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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Broccoli Smoothie 2 Ways (Berry and Melon)

    January 15, 2020 By Monika Last Updated July 14, 2022 4 Comments

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    Side view of purple and green smoothies in glasses with purple straws.

    This post contains 2 dairy free broccoli smoothie recipes that are not only nutritious but also quite delicious. One contains pear and melon, which contribute sweetness creating a light and refreshing smoothie.  The other recipe is packed full of delicious berries, which together with a handful of prunes create a rich and creamy smoothie.

    Purple and green broccoli smoothies with purple straws and lemon in background.

    How to make broccoli smoothie taste good

    The simple answer is – by using the right ingredients and proportions. Not surprisingly, broccoli in a smoothie tastes best when paired with sweet ingredients. In one recipe I’ve chosen to combine it with pears as well as sweet and juicy honey dew melon. The other recipe contains blueberries and raspberries as well as a fair bit of prunes, which add lots of sweetness to the smoothie (see also quinoa raspberry smoothie with prunes).  The amount of fruit I used in both recipes produced semi-sweet smoothies but you can add a little more to make these smoothies sweeter if you prefer.  I do not, however, recommend adding any more broccoli into the mixture.

    In addition to the fruit I also used lemon and lime juice which, interestingly, bring out the sweetness of the fruit. They also help the smoothies maintain their vibrant colour.  Adding a pinch of sea salt also really enhances the overall flavour of the smoothies.  I used coconut water in both recipes, but you can use almond milk if you prefer. Regular milk does not work well in these smoothies as it’s not sweet enough.

    What part of broccoli to use in a smoothie

    I used a combination of florets and stalk - you won’t need to remove the tough outer layer from the stalk.  Simply combine with the other ingredients and puree until smooth.  You can use either fresh or frozen broccoli.

    Equipment you’ll need

    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board, knife and vegetable peeler
    • Good blender
    • Glasses and jars for storing the smoothies

    Broccoli berry smoothie ingredients

    Frozen blueberries, raspberries and chopped broccoli in individual metal bowls and lemon on top of black tray.
    • 180 g broccoli, florets and stalk
    • 180 g raspberries, fresh or frozen
    • 180 g blueberries, fresh or frozen
    • 15 prunes
    • 240 ml coconut water/drink or almond milk
    • 4 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste
    • Pinch of sea salt
    Berry broccoli smoothie in glass with purple straw on top of white saucer with prunes, lemon, broccoli and smoothie in blender in background.

    Broccoli melon pear smoothie ingredients

    Chopped melon and broccoli in separate metal bowls, pear and lime on top of black tray.
    • 180 g broccoli, florets and stalk, fresh or frozen
    • 300 g pear, cored, peeled
    • 300 g honey dew melon, peeled, deseeded
    • 240 ml coconut water/drink or almond milk
    • 4 tbsp lime juice, or to taste
    • Pinch of sea salt
    Side view of green broccoli smoothie in glass with purple straw on top of folded napkin, with lime, broccoli, smoothie in blender and empty glass in background.

    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.
    Side view of purple and green smoothies in 2 glasses with purple straws, with lemons, broccoli and smoothie in bottle in background.

    More vegetable smoothie recipes

    • Beet Smoothie Recipe with Cherries & Kefir
    • Sweet Potato Smoothie Mango Bowl (Vegan)
    • Raspberry Avocado Smoothie with Mint
    • Spinach Berry Smoothie 2 Ways

    You might also like this collection of 18 vegetable breakfast recipes.

    Keep in touch!

    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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    Purple and green broccoli smoothies with purple straws and lemon in background.

    Broccoli Smoothie 2 Ways (Berry and Melon)

    This post contains 2 dairy free broccoli smoothie recipes that are not only nutritious but also quite delicious.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: healthy, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    Broccoli Berry Smoothie

    • 6.35 ounces (180 g) broccoli fresh or frozen, florets and stalk
    • 1⅓ cups (180 g) blueberries fresh or frozen, 6.35oz
    • 1½ cups (180 g) raspberries fresh or frozen, 6.35oz
    • 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water/drink or almond milk
    • 15 prunes pitted
    • 4 tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
    • Pinch of sea salt

    Broccoli Melon Pear Smoothie

    • 6.35 ounces (180 g) broccoli fresh or frozen, florets and stalk
    • 10.58 ounces (300 g) pear peeled, deseeded, approx. 2 pears
    • 10.58 ounces (300 g) honey dew melon peeled, deseeded
    • 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water/drink or almond milk
    • 4 tablespoons lime juice or to taste
    • Pinch of sea salt

    Instructions

    • To make each smoothie place the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy chilled.

    Notes

    • 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.
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Balvinder

      January 16, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      I love smoothies. Would happily drink both of these.

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      • Monika

        January 19, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Thanks Balvinder:)

        Reply
    2. frugal hausfrau

      January 15, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      Oh gosh, Monica, only you could make a broccoli smoothie look so tempting!!

      Mollie

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      • Monika

        January 16, 2020 at 7:51 am

        Thank you Mollie!

        Reply

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