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 is not green. You can literally mask broccoli’s flavour and color with bluberries, and other fruits. So you will not get those eyes rolling when you serve this smoothie to your loved ones. And that is a win-win; they drink the smoothie and you don’t have to worry that somebody is not eating enough fruits and veggies, especially when it comes to broccoli.

Why brocolli 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 raw broccoli.

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 YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie

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

• A high speed blender – 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 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

HOW TO MAKE Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie

Step 1.
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.

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Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie

Delicious and nourishing Blueberry Broccoli Smoothie loaded with good-for-your-health fruits and vegetables that will give you the needed boost to make any day brighter! And it takes only 5 minutes to make!

Course Drinks

Cuisine International

Keyword Broccoli smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Equipment

• High speed blender

Ingredients

• ½ cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
• 1 apple
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ cup water
• 2 tsp chia seeds

Instructions

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

Notes

• Frozen berries have similar nutritional value as fresh berries, if not more. That is because berries are at their prime and retain their nutrients better at the moment of the flash-freezing process. Therefore, for this recipe, you can use pre-packed frozen berries or berries that you have stocked up on fresh and frozen them yourself.  
• Same goes for broccoli. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli florets. 
• Broccoli can be substituted by spinach. 
• Remember to always mix chia seeds into another food and avoid intaking it dry, as this might cause swallowing problems (chia seeds can absorb water up to 27 times their weight which could cause a problem swallowing them in their dry form).

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