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Broccoli Smoothie with Carrot & Pineapple

This delicious 5-minute smoothie is a great way to get those 5-a-day (in one glass!). 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.
Course Smoothie
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 281kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cups broccoli fresh or frozen, florets and/or stem
  • 1 handful spinach
  • ½ carrot optional
  • ½ cups frozen pineapple or fresh + 1 ice cube
  • ½ ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger organic or peeled
  • ½ lemon juiced; or lime
  • 1 cups water divided; or coconut water
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except lemon and water to a blender. Squeeze over the lemon juice and pour in half the water.
    ½ cups broccoli, 1 handful spinach, ½ carrot, ½ cups frozen pineapple, ½ ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, ½ lemon, 1 cups water
  • Close the lid tightly and mix for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Then add the rest of the water and mix again for about 30 seconds. Check the consistency and adjust if you like by adding more water. Then pour in a glass and serve!
    1 cups water

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Notes

 

  • Broccoli can be swapped for more spinach or other leafy greens
  • Avocado can be substituted for a banana or coconut oil
  • Pineapple can be substituted for fresh or frozen mango or passion fruit
  • Spinach can be switched for kale or other leafy greens, or skipped entirely in favor of more broccoli
  • Make sure your blender is up to the job - you need a high-speed blender to mix tough veggies
  • Add half the water first to help the fruits and veggies blend well
  • Use at least one frozen ingredient to keep your smoothie cold
  • If nothing is frozen, add an ice cube together with the fruit and veggies, to keep the smoothie cold
  • Adjust the consistency 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 1252mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8736IU | Vitamin C: 186mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg