Broccoli Smoothie with Carrot & Pineapple [Vegan]

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Get your 5-a-day in one glass with this delicious broccoli smoothie. Filled with lemon, ginger and pineapple flavor you won't even taste the broccoli. Make it with fresh or frozen broccoli - just use what you have.

I love hiding veggies anywhere I can. Now in this broccoli smoothie they're not super well hidden (I mean, it is green, after all!) but it doesn't taste like a veggie smoothie, even though that's basically what it is. What you do taste is the sweet, tart & spicy mix of pineapple, ginger and lemon - all while getting your "5 a day" in.

Why you will love this recipe

• It's quick - just 5 minutes from start to finish
• It's easy - just dump everything in a blender and mix, you don't even have to chop anything!
• It's delicious with pineapple, lemon and ginger as the main flavors (that broccoli is well hidden!)
• You get the full 5-a-day in one delicious glass - any fruits and veggies you add after this are just a bonus
• It's pretty low in sugar with just a small amount of fruit added
• It's vegan and suits most diets so it's perfect for those brunches where people have different dietary preferences

What you need to make it

A great thing about smoothies is you can often just use what you have. Below you will find some notes about the ingredients I chose for this specific broccoli smoothie, and also some recommendations for what you could use instead.

Ingredient notes

• Fresh ginger - use organic ginger if you don't want to peel it, just make sure to clean it well
• Broccoli can be fresh or frozen, and you can use both florets and stalk. Just peel the stalk if using it, as the outside can be a bit tough.
• Avocado should be ripe
• Pineapple can be fresh as well as frozen
• Carrot can be skipped with limited change to the flavor
• Using at least one frozen ingredient helps your smoothie stay cold

Ingredient subsitutions

• Broccoli can be skipped for more spinach or other leafy greens
• Avocado can be substituted for a banana, or coconut oil
• Lemon can be switched for lime
• Pineapple can be substituted for fresh or frozen mango or passion fruit
• Water can be switched for coconut water
• Spinach can be switched for kale or other leafy greens, or skipped entirely in favor of more broccoli

How to make it

1. Place all the fruit and veggies except the lemon in a high powered blender
2. Squeeze over the lemon juice
3. Add half of the water
4. Cover the lid and make sure it's closed tight

5. Mix for 1-2 minutes until smooth
6. Add the rest of the water
7. Mix again for about 30 seconds
8. Pour into a nice glass and serve with a straw (optional)

Tips & tricks

• Add just half the water at first as I find this helps with making sure there are no pieces left of the veggies after mixing
• Make sure at least one of the ingredients are frozen to keep your smoothie cold
• If none of your ingredients are frozen add an ice cube before mixing for the first time, and achieve the same cooling effect
• Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more or less water
• Store leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to two days - it might change color a bit and separate, but will still be delicious. Just mix it up a bit before drinking.

Looking for more tips & tricks for making the best smoothies? Look no further - this guide to healthy smoothies has everything you need.

Recipe FAQ

More healthy smoothies

Love healthy smoothies loaded with veggies, like this broccoli smoothie? Then I think you will love these versions as well:

• Apple Banana Smoothie
• Strawberry Mango Smoothie
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie with Avocado & Almond Milk [Vegan, Keto]
• Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Healthy Green Mango Smoothie with Ginger [Vegan]

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