Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie

This Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie is loaded with good-for-your-health fruits and vegetables that will give you the needed boost to make any day brighter! It is delicious and nourishing, and yet simple to make! Plus it’s vegan and gluten-free.

Although this smoothie is with broccoli, it is not green, as it is the case for my Green Kale Pineapple Smoothie. So you can literally mask broccoli’s flavor and color with blueberries, and other fruits. And you will not get those eyes rolling when you serve this smoothie to your loved ones.

That is definitely a win-win; they drink broccoli smoothie and you don’t have to worry that somebody is not eating enough fruits and veggies, especially when it comes to cruciferous vegetables like broccoli.

You can also eat more broccoli without the fruit by making this delicious soup in the Instant Pot, or this healthy side dish in the Air Fryer.

Why broccoli is good for you?

Broccoli is a superfood which is loaded with fiber, minerals, vitamins C and K. It has lots of calcium, folic acid, and potassium. Furthermore, it is one of the best sources of sulforaphane – an antioxidant with powerful anti-inflammatory effects. And this component is created when you eat these raw green florets.

Why blueberries are good for you?

Blueberries are also superfoods which are high in nutrients, antioxidants, and phytoflavinoids (compounds that help protecting our bodies from stress). They are packed with potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

Pairing these ingredients makes this Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie an excellent healthy option for every day!

Tools and ingredients:

The main tool that I used to make this recipe is:

• A high speed blender – it simply makes the richest and creamiest smoothies. Even when fruits or vegetables are unpeeled or have their seeds in (which is the case in the apples that I used in this recipe).

The ingredients that I used to make this recipe are:

• Broccoli – fresh or frozen broccoli florets work well.
• Apple – unpealed for more fiber and nutrients.
• Blueberries – frozen for more nutrients.
• Banana – frozen for creamy texture.
• Almond milk – adds creaminess to the smoothie.
• Chia seeds – added for nutrients, antioxidants, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and a source of plant-based protein.
• Water – and you can add a little ice to make it frothier.

Instructions:

• In a high speed blender, blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.

You can add more broccoli to the smoothie, to acquire more nutrition benefits. However, it is important that you taste the smoothie as you go to make sure you like the flavor and the texture.

For more delicious and nourishing smoothie recipes ideas, check out my Easy Apple Banana Smoothie and Banana Strawberry Smoothie.

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