Anti-Cancer Green Smoothie Recipe

This anti-cancer smoothie recipe is similar to my Collard Green Smoothie recipe, but with the addition of frozen broccoli florets.

Broccoli contains sulforaphane, the compound in broccoli that has been studied for its cancer-fighting properties.

Here’s a list from the MD Anderson Cancer Center of more cancer-fighting foods and here’s my list of the best greens for smoothies.

Why You Need This Recipe

• In this recipe, you actually can’t taste the frozen broccoli once it’s blended with all of the other great ingredients in this recipe. The carrot juice, fruit, citrus, cocoa powder, mint leaves all work together to magically cover up the “green” flavor of the veggies.
• Even if you don’t necessarily love the taste of green vegetables, I think that you will enjoy the flavor of this very healthy anti-cancer smoothie.
• Whether you’re recovering from a cancer diagnosis or you are just trying to prevent cancer in the first place, this smoothie is full of scientifically-backed ingredients. It’s also vegan and dairy-free so it can be enjoyed by almost everyone. See all of my Cancer Fighting Smoothies.

How Broccoli Fights Cancer

Studies show that there are compounds in cruciferous vegetables known as isothiocyanates that fight cancer.

However, as far as we know, these compounds are only present in raw or very gently cooked cruciferous vegetables. So, that’s why this recipe uses gently blanched and frozen broccoli florets.

It’s also easier to hide the flavor of frozen broccoli as opposed to fresh broccoli. And, the frozen florets even help to thicken the smoothie.

If you’re a fan of broccoli, you might also like this easy step-by-step guide for how to sprout broccoli seeds on your countertop without dirt. Sprouting broccoli and eating a tablespoon or two a day is another way to help prevent and fight cancer.

Carrot juice is the base of this healthy green smoothie. It adds natural sweetness with no added sugar. You can use bottled carrot juice or homemade carrot juice.

Frozen broccoli adds cancer-fighting compounds and adds thickness to the smoothie. See how to freeze broccoli for smoothies.

Frozen banana and frozen strawberries add thickness and more natural sweetness. See my guide on how to freeze bananas for smoothies.

Cocoa powder and fresh mint leaves help add flavor and cover any “green” flavor from the veggies. If you don’t have cocoa powder, see my list of the best substitutes for cocoa powder.

Let me show you exactly how to make it!

Recipe Steps

Step One

Start by adding the carrot juice to the base of your blender, along with the water and hemp seeds.

This recipe is forgiving, so don’t worry if you don’t have every single one of the ingredients. For instance, if you don’t have carrot juice, you can use water (see my carrot juice recipe). If you don’t have fresh mint, you can just leave it out.

See the recipe card below for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

Add the frozen fruit.

Also, be sure to check out my tutorial on the best way to freeze bananas!

Step Three

Add the rest of the ingredients and blend on high for just about 45 seconds, or until the smoothie is thick and creamy.

Step Four

Divide the smoothie between two glasses and serve immediately. You can store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Don’t miss my round-up of the best Cancer Fighting Smoothies.