Broccoli Smoothie 2 Ways

Broccoli smoothie features raw broccoli paired with naturally sweet and acidic ingredients for a delicious, nourishing breakfast or snack. Rich and creamy, made using popular ingredients, vegan and ready in minutes!

How to make broccoli smoothie taste good

The simple answer is – by using the right ingredients and proportions. Raw broccoli does not have much sweetness so, not surprisingly, in a smoothie tastes best when paired with sweet ingredients (this is also the case with other vegetable smoothies, such as beet, as well as veggie juice, such as cabbage).

I opted for fruit including pears and melon for one recipe and berries for the other. Using dried fruit, such as prunes, is another healthy way of adding sweetness (see also quinoa raspberry smoothie with prunes).  

Another way of enhancing the flavour of broccoli smoothie is by adding a sour tasting ingredient, such as lemon or lime juice. They bring out the sweetness of the fruit as well as help the smoothies maintain their vibrant colour. 

Adding a pinch of sea salt also enhances the overall flavour of the smoothies. 

What part of broccoli is best to use in a smoothie

You can use all parts of broccoli! I used a combination of florets and stalk, but you can use either one of them. All parts of broccoli are nutritious, with stems having a higher fibre content and - you won’t need to remove the tough outer layer from the stalk.  Simply combine with the other ingredients and puree until smooth. 

Equipment you’ll need

• Chopping board, knife and vegetable peeler
• Good blender
• Glasses and/or bottles/jars for storing the smoothies

2 Broccoli Smoothie Recipes

Broccoli berry smoothie: ingredients

• broccoli
• raspberries
• blueberries
• prunes
• coconut water/drink or almond milk
• lemon juice
• fine sea salt

Broccoli melon pear smoothie: ingredients

• broccoli florets and stalk, fresh or frozen
• pear
• honey dew melon
• coconut water/drink or almond milk
• lime juice
• fine sea salt

Instructions

1.Prepare ingredients: Rinse the broccoli and chop roughly. Rinse and peel (if required) the other ingredients. Do this for each smoothie separately.

2. Blend ingredients: Make each smoothie by adding the ingredients to a blender and pureeing until smooth and creamy. Add the lemon/lime juice to each broccoli smoothie after you've made it.

Other ingredients that pair well with broccoli

You can try to add more ingredients into your broccoli smoothies. Examples include:

Smoothie Nr.1:

• Small beet
• Cherries
• Plums
• Carrot

Smoothie Nr.2:

• ½ avocado
• banana
• kiwi
• a few dates for added sweetness (useful if adding more vegetables into the mixture)
• apple
• handful of fresh baby spinach
• ½ cucumber

Can I use cooked broccoli in a smoothie

Yes, you can! Make sure, however, that your broccoli isn't overcooked. Cook it a little al dente so it is still a lively green colour. Boil the broccoli (roughly chopped) for about 3 minutes then using a slotted spoon place in a bowl with ice cold water for a minute or so. Remove from the water, drain thoroughly and make the smoothie!

Top tips 

• Broccoli: Use both florets and stalk - no need to peel the stalk.
• Use fresh or frozen broccoli and fruit.
• Extras: You can add kiwi fruit into the melon smoothie if you like. The berry smoothie can be made using mixed berries or only one type of berry (blackberry sauce works well too).
• Adjust the amounts of fruit and coconut water to suit your preference. The recommended amounts produce semi-sweet thick smoothies.
• Best served chilled.
• Storing: Refrigerate leftover smoothie in a bottle/jar for up to 2 days.

More vegetable smoothie recipes

• Beet Smoothie Recipe
• Sweet Potato Smoothie Mango Bowl (Vegan)
• Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
• Spinach Berry Smoothie 2 Ways

You might also like this collection of vegetable breakfast recipes.

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If you make these broccoli smoothies I'd love to know how they turned out for you.  Which did you prefer?  Let me know in the comments below, thanks:)

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