts as toping

Winding it Up

If you dislike broccoli but want its health benefits, the best way of intake is to blend it into your smoothie. Think of it like this: in just one sitting, you have consumed days’ worth of fruits and vegetables.

We hope this guide convinced you to add broccoli to your diet. All of us want to live the best life we can have, and eating good is an easy way to do it.