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This broccoli sprout smoothie is a superfood breakfast full of phytonutrients and cancer-fighting compounds.
Broccoli Sprouts are an Amazing Superfood
Awhile back, I wrote about growing broccoli sprouts at home (see my guide to how to sprout broccoli). I see them at the farmers’ markets and the natural foods store for almost $5 for a quarter pound, so making them at home is definitely the budget-friendly way to go. You don’t need dirt or anything, so it’s really an easy way to practice indoor gardening right on your kitchen countertop.
How to Use Broccoli Sprouts
Most people put brocolli sprouts on a sandwich or a salad, but I’ve been putting them in a green smoothie. The fruit in the smoothie covers most of the spicy flavor of the sprouts. Also, since it’s advised to rinse sprouts thoroughly before eating them, this way I don’t have to worry about drying them before I eat them. I just rinse and plop them into the blender.
Don’t miss my other Anti-Cancer Green Breakfast Smoothie recipe, too!
Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
Again, I realize that the name of this smoothie isn’t the most appetizing or enticing, but I promise that it tastes like a strawberry milkshake. Well, maybe a healthy strawberry milkshake. The ingredients include:
- hemp seeds
- frozen berries and other fruit
- cocoa powder
- broccoli sprouts
- baby spinach
- dates for sweetness
Can Broccoli Sprouts Help Prevent Cancer?
The element that is in broccoli sprouts that has been identified to be so healthful is called sulforaphane. A quick search on PubMed found all kinds of published studies on how this compound is being studied in cancer research. For all of these reasons, I am now growing a fairly constant supply of broccoli sprouts in my kitchen and I think you should too.
Once you get the hang of growing broccoli sprout at home, it’s pretty easy! It does take about 5 days from start to finish, though, so don’t waste anymore time getting started.
I’ve also written another article with Six Ways to Use Broccoli Sprouts, in addition to this smoothie recipe.
Other Healthy Smoothie Recipes You Might Like:
- Anti-Cancer Breakfast Smoothie
- Collard Green Smoothie
- Raspberry Cream Smoothie with frozen squash
Or, see my entire list of healthy dairy-free smoothies.
And, here’s my recipe for a Broccoli Sprout Smoothie that is dairy-free and vegan:
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Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: High-speed blender
- Cuisine: Dairy-free, Vegan
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A creamy dairy-free smoothie using broccoli sprouts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts, rinsed well
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Combine the water, hemp seeds, spinach, broccoli sprouts, banana, strawberries, pineapple chunks, cocoa powder, vanilla, and dates into the base of a high-speed blender.
- Process on the “smoothie” mode or for at least 45 seconds on high until completely blended.
- The texture should be smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
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Loraine says
Wow, sprouts in a smoothie! That’s amazing. Do you have to rinse even the ones you grow in your own kitchen? Why is that?
Carrie says
Hi Loraine, it’s recommended to rinse sprouts because there could be some mildew growth over the 3+ days that the sprouts are growing on the counter. So, I take the added precaution of rinsing them well.
Paul says
To dehull these beasts and dry them…. buy an oxo mini salad spinner. http://www.sproutpeople.com/grow/dehull.html
And be sure to add chubra….{ducking… 😉 ].
Paul
Paul says
the best protection against pathogens is a separate hydrogen peroxide (3%) and vinegar rinse. Note, these are separate sprays. There is no better defense against pathogens and food poisoning. The ingredients are cheap and rinseable. The academic basis for this can be found here. http://ever77.myweb.uga.edu/Publications/DisinfestantSprays1997.pdf
If you want a more plain english version, goole Susan Sumner vinegar peroxide and something will come back. I don’t just use this for sprouts. I use this for everything.. cutting boards, knives bowls, glasses, eating utensils. Once you have had food poisoning, you don’t soon forget it. This is an easy and cheap way to deal! Thank you Susan!!!
Paul
Carrie says
Seriously, you spray your sprouts with this? I was taught in Biochem that hydrogen peroxide is toxic when ingested. Did you see Dr. F’s comment in his member center yesterday about me being “paranoid” for cooking frozen green veggies according to the manufacturers’ directions?
Paul says
yes, I spray everything with this. I don’t ingest it or the vinegar I didn’t see Dr. F’s comment. But paranoid seems a little strong. Seriously the vinegar and peroxide rinses off and clean. Would you rather use bleach or face salmonella? This seems like a noninvasive alternative. Peroxide is a skin disinfectant, I have no problem with using it for reducing my risk of pathogen exposure. We spray substances we don’t ingest every day. I guess it’s at each person’s own comfort level.
Paul
Paul says
Just read Joel’s comments. Yeah a little abrupt. As he was with my wife’s lupus. Bedside manor and all that. But, risk cannot be eliminated. It can only be managed. So, if I cook my food, I might kill nutrients which increases risks that the raw food could address. If I don’t cook it, I might be at risk of pathogens. Tradeoffs. Not all tradeoffs are created equal. for fresh produce, don’t cook unless part of a recipe. Vinegar & peroxide. Nothing better!
Paul
Paul says
In case I didn’t make that clear… I rinse in tepid water thoroughly after the spray…. just like you would do with any disinfectant.
Carrie says
So you spray it on and then rinse it off? That sounds reasonable to me. Are there foods that you feel are at more risk than others for food poisoning?
Paul says
see Greger. alfalfa sprouts (see greger), spinach. I don’t take the risk though. fwiw, I just give Joel what fer after you called that to my attention. he does not intimidate me. he was out of line. And he should know it and own it. I’m going to send him 10,000 tons of chubra COD!!! lol
paul says
lmao!! 😉 I guess!!! lol
Paul says
not goole … google. lol
Robyn :) says
Cats are so funny. Wonder what the attraction with boxes is?
What is maca powder? I am sure I can find it, but am curious as to what it is.
Carrie says
Hi Robyn! Maca comes from a root and it supposedly is energizing. I like it because it tastes like malt. 🙂
Renee says
What a jam packed healthy smoothie! Great breakfast idea! Thank you!
holley@theprimaldesire.com says
so green… YUM! looks like a great recipe!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Such a creative way to get some broccoli sprouts into a meal. I bet this smoothie is delicious.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks, Emily!!!
Jean says
I’m actually growing broccoli sprouts for the first time right now! Can’t wait to harvest them and make this smoothie.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Awesome, Jean!!!!
STACEY CRAWFORD says
This is a yummy way to sneak in some healthy greens! Thanks 🙂
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Jessica DeMay says
I do now love sprouts so I think this smoothie would be the perfect way to eat them. 🙂 It looks so delicious!
ChihYu says
This green smoothie looks and sounds so refreshing and delicious !
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Cristina Curp says
Yum yum yum!!! Broccoli sprouts are so good for balancing hormones! Totally making this! Thank you!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
You’re right, Cristina!!! I just realized broccoli sprouts are probably rich in the compounds to help remove harmful estrogen metabolites from the body. You so smart. 🙂 XO.
Jo Romero says
Gosh! So much goodness in this smoothie! I recently tried broccoli sprouts, we all liked them. Will definitely try.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Cool, Jo! Glad you like broccoli sprouts, I do too!
Darryl Edwards says
Wow – once again tasty and interesting spin on a smoothie. So many variations for those who want more nutrient dense smoothies!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks, Darryl! My smoothies tend to be a hodgepodge of everything I want to get into my system but don’t want to chew, ha ha. 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
What a great way to get even more nutrition into a green smoothie! Sprouts are really expensive here too, and I really need to get into the swing of growing my own – so thanks for the inspiration!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
You’re so welcome, Kari! I think sprouts are expensive everywhere, but they are actually REALLY easy to grow at home! XO!
kendra says
Such a cool spin on a smoothie! I love sprouts and it’s a great way to get your greens in!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks, Kendra!!! XO.
Amanda Torres // TheCuriousCoconut.com says
OMG what a gorgeous green color!! Fabulous recipe, Carrie!
Rachel says
I NEED to get on this wagon. But is there a way to do it without a sprouter? I don’t want more stuff in my tiny apartment…
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Yes, you can use a mason jar, Rachel! You’ll need a way to vent the top, maybe a cheesecloth or nut milk bag?
Vanessa Woozley says
I’m a big fan of broccoli sprout fan too and they go into smoothies too.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Glad to hear I’m not the only one to do this, Vanessa!!! 🙂
Sally Sue McPherson says
Hi, I like to eat my broccoli sprouts mixed with home made sauerkraut . Or i put a bunch on our plates and we call them finger salad. Or I grab a bunch out of the finished sprout jar from frig if I am tired during the day or evening they give me a pickup. But for finicky eaters the smoothie is the easiest.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Great, I’m so glad you like the smoothie recipe, Sally! I agree, it’s the easiest way to eat sprouts. 🙂